Nogueira vs. Velasquez

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Cain Velasquez looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Cain Velasquez is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Cain Velasquez comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.

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Round 1
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Big Nog and "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!


The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cain Velasquez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez is taking this opportunity to rest.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez tries to show some ground skills
Cain Velasquez put Big Nog in half guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Cain Velasquez's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Cain Velasquez is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Cain Velasquez moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.


Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cain Velasquez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!


The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
Big Nog breaths deeply while on the ground


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Cain Velasquez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to move to full guard
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.


The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
Big Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Big Nog tries to improve position.
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez adjusts and closes his guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez
Big Nog is in closed guard... "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!


The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!


Cain Velasquez 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.


Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Crippling lock!
"That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez struggles to free himself
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in "That's Gotta Be Cain!" Velasquez's eyes...
Big Nog secures the lock while Cain Velasquez refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!

Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Armbar to Triangle) at 3:10 Round 1

Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 163 s

Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 163 s

BIg sub win. WHat is Cain's problem though?