Post by The Sandmen on Jan 14, 2019 0:26:04 GMT -5
Andrei Arlovski is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Arlovski and Shogun move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
An overhand right from Shogun Rua that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Arlovski's stops that one with his face! How is Arlovski standing?!
Arlovski's Nose is beginning to swell
Quick hook by Shogun Rua
Good shot! Arlovski has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Andrei Arlovski
just misses Shogun.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Arlovski's Right eye is beginning to swell
Arlovski is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua shows great balance while pushing away Andrei Arlovski
Shogun Rua just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Arlovski may be in trouble!
An overhand right from Andrei Arlovski that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Shogun moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shovel hook by Shogun Rua
tags Arlovski.
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 Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
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.
Nice kick. Arlovski steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Arlovski is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Arlovski moves backwards and gestures for Shogun Rua to stand up.
Shogun Rua is on his feet again.
Brilliant combination from Shogun Rua
that forces Arlovski to try and defend better.
Shogun launches a furious hook!
That hits Arlovski's chin like a wrecking ball! Arlovski loses balance and goes to the mat.
Shogun is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua creates space and allows Andrei Arlovski to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Andrei Arlovski is standing now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Here comes Andrei Arlovski with a vicious middle kick!
Shogun Rua dodges that one moving backwards
Shogun is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Arlovski's thigh
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shogun pushes Andrei Arlovski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Andrei Arlovski is opening up on Shogun and raining down combinations!
Shogun doesn't look worried as he defends.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Arlovski measures the resilience of Shogun's chin with an uppercut while Shogun lands some great crosses.
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Arlovski only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Andrei Arlovski throws a looping right hand...
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Andrei Arlovski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Arlovski is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shogun.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua circles around Arlovski
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
Arlovski seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Andrei Arlovski
Great move by Shogun who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Andrei Arlovski embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shogun who put distance between them
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Brutal combination from Andrei Arlovski!
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
A right hand from Shogun Rua
surprises Arlovski!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Andrei Arlovski and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Andrei Arlovski can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Andrei Arlovski launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Shogun's arms.
Brilliant combination from Shogun Rua
that forces Arlovski to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Mouth
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shogun Rua throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Arlovski's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Shogun launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Arlovski's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Andrei Arlovski moves forward and launches a high kick!
Shogun ducks under.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua is opening up on Arlovski and raining down combinations!
Arlovski's corner looks worried!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Left eye
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Andrei Arlovski
Great move by Shogun who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Andrei Arlovski 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 Andrei Arlovski
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
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...
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Shogun blocks that. He made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Inside leg kick from Shogun
that lands on Andrei Arlovski's leg.
Shogun Rua fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Arlovski's chin
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Chin
Shogun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrei Arlovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Arlovski
Shogun is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Andrei Arlovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun moves on the ground
Shogun Rua moves to side mount
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Shogun positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Shogun Rua looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Shogun Rua tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Arlovski's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar from Shogun Rua appears to be unbreakable
Arlovski struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Arlovski is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun Rua aggressively and repeatedly punches Arlovski.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Shogun positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun goes for an armbar!
Andrei Arlovski breaks the lock and pushes away Shogun Rua, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Andrei Arlovski has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big uppercut
Shogun Rua is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Arlovski blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Shogun follows Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski fakes a move.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
A wicked punch by Shogun Rua
rocks Arlovski!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Mouth
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Brutal combination from Andrei Arlovski!
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Shogun showing excellent timing, blasts Andrei Arlovski with a right hand.
Great hook by Shogun Rua! Andrei Arlovski is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Arlovski's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Shogun is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Andrei Arlovski 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun moves backwards and gestures for Andrei Arlovski to stand up.
Arlovski climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
Arlovski is worried!
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua throws a combo
Arlovski punches back but nobody connects.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski leads with a punch
Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Arlovski's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Mouth
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Andrei Arlovski tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Shogun Rua's knows what to do here and blocks them
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Arlovski doesn't stop bleeding.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Andrei Arlovski!
Shogun ducks under...
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arlovski is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Arlovski
As the fight continues it seems that Shogun Rua is taking the best of the fight.
Arlovski doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun tries to jump to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski closed his guard around Shogun Rua.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun Rua tries to open Arlovski's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Arlovski is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Andrei Arlovski's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Andrei Arlovski to his stomach and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Arlovski
Arlovski has given his back to Shogun Rua who is trying to get one hook in!
Shogun Rua has one hook in!
Shogun is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Andrei Arlovski 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Arlovski doesn't stop bleeding.
Andrei Arlovski 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Andrei Arlovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Arlovski.
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shogun is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is having a nightmare! Steve Mazzagatti watches for the moment he has to end this!
Shogun Rua turns out the lights for Arlovski! What an astonishing KO by Shogun!
Arlovski's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (GnP) at 2:34 Round 3
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 5/59 (8%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 231 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 47/58 (81%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 23/30 (77%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 213 s
Destruction. Absolute destruction. Did Arlovski even show up?
