Post by The Sandmen on Feb 6, 2015 1:14:27 GMT -5
Shogun Rua shifts back and forth nervously.
Andrei Arlovski glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Arlovski showing excellent timing, blasts Shogun Rua with a right hand.
Great hook by Andrei Arlovski! Shogun Rua is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Shogun has a small cut in his Left eye
Arlovski is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski decides to jump inside Shogun's guard.
Shogun didn't see that coming. Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Arlovski's ribs.
That hit Arlovski who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He succeeds!
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Arlovski is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Andrei Arlovski throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Shogun is doing a great job covering himself up.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Arlovski is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Andrei Arlovski!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Arlovski struggles and frees his leg!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Arlovski
Shogun is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Arlovski misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 Arlovski
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Arlovski's head!
The punches go wide.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Shogun is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
John McCarthy 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Andrei Arlovski moves forward and launches a high kick!
Shogun ducks under.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski paws at Shogun.
Shogun answers with solid punches!
Solid kick to the leg from Andrei Arlovski
Shogun checks it.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A high kick from Shogun Rua
glances off Arlovski.
Andrei Arlovski just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shogun quickly defends.
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Arlovski.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shogun Rua
Arlovski fails to take Shogun down and both man are still clinching
Arlovski misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua gets control of Andrei Arlovski's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Andrei Arlovski shakes him off and staves off danger.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski launches a few hard punches to Shogun Rua's ribs!
Shogun struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to Arlovski's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Andrei Arlovski's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches...
Shogun Rua dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Shogun.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Andrei Arlovski checks the kick.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Arlovski blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Andrei Arlovski circles around Shogun
Andrei Arlovski 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
that nearly tags Arlovski.
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Andrei Arlovski is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shogun into his guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Arlovski
Shogun tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shogun Rua fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Arlovski
Shogun sits over his knees and pushes away Arlovski's leg!
Shogun Rua is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun Rua looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Shogun Rua has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shogun blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shogun Rua's cheek! Shogun stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shogun's Right cheek is beginning to swell
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Andrei Arlovski. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Shogun misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arlovski launches a furious low kick!
Shogun Rua blocks
Shogun launches a kick
but Andrei Arlovski avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Arlovski showing excellent timing, blasts Shogun Rua with a right hand.
Shogun steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Shogun Rua
grazes Arlovski's left cheek.
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Andrei Arlovski is opening up on Shogun and raining down combinations!
Shogun's corner looks worried!
Quick hook by Andrei Arlovski
Good shot! Shogun has reasons to be worried.
Arlovski launches a furious hook!
Shogun ducks under and pushes Andrei Arlovski creating some space.
Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Crisp uppercut by Arlovski followed by a hard jab
Shogun Rua stumbles back.
Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Andrei Arlovski 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
Shogun ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Arlovski tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Shogun put Andrei Arlovski in closed guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Arlovski use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shogun Rua holds Andrei Arlovski and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Arlovski's ribs.
That hit Arlovski who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Arlovski tries to escape from the closed guard
Andrei Arlovski any adventage in the ground.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Arlovski struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Andrei Arlovski is in Shogun open guard now
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Andrei Arlovski pushes Shogun Rua against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shogun Rua struggles not allowing Andrei Arlovski improve his position.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Andrei Arlovski wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Arlovski drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shogun uses his forearms to block the impact!
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Arlovski is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Andrei Arlovski manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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A wicked punch by Andrei Arlovski
rocks Shogun!
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Shogun stumbles backwards staggered and Andrei Arlovski launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Shogun is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Shogun's Chin is beginning to swell
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Arlovski is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Andrei Arlovski's head...
Arlovski leans out of the way.
Arlovski is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Andrei Arlovski with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Arlovski dodges that
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Arlovski is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski decides to jump inside Shogun's guard.
Shogun didn't see that coming. Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun now.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Arlovski delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shogun is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Arlovski is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Arlovski controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Shogun manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Arlovski
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Shogun.
The kick just misses.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Andrei Arlovski can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Arlovski moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for some grappling action
Arlovski has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Shogun Rua pushes away Arlovski trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arlovski doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shogun Rua
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski shoots and grab one of Shogun Rua's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shogun lose his balance and falls to the mat
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Andrei Arlovski tries to open Shogun's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Andrei Arlovski. Shogun is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun's Forehead is beginning to swell
Andrei Arlovski is in open 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 Arlovski's moves.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He is not able to do it
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He is not able to do it
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Arlovski is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shogun Rua, who is barely covering up!
Shogun's Chin is beginning to swell
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Andrei Arlovski positions himself and tries to finish this!
Andrei Arlovski storms Shogun Rua's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! John McCarthy is asking Shogun Rua to defend himself!
Andrei Arlovski turns out the lights for Shogun! What an astonishing KO by Arlovski!
Shogun's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (GnP) at 3:22 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 444 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 20/32 (62%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 20/31 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 404 s
Man, Arlovski's offense is very, very in order. If he gets a few tweaks to toughness, stamina and some defence, he could be upper-tier, instead of late top 10. Interesting stuff.
