Post by The Sandmen on May 5, 2017 8:12:21 GMT -5
More apologies to xx - The Broad Street Bullies for forcing his fighters into this fight after being an asshole and promising them both title shots. I feel shame. Should be a good fight though, if that's any consolation. It is, right? RIGHT?
Anyway, here goes...
Shogun Rua doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Chuck Liddell is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Shogun and Iceman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shogun launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Iceman!
Hard blow to Iceman's mid-section, he seems hurt
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Iceman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman looks to be in very good shape.
Iceman struggles and launches a few punches to Shogun's head
Nothing from this... Chuck Liddell seems frustrated.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Iceman hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
0:54 Round 1 and Iceman is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Iceman tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
Shogun Rua dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Iceman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Iceman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes off of Chuck Liddell and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Iceman holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Chuck Liddell is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Iceman catches an ankle and Shogun is tripped to the mat!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Shogun
Chuck Liddell aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
Good job by Shogun blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Shogun
Iceman is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chuck Liddell!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell tries to roll on the ground...
Shogun knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Iceman's face!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Shogun
Iceman is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chuck Liddell!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Shogun's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Shogun
Iceman is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chuck Liddell!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Shogun positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Iceman's being punished here!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell 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
Shogun Rua 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 Iceman's moves.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chuck Liddell. 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Iceman has a small cut in his Right cheek
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Shogun is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shogun's ribs.
Shogun Rua launches a body shot
Iceman evades.
Shogun grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Iceman
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun tries to escape from closed guard...
Shogun struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Iceman
Shogun Rua tries to pass Chuck Liddell's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Shogun tries to open up Chuck Liddell's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Iceman in the side of the head
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Chuck Liddell manages to switch to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Shogun, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Chuck Liddell throws a looping right hand...
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shogun Rua pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Iceman hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Iceman's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua fakes a few punches and advance towards Iceman trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Chuck Liddell lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Shogun is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua creates space and allows Chuck Liddell to stand up.
Chuck Liddell is on his feet again.
Iceman is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Iceman's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Shogun Rua put Iceman in half guard.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Chuck Liddell uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Shogun
Nice moves from Chuck Liddell who positions himself for using his knees on Shogun!
Awful technique! Shogun wraps one of his legs on Chuck Liddell leg and rolls on the ground! He is now in half guard over his opponent!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Iceman's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Chuck Liddell's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Iceman
Shogun launches a barrage of elbows over Iceman's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Iceman doesn't fight back!
Iceman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Iceman
Shogun Rua tries to free his leg
Shogun Rua uses some of his skill by jumping out of Iceman's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chuck Liddell, who is barely covering up!
Iceman's Left eye is beginning to swell
Iceman has a small cut in his Left eye
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Chuck Liddell is having a nightmare! Josh Rosenthal watches for the moment he has to end this!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Nose
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Iceman staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun launches a barrage of elbows over Iceman's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Iceman doesn't fight back!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell is a bloody mess!
Shogun Rua looks to pass to mount...
Shogun slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chuck Liddell.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun Rua takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chuck Liddell shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Shogun is locking that Americana...
Chuck Liddell breaks that americana attempt!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chuck Liddell 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 Shogun's moves.
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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Iceman with a double overhooks!
Chuck Liddell is a bloody mess!
A furious flurry of punches from Shogun Rua
puts Iceman in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Forehead
Iceman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Iceman pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Iceman!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Iceman against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman is launching some bone breaking punches to Shogun's ribs while in the clinch.
Shogun blocks.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun pushes Chuck Liddell againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Iceman cannot escape Shogun Rua's clinch! Shogun Rua is just brutalizing Iceman with punches time and time again!
Iceman's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Nose
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Iceman staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Iceman was not ready to fight a fighter of Shogun Rua caliber.
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun Rua is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Iceman with uppercuts!
Iceman is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Iceman is unable to escape!
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes Chuck Liddell againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Iceman cannot escape Shogun Rua's clinch! Shogun Rua is just brutalizing Iceman with punches time and time again!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Nose
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Shogun.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun Rua's mind is definitely in the fight, Iceman just got nailed! Shogun Rua saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Iceman is going to have a headache after this one.
Shogun begins to launch a barrage of punches over Iceman
this is getting worse and worse for Iceman
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Mouth
Iceman doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun Rua tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Iceman's face
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Iceman staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A right hand from Chuck Liddell
gets deflected.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shogun Rua!
Iceman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
You can see Iceman's blood making stains in the mat.
Chuck Liddell tries a middle kick
Shogun Rua blocks and steps away.
Iceman jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shogun sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
You can see Iceman's blood making stains in the mat.
An overhand right from Shogun Rua that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Iceman's stops that one with his face! How is Iceman standing?!
Iceman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Iceman from the ground!
Iceman is out! Iceman is out! Shogun Rua has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (Hook) at 1:38 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 22/27 (81%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 18/28 (64%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/39 (72%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 9122,38
Clinch Damage 1831,38
Ground Damage 3841
Time on the ground 351 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 2/11 (18%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/10 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 363 s
Decent fight. Moreso for Rua though. He wanted that shit, was mad at me, and took it out on Chuck.
