Post by The Sandman on Apr 26, 2023 1:26:44 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Big Nog while Mark Smith recites the rules.
Alistair Overeem looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has fight Alistair Overeem 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Alistair goes to the body...
He punishes Big Nog's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Big Nog's body! He's holding his side
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 Alistair
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alistair
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Alistair breaks free.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair Overeem attempts to move to full guard
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alistair
Big Nog is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Nog is trying to block them with his hands...
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to escape from the full mount...
Alistair Overeem is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair Overeem sits high on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's chest and pulls his leg underneath Big Nog's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Big Nog tries to roll out. He's too quick for Alistair Overeem and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Alistair and it cost him top position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alistair
Big Nog is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mark Smith didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Nog is trying to block them with his hands...
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alistair Overeem pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem rolls him over and takes his back!
Alistair is in rear mount over Big Nog
Alistair breaths deeply while on the ground
Alistair is in rear mount over Big Nog
Pitty-pat punches from Alistair
They're bothering Big Nog even though they aren't hurting him.
Alistair is in rear mount over Big Nog
Alistair Overeem slides his arm under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes up and slides Alistair Overeem's arm over his chin.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog has Alistair controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alistair is unable to move under Big Nog control.
Alistair is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has Alistair controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alistair is unable to move under Big Nog control.
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.
Big Nog is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Big Nog jumps and catches Alistair Overeem's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Alistair breaks the lock and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, winning side mount!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Alistair Overeem in his guard.
Alistair Overeem keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alistair Overeem pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair Overeem tries to better his position on the ground...
Alistair is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Big Nog is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Alistair Overeem caliber.
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alistair
Big Nog is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Alistair knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alistair Overeem pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Alistair knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Alistair Overeem throws a flurry of punches at Big Nog...
A lot of them are hitting Big Nog's face
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Alistair engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alistair Overeem is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alistair
Stand up! This is what Alistair'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 pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Alistair Overeem regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alistair
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Alistair Overeem regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alistair
Big Nog is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem rolls him over and takes his back!
Alistair is in rear mount over Big Nog
Alistair tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Big Nog! Alistair has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Alistair is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Alistair is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Alistair's moves on the ground.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Alistair Overeem. 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.
Alistair Overeem charges at Big Nog throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Big Nog is rocked!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Alistair Overeem attempts to cut off Big Nog with punches
Big Nog reels from the strikes.
Mark Smith has seen enough! The fight is over! Big Nog was not intelligently defending himself!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Alistair Overeem by TKO (Punches) at 2:55 Round 2
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 333 s
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 333 s
Overeem brought the total package here tonight! Big Nog, however,is marked “Return to sender”.
Alistair Overeem looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has fight Alistair Overeem 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Alistair goes to the body...
He punishes Big Nog's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Big Nog's body! He's holding his side
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 Alistair
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alistair
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Alistair breaks free.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair Overeem attempts to move to full guard
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alistair
Big Nog is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Nog is trying to block them with his hands...
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to escape from the full mount...
Alistair Overeem is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair Overeem sits high on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's chest and pulls his leg underneath Big Nog's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Big Nog tries to roll out. He's too quick for Alistair Overeem and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Alistair and it cost him top position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alistair
Big Nog is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mark Smith didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Nog is trying to block them with his hands...
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alistair Overeem pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem rolls him over and takes his back!
Alistair is in rear mount over Big Nog
Alistair breaths deeply while on the ground
Alistair is in rear mount over Big Nog
Pitty-pat punches from Alistair
They're bothering Big Nog even though they aren't hurting him.
Alistair is in rear mount over Big Nog
Alistair Overeem slides his arm under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes up and slides Alistair Overeem's arm over his chin.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog has Alistair controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alistair is unable to move under Big Nog control.
Alistair is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has Alistair controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alistair is unable to move under Big Nog control.
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.
Big Nog is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Big Nog jumps and catches Alistair Overeem's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Alistair breaks the lock and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, winning side mount!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Alistair Overeem in his guard.
Alistair Overeem keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alistair Overeem pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alistair Overeem tries to better his position on the ground...
Alistair is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Big Nog is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Alistair Overeem caliber.
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alistair
Big Nog is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Alistair knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alistair Overeem pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Alistair knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Alistair Overeem throws a flurry of punches at Big Nog...
A lot of them are hitting Big Nog's face
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Alistair engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alistair Overeem is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alistair
Stand up! This is what Alistair'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 pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Alistair Overeem regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alistair
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Alistair Overeem regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alistair
Big Nog is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem rolls him over and takes his back!
Alistair is in rear mount over Big Nog
Alistair tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Big Nog! Alistair has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Alistair is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Alistair is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Alistair's moves on the ground.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Alistair Overeem. 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.
Alistair Overeem charges at Big Nog throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Big Nog is rocked!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Alistair Overeem attempts to cut off Big Nog with punches
Big Nog reels from the strikes.
Mark Smith has seen enough! The fight is over! Big Nog was not intelligently defending himself!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Alistair Overeem by TKO (Punches) at 2:55 Round 2
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 333 s
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 333 s
Overeem brought the total package here tonight! Big Nog, however,is marked “Return to sender”.
