Post by The Sandmen on Apr 9, 2017 21:52:12 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
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 looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
And here we go with the title fight!
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Shovel hook by Cain Velasquez
tags Shogun.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Velasquez is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Cain Velasquez moves to better his position on the ground...
Cain Velasquez viciously slams hammer blows to Shogun's face!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shogun is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shogun's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun Rua seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
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
Cain Velasquez 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Cain Velasquez.
Shogun staggers backwards. Velasquez wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shogun Rua's mind is definitely in the fight, Velasquez just got nailed! Shogun Rua saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Velasquez moves aside and dodges.
Solid low kick from Shogun Rua.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Velasquez hyper-extended his left leg
1:54 Round 1 and Shogun is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Shogun begins to launch a barrage of punches over Velasquez
this is getting worse and worse for Velasquez
Velasquez has a small cut in his Mouth
Not a desiderable position that Shogun is in now. Cain Velasquez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brutal combination from Cain Velasquez!
Shogun is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Cain Velasquez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Shogun blocks that. He made it look easy!
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Velasquez doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Nice punches from Cain Velasquez.
Shogun staggers backwards. Velasquez wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shogun's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez 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
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
They could take their toll on Shogun.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Shogun Rua's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shogun's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Velasquez drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Shogun
Velasquez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shogun is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Velasquez is in rear mount 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 Velasquez's moves.
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Shogun's head!
This is bad! Velasquez is just pounding on Shogun Rua's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun has a small cut in his Nose
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has given his back to Cain Velasquez who is trying to get one hook in!
Cain Velasquez has one hook in!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Velasquez is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Shogun's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Shogun doesn't fight back!
The ref pulls off Cain Velasquez! Shogun seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Cain Velasquez by TKO (Elbows) at 4:07 Round 1
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
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 133 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/31 (77%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 133 s
Cain Velasquez wins the Heavyweight title!
I figured since Brock was unable to get Rua to the ground, Cain would not have much of a chance. But Cain knocked him down, presumably with a punch(?), then went to hurt-town to make sure he brought that title home. He did.