Anyway, here goes...
Shogun Rua doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Chuck Liddell is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Shogun and Iceman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shogun launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Iceman!
Hard blow to Iceman's mid-section, he seems hurt
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Iceman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman looks to be in very good shape.
Iceman struggles and launches a few punches to Shogun's head
Nothing from this... Chuck Liddell seems frustrated.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Iceman hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
0:54 Round 1 and Iceman is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Iceman tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
Shogun Rua dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Iceman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Iceman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes off of Chuck Liddell and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Iceman holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Chuck Liddell is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Iceman catches an ankle and Shogun is tripped to the mat!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Shogun
Chuck Liddell aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
Good job by Shogun blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Shogun
Iceman is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chuck Liddell!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell tries to roll on the ground...
Shogun knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Iceman's face!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Shogun
Iceman is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chuck Liddell!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Shogun's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Shogun
Iceman is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chuck Liddell!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Shogun positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Iceman's being punished here!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell 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
Shogun Rua 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 Iceman's moves.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chuck Liddell. 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Iceman has a small cut in his Right cheek
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Shogun is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shogun's ribs.
Shogun Rua launches a body shot
Iceman evades.
Shogun grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Iceman
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun tries to escape from closed guard...
Shogun struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Iceman
Shogun Rua tries to pass Chuck Liddell's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Shogun tries to open up Chuck Liddell's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Iceman in the side of the head
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Chuck Liddell manages to switch to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Shogun, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Chuck Liddell throws a looping right hand...
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shogun Rua pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Iceman hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Iceman's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua fakes a few punches and advance towards Iceman trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Chuck Liddell lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Shogun is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua creates space and allows Chuck Liddell to stand up.
Chuck Liddell is on his feet again.
Iceman is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Iceman's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Shogun Rua put Iceman in half guard.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Chuck Liddell uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Shogun
Nice moves from Chuck Liddell who positions himself for using his knees on Shogun!
Awful technique! Shogun wraps one of his legs on Chuck Liddell leg and rolls on the ground! He is now in half guard over his opponent!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Iceman's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Chuck Liddell's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Iceman
Shogun launches a barrage of elbows over Iceman's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Iceman doesn't fight back!
Iceman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Iceman
Shogun Rua tries to free his leg
Shogun Rua uses some of his skill by jumping out of Iceman's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chuck Liddell, who is barely covering up!
Iceman's Left eye is beginning to swell
Iceman has a small cut in his Left eye
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Chuck Liddell is having a nightmare! Josh Rosenthal watches for the moment he has to end this!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Nose
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Iceman staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun launches a barrage of elbows over Iceman's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Iceman doesn't fight back!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell is a bloody mess!
Shogun Rua looks to pass to mount...
Shogun slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chuck Liddell.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun Rua takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chuck Liddell shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Shogun is locking that Americana...
Chuck Liddell breaks that americana attempt!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chuck Liddell 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 Shogun's moves.
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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Iceman with a double overhooks!
Chuck Liddell is a bloody mess!
A furious flurry of punches from Shogun Rua
puts Iceman in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Forehead
Iceman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Iceman pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Iceman!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Iceman against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman is launching some bone breaking punches to Shogun's ribs while in the clinch.
Shogun blocks.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun pushes Chuck Liddell againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Iceman cannot escape Shogun Rua's clinch! Shogun Rua is just brutalizing Iceman with punches time and time again!
Iceman's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Nose
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Iceman staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Iceman was not ready to fight a fighter of Shogun Rua caliber.
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun Rua is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Iceman with uppercuts!
Iceman is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Iceman is unable to escape!
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes Chuck Liddell againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Iceman cannot escape Shogun Rua's clinch! Shogun Rua is just brutalizing Iceman with punches time and time again!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Nose
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Shogun.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun Rua's mind is definitely in the fight, Iceman just got nailed! Shogun Rua saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Iceman is going to have a headache after this one.
Shogun begins to launch a barrage of punches over Iceman
this is getting worse and worse for Iceman
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Mouth
Iceman doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun Rua tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Iceman's face
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Iceman staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A right hand from Chuck Liddell
gets deflected.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shogun Rua!
Iceman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
You can see Iceman's blood making stains in the mat.
Chuck Liddell tries a middle kick
Shogun Rua blocks and steps away.
Iceman jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shogun sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
You can see Iceman's blood making stains in the mat.
An overhand right from Shogun Rua that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Iceman's stops that one with his face! How is Iceman standing?!
Iceman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Iceman from the ground!
Iceman is out! Iceman is out! Shogun Rua has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (Hook) at 1:38 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 22/27 (81%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 18/28 (64%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/39 (72%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 9122,38
Clinch Damage 1831,38
Ground Damage 3841
Time on the ground 351 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 2/11 (18%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/10 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 363 s
Decent fight. Moreso for Rua though. He wanted that shit, was mad at me, and took it out on Chuck.