Post by The Sandmen on Dec 24, 2014 1:36:17 GMT -5
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.
Cain Velasquez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Shogun and Velasquez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Pulverizing punch to Shogun's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Shogun's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cain Velasquez tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shogun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Velasquez sprawls and remains on his feet.
Tremendous strikes from Shogun!
Some big punches are landing!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Chin
Cain Velasquez is opening up on Shogun and raining down combinations!
Shogun's corner looks worried!
Shogun's Left eye is beginning to swell
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Shogun.
Cain Velasquez's reflexes save him!
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Shogun launches a kick
but Cain Velasquez avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Shogun's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Velasquez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A furious flurry of punches from Cain Velasquez
puts Shogun in a world of hurt!
Shogun's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shogun's ribs.
Shogun ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Cain Velasquez has left Shogun staggered! Cain Velasquez should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
That punishment by Cain Velasquez has left Shogun staggered! Cain Velasquez should try push forward now and finish this!
Velasquez begins to launch a barrage of punches over Shogun
this is getting worse and worse for Shogun
Shogun hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Cain Velasquez has left Shogun unconscious! What a finish by Cain Velasquez!
Shogun can't see anything with that swollen left eye.
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Mouth
Winner is Cain Velasquez by KO (Punches) at 2:15 Round 1
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 21/27 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
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 0 s
Cain brought the A+ and put the over-performing Rua back in his place. Beneath him. (non-sexually)
Cain Velasquez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Shogun and Velasquez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Pulverizing punch to Shogun's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Shogun's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cain Velasquez tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shogun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Velasquez sprawls and remains on his feet.
Tremendous strikes from Shogun!
Some big punches are landing!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Chin
Cain Velasquez is opening up on Shogun and raining down combinations!
Shogun's corner looks worried!
Shogun's Left eye is beginning to swell
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Shogun.
Cain Velasquez's reflexes save him!
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Shogun launches a kick
but Cain Velasquez avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Shogun's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Velasquez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A furious flurry of punches from Cain Velasquez
puts Shogun in a world of hurt!
Shogun's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shogun's ribs.
Shogun ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Cain Velasquez has left Shogun staggered! Cain Velasquez should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
That punishment by Cain Velasquez has left Shogun staggered! Cain Velasquez should try push forward now and finish this!
Velasquez begins to launch a barrage of punches over Shogun
this is getting worse and worse for Shogun
Shogun hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Cain Velasquez has left Shogun unconscious! What a finish by Cain Velasquez!
Shogun can't see anything with that swollen left eye.
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Mouth
Winner is Cain Velasquez by KO (Punches) at 2:15 Round 1
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 21/27 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
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 0 s
Cain brought the A+ and put the over-performing Rua back in his place. Beneath him. (non-sexually)