Post by The Sandmen on Apr 15, 2015 18:55:12 GMT -5
Mirko Cro Cop glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Shogun Rua is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Mirko Cro Cop is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shogun Rua!
Cro Cop ducks under...
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from Cro Cop
that goes awry.
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
but Cro Cop manages to dodge it
Cro Cop steps forward
Shogun feints.
Shogun misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punches from Mirko Cro Cop.
Even nicer blocks from Shogun.
Cro Cop fires low kicks
punishing Shogun's legs repeatedly.
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Cro Cop.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cro Cop hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun launches a knee!
Shogun Rua hits Cro Cop's hard just below the ribs!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Shogun Rua's face!
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Shogun blocks and pushes his opponent.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cro Cop blocks that. He made it look easy!
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mirko Cro Cop is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shogun into his guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Mirko Cro Cop's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Shogun Rua looks to posture up and open Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Shogun Rua forces Mirko Cro Cop to open his guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Cro Cop
Shogun tries to move to full mount
Shogun succeeds
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Shogun Rua tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Shogun fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Mirko Cro Cop's arm and tries an armbar!
Cro Cop hold his own hand and breaks Shogun's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shogun Rua.
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Cro Cop's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cro Cop's side.
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Mirko Cro Cop looks to pass to mount...
Cro Cop slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cro Cop tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mirko Cro Cop controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mirko Cro Cop doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki allows Cro Cop time to recover... 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 Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Shogun seems staggered and Mirko Cro Cop runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Shogun ducks under.
Shogun Rua and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cro Cop with a double overhooks!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Cro Cop steps forward
Shogun feints.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun steps forward
Cro Cop feints.
Shogun attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Cro Cop's kick.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Mirko Cro Cop! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Shogun.
Mirko Cro Cop's reflexes save him!
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Mirko Cro Cop pushes away Shogun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shogun doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mirko Cro Cop
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a knee while holding Shogun's in a double underhooks...
Shogun Rua pushes Mirko Cro Cop and that knee goes nowhere!
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
An overhand right from Shogun Rua that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Cro Cop moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Shogun Rua! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Crushing shot to Shogun's body! He's holding his side
Shogun goes for a low kick..
Cro Cop avoids the deadly blow.
Shogun Rua swings...
...no good.
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Cro Cop fires low kicks
that fail to land.
A bad move from Shogun Rua
almost puts his head in the path of Cro Cop's kick.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cro Cop with a double overhooks!
Mirko Cro Cop chases Shogun and launches a few perfect strikes
Shogun ducks backwards and avoids them.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
Shogun deflects it.
Shogun Rua throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Cro Cop's chin! That stops Cro Cop in his tracks!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Shogun dodges!
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shogun Rua!
Cro Cop is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The two exchange wildly
Cro Cop is connecting with a few punches
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop tries to break the clinch... Shogun Rua launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Cro Cop stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua shoots an incredible takedown!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Cro Cop fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Shogun Rua attempts to cut off Cro Cop with punches
Cro Cop avoids getting cornered.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Mirko Cro Cop
that stun Shogun.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Shogun receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Cro Cop steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Here comes Mirko Cro Cop with a vicious middle kick!
Shogun Rua dodges that one moving backwards
Lightning fast low kick from Cro Cop!
Shogun blocks that kick with his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun launches a furious hook!
That hits Cro Cop's chin like a wrecking ball! Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop has seen better days.
Cro Cop tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shogun dodges that
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
It lands flush with Shogun Rua's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
Shogun Rua takes a kick to the body.
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
Shogun leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shogun dodges that
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Mirko Cro Cop. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Mirko Cro Cop is on his feet again.
Shogun pushes Mirko Cro Cop and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Cro Cop launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Shogun's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Cro Cop!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Cro Cop against the cage
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun launches a knee!
Shogun Rua hits Cro Cop's hard just below the ribs!
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop slightly pushes Shogun into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Shogun was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Cro Cop throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop circles around Shogun
Brilliant combination from Mirko Cro Cop
Shogun is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
that nearly tags Cro Cop.
Shogun moves backwards and Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Shogun!
Mirko Cro Cop blocks
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Mirko Cro Cop to fight back!
Mirko Cro Cop throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Shogun launches a furious hook!
That hits Cro Cop's chin like a wrecking ball! Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shogun dodges that
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shogun steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
It lands flush with Shogun Rua's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua creates space and allows Mirko Cro Cop to stand up.
Cro Cop climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mirko Cro Cop 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!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Mirko Cro Cop with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Cro Cop steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Mirko Cro Cop with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cro Cop dodges that
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Shogun checks that kick!
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Shogun checks that kick!
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun tries to hit Mirko Cro Cop with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cro Cop dodges that
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Mirko Cro Cop's head...
It lands flush with Mirko Cro Cop's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Shogun checks that kick!
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua kicks his legs trying to keep Mirko Cro Cop away.
Mirko Cro Cop takes a kick to the body.
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Mirko Cro Cop with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cro Cop dodges that
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Mirko Cro Cop with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Cro Cop steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Cro Cop hyper-extended his left leg
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Mirko Cro Cop with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cro Cop dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Cro Cop, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Shogun attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Cro Cop's kick.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Shogun blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Good front kick from Shogun!
Mirko Cro Cop blocks
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Solid kick to the leg from Mirko Cro Cop
Shogun checks it.
Cro Cop misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
and hits Cro Cop ribs hard
Shogun Rua seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop slightly pushes Shogun into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Cro Cop is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua shows great balance while pushing away Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Mirko Cro Cop launches a body shot
Shogun dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
that nearly tags Cro Cop.
Tremendous strikes from Cro Cop!
Some big punches are landing!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Shogun stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Mirko Cro Cop is coming in again!
Shogun's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
A furious flurry of punches from Mirko Cro Cop
just misses Shogun.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Cro Cop's chin
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Mirko Cro Cop was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shogun Rua fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
but Cro Cop manages to dodge it
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Mirko Cro Cop to fight back!
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Here comes Mirko Cro Cop with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Shogun's ribs!
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The two exchange wildly
Cro Cop is connecting with a few punches
Solid shot from Shogun Rua to the body.
Cro Cop blocks in time.
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cro Cop tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cro Cop is clinching with Shogun.
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Shogun Rua's face!
An overhand right from Mirko Cro Cop that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Shogun's stops that one with his face! How is Shogun standing?!
Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Shogun seems staggered and Mirko Cro Cop runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by Cro Cop followed by a hard jab
Shogun Rua stumbles back.
Shogun Rua circles around Cro Cop
Cro Cop leads with a punch
Shogun Rua evades but whiffs with a counter.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Mirko Cro Cop to fight back!
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Cro Cop.
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop struggles and launches a few punches to Shogun's head
Those punches are hitting! Shogun covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop launches a knee!
Mirko Cro Cop hits Shogun's hard just below the ribs!
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop takes a break to breathe while holding Shogun Rua.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Cro Cop is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mirko Cro Cop tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cro Cop decides to launch some tentative punches
Mirko Cro Cop takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mirko Cro Cop wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Shogun!
Shogun crumples to the mat and Cro Cop moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Shogun's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Nose
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by KO (High kick) at 5:00 Round 4
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 33/71 (46%)
Kicks 16/37 (43%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 217 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 13/41 (32%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 243 s
Even, calculated fight for the first 3 rounds. Looked like both guys, despite fightig hard and effective, were headed for a draw. Then Cro Cop landed a few clean kicks (not his first of the fight by any means), and took over and took win. Really good fight.
Shogun Rua is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Mirko Cro Cop is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shogun Rua!
Cro Cop ducks under...
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from Cro Cop
that goes awry.
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
but Cro Cop manages to dodge it
Cro Cop steps forward
Shogun feints.
Shogun misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punches from Mirko Cro Cop.
Even nicer blocks from Shogun.
Cro Cop fires low kicks
punishing Shogun's legs repeatedly.
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Cro Cop.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cro Cop hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun launches a knee!
Shogun Rua hits Cro Cop's hard just below the ribs!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Shogun Rua's face!
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Shogun blocks and pushes his opponent.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cro Cop blocks that. He made it look easy!
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mirko Cro Cop is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shogun into his guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Mirko Cro Cop's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Shogun Rua looks to posture up and open Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Shogun Rua forces Mirko Cro Cop to open his guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Cro Cop
Shogun tries to move to full mount
Shogun succeeds
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Shogun Rua tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Shogun fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Mirko Cro Cop's arm and tries an armbar!
Cro Cop hold his own hand and breaks Shogun's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shogun Rua.
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Cro Cop's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cro Cop's side.
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Mirko Cro Cop looks to pass to mount...
Cro Cop slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cro Cop tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mirko Cro Cop controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mirko Cro Cop doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki allows Cro Cop time to recover... 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 Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Shogun seems staggered and Mirko Cro Cop runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Shogun ducks under.
Shogun Rua and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cro Cop with a double overhooks!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Cro Cop steps forward
Shogun feints.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun steps forward
Cro Cop feints.
Shogun attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Cro Cop's kick.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Mirko Cro Cop! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Shogun.
Mirko Cro Cop's reflexes save him!
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Mirko Cro Cop pushes away Shogun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shogun doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mirko Cro Cop
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a knee while holding Shogun's in a double underhooks...
Shogun Rua pushes Mirko Cro Cop and that knee goes nowhere!
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
An overhand right from Shogun Rua that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Cro Cop moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Shogun Rua! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Crushing shot to Shogun's body! He's holding his side
Shogun goes for a low kick..
Cro Cop avoids the deadly blow.
Shogun Rua swings...
...no good.
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Cro Cop fires low kicks
that fail to land.
A bad move from Shogun Rua
almost puts his head in the path of Cro Cop's kick.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cro Cop with a double overhooks!
Mirko Cro Cop chases Shogun and launches a few perfect strikes
Shogun ducks backwards and avoids them.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
Shogun deflects it.
