Post by The Sandmen on Mar 9, 2012 14:56:19 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Stephan Bonnar chants all around the place!
Shogun Rua is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Stephan Bonnar raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bonnar is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Shogun and Bonnar move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Stephan Bonnar attempts to cut off Shogun with punches
Shogun avoids getting cornered.
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Stephan Bonnar's knows what to do here and blocks them
Bone shattering straight right hand from Stephan Bonnar!
Shogun is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Bonnar blocks.
Bonnar is trying to counter now!
Bonnar launches a hook to the body
Shogun Rua moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Bonnar is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Shogun's jaw!
Bonnar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Shogun moves backwards and circles around Stephan Bonnar.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Bonnar.
Shogun Rua pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua circles to get the center of the cage
Shogun moves backwards and Stephan Bonnar is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bonnar moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Shogun Rua checks the kick.
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shogun Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun circles out and slips free of Stephan Bonnar's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Bonnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bonnar moves forward and holds Shogun
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Bonnar is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shogun Rua just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes off of Stephan Bonnar and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Bonnar holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Shogun misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephan Bonnar locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Shogun Rua brings Stephan Bonnar down to the ground and pulls his head out.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Bonnar
Bonnar 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 closed guard over Bonnar
Shogun tries to escape from the closed guard
Shogun Rua any adventage in the ground.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Bonnar
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bonnar's face!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Stephan Bonnar holds Shogun Rua and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Bonnar
Shogun leans back...
Bonnar eyes him warily.
Bonnar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephan Bonnar sits up and gets an arm around Shogun's neck!
Shogun pushes Stephan Bonnar back to the ground.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Bonnar
Shogun is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Bonnar's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Bonnar
Shogun Rua tries to free his leg
Shogun Rua uses some of his skill by jumping out of Bonnar's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun Rua and Bonnar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stephan Bonnar is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shogun steps backwards away from Stephan Bonnar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tremendous strikes from Shogun!
Some big punches are landing!
Bonnar's Chin is beginning to swell
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun!
Shogun Rua is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Bonnar and pushes him away!
Bonnar is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Shogun.
Bonnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shogun Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Stephan Bonnar.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Stephan Bonnar
tags Shogun.
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Incredible high kick!
Shogun is worried!
Shogun throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Bonnar tries to grapple
He puts Shogun in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches...
Shogun Rua dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
and hits Bonnar ribs hard
Crushing shot to Bonnar's body! He's holding his side
Bonnar throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Shogun's defense muffles the blows.
Shogun showing excellent timing, blasts Stephan Bonnar with a right hand.
Great hook by Shogun Rua! Stephan Bonnar is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Shogun is standing while Bonnar is on the ground on his back
Shogun decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Bonnar's guard.
Bonnar did not see that coming! Shogun Rua is in open guard over Bonnar now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Bonnar
Shogun is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stephan Bonnar rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar slides his arm under Shogun Rua's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Shogun Rua pushes up and slides Stephan Bonnar's arm over his chin.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun has Bonnar 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.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Bonnar is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Bonnar sits over his knees and pushes away Shogun's leg!
Shogun closes his legs around Stephan Bonnar's leg. Bonnar is not able to move away now!
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Low kick by Stephan Bonnar to maintain his distance.
That hits Shogun Rua's ankle
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Stephan Bonnar moves aside looking for a counter...
Stephan Bonnar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shogun Rua sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Good front kick from Bonnar!
Shogun Rua blocks
Bonnar misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Bonnar blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Stephan Bonnar's cheek! Bonnar stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shogun is standing while Bonnar is on the ground on his back
Stephan Bonnar 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
Stephan Bonnar is on his feet again.
Shogun Rua and Bonnar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punch by Stephan Bonnar
that nearly tags Shogun.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Stephan Bonnar, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Stephan Bonnar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun won't budge, forcing Bonnar to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Bonnar
Bonnar 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 closed guard over Bonnar
Shogun tries to escape from closed guard...
Bonnar waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shogun Rua! He is reversed and nor Stephan Bonnar is on half guard!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Stephan Bonnar passes momentarily but Shogun Rua regains half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Bonnar use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shogun Rua holds Stephan Bonnar and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Bonnar tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stephan Bonnar fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Shogun put Stephan Bonnar in closed guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Bonnar tries to escape from the closed guard
Bonnar succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Shogun
Bonnar tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar tries to free his leg
Stephan Bonnar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shogun's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Stand up! This is what Shogun's cornermen are shouting. Stephan Bonnar is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Stephan Bonnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Stephan Bonnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Bonnar is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Bonnar fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
Shogun hold his own hand and breaks Bonnar's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Stephan Bonnar.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to show some ground skills
Shogun uses his strength to keep Shogun at a disadvantage
Bonnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Stephan Bonnar, who is barely covering up!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to show some ground skills
Shogun uses his strength to keep Shogun at a disadvantage
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Shogun misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Shogun throws a few hammer fists to the face of Stephan Bonnar
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Bonnar's face with those brutal elbows! Bonnar needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Bonnar's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Stephan Bonnar's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Nose
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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 side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bonnar's face!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Bonnar's face!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Stephan Bonnar. 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.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Bonnar.
Winner is Shogun Rua by Split decision
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 9/22 (41%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 25/31 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 517 s
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 12/30 (40%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/18 (56%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/3 (33%)
Time on the ground 542 s
People at John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) will not regret paying for this ticket. Shogun's awesome performance was worth the money.
