Post by The Sandmen on Apr 27, 2012 11:46:19 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship!
Junior dos Santos looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Now Junior dos Santos put his title in contention against Shogun.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
dos Santos is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Junior dos Santos's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shogun throws a lazy kick
dos Santos dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Shogun's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brutal-looking high kick from Shogun Rua!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Junior dos Santos and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Junior dos Santos fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun!
Nice move by dos Santos who clinches and pushes Shogun against the cage
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Junior dos Santos!
That one almost breaks Shogun's chin! He is knocked down!
dos Santos is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
dos Santos launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
dos Santos is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua kicks his legs trying to keep Junior dos Santos away.
Junior dos Santos takes a kick to the body.
dos Santos is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Junior dos Santos with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. dos Santos steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
dos Santos hyper-extended his left leg
dos Santos is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
dos Santos launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
dos Santos is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
dos Santos launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Shogun checks that kick!
dos Santos is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
dos Santos moves backwards and gestures for Shogun Rua to stand up.
Shogun Rua is on his feet again.
Junior dos Santos is opening up on Shogun and raining down combinations!
Shogun's corner looks worried!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Junior dos Santos!
Shogun is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shogun Rua launches a body shot
dos Santos dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Junior dos Santos has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big uppercut
Shogun Rua is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
dos Santos launches a kick
Shogun checks it and keeps distance.
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! dos Santos stops that one with his ribs!
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
dos Santos receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Shogun goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Junior dos Santos and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shogun Rua charges at dos Santos throwing flurries left and right.
Junior dos Santos gets out of the way.
dos Santos is trying to counter now!
dos Santos throws a low kick
Shogun Rua blocks.
dos Santos dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Shogun from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Right cheek
dos Santos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by dos Santos.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Incredible high kick!
dos Santos deflects and sidesteps.
dos Santos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
dos Santos goes to the body...
He punishes Shogun's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Junior dos Santos charges at Shogun throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Shogun is rocked!
Solid kick to the leg from Junior dos Santos
that visibly pains Shogun.
Crisp uppercut by dos Santos followed by a hard jab
Shogun Rua stumbles back.
Junior dos Santos launches a rapid series of punches
taking Shogun from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Shogun Rua paws at dos Santos.
dos Santos answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Right cheek
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Junior dos Santos.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
dos Santos is connecting with a few punches
Junior dos Santos launches a body shot
Shogun evades.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Nice punches from Junior dos Santos.
Shogun staggers backwards. dos Santos wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Forehead
dos Santos is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Shogun's jaw!
Shogun's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Shogun has a small cut in his Right cheek
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Junior dos Santos!
The two exchange wildly
dos Santos is connecting with a few punches
Shogun's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Shogun has a small cut in his Right cheek
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Junior dos Santos fakes a move and moves laterally.
An overhand right from Junior dos Santos that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Shogun's stops that one with his face! How is Shogun standing?!
Shogun is out! Shogun is out! Junior dos Santos has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Shogun's Nose is bruised after the punishment he's received!
Winner is Junior dos Santos by KO (Punch) at 1:13 Round 2
Statistics: Junior dos Santos
Punches 45/59 (76%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 7/23 (30%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 62 s
Junior dos Santos defends the Heavyweight title!
Dominating performance by dos Santos who took his best game against Shogun Rua.
Shogun had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba).
MMA internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight!