Post by The Sandman on Jul 27, 2022 22:39:19 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Mark Kerr looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Mark Kerr comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Mark Kerr's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Kerr
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Mark Kerr's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Mark Kerr spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mark Kerr attempts a sweep single...
Mark Kerr catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Kerr.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy 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 1:05 in the 1 round
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 Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Kerr
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That leglock looks tight...
Kerr is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Kerr
Big Nog is in open guard over Kerr... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kerr rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Kerr tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kerr goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Kerr
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog moves backwards and Mark Kerr is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Big Nog is holding Mark Kerr's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Kerr loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kerr's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Mark Kerr...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Mark Kerr breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy 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.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kerr is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Kerr tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Kerr catch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left arm and tries a kimura
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Mark Kerr in his guard...
Mark Kerr keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Big Nog and Kerr circle around the center of the cage.
Mark Kerr fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Kerr who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog takes a break to breathe while holding Mark Kerr.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Big Nog is holding Mark Kerr's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Kerr loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mark Kerr.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Big Nog moves back and takes a deep breath.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Mark Kerr's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Kerr
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 Kerr
Big Nog tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Kerr's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That rear naked choke from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
He can't lock it up. Mark Kerr spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mark Kerr fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Mark Kerr's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Kerr
Stand up! This is what Kerr's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Mark Kerr and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Kerr struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Kerr's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
Kerr breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Big Nog's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Mark Kerr manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Kerr
Big Nog is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Kerr didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Kerr
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kerr struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Kerr struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Kerr's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Kerr's eyes...
Kerr hyper-extended his leg
That leglock from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
This is over! Kerr can't stand the pain and taps!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (leglock) at 2:54 Round 2
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 251 s
Statistics: Mark Kerr
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 251 s
So much rasslin'.
Mark Kerr looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Mark Kerr comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Mark Kerr's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Kerr
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Mark Kerr's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Mark Kerr spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mark Kerr attempts a sweep single...
Mark Kerr catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Kerr.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy 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 1:05 in the 1 round
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 Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Kerr
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That leglock looks tight...
Kerr is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Kerr
Big Nog is in open guard over Kerr... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kerr rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Mark Kerr tries to take advantage...
Kerr tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kerr goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Kerr
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Kerr
Kerr tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog moves backwards and Mark Kerr is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Big Nog is holding Mark Kerr's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Kerr loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kerr's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Mark Kerr...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Mark Kerr breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy 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.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kerr is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Kerr tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Kerr catch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left arm and tries a kimura
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Mark Kerr in his guard...
Mark Kerr keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Big Nog and Kerr circle around the center of the cage.
Mark Kerr fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Kerr who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog takes a break to breathe while holding Mark Kerr.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Big Nog is holding Mark Kerr's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Kerr loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mark Kerr.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Big Nog moves back and takes a deep breath.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Mark Kerr's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Kerr
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 Kerr
Big Nog tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Kerr's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That rear naked choke from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
He can't lock it up. Mark Kerr spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mark Kerr fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Mark Kerr's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Kerr
Stand up! This is what Kerr's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Mark Kerr and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Kerr struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Kerr's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
Kerr breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Big Nog's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Mark Kerr manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Kerr
Big Nog is in closed guard... Kerr tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Kerr didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Kerr
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kerr struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Kerr struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Kerr's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Kerr's eyes...
Kerr hyper-extended his leg
That leglock from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
This is over! Kerr can't stand the pain and taps!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (leglock) at 2:54 Round 2
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 251 s
Statistics: Mark Kerr
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 251 s
So much rasslin'.
