Post by The Sandmen on Jan 18, 2014 16:52:52 GMT -5
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Rashad Evans is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Shogun launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Evans.
Evans wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Evans moves forward and holds Shogun
Shogun Rua pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua circles to get the center of the cage
Evans wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Evans avoids a dangerous strike from Shogun
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans 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
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Shogun Rua closed his guard around Rashad Evans.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rashad Evans pushes Shogun Rua down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Evans goes for an armbar!
Shogun Rua breaks the lock and pushes away Rashad Evans, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shogun leans and gets Rashad Evans's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Evans is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
deflected by Shogun.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Blocked by Shogun.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Evans is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
Shogun knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Rashad Evans
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Rashad Evans moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Evans's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Rashad Evans's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Nose
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Shogun Rua tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Shogun cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Shogun Rua doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun Rua and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Evans's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
but Evans manages to dodge it
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun Rua
Shogun counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Evans wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Evans moves forward and holds Shogun
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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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.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes off of Rashad Evans and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Evans stumbles backwards but Shogun Rua chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Rashad Evans.
Evans pushes off of Shogun Rua and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shogun holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shogun into his guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
Evans misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Shogun tries to get a side mount...
Evans wraps his leg around Shogun Rua leg and prevents him from moving.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Shogun Rua pushes Evans's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shogun who is in full mount! Evans is in trouble now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Evans
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Shogun Rua hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Evans
Shogun moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Shogun Rua aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
Good job by Evans blocking and slipping the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Shogun sits over his knees and pushes away Evans's leg!
Shogun Rua is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Shogun cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Evans
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
Evans anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun Rua jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rashad Evans! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rashad Evans is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rashad Evans 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
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Rashad Evans pushes Shogun Rua against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shogun Rua struggles not allowing Rashad Evans improve his position.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Rashad Evans hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Shogun from the side mount!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Shogun Rua takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shogun Rua work his BJJ game.
Shogun measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Rashad Evans.
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Round 3
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Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shogun who put distance between them
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Evans is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans looks to posture up and open Shogun Rua's guard...
Rashad Evans forces Shogun Rua to open his guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Evans is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
Evans is not making himself an easy target.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans 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 Evans
Shogun launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Evans is covering himself! Shogun tries to force the situation and Evans clumsily gives his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Evans
Evans 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 is in rear mount over Evans
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
Evans ties him up.
Shogun is in rear mount over Evans
Shogun tries to open up Rashad Evans's defense faking a few punches.
Rashad Evans wraps his arms around Shogun's arms and counters the punches.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans has Shogun controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Evans manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Shogun
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans fires low kicks
punishing Shogun's legs repeatedly.
Shogun moves backwards and Rashad Evans is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that Shogun is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg
Rashad Evans uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shogun's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Rashad Evans hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Evans launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shogun is covering himself! Evans tries to force the situation and Shogun clumsily gives his back!
Evans is in rear mount over Shogun
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shogun's face!
Evans is in rear mount over Shogun
Rashad Evans has seen better days.
Shogun has given his back to Rashad Evans who is trying to get one hook in!
Rashad Evans has one hook in!
Evans is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Rashad Evans hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Evans is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Shogun Rua doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Shogun seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Evans launches a furious low kick!
Shogun receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Shogun tries to grapple
He puts Evans in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shogun who put distance between them
Shogun Rua chases Evans and launches a few perfect strikes
Evans ducks backwards and avoids them.
Evans is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Rashad Evans is in Shogun open guard now
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Rashad Evans wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Evans drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Shogun Rua jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Evans
Shogun steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun Rua can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Evans
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
deflected by Evans.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Shogun is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Evans and it cost him top position.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Evans
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shogun's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Evans
Shogun is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Pitty-pat punches from Evans
They're bothering Shogun even though they aren't hurting him.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Evans is in rear mount over Shogun
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Shogun's head!
This is bad! Evans is just pounding on Shogun Rua's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Evans is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun Rua has found an opening in the defense of Evans, launching a big uppercut
Rashad Evans is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Shogun launches a kick
but Rashad Evans avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Evans steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Evans is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun Hyper-extended his left arm
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans tries to open Shogun's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rashad Evans. Shogun is unable to cover himself now!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Evans is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shogun Rua, who is barely covering up!
Shogun's Right eye is beginning to swell
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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A solid combination from Rashad Evans
connects with Shogun.
Evans steps forward
Shogun feints.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
Shogun ducks under...
Crisp uppercut by Shogun followed by a hard jab
Evans deflects the blows.
Shogun misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun Rua
Great move by Evans who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Rashad Evans pushes away Shogun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shogun stumbles backwards and Rashad Evans circles to get the center of the cage
A right hand from Shogun Rua
gets deflected.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Evans throws a lazy kick
Shogun blocks and keeps his distance.
Rashad Evans 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
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shogun's face!
Shogun's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
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 Evans's moves.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Evans tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Shogun from the side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Shogun Rua! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Shogun Rua doesn't defend himself!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans 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
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Forehead
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Shogun ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shogun's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shogun struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Shogun's eyes...
Crippling lock!
The pain forces Shogun to tap! This is over!
Winner is Rashad Evans by Submission (armbar) at 3:09 Round 5
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 5/22 (23%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/59 (31%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 933 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 44/59 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 933 s
Rua's run of upsets and epic wins ends. A good showing from Rashad, who out-stamina'ed Rua
Rashad Evans is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Shogun launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Evans.
