Post by The Sandman on Oct 14, 2021 22:29:42 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 calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Werdum and Big Nog move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Werdum is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Werdum is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Big Nog is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Big Nog cartwheels towards Werdum!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Fabricio Werdum.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Stand up! This is what Werdum'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.
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Fabricio Werdum's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Big Nog is locking that Arm Triangle...
Big Nog is locking that Arm Triangle...
Fabricio Werdum is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Werdum misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Big Nog is countered by Fabricio Werdum.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Werdum's leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Fabricio Werdum efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
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
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fabricio Werdum isolates Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Big Nog misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Werdum and it cost him top position.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Big Nog spins out, but Fabricio Werdum was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Big Nog is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Fabricio Werdum runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Werdum ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Deep breaths from Fabricio Werdum who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
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!
Punishing hold!
Werdum struggles to free himself
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Werdum is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Werdum's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Big Nog is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum struggles to free himself
Werdum hyper-extended his leg
Werdum struggles to free himself
That Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Werdum climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Werdum is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
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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Fabricio Werdum fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Big Nog's chin
Big Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open 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 open guard over Big Nog
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
Werdum breaths deeply while on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Big Nog blocks a few elbows and now Fabricio Werdum will have to look for another option here.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Big Nog covers himself well
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fabricio Werdum realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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 clock says 2:00 in the 2 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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Werdum creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Werdum is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
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
Terrible one sided match... Werdum was not ready to fight a fighter of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira caliber.
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.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog steps backwards away from Fabricio Werdum. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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 Werdum
Big Nog is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Big Nog secures the lock while Fabricio Werdum refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:34 Round 2
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/12 (8%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 338 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 335 s
Interesting.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Werdum and Big Nog move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Werdum is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Werdum is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Big Nog is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Big Nog cartwheels towards Werdum!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Fabricio Werdum.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Stand up! This is what Werdum'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.
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Fabricio Werdum's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Big Nog is locking that Arm Triangle...
Big Nog is locking that Arm Triangle...
Fabricio Werdum is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Werdum misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Big Nog is countered by Fabricio Werdum.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Werdum's leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Fabricio Werdum efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
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
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fabricio Werdum isolates Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Big Nog misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Werdum and it cost him top position.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Big Nog spins out, but Fabricio Werdum was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Big Nog is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Fabricio Werdum runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Werdum ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Deep breaths from Fabricio Werdum who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
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!
Punishing hold!
Werdum struggles to free himself
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Werdum is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Werdum's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Big Nog is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum struggles to free himself
Werdum hyper-extended his leg
Werdum struggles to free himself
That Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Werdum climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Werdum is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
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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Fabricio Werdum fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Big Nog's chin
Big Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open 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 open guard over Big Nog
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
Werdum breaths deeply while on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Big Nog blocks a few elbows and now Fabricio Werdum will have to look for another option here.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Big Nog covers himself well
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fabricio Werdum realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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 clock says 2:00 in the 2 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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Werdum creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Werdum is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
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
Terrible one sided match... Werdum was not ready to fight a fighter of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira caliber.
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.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog steps backwards away from Fabricio Werdum. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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 Werdum
Big Nog is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Big Nog secures the lock while Fabricio Werdum refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:34 Round 2
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/12 (8%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 338 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 335 s
Interesting.
