Post by The Sandmen on Nov 7, 2012 16:09:46 GMT -5
Cain Velasquez is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany).
Shogun Rua raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Cain Velasquez looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Cain Velasquez is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Cain Velasquez's mind is definitely in the fight, Shogun just got nailed! Cain Velasquez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Shogun is going to have a headache after this one.
Velasquez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
deflected by Shogun.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Velasquez struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Shogun's head!
The punches go wide.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Cain Velasquez 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. 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.
Shogun launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Velasquez's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Inside leg kick from Shogun
that lands on Cain Velasquez's leg.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Cain Velasquez jumps back and jabs
Shogun only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Shogun doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
A left hook from Velasquez
falls short.
Velasquez steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Shogun moves back and takes a deep breath.
Cain Velasquez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shogun blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shogun Rua's cheek! Shogun stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shogun has a small cut in his Right cheek
Velasquez is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Cain Velasquez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Velasquez steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Velasquez is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Cain Velasquez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Velasquez dodges that
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Velasquez cartwheels towards Shogun!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Shogun Rua.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
Shogun is not making himself an easy target.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Velasquez is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Cain Velasquez
Shogun catch Cain Velasquez's right arm and tries a kimura
Cain Velasquez holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Cain Velasquez 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 full mount over Cain Velasquez
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Velasquez's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Cain Velasquez's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Velasquez's moves.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. 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.
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cain Velasquez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shogun into his guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Dan Miragliotta 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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Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Shogun and pushes him away!
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Shogun Rua takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Velasquez tries to escape from closed guard...
Shogun waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Cain Velasquez! He is reversed and nor Shogun Rua is on half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Velasquez
Velasquez 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 half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to move to full guard
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Velasquez
Shogun is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez fakes some punches
Shogun ties him up.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Cain Velasquez fakes some punches
Shogun ties him up.
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Velasquez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Velasquez uses his strength to keep Velasquez at a disadvantage
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Shogun Rua's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Nose
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez looks to pass to mount...
Velasquez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Shogun
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shogun Rua, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Shogun
Cain Velasquez tries to free his leg
Cain Velasquez uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shogun's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Velasquez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Velasquez tries to get a hook in!
Shogun rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Shogun
Cain Velasquez moves to better his position on the ground...
Cain Velasquez wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Velasquez misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Velasquez spins out, but Shogun Rua was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Velasquez is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. 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.
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Shogun measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Not a desiderable position that Velasquez 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!
Velasquez blocks those punches!
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Velasquez staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Velasquez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Velasquez is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Cain Velasquez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Cain Velasquez gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Velasquez decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Cain Velasquez has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shogun's ribs.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Shogun.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Shogun Rua!
Velasquez ducks under...
Velasquez is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun Hyper-extended his arm
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez looks to pass to mount...
Velasquez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Cain Velasquez hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Shogun's head!
This is bad! Velasquez is just pounding on Shogun Rua's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cain Velasquez can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun has Velasquez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shogun measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Cain Velasquez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shogun's face with those brutal elbows! Shogun needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Shogun's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Left eye
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez 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 Cain Velasquez and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Velasquez and it cost him top position.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Velasquez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cain Velasquez controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Velasquez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Shogun! Velasquez has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Velasquez has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Shogun.
Nicely done! Velasquez now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun with two hooks in
Cain Velasquez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Shogun's ribs
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cain Velasquez hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls him over and takes his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Velasquez is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shogun's face with those brutal elbows! Shogun needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Velasquez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Shogun! Velasquez has one hook in and keeps working!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Velasquez drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun's Nose is beginning to swell
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Terrible one sided match... Shogun was not ready to fight a fighter of Cain Velasquez caliber.
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Velasquez tries to open up Shogun Rua's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shogun in the side of the head
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Cain Velasquez isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Shogun locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Cain Velasquez unil he can pull his arm free! Velasquez lost his dominant position.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Shogun doesn't stop bleeding.
Velasquez 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 4:50 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Velasquez
Shogun is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Velasquez drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun is out! He has a broken orbital bone!
Winner is Cain Velasquez by TKO (Injury - Broken orbital bone) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 2/9 (22%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/34 (47%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 699 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 53/84 (63%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 676 s
Brutal! Too many injuries! What the damn!