Evans wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Evans moves forward and holds Shogun
Shogun Rua pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua circles to get the center of the cage
Evans wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Evans avoids a dangerous strike from Shogun
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans 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
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Shogun Rua closed his guard around Rashad Evans.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rashad Evans pushes Shogun Rua down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Evans goes for an armbar!
Shogun Rua breaks the lock and pushes away Rashad Evans, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shogun leans and gets Rashad Evans's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Evans is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
deflected by Shogun.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Blocked by Shogun.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Evans is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
Shogun knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Rashad Evans
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Rashad Evans moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Evans's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Rashad Evans's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Nose
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Shogun Rua tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Shogun cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Shogun Rua doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun Rua and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Evans's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
but Evans manages to dodge it
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun Rua
Shogun counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Evans wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Evans moves forward and holds Shogun
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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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.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes off of Rashad Evans and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Evans stumbles backwards but Shogun Rua chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Rashad Evans.
Evans pushes off of Shogun Rua and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shogun holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shogun into his guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
Evans misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Shogun tries to get a side mount...
Evans wraps his leg around Shogun Rua leg and prevents him from moving.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Shogun Rua pushes Evans's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shogun who is in full mount! Evans is in trouble now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Evans
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Shogun Rua hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Evans
Shogun moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Shogun Rua aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
Good job by Evans blocking and slipping the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Shogun sits over his knees and pushes away Evans's leg!
Shogun Rua is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Shogun cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Evans
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
Evans anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun Rua jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rashad Evans! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rashad Evans is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rashad Evans 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
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Rashad Evans pushes Shogun Rua against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shogun Rua struggles not allowing Rashad Evans improve his position.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Rashad Evans hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Shogun from the side mount!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Shogun Rua takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shogun Rua work his BJJ game.
Shogun measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Rashad Evans.
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Round 3
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Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shogun who put distance between them
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Evans is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans looks to posture up and open Shogun Rua's guard...
Rashad Evans forces Shogun Rua to open his guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Evans is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Evans
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
Evans is not making himself an easy target.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans 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 Evans
Shogun launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Evans is covering himself! Shogun tries to force the situation and Evans clumsily gives his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Evans
Evans 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 is in rear mount over Evans
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
Evans ties him up.
Shogun is in rear mount over Evans
Shogun tries to open up Rashad Evans's defense faking a few punches.
Rashad Evans wraps his arms around Shogun's arms and counters the punches.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans has Shogun controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Evans manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Shogun
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans fires low kicks
punishing Shogun's legs repeatedly.
Shogun moves backwards and Rashad Evans is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that Shogun is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg
Rashad Evans uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shogun's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Rashad Evans hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Evans launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shogun is covering himself! Evans tries to force the situation and Shogun clumsily gives his back!
Evans is in rear mount over Shogun
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shogun's face!
Evans is in rear mount over Shogun
Rashad Evans has seen better days.
Shogun has given his back to Rashad Evans who is trying to get one hook in!
Rashad Evans has one hook in!
Evans is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Rashad Evans hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Evans is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Shogun Rua doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Shogun seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Evans launches a furious low kick!
Shogun receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Shogun tries to grapple
He puts Evans in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shogun who put distance between them
Shogun Rua chases Evans and launches a few perfect strikes
Evans ducks backwards and avoids them.
Evans is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Shogun
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Rashad Evans is in Shogun open guard now
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Rashad Evans wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Evans drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Shogun Rua jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Evans
Shogun steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun Rua can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Evans
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
deflected by Evans.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Shogun is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Evans and it cost him top position.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Evans
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shogun's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Evans
Shogun is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Pitty-pat punches from Evans
They're bothering Shogun even though they aren't hurting him.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Evans is in rear mount over Shogun
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Shogun's head!
This is bad! Evans is just pounding on Shogun Rua's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Evans is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun Rua has found an opening in the defense of Evans, launching a big uppercut
Rashad Evans is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Shogun launches a kick
but Rashad Evans avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Evans steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Evans is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun Hyper-extended his left arm
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans tries to open Shogun's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rashad Evans. Shogun is unable to cover himself now!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Evans is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shogun Rua, who is barely covering up!
Shogun's Right eye is beginning to swell
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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A solid combination from Rashad Evans
connects with Shogun.
Evans steps forward
Shogun feints.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
Shogun ducks under...
Crisp uppercut by Shogun followed by a hard jab
Evans deflects the blows.
Shogun misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun Rua
Great move by Evans who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Rashad Evans pushes away Shogun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shogun stumbles backwards and Rashad Evans circles to get the center of the cage
A right hand from Shogun Rua
gets deflected.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Evans throws a lazy kick
Shogun blocks and keeps his distance.
Rashad Evans 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
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shogun's face!
Shogun's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Shogun
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
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 Evans's moves.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Shogun
Evans tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Shogun from the side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Shogun Rua! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Shogun Rua doesn't defend himself!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans 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
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Forehead
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Shogun ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rashad Evans tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shogun's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shogun struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Shogun's eyes...
Crippling lock!
The pain forces Shogun to tap! This is over!
Winner is Rashad Evans by Submission (armbar) at 3:09 Round 5
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 5/22 (23%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/59 (31%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 933 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 44/59 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 933 s
Rua's run of upsets and epic wins ends. A good showing from Rashad, who out-stamina'ed Rua