Post by The Sandman on Sept 28, 2023 22:47:02 GMT -5
Fabricio Werdum looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Fabricio Werdum has fight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Fabricio Werdum comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Jason Herzog.
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Round 1
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Fabricio Werdum and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Fabricio Werdum jumps back and jabs
Big Nog only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Werdum's Mouth is beginning to swell
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Big Nog is locking that Triangle Choke...
Werdum struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Fabricio Werdum slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fabricio Werdum slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Jason Herzog 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.
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Jason Herzog didn't see the foul!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Fabricio Werdum cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to turn away and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Big Nog studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira struggles not allowing Fabricio Werdum improve his position.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Fabricio Werdum breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum isolates Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right arm looking for an armbar...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fabricio Werdum lost his dominant position.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jason Herzog halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Big Nog is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Werdum is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Big Nog's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fabricio Werdum realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Fabricio Werdum is on his feet again.
Werdum is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Werdum cartwheels towards Big Nog!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
Werdum misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Werdum's neck!
Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Jason Herzog saw it!
Jason Herzog halts the fight to give Werdum time to recover. Fabricio Werdum seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fabricio Werdum work his BJJ game.
Werdum is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Big Nog's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Werdum struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
That Triangle Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Fabricio Werdum realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Jason Herzog halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fabricio Werdum shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Fabricio Werdum breaks that americana attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
Werdum shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum hold his own hand and breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Werdum struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Big Nog is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Werdum breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Werdum is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fabricio Werdum shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
That Americana looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Fabricio Werdum breaks that americana attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Big Nog is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Werdum is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Werdum in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Werdum's neck!
Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
Big Nog misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
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 Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jason Herzog 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 0:45 in the 3 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Big Nog wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Big Nog moves forward and holds Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Big Nog is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Werdum is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and ends up in Fabricio Werdum's guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Big Nog is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Fabricio Werdum's left arm looking for an armbar...
Fabricio Werdum manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Big Nog misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Fabricio Werdum's left arm looking for an armbar...
Fabricio Werdum manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Fabricio Werdum slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fabricio Werdum slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum opts to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Werdum to try something else.
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 Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fabricio Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum has seen better days.
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in Werdum open guard now
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Big Nog is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Jason Herzog 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum hold his own hand and breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open 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 reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira struggles not allowing Fabricio Werdum improve his position.
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Big Nog's body! He's holding his side
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Werdum moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira can't prevent his opponent from passing. Werdum looks to work from half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog cartwheels towards Werdum!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Fabricio Werdum.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fabricio Werdum.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog suddenly holds Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Fabricio Werdum! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
A high kick from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
misses badly. Big Nog slips and falls!
Werdum is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Fabricio Werdum's right leg...
Crippling lock!
Werdum struggles to free himself
That Rolling Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
That Rolling Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Werdum struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Werdum hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
That Rolling Kneebar looks tight...
Fabricio Werdum avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Big Nog remains on the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Werdum is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets control of Fabricio Werdum's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Fabricio Werdum shakes him off and staves off danger.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jason Herzog separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Werdum tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum pushes Big Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Big Nog wraps his legs while he holds Fabricio Werdum's head... Tight guard!
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Werdum struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Werdum struggles to free himself
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
That Shoulder Lock from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Jason Herzog breaks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's lock! This is over! Werdum didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Shoulder Lock) at 0:51 Round 5
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 858 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 26/26 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 883 s
Big Nog with Big Performance-timez! Fabio less so.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Fabricio Werdum has fight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Fabricio Werdum comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Jason Herzog.
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Round 1
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Fabricio Werdum and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Fabricio Werdum jumps back and jabs
Big Nog only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Werdum's Mouth is beginning to swell
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Big Nog is locking that Triangle Choke...
Werdum struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Fabricio Werdum slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fabricio Werdum slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Jason Herzog 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.
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Jason Herzog didn't see the foul!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Fabricio Werdum cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to turn away and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Big Nog studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira struggles not allowing Fabricio Werdum improve his position.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Fabricio Werdum breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum isolates Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right arm looking for an armbar...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fabricio Werdum lost his dominant position.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jason Herzog halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Big Nog is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Werdum is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Big Nog's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fabricio Werdum realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Fabricio Werdum is on his feet again.
Werdum is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Werdum cartwheels towards Big Nog!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
Werdum misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Werdum's neck!
Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Jason Herzog saw it!
Jason Herzog halts the fight to give Werdum time to recover. Fabricio Werdum seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fabricio Werdum work his BJJ game.
Werdum is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Big Nog's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Werdum struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
That Triangle Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Fabricio Werdum realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Jason Herzog halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fabricio Werdum shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Fabricio Werdum breaks that americana attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
Werdum shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum hold his own hand and breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Werdum struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Big Nog is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Werdum breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Werdum is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fabricio Werdum shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
That Americana looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Fabricio Werdum breaks that americana attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Big Nog is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Werdum is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Werdum in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Werdum's neck!
Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
Big Nog misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
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 Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jason Herzog 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 0:45 in the 3 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Big Nog wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Big Nog moves forward and holds Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Big Nog is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Werdum is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and ends up in Fabricio Werdum's guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Big Nog is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Fabricio Werdum's left arm looking for an armbar...
Fabricio Werdum manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Big Nog misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Fabricio Werdum's left arm looking for an armbar...
Fabricio Werdum manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Fabricio Werdum slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fabricio Werdum slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum opts to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Werdum to try something else.
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 Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fabricio Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum has seen better days.
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in Werdum open guard now
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Big Nog is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Jason Herzog 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum hold his own hand and breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open 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 reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira struggles not allowing Fabricio Werdum improve his position.
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Big Nog's body! He's holding his side
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Werdum moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira can't prevent his opponent from passing. Werdum looks to work from half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog cartwheels towards Werdum!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Fabricio Werdum.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fabricio Werdum.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog suddenly holds Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Fabricio Werdum! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
A high kick from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
misses badly. Big Nog slips and falls!
Werdum is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Fabricio Werdum's right leg...
Crippling lock!
Werdum struggles to free himself
That Rolling Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
That Rolling Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Werdum struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Werdum hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
That Rolling Kneebar looks tight...
Fabricio Werdum avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Big Nog remains on the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Werdum is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets control of Fabricio Werdum's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Fabricio Werdum shakes him off and staves off danger.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jason Herzog separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Werdum tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum pushes Big Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Big Nog wraps his legs while he holds Fabricio Werdum's head... Tight guard!
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Werdum struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Werdum struggles to free himself
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
That Shoulder Lock from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Jason Herzog breaks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's lock! This is over! Werdum didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Shoulder Lock) at 0:51 Round 5
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 858 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 26/26 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 883 s
Big Nog with Big Performance-timez! Fabio less so.
