Round two:  Round two begins with flurries from both sides then Couture takes Nogueira down and lands in his very dangerous guard.  Couture lands some punches and short elbows then Nogueira sweeps and gains full mount briefly until Couture manages to get him to half guard.  Nogueira locks on an arm triangle and rains down some big shots but Couture again frees himself from the submission and gets back to his feet.  The exchanges continue with each fighter scoring with some big punches.  The horn sounds and the round ends in another 10-9 victory for Nogueira.

Round three:  Couture scores first but Nogueira answers with a big right that floors Couture.  Nogueira gets right on him and lands some big shots but Couture continues to defend himself.  Nogueira gains side control against the cage and drops some short elbows.  Couture gives up his back as he tries to stand but Nogueira is too high and gets swept.  Couture is back in full guard and Nogueira holds on tight to avoid damage.  Couture lands a few moderate elbows then Nogueira reverses and mounts right at the horn.  We're giving Nogueira the 10-9 round and therefore the decision.

Final result:  Nogueira wins by unanimous decision.