Post by The Sandman on May 5, 2021 23:06:47 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Daniel Cormier chants all around the place!
Daniel Cormier looks very relaxed.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Daniel Cormier and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Big Nog seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Big Nog is holding Daniel Cormier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks DC's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Daniel Cormier manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
DC moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Big Nog
Daniel Cormier pushes Big Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by DC who is in full mount! Big Nog is in trouble now!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
DC knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Daniel Cormier rolls Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
DC is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has DC controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
DC is unable to move under Big Nog control.
DC is in rear mount over Big Nog
Daniel Cormier throws his leg over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Daniel Cormier's rear naked choke attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Daniel Cormier and ends up on top!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over DC
Big Nog is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Daniel Cormier tries to better his position on the ground...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over DC
Big Nog is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 2:25 in the 1 round
DC launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Big Nog's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Daniel Cormier to the body.
Big Nog didn't like that.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Big Nog moves backwards and Daniel Cormier is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Big Nog seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
DC goes down.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over DC
Big Nog is in open guard over DC... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
DC rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
DC tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
DC tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over DC
Big Nog is in open guard over DC... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
DC rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Daniel Cormier is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by DC who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Daniel Cormier embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Big Nog who put distance between them
DC grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Daniel Cormier
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
DC tries to move to full mount
DC's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
DC tries to move to full mount
DC succeeds
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Daniel Cormier rolls Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
DC is in rear mount over Big Nog
Daniel Cormier is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
DC tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Big Nog! DC has one hook in and keeps working!
DC is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
DC has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Big Nog.
Nicely done! DC now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
DC is in rear mount over Big Nog with two hooks in
DC is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Big Nog, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
DC moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Daniel Cormier.
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Round 2
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A punch from Daniel Cormier
grazes Big Nog's right cheek.
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 DC
Big Nog moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over DC
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Daniel Cormier jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Big Nog
DC struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Daniel Cormier is in Big Nog open guard now
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Big Nog tries to close his guard around DC
He is not able to do it
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
DC pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
DC positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
DC moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Big Nog
Good looking punches from Daniel Cormier on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Nog.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Big Nog
Daniel Cormier tries to free his leg...
Daniel Cormier uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Nog's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to stand up!
DC doesn't allow him!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Daniel Cormier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 DC's moves.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
A punch from Daniel Cormier
grazes Big Nog's right cheek.
Big Nog is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Big Nog is holding Daniel Cormier's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
DC breaks free.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Daniel Cormier's right arm looking for an armbar...
Daniel Cormier manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
DC tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Daniel Cormier sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over DC
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over DC
Big Nog is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
DC is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Big Nog tries to escape from the full mount...
Daniel Cormier is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
DC tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Daniel Cormier to fight back!
DC tries to launch a few punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Big Nog's defense
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Daniel Cormier aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Daniel Cormier hovers above Big Nog
Good punches to Big Nog's body.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 DC's moves.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Daniel Cormier.
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Round 3
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Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Daniel Cormier catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by DC.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Big Nog
DC struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Daniel Cormier is in Big Nog open guard now
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
DC positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
Daniel Cormier aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right cheek
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
DC moves on the ground
Daniel Cormier moves to side mount
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
DC positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
This is over! That impact from Daniel Cormier has left Big Nog laying flat on the mat!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Daniel Cormier by KO (Elbows) at 1:12 Round 3
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/31 (84%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 492 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 492 s
Good show from Cormier. So-so-show from Biggy Nogs.
Daniel Cormier looks very relaxed.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
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Daniel Cormier and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Big Nog seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Big Nog is holding Daniel Cormier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks DC's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Daniel Cormier manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
DC moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Big Nog
Daniel Cormier pushes Big Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by DC who is in full mount! Big Nog is in trouble now!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
DC knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
DC tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Daniel Cormier controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Daniel Cormier rolls Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
DC is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has DC controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
DC is unable to move under Big Nog control.
DC is in rear mount over Big Nog
Daniel Cormier throws his leg over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Daniel Cormier's rear naked choke attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Daniel Cormier and ends up on top!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over DC
Big Nog is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Daniel Cormier tries to better his position on the ground...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over DC
Big Nog is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 2:25 in the 1 round
DC launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Big Nog's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Daniel Cormier to the body.
Big Nog didn't like that.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Big Nog moves backwards and Daniel Cormier is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Big Nog seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
DC goes down.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over DC
Big Nog is in open guard over DC... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
DC rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
DC tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
DC tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over DC
Big Nog is in open guard over DC... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
DC rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Daniel Cormier is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by DC who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Daniel Cormier embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Big Nog who put distance between them
DC grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Daniel Cormier
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
DC tries to move to full mount
DC's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
DC tries to move to full mount
DC succeeds
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Daniel Cormier rolls Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
DC is in rear mount over Big Nog
Daniel Cormier is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
DC tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Big Nog! DC has one hook in and keeps working!
DC is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
DC has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Big Nog.
Nicely done! DC now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
DC is in rear mount over Big Nog with two hooks in
DC is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Big Nog, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
DC moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Daniel Cormier.
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Round 2
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A punch from Daniel Cormier
grazes Big Nog's right cheek.
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 DC
Big Nog moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over DC
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Daniel Cormier jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Big Nog
DC struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Daniel Cormier is in Big Nog open guard now
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Big Nog tries to close his guard around DC
He is not able to do it
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
DC pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
DC positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
DC moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Big Nog
Good looking punches from Daniel Cormier on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Nog.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Big Nog
Daniel Cormier tries to free his leg...
Daniel Cormier uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Nog's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to stand up!
DC doesn't allow him!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Daniel Cormier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 DC's moves.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
A punch from Daniel Cormier
grazes Big Nog's right cheek.
Big Nog is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Big Nog is holding Daniel Cormier's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
DC breaks free.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Daniel Cormier's right arm looking for an armbar...
Daniel Cormier manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
DC tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Daniel Cormier sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over DC
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over DC
Big Nog is in closed guard... DC tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
DC is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Big Nog tries to escape from the full mount...
Daniel Cormier is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
DC tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Daniel Cormier to fight back!
DC tries to launch a few punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Big Nog's defense
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Daniel Cormier aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Daniel Cormier hovers above Big Nog
Good punches to Big Nog's body.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 DC's moves.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Daniel Cormier.
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Round 3
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Daniel Cormier attempts a sweep single...
Daniel Cormier catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by DC.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Big Nog
DC struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Daniel Cormier is in Big Nog open guard now
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
DC positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
Daniel Cormier aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right cheek
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Big Nog
DC moves on the ground
Daniel Cormier moves to side mount
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
DC positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
This is over! That impact from Daniel Cormier has left Big Nog laying flat on the mat!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Daniel Cormier by KO (Elbows) at 1:12 Round 3
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/31 (84%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 492 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 492 s
Good show from Cormier. So-so-show from Biggy Nogs.