Andrei Arlovski glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Arlovski showing excellent timing, blasts Shogun Rua with a right hand.
Great hook by Andrei Arlovski! Shogun Rua is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Shogun has a small cut in his Left eye
Arlovski is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski decides to jump inside Shogun's guard.
Shogun didn't see that coming. Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Arlovski's ribs.
That hit Arlovski who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He succeeds!
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Arlovski is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Andrei Arlovski throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Shogun is doing a great job covering himself up.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Arlovski is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Andrei Arlovski!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Arlovski struggles and frees his leg!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Arlovski
Shogun is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Arlovski misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 Arlovski
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Arlovski's head!
The punches go wide.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Shogun is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
John McCarthy 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Andrei Arlovski moves forward and launches a high kick!
Shogun ducks under.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski paws at Shogun.
Shogun answers with solid punches!
Solid kick to the leg from Andrei Arlovski
Shogun checks it.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A high kick from Shogun Rua
glances off Arlovski.
Andrei Arlovski just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shogun quickly defends.
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Arlovski.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shogun Rua
Arlovski fails to take Shogun down and both man are still clinching
Arlovski misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua gets control of Andrei Arlovski's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Andrei Arlovski shakes him off and staves off danger.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski launches a few hard punches to Shogun Rua's ribs!
Shogun struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to Arlovski's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Andrei Arlovski's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches...
Shogun Rua dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Shogun.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Andrei Arlovski checks the kick.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Arlovski blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Andrei Arlovski circles around Shogun
Andrei Arlovski 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
that nearly tags Arlovski.
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Andrei Arlovski is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shogun into his guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Arlovski
Shogun tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shogun Rua fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Arlovski
Shogun sits over his knees and pushes away Arlovski's leg!
Shogun Rua is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun Rua looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Shogun Rua has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shogun blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shogun Rua's cheek! Shogun stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shogun's Right cheek is beginning to swell
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Andrei Arlovski. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Shogun misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arlovski launches a furious low kick!
Shogun Rua blocks
Shogun launches a kick
but Andrei Arlovski avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Arlovski showing excellent timing, blasts Shogun Rua with a right hand.
Shogun steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Shogun Rua
grazes Arlovski's left cheek.
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Andrei Arlovski is opening up on Shogun and raining down combinations!
Shogun's corner looks worried!
Quick hook by Andrei Arlovski
Good shot! Shogun has reasons to be worried.
Arlovski launches a furious hook!
Shogun ducks under and pushes Andrei Arlovski creating some space.
Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Crisp uppercut by Arlovski followed by a hard jab
Shogun Rua stumbles back.
Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Andrei Arlovski 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
Shogun ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Arlovski tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Shogun put Andrei Arlovski in closed guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Arlovski use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shogun Rua holds Andrei Arlovski and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Arlovski's ribs.
That hit Arlovski who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Arlovski tries to escape from the closed guard
Andrei Arlovski any adventage in the ground.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Arlovski struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Andrei Arlovski is in Shogun open guard now
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Andrei Arlovski pushes Shogun Rua against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shogun Rua struggles not allowing Andrei Arlovski improve his position.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Andrei Arlovski wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Arlovski drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Andrei Arlovski a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shogun uses his forearms to block the impact!
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Shogun
Arlovski is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Andrei Arlovski manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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A wicked punch by Andrei Arlovski
rocks Shogun!
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Shogun stumbles backwards staggered and Andrei Arlovski launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Shogun is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Shogun's Chin is beginning to swell
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Arlovski is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Andrei Arlovski's head...
Arlovski leans out of the way.
Arlovski is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Andrei Arlovski with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Arlovski dodges that
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Arlovski is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski decides to jump inside Shogun's guard.
Shogun didn't see that coming. Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun now.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Arlovski delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shogun is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Arlovski is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Arlovski controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Shogun manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Arlovski
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Shogun.
The kick just misses.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Andrei Arlovski can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Arlovski moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for some grappling action
Arlovski has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Shogun Rua pushes away Arlovski trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arlovski doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shogun Rua
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski shoots and grab one of Shogun Rua's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shogun lose his balance and falls to the mat
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Andrei Arlovski tries to open Shogun's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Andrei Arlovski. Shogun is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun's Forehead is beginning to swell
Andrei Arlovski is in open 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 Arlovski's moves.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He is not able to do it
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He is not able to do it
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Arlovski is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shogun Rua, who is barely covering up!
Shogun's Chin is beginning to swell
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Shogun
Andrei Arlovski positions himself and tries to finish this!
Andrei Arlovski storms Shogun Rua's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! John McCarthy is asking Shogun Rua to defend himself!
Andrei Arlovski turns out the lights for Shogun! What an astonishing KO by Arlovski!
Shogun's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (GnP) at 3:22 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 444 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 20/32 (62%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 20/31 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 404 s
Man, Arlovski's offense is very, very in order. If he gets a few tweaks to toughness, stamina and some defence, he could be upper-tier, instead of late top 10. Interesting stuff.