Shogun Rua raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Cain Velasquez looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Cain Velasquez is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Cain Velasquez's mind is definitely in the fight, Shogun just got nailed! Cain Velasquez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Shogun is going to have a headache after this one.
Velasquez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
deflected by Shogun.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Velasquez struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Shogun's head!
The punches go wide.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Cain Velasquez 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. 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.
Shogun launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Velasquez's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Inside leg kick from Shogun
that lands on Cain Velasquez's leg.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Cain Velasquez jumps back and jabs
Shogun only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Shogun doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
A left hook from Velasquez
falls short.
Velasquez steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Shogun moves back and takes a deep breath.
Cain Velasquez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shogun blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shogun Rua's cheek! Shogun stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shogun has a small cut in his Right cheek
Velasquez is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Cain Velasquez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Velasquez steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Velasquez is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Cain Velasquez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Velasquez dodges that
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Velasquez cartwheels towards Shogun!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Shogun Rua.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
Shogun is not making himself an easy target.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Velasquez is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Cain Velasquez
Shogun catch Cain Velasquez's right arm and tries a kimura
Cain Velasquez holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Cain Velasquez 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 full mount over Cain Velasquez
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Velasquez's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Cain Velasquez's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Velasquez's moves.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. 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.
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cain Velasquez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shogun into his guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Dan Miragliotta 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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Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Shogun and pushes him away!
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Shogun Rua takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Velasquez tries to escape from closed guard...
Shogun waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Cain Velasquez! He is reversed and nor Shogun Rua is on half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Velasquez
Velasquez 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 half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to move to full guard
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Velasquez
Shogun is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez fakes some punches
Shogun ties him up.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Cain Velasquez fakes some punches
Shogun ties him up.
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Velasquez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Velasquez uses his strength to keep Velasquez at a disadvantage
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Shogun Rua's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Nose
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez looks to pass to mount...
Velasquez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Shogun
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shogun Rua, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Shogun
Cain Velasquez tries to free his leg
Cain Velasquez uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shogun's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Velasquez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Velasquez tries to get a hook in!
Shogun rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Shogun
Cain Velasquez moves to better his position on the ground...
Cain Velasquez wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Velasquez misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Velasquez spins out, but Shogun Rua was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Velasquez is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. 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.
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He is not able to do it
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Shogun measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Velasquez's side.
Cain Velasquez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Not a desiderable position that Velasquez 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!
Velasquez blocks those punches!
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Velasquez staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Velasquez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Shogun
Velasquez is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Cain Velasquez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Cain Velasquez gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Velasquez decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Cain Velasquez has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shogun's ribs.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Shogun.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Shogun Rua!
Velasquez ducks under...
Velasquez is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun Hyper-extended his arm
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez looks to pass to mount...
Velasquez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Cain Velasquez hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Shogun's head!
This is bad! Velasquez is just pounding on Shogun Rua's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cain Velasquez can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun has Velasquez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shogun measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Cain Velasquez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shogun's face with those brutal elbows! Shogun needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Shogun's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Left eye
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez 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 Cain Velasquez and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Velasquez and it cost him top position.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Velasquez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cain Velasquez controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Velasquez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Shogun! Velasquez has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Velasquez has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Shogun.
Nicely done! Velasquez now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun with two hooks in
Cain Velasquez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Shogun's ribs
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cain Velasquez hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls him over and takes his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Velasquez is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shogun's face with those brutal elbows! Shogun needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Velasquez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Shogun! Velasquez has one hook in and keeps working!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Velasquez drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun's Nose is beginning to swell
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Terrible one sided match... Shogun was not ready to fight a fighter of Cain Velasquez caliber.
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Velasquez tries to open up Shogun Rua's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shogun in the side of the head
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Cain Velasquez isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Shogun locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Cain Velasquez unil he can pull his arm free! Velasquez lost his dominant position.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Shogun doesn't stop bleeding.
Velasquez 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 4:50 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Velasquez
Shogun is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Velasquez drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun is out! He has a broken orbital bone!
Winner is Cain Velasquez by TKO (Injury - Broken orbital bone) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 2/9 (22%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/34 (47%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 699 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 53/84 (63%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 676 s
Brutal! Too many injuries! What the damn!