Post by The Sandmen on May 22, 2013 16:12:36 GMT -5
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Shogun Rua is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Fedor and Shogun move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Fedor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shogun.
Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Here comes Shogun Rua with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Fedor's ribs!
Hard blow to Fedor's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua and Fedor engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Fedor Emelianenko is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fedor with a double overhooks!
Fedor Emelianenko goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Fedor seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fedor stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Shogun is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
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
Fedor tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua is looking to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Fedor.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed 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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Not a desiderable position that Shogun is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shogun pulls his arm out of danger.
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 beginning to swell
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
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.
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
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard...
Shogun Rua moves to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half 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,
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fedor's face!
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 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!
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 can't do it because of Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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 clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Solid low kick from Fedor Emelianenko.
Shogun deflects it.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Fedor throws a lazy kick
Shogun dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Left eye
Shogun pushes Fedor Emelianenko and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
Fedor is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Fedor throws a lazy kick
Shogun dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Shogun is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Fedor's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Right cheek
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
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 beginning to swell
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
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!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Fedor Emelianenko seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
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!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That brutal impact left Fedor laid out on the mat! Shogun Rua's corner come in to congratulate him!
Fedor has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (GnP) at 2:03 Round 2
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 237 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/30 (90%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 237 s
Fedor just can't get it going. It's crazy. He is so close, and he is one of the higher rated HWs in the sim, but he just has a problem putting it all together in one sambo-Fedor package. One day...one day.
Shogun Rua is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Fedor and Shogun move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Fedor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shogun.
Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Here comes Shogun Rua with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Fedor's ribs!
Hard blow to Fedor's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua and Fedor engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Fedor Emelianenko is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fedor with a double overhooks!
Fedor Emelianenko goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Fedor seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fedor stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Shogun is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
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
Fedor tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua is looking to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Fedor.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed 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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Not a desiderable position that Shogun is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shogun pulls his arm out of danger.
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 beginning to swell
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
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.
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
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard...
Shogun Rua moves to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half 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,
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Shogun
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fedor's face!
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 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!
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 can't do it because of Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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 clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Solid low kick from Fedor Emelianenko.
Shogun deflects it.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Fedor throws a lazy kick
Shogun dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Left eye
Shogun pushes Fedor Emelianenko and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
Fedor is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Fedor throws a lazy kick
Shogun dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Shogun is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Fedor's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Right cheek
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
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 beginning to swell
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
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!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Fedor Emelianenko seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
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!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That brutal impact left Fedor laid out on the mat! Shogun Rua's corner come in to congratulate him!
Fedor has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (GnP) at 2:03 Round 2
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 237 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/30 (90%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 237 s
Fedor just can't get it going. It's crazy. He is so close, and he is one of the higher rated HWs in the sim, but he just has a problem putting it all together in one sambo-Fedor package. One day...one day.