Post by The Sandmen on Jun 29, 2012 15:46:47 GMT -5
Mirko Cro Cop raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Mirko Cro Cop is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Cro Cop launches a hook to the body
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves aside looking for a counter...
Big Nog moves backwards and Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Big Nog seems to be done!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Cro Cop decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Big Nog throws a low kick
Mirko Cro Cop blocks.
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Big Nog dodges!
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
miss their mark.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cro Cop is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cro Cop leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Big Nog succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop 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 open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in Cro Cop open guard now
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cro Cop struggles to free himself
That leglock looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Cro Cop is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mirko Cro Cop slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
are bothering his opponent.
Cro Cop dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cro Cop.
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A left hook from Cro Cop
grazes the chin of Big Nog.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Cro Cop throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Big Nog was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Big Nog's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
A right hand from Mirko Cro Cop
surprises Big Nog!
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Mirko Cro Cop is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nice punches from Mirko Cro Cop.
Big Nog staggers backwards. Cro Cop wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Chin
High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Big Nog seems to be done!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Nose
Middle kick from Cro Cop.
Big Nog receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Dan Miragliotta is asking Big Nog to defend himself! Dan Miragliotta jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Big Nog.
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by TKO (Body kick) at 1:12 Round 2
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 192 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 2/8 (25%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 192 s
That's better. That's much damn better. I like Cro Cop. Wanna trade Cro Cop to me? I think he is gonna come back and come back HARD.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Mirko Cro Cop is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Cro Cop launches a hook to the body
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves aside looking for a counter...
Big Nog moves backwards and Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Big Nog seems to be done!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Cro Cop decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Big Nog throws a low kick
Mirko Cro Cop blocks.
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Big Nog dodges!
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
miss their mark.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cro Cop is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cro Cop leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Big Nog succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop 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 open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in Cro Cop open guard now
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cro Cop struggles to free himself
That leglock looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Cro Cop is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mirko Cro Cop slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
are bothering his opponent.
Cro Cop dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cro Cop.
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A left hook from Cro Cop
grazes the chin of Big Nog.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Cro Cop throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Big Nog was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Big Nog's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
A right hand from Mirko Cro Cop
surprises Big Nog!
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Mirko Cro Cop is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nice punches from Mirko Cro Cop.
Big Nog staggers backwards. Cro Cop wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Chin
High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Big Nog seems to be done!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Nose
Middle kick from Cro Cop.
Big Nog receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Dan Miragliotta is asking Big Nog to defend himself! Dan Miragliotta jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Big Nog.
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by TKO (Body kick) at 1:12 Round 2
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 192 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 2/8 (25%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 192 s
That's better. That's much damn better. I like Cro Cop. Wanna trade Cro Cop to me? I think he is gonna come back and come back HARD.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!