Post by The Sandmen on Oct 17, 2012 14:50:14 GMT -5
Fedor enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Fedor Emelianenko looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by Shogun while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Shogun has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
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.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Fedor Emelianenko.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fedor looks to work from half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Fedor who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Fedor suddenly holds Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
Shogun can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fedor Emelianenko!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Shogun looks to be in very good shape.
Shogun Rua tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Fedor Emelianenko! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Fedor Emelianenko doesn't defend himself!
Fedor's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Shogun looks to be in very good shape.
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Shogun Rua tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Fedor's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Fedor Emelianenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to escape from the full mount...
Shogun Rua is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko throws up a triangle attempt!
Shogun Rua postures up and breaks the triangle.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Left cheek
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Shogun is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun tries to open up Fedor Emelianenko's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Fedor in the side of the head
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Shogun is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
deflected by Fedor.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Shogun is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Fedor Emelianenko sits high on Shogun Rua's chest and pulls his leg underneath Shogun's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Shogun tries to roll out. He's too quick for Fedor Emelianenko and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Fedor and it cost him top position.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Pulverizing punch to Shogun's head!
Shogun slips the punch.
Fedor attempts a shoot
Shogun Rua hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fedor with a double overhooks!
Shogun fires low kicks
punishing Fedor's legs repeatedly.
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua 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
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko is cooling the fight on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Fedor misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fedor misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Fedor's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Fedor Emelianenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left eye
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Shogun moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua pushes Fedor's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shogun who is in full mount! Fedor is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shogun Rua pushes Fedor Emelianenko down and prevents his attempts to escape
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua tries to open Fedor's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Fedor is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua pushes Fedor's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shogun who is in full mount! Fedor is in trouble now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Fedor is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Shogun Rua just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Fedor may be in trouble!
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Fedor!
Fedor's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Shogun with a double overhooks!
High kick from Shogun Rua!
Fedor seems to be done!
Fedor's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Shogun Rua is standing now.
Shogun is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
Shogun Rua takes a kick to the body.
Shogun is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Fedor's guard.
Fedor didn't see that coming. Shogun is in open guard over Fedor now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Shogun tries to jump to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko closed his guard around Shogun Rua.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shogun Rua doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Fedor misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Fedor's face!
Fedor's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua tries to open Fedor's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Fedor is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Shogun measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko tries to open Shogun's guard...
Shogun breaks the lock and covers himself from Fedor's punches
Fedor misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Fedor spins out, but Shogun Rua was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Fedor is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Shogun
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fedor's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fedor can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Deep breaths from Fedor Emelianenko who tries a hammer punch to Shogun's ribs.
Shogun blocks those punches
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Fedor's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Fedor Emelianenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Fedor's Chin is beginning to swell
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Shogun Rua tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Fedor.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Fedor's face!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua hovers above Fedor
Good punches to Fedor's body.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shogun Rua throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Fedor breaks the lock showing some skills...
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Shogun Rua tries to open Fedor's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Fedor is unable to cover himself now!
Fedor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Fedor Emelianenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua rolls him over and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor
Shogun tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fedor! Shogun has one hook in and keeps working!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Shogun has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Fedor.
Nicely done! Shogun now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Fedor's face with those brutal elbows! Fedor needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shogun tries to use some of his tricky moves but Shogun's is smart enough to counter him.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Fedor, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fedor is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shogun tries to use some of his tricky moves but Shogun's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fedor's face!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Crisp uppercut by Fedor followed by a hard jab
Shogun deflects the blows.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Some nice shots from Fedor Emelianenko
miss their mark.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun begins to launch a barrage of punches over Fedor
this is getting worse and worse for Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fedor Emelianenko throws a looping left hand...
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shogun Rua sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun circles out and slips free of Fedor Emelianenko's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Fedor doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Fedor.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Fedor Emelianenko!
That one almost breaks Shogun's chin! He is knocked down!
Fedor is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor moves backwards and gestures for Shogun Rua to stand up.
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Good front kick from Shogun!
Fedor stumbles backwards after that one!
A left hook from Shogun
grazes the chin of Fedor.
Shogun steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Fedor Emelianenko throws a combo
Shogun Rua ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Fedor swings again, only to get countered once more! Fedor is looking bad here!
Fedor's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fedor's chin
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Fedor receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Fedor hyper-extended his leg
Fedor avoids a dangerous strike from Shogun
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Fedor pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Fedor's knee!
Fedor hyper-extended his leg
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Fedor followed by a hard jab
Shogun deflects the blows.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Fedor Emelianenko!
Shogun ducks under...
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Fedor!
Fedor's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Fedor and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua circles around Fedor
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Fedor!
Fedor's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Mouth
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Fedor doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fedor Emelianenko's punches
Fedor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shogun.
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Mouth
Fedor Emelianenko seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun!
Shogun Rua is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Fedor and pushes him away!
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Fedor's knee!
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Left cheek
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fedor moves to shoot
but Shogun Rua delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The ref pulls off Shogun Rua! Fedor seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Fedor's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Chin
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (Knee) at 4:50 Round 5
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 0/15 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 38/70 (54%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 928 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 21/27 (78%)
Kicks 14/14 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 56/69 (81%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 918 s
Fedor got destroyed in this one. At least he is tough, so the fight was kinda interesting, in that he absorbed silly amounts of damage. But he did nothing.
See, if we voted to do the "put points into a guy or lose him" I would have been short one fighter right now (or short some points). Fedor hits a 5 fight losing streak.