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Arlovski and Shogun move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
An overhand right from Shogun Rua that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Arlovski's stops that one with his face! How is Arlovski standing?!
Arlovski's Nose is beginning to swell
Quick hook by Shogun Rua
Good shot! Arlovski has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Andrei Arlovski
just misses Shogun.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Arlovski's Right eye is beginning to swell
Arlovski is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua shows great balance while pushing away Andrei Arlovski
Shogun Rua just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Arlovski may be in trouble!
An overhand right from Andrei Arlovski that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Shogun moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shovel hook by Shogun Rua
tags Arlovski.
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 Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
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.
Nice kick. Arlovski steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Arlovski is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Arlovski moves backwards and gestures for Shogun Rua to stand up.
Shogun Rua is on his feet again.
Brilliant combination from Shogun Rua
that forces Arlovski to try and defend better.
Shogun launches a furious hook!
That hits Arlovski's chin like a wrecking ball! Arlovski loses balance and goes to the mat.
Shogun is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua creates space and allows Andrei Arlovski to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Andrei Arlovski is standing now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Here comes Andrei Arlovski with a vicious middle kick!
Shogun Rua dodges that one moving backwards
Shogun is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Arlovski's thigh
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shogun pushes Andrei Arlovski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Andrei Arlovski is opening up on Shogun and raining down combinations!
Shogun doesn't look worried as he defends.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Arlovski measures the resilience of Shogun's chin with an uppercut while Shogun lands some great crosses.
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Arlovski only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Andrei Arlovski throws a looping right hand...
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Andrei Arlovski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Arlovski is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shogun.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua circles around Arlovski
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
Arlovski seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Andrei Arlovski
Great move by Shogun who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Andrei Arlovski embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shogun who put distance between them
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Brutal combination from Andrei Arlovski!
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
A right hand from Shogun Rua
surprises Arlovski!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Andrei Arlovski and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Andrei Arlovski can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Andrei Arlovski launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Shogun's arms.
Brilliant combination from Shogun Rua
that forces Arlovski to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Mouth
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shogun Rua throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Arlovski's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Shogun launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Arlovski's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Andrei Arlovski moves forward and launches a high kick!
Shogun ducks under.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua is opening up on Arlovski and raining down combinations!
Arlovski's corner looks worried!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Left eye
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Andrei Arlovski
Great move by Shogun who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Andrei Arlovski 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 Andrei Arlovski
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
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...
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Shogun blocks that. He made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Inside leg kick from Shogun
that lands on Andrei Arlovski's leg.
Shogun Rua fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Arlovski's chin
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Chin
Shogun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrei Arlovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Arlovski
Shogun is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Andrei Arlovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun moves on the ground
Shogun Rua moves to side mount
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Shogun positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Shogun Rua looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Shogun Rua tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Arlovski's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar from Shogun Rua appears to be unbreakable
Arlovski struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Arlovski is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun Rua aggressively and repeatedly punches Arlovski.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Shogun positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun goes for an armbar!
Andrei Arlovski breaks the lock and pushes away Shogun Rua, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Andrei Arlovski has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big uppercut
Shogun Rua is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Arlovski blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Shogun follows Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski fakes a move.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
A wicked punch by Shogun Rua
rocks Arlovski!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Mouth
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Brutal combination from Andrei Arlovski!
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Shogun showing excellent timing, blasts Andrei Arlovski with a right hand.
Great hook by Shogun Rua! Andrei Arlovski is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Arlovski's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Shogun is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Andrei Arlovski 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun moves backwards and gestures for Andrei Arlovski to stand up.
Arlovski climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
Arlovski is worried!
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua throws a combo
Arlovski punches back but nobody connects.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski leads with a punch
Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Arlovski's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Mouth
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Andrei Arlovski tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Shogun Rua's knows what to do here and blocks them
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Arlovski doesn't stop bleeding.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Andrei Arlovski!
Shogun ducks under...
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arlovski is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Arlovski
As the fight continues it seems that Shogun Rua is taking the best of the fight.
Arlovski doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun tries to jump to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski closed his guard around Shogun Rua.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun Rua tries to open Arlovski's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Arlovski is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Andrei Arlovski's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Shogun has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Andrei Arlovski to his stomach and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Arlovski
Arlovski has given his back to Shogun Rua who is trying to get one hook in!
Shogun Rua has one hook in!
Shogun is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Andrei Arlovski 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Arlovski doesn't stop bleeding.
Andrei Arlovski 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Andrei Arlovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Arlovski.
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shogun is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is having a nightmare! Steve Mazzagatti watches for the moment he has to end this!
Shogun Rua turns out the lights for Arlovski! What an astonishing KO by Shogun!
Arlovski's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (GnP) at 2:34 Round 3
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 5/59 (8%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 231 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 47/58 (81%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 23/30 (77%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 213 s
Destruction. Absolute destruction. Did Arlovski even show up?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!