Post by The Sandmen on Oct 27, 2016 8:20:01 GMT -5
Bob Sapp looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tremendous strikes from Sapp!
Some big punches are landing!
Sapp has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Bob Sapp shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Sapp misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets control of Bob Sapp's neck and attempts a guillotine!
That Standing Guillotine from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Bob Sapp shakes him off and staves off danger.
Tremendous strikes from Sapp!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Crisp uppercut by Sapp followed by a hard jab
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Chin
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Good movement from Sapp
who is bobbing and weaving.
Big Nog steps forward
Bob Sapp catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Big Nog's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sapp avoids a dangerous strike from Big Nog
and counters with a solid straight!
Every time Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to get inside
Sapp fires a low kick.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Every time Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to get inside
Sapp misses with a low kick.
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Bob Sapp paws at Big Nog.
Big Nog swings ineffectively.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sapp is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sapp
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Bob Sapp's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Bob Sapp regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sapp
Deep breaths from Bob Sapp who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sapp
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Bob Sapp holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sapp
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Bob Sapp and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Big Nog is locking that kimura...
Big Nog is locking that kimura...
Sapp breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Bob Sapp manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sapp
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Sapp's eyes...
Big Nog is locking that North South Choke...
Sapp pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Big Nog
Sapp tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Big Nog leans and gets Bob Sapp's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sapp struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Big Nog
Sapp tries to escape from the closed guard
Bob Sapp any adventage in the ground.
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Crippling lock!
Bob Sapp lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Bob Sapp is running out of time!
Crushing shot to Sapp's body! He's holding his side
That armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Bob Sapp breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Bob Sapp realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dives for Bob Sapp's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Big Nog is locking that Diving Foot Lock...
Bob Sapp steps his leg out of danger while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Sapp, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Big Nog is holding Bob Sapp's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bob Sapp loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Big Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Bob Sapp...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Sapp is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Bob Sapp down and prevents his attempts to escape
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog suddenly holds Bob Sapp's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Big Nog is locking that Armbar...
Sapp can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Big Nog
Bob Sapp tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Bob Sapp manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Big Nog
Sapp is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sapp struggles to free himself
Bob Sapp lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Bob Sapp is running out of time!
Big Nog is locking that Kimura...
Bob Sapp lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Bob Sapp is running out of time!
Sapp blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Big Nog
Bob Sapp pushes Big Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Big Nog wraps his legs while he holds Bob Sapp's head... Tight guard!
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Bob Sapp keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Big Nog
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Big Nog measures the resilience of Sapp's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sapp's side.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Big Nog
Sapp tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bob Sapp. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog and Bob Sapp are cliched up against the cage. Big Nog steps for a throw
Bob Sapp is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sapp has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Sapp struggles and launches a few punches to Big Nog's head
Nothing from this... Bob Sapp seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots and grab one of Bob Sapp's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Sapp lose his balance and falls to the mat
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Sapp's moves on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sapp
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Bob Sapp and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Bob Sapp manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sapp
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sapp's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Sapp tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Sapp misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Bob Sapp...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Bob Sapp's arm and tries an armbar!
Sapp holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Sapp's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
A right hand from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
makes Sapp stumble back!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sapp goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
Big Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sapp
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Bob Sapp...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Sapp's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Sapp's eyes...
Big Nog is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Big Nog is locking that Armbar...
Bob Sapp breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Bob Sapp.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Big Nog suddenly holds Bob Sapp's arm and tries an armbar!
Sapp struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Sapp struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Sapp Hyper-extended his left arm
Sapp almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Armbar) at 2:10 Round 3
Statistics: Bob Sapp
Punches 13/15 (87%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/22 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 481 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 481 s
Sapp laid an early beatdown on Noggy Woggy, but fell apart once the takedown and submission game came along.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tremendous strikes from Sapp!
Some big punches are landing!
Sapp has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Bob Sapp shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Sapp misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets control of Bob Sapp's neck and attempts a guillotine!
That Standing Guillotine from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Bob Sapp shakes him off and staves off danger.
Tremendous strikes from Sapp!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Crisp uppercut by Sapp followed by a hard jab
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Chin
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Good movement from Sapp
who is bobbing and weaving.
Big Nog steps forward
Bob Sapp catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Big Nog's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sapp avoids a dangerous strike from Big Nog
and counters with a solid straight!
Every time Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to get inside
Sapp fires a low kick.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Every time Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to get inside
Sapp misses with a low kick.
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Bob Sapp paws at Big Nog.
Big Nog swings ineffectively.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sapp is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sapp
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Bob Sapp's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Bob Sapp regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sapp
Deep breaths from Bob Sapp who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sapp
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Bob Sapp holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sapp
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Bob Sapp and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Big Nog is locking that kimura...
Big Nog is locking that kimura...
Sapp breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Bob Sapp manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sapp
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Sapp's eyes...
Big Nog is locking that North South Choke...
Sapp pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Big Nog
Sapp tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Big Nog leans and gets Bob Sapp's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sapp struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Big Nog
Sapp tries to escape from the closed guard
Bob Sapp any adventage in the ground.
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Crippling lock!
Bob Sapp lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Bob Sapp is running out of time!
Crushing shot to Sapp's body! He's holding his side
That armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Bob Sapp breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Bob Sapp realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dives for Bob Sapp's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Big Nog is locking that Diving Foot Lock...
Bob Sapp steps his leg out of danger while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Sapp, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Big Nog is holding Bob Sapp's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bob Sapp loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Big Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Bob Sapp...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Sapp is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Bob Sapp down and prevents his attempts to escape
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog suddenly holds Bob Sapp's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Big Nog is locking that Armbar...
Sapp can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Big Nog
Bob Sapp tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Bob Sapp manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Big Nog
Sapp is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sapp struggles to free himself
Bob Sapp lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Bob Sapp is running out of time!
Big Nog is locking that Kimura...
Bob Sapp lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Bob Sapp is running out of time!
Sapp blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Big Nog
Bob Sapp pushes Big Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Big Nog wraps his legs while he holds Bob Sapp's head... Tight guard!
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Bob Sapp keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Big Nog
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Big Nog measures the resilience of Sapp's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sapp's side.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Big Nog
Sapp tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bob Sapp. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog and Bob Sapp are cliched up against the cage. Big Nog steps for a throw
Bob Sapp is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sapp has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Sapp struggles and launches a few punches to Big Nog's head
Nothing from this... Bob Sapp seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots and grab one of Bob Sapp's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Sapp lose his balance and falls to the mat
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Sapp's moves on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sapp
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Bob Sapp and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Bob Sapp manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sapp
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sapp's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Sapp tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Sapp misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Bob Sapp...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Bob Sapp's arm and tries an armbar!
Sapp holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Sapp's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
A right hand from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
makes Sapp stumble back!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sapp goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
Big Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sapp
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Bob Sapp...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Sapp's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Sapp's eyes...
Big Nog is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Big Nog is locking that Armbar...
Bob Sapp breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Bob Sapp.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Big Nog suddenly holds Bob Sapp's arm and tries an armbar!
Sapp struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Sapp struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Sapp Hyper-extended his left arm
Sapp almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Armbar) at 2:10 Round 3
Statistics: Bob Sapp
Punches 13/15 (87%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/22 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 481 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 481 s
Sapp laid an early beatdown on Noggy Woggy, but fell apart once the takedown and submission game came along.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!