Fedor Emelianenko looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by Shogun while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Shogun has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
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.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Fedor Emelianenko.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fedor looks to work from half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Fedor who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Fedor suddenly holds Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
Shogun can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fedor Emelianenko!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Shogun looks to be in very good shape.
Shogun Rua tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Fedor Emelianenko! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Fedor Emelianenko doesn't defend himself!
Fedor's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Shogun looks to be in very good shape.
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Shogun Rua tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Fedor's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Fedor Emelianenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to escape from the full mount...
Shogun Rua is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko throws up a triangle attempt!
Shogun Rua postures up and breaks the triangle.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Left cheek
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Shogun is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun tries to open up Fedor Emelianenko's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Fedor in the side of the head
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Shogun is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
deflected by Fedor.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Shogun is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Fedor Emelianenko sits high on Shogun Rua's chest and pulls his leg underneath Shogun's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Shogun tries to roll out. He's too quick for Fedor Emelianenko and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Fedor and it cost him top position.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Pulverizing punch to Shogun's head!
Shogun slips the punch.
Fedor attempts a shoot
Shogun Rua hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fedor with a double overhooks!
Shogun fires low kicks
punishing Fedor's legs repeatedly.
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua 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
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko is cooling the fight on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Fedor misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fedor misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Fedor's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Fedor Emelianenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left eye
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Shogun moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua pushes Fedor's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shogun who is in full mount! Fedor is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shogun Rua pushes Fedor Emelianenko down and prevents his attempts to escape
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua tries to open Fedor's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Fedor is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua pushes Fedor's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shogun who is in full mount! Fedor is in trouble now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Fedor is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Shogun Rua just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Fedor may be in trouble!
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Fedor!
Fedor's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Shogun with a double overhooks!
High kick from Shogun Rua!
Fedor seems to be done!
Fedor's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Shogun Rua is standing now.
Shogun is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
Shogun Rua takes a kick to the body.
Shogun is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Fedor's guard.
Fedor didn't see that coming. Shogun is in open guard over Fedor now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Shogun tries to jump to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko closed his guard around Shogun Rua.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Fedor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shogun Rua doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Fedor misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Fedor's face!
Fedor's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua tries to open Fedor's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Fedor is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Shogun measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko tries to open Shogun's guard...
Shogun breaks the lock and covers himself from Fedor's punches
Fedor misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Fedor spins out, but Shogun Rua was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Fedor is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Shogun
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fedor's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fedor can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Deep breaths from Fedor Emelianenko who tries a hammer punch to Shogun's ribs.
Shogun blocks those punches
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Fedor's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Fedor Emelianenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Fedor's Chin is beginning to swell
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Shogun Rua tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Fedor.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Fedor's face!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua hovers above Fedor
Good punches to Fedor's body.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shogun Rua throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Fedor breaks the lock showing some skills...
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Shogun Rua tries to open Fedor's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Fedor is unable to cover himself now!
Fedor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Fedor Emelianenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua rolls him over and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor
Shogun tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fedor! Shogun has one hook in and keeps working!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Shogun has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Fedor.
Nicely done! Shogun now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Fedor's face with those brutal elbows! Fedor needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shogun tries to use some of his tricky moves but Shogun's is smart enough to counter him.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Fedor, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fedor is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shogun tries to use some of his tricky moves but Shogun's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fedor's face!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Crisp uppercut by Fedor followed by a hard jab
Shogun deflects the blows.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Some nice shots from Fedor Emelianenko
miss their mark.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun begins to launch a barrage of punches over Fedor
this is getting worse and worse for Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fedor Emelianenko throws a looping left hand...
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shogun Rua sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun circles out and slips free of Fedor Emelianenko's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Fedor doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Fedor.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Fedor Emelianenko!
That one almost breaks Shogun's chin! He is knocked down!
Fedor is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor moves backwards and gestures for Shogun Rua to stand up.
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Good front kick from Shogun!
Fedor stumbles backwards after that one!
A left hook from Shogun
grazes the chin of Fedor.
Shogun steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Fedor Emelianenko throws a combo
Shogun Rua ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Fedor swings again, only to get countered once more! Fedor is looking bad here!
Fedor's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fedor's chin
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Fedor receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Fedor hyper-extended his leg
Fedor avoids a dangerous strike from Shogun
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Fedor pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Fedor's knee!
Fedor hyper-extended his leg
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Fedor followed by a hard jab
Shogun deflects the blows.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Fedor Emelianenko!
Shogun ducks under...
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Fedor!
Fedor's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Fedor and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua circles around Fedor
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Fedor!
Fedor's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Mouth
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Fedor doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fedor Emelianenko's punches
Fedor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shogun.
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Mouth
Fedor Emelianenko seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun!
Shogun Rua is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Fedor and pushes him away!
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Fedor's knee!
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Left cheek
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fedor moves to shoot
but Shogun Rua delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The ref pulls off Shogun Rua! Fedor seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Fedor's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Chin
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (Knee) at 4:50 Round 5
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 0/15 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 38/70 (54%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 928 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 21/27 (78%)
Kicks 14/14 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 56/69 (81%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 918 s
Fedor got destroyed in this one. At least he is tough, so the fight was kinda interesting, in that he absorbed silly amounts of damage. But he did nothing.
See, if we voted to do the "put points into a guy or lose him" I would have been short one fighter right now (or short some points). Fedor hits a 5 fight losing streak.