Nice effort tonight from Stephan Bonnar who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Shogun Rua is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Stephan Bonnar raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bonnar is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Shogun and Bonnar move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Stephan Bonnar attempts to cut off Shogun with punches
Shogun avoids getting cornered.
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Stephan Bonnar's knows what to do here and blocks them
Bone shattering straight right hand from Stephan Bonnar!
Shogun is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Bonnar blocks.
Bonnar is trying to counter now!
Bonnar launches a hook to the body
Shogun Rua moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Bonnar is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Shogun's jaw!
Bonnar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Shogun moves backwards and circles around Stephan Bonnar.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Bonnar.
Shogun Rua pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua circles to get the center of the cage
Shogun moves backwards and Stephan Bonnar is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bonnar moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Shogun Rua checks the kick.
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shogun Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun circles out and slips free of Stephan Bonnar's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Bonnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bonnar moves forward and holds Shogun
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Bonnar is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shogun Rua just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes off of Stephan Bonnar and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Bonnar holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Shogun misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephan Bonnar locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Shogun Rua brings Stephan Bonnar down to the ground and pulls his head out.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Bonnar
Bonnar 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 closed guard over Bonnar
Shogun tries to escape from the closed guard
Shogun Rua any adventage in the ground.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Bonnar
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bonnar's face!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Stephan Bonnar holds Shogun Rua and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Bonnar
Shogun leans back...
Bonnar eyes him warily.
Bonnar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephan Bonnar sits up and gets an arm around Shogun's neck!
Shogun pushes Stephan Bonnar back to the ground.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Bonnar
Shogun is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Bonnar's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Bonnar
Shogun Rua tries to free his leg
Shogun Rua uses some of his skill by jumping out of Bonnar's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun Rua and Bonnar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stephan Bonnar is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shogun steps backwards away from Stephan Bonnar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tremendous strikes from Shogun!
Some big punches are landing!
Bonnar's Chin is beginning to swell
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun!
Shogun Rua is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Bonnar and pushes him away!
Bonnar is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Shogun.
Bonnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shogun Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Stephan Bonnar.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Stephan Bonnar
tags Shogun.
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Incredible high kick!
Shogun is worried!
Shogun throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Bonnar tries to grapple
He puts Shogun in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches...
Shogun Rua dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
and hits Bonnar ribs hard
Crushing shot to Bonnar's body! He's holding his side
Bonnar throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Shogun's defense muffles the blows.
Shogun showing excellent timing, blasts Stephan Bonnar with a right hand.
Great hook by Shogun Rua! Stephan Bonnar is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Shogun is standing while Bonnar is on the ground on his back
Shogun decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Bonnar's guard.
Bonnar did not see that coming! Shogun Rua is in open guard over Bonnar now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Bonnar
Shogun is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stephan Bonnar rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar slides his arm under Shogun Rua's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Shogun Rua pushes up and slides Stephan Bonnar's arm over his chin.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun has Bonnar 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.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Bonnar is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Bonnar sits over his knees and pushes away Shogun's leg!
Shogun closes his legs around Stephan Bonnar's leg. Bonnar is not able to move away now!
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Low kick by Stephan Bonnar to maintain his distance.
That hits Shogun Rua's ankle
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Stephan Bonnar moves aside looking for a counter...
Stephan Bonnar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shogun Rua sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Good front kick from Bonnar!
Shogun Rua blocks
Bonnar misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Bonnar blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Stephan Bonnar's cheek! Bonnar stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shogun is standing while Bonnar is on the ground on his back
Stephan Bonnar 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
Stephan Bonnar is on his feet again.
Shogun Rua and Bonnar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punch by Stephan Bonnar
that nearly tags Shogun.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Stephan Bonnar, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Stephan Bonnar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun won't budge, forcing Bonnar to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Bonnar
Bonnar 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 closed guard over Bonnar
Shogun tries to escape from closed guard...
Bonnar waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shogun Rua! He is reversed and nor Stephan Bonnar is on half guard!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Stephan Bonnar passes momentarily but Shogun Rua regains half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Bonnar use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shogun Rua holds Stephan Bonnar and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Bonnar tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stephan Bonnar fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Shogun put Stephan Bonnar in closed guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Bonnar tries to escape from the closed guard
Bonnar succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Shogun
Bonnar tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar tries to free his leg
Stephan Bonnar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shogun's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Stand up! This is what Shogun's cornermen are shouting. Stephan Bonnar is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Stephan Bonnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Stephan Bonnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Bonnar is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Bonnar fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
Shogun hold his own hand and breaks Bonnar's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Stephan Bonnar.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to show some ground skills
Shogun uses his strength to keep Shogun at a disadvantage
Bonnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Stephan Bonnar, who is barely covering up!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to show some ground skills
Shogun uses his strength to keep Shogun at a disadvantage
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Shogun misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Shogun throws a few hammer fists to the face of Stephan Bonnar
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Bonnar's face with those brutal elbows! Bonnar needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Bonnar's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Stephan Bonnar's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Nose
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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 side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bonnar's face!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Bonnar's face!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Stephan Bonnar. 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.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Bonnar.
Winner is Shogun Rua by Split decision
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 9/22 (41%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 25/31 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 517 s
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 12/30 (40%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/18 (56%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/3 (33%)
Time on the ground 542 s
People at John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) will not regret paying for this ticket. Shogun's awesome performance was worth the money.
Nice effort tonight from Stephan Bonnar who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!