Shogun Rua throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Cro Cop's chin! That stops Cro Cop in his tracks!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Shogun dodges!
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shogun Rua!
Cro Cop is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The two exchange wildly
Cro Cop is connecting with a few punches
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop tries to break the clinch... Shogun Rua launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Cro Cop stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua shoots an incredible takedown!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Cro Cop fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Shogun Rua attempts to cut off Cro Cop with punches
Cro Cop avoids getting cornered.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Mirko Cro Cop
that stun Shogun.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Shogun receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Cro Cop steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Here comes Mirko Cro Cop with a vicious middle kick!
Shogun Rua dodges that one moving backwards
Lightning fast low kick from Cro Cop!
Shogun blocks that kick with his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun launches a furious hook!
That hits Cro Cop's chin like a wrecking ball! Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop has seen better days.
Cro Cop tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shogun dodges that
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
It lands flush with Shogun Rua's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
Shogun Rua takes a kick to the body.
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
Shogun leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shogun dodges that
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Mirko Cro Cop. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Mirko Cro Cop is on his feet again.
Shogun pushes Mirko Cro Cop and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Cro Cop launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Shogun's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Cro Cop!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Cro Cop against the cage
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun launches a knee!
Shogun Rua hits Cro Cop's hard just below the ribs!
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop slightly pushes Shogun into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Shogun was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Cro Cop throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop circles around Shogun
Brilliant combination from Mirko Cro Cop
Shogun is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
that nearly tags Cro Cop.
Shogun moves backwards and Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Shogun!
Mirko Cro Cop blocks
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Mirko Cro Cop to fight back!
Mirko Cro Cop throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Shogun launches a furious hook!
That hits Cro Cop's chin like a wrecking ball! Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shogun dodges that
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shogun steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
It lands flush with Shogun Rua's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shogun is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua creates space and allows Mirko Cro Cop to stand up.
Cro Cop climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mirko Cro Cop 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!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Mirko Cro Cop with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Cro Cop steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Mirko Cro Cop with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cro Cop dodges that
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Shogun checks that kick!
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Shogun checks that kick!
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun tries to hit Mirko Cro Cop with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cro Cop dodges that
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Mirko Cro Cop's head...
It lands flush with Mirko Cro Cop's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Shogun checks that kick!
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua kicks his legs trying to keep Mirko Cro Cop away.
Mirko Cro Cop takes a kick to the body.
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Mirko Cro Cop with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cro Cop dodges that
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Mirko Cro Cop with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Cro Cop steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Cro Cop hyper-extended his left leg
Cro Cop is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Mirko Cro Cop with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cro Cop dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Cro Cop launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Cro Cop, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Shogun attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Cro Cop's kick.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Shogun blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Good front kick from Shogun!
Mirko Cro Cop blocks
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Solid kick to the leg from Mirko Cro Cop
Shogun checks it.
Cro Cop misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
and hits Cro Cop ribs hard
Shogun Rua seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop slightly pushes Shogun into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Cro Cop is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua shows great balance while pushing away Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Mirko Cro Cop launches a body shot
Shogun dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
that nearly tags Cro Cop.
Tremendous strikes from Cro Cop!
Some big punches are landing!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Shogun stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Mirko Cro Cop is coming in again!
Shogun's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
A furious flurry of punches from Mirko Cro Cop
just misses Shogun.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Cro Cop's chin
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Mirko Cro Cop was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shogun Rua fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
but Cro Cop manages to dodge it
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Mirko Cro Cop to fight back!
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Here comes Mirko Cro Cop with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Shogun's ribs!
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The two exchange wildly
Cro Cop is connecting with a few punches
Solid shot from Shogun Rua to the body.
Cro Cop blocks in time.
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cro Cop tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cro Cop is clinching with Shogun.
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Shogun Rua's face!
An overhand right from Mirko Cro Cop that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Shogun's stops that one with his face! How is Shogun standing?!
Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Shogun seems staggered and Mirko Cro Cop runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by Cro Cop followed by a hard jab
Shogun Rua stumbles back.
Shogun Rua circles around Cro Cop
Cro Cop leads with a punch
Shogun Rua evades but whiffs with a counter.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Mirko Cro Cop to fight back!
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Cro Cop.
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop struggles and launches a few punches to Shogun's head
Those punches are hitting! Shogun covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop launches a knee!
Mirko Cro Cop hits Shogun's hard just below the ribs!
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop takes a break to breathe while holding Shogun Rua.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Cro Cop is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mirko Cro Cop tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cro Cop decides to launch some tentative punches
Mirko Cro Cop takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mirko Cro Cop wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Shogun!
Shogun crumples to the mat and Cro Cop moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Shogun's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Nose
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by KO (High kick) at 5:00 Round 4
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 33/71 (46%)
Kicks 16/37 (43%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 217 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 13/41 (32%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 243 s
Even, calculated fight for the first 3 rounds. Looked like both guys, despite fightig hard and effective, were headed for a draw. Then Cro Cop landed a few clean kicks (not his first of the fight by any means), and took over and took win. Really good fight.