Post by The Sandmen on Jan 14, 2019 0:27:39 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Fedor while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Bas Rutten raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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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
Bas Rutten is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
El Guapo goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
El Guapo throws a low kick
Fedor Emelianenko blocks.
Fedor is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Bas Rutten sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over El Guapo
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Fedor looks to be in very good shape.
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Bas Rutten takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over El Guapo
Fedor Emelianenko tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo holds Fedor Emelianenko's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over El Guapo
Fedor is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll on the ground...
El Guapo knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bas Rutten controls the situation despite Fedor Emelianenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
Bas Rutten is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A solid combination from Bas Rutten
connects with Fedor.
Solid kick to the leg from Bas Rutten
Fedor checks it.
A bad move from Fedor Emelianenko
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
Bas Rutten is opening up on Fedor and raining down combinations!
Fedor's corner looks worried!
Fedor's Right eye is beginning to swell
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Fedor's ribs!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Fedor seems staggered and Bas Rutten runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Solid low kick from Bas Rutten.
Fedor deflects it.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over El Guapo
Fedor is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
El Guapo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Fedor tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor launches a stiff jab!
El Guapo ducks that one.
Bas Rutten swings...
hard impact to Fedor's face!
Bas Rutten moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Fedor's left thigh
Bas Rutten's mind is definitely in the fight, Fedor just got nailed! Bas Rutten saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Fedor is going to have a headache after this one.
Fedor is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Quick hook by Bas Rutten
Good shot! Fedor has reasons to be worried.
Fedor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Fedor
El Guapo breaths deeply while on the ground
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Fedor
Bas Rutten tries to better his position on the ground...
Fedor holds Bas Rutten's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Bas Rutten uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Fedor
El Guapo is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Bas Rutten uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Fedor
El Guapo is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Bas Rutten uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Fedor is doing a great job covering himself up.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Fedor!
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
1:46 Round 2 and El Guapo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bas Rutten runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Fedor Emelianenko who almost cannot stand!
One after another Bas Rutten is punishing Fedor! Wow! Herb Dean should be doing something soon!
Fedor's Right eye is beginning to swell
Fedor has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Fedor staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bas Rutten jumps backwards and frees his leg.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Fedor receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Fedor Emelianenko seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
Fedor doesn't stop bleeding.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
Bas Rutten sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
El Guapo launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Fedor's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Incredible high kick!
Fedor is worried!
Fedor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bas Rutten's punches
Fedor is on the receiving end of a great combo by El Guapo.
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Fedor's ribs!
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
El Guapo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Incredible high kick!
Fedor is worried!
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Fedor staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fedor stumbles backwards staggered and Bas Rutten launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Fedor is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Bas Rutten turns out the lights for Fedor! What an astonishing KO by El Guapo!
Fedor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Bas Rutten by KO (Punches) at 3:28 Round 2
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 193 s
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 24/31 (77%)
Kicks 10/13 (77%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 193 s
Bas was on his game. Fedor started to be on his game, but then wasn't.
Bas Rutten raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
El Guapo goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
El Guapo throws a low kick
Fedor Emelianenko blocks.
Fedor is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Bas Rutten sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over El Guapo
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Fedor looks to be in very good shape.
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Bas Rutten takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over El Guapo
Fedor Emelianenko tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo holds Fedor Emelianenko's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over El Guapo
Fedor is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll on the ground...
El Guapo knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bas Rutten controls the situation despite Fedor Emelianenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
Bas Rutten is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A solid combination from Bas Rutten
connects with Fedor.
Solid kick to the leg from Bas Rutten
Fedor checks it.
A bad move from Fedor Emelianenko
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
Bas Rutten is opening up on Fedor and raining down combinations!
Fedor's corner looks worried!
Fedor's Right eye is beginning to swell
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Fedor's ribs!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Fedor seems staggered and Bas Rutten runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Solid low kick from Bas Rutten.
Fedor deflects it.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over El Guapo
Fedor is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
El Guapo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Fedor tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor launches a stiff jab!
El Guapo ducks that one.
Bas Rutten swings...
hard impact to Fedor's face!
Bas Rutten moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Fedor's left thigh
Bas Rutten's mind is definitely in the fight, Fedor just got nailed! Bas Rutten saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Fedor is going to have a headache after this one.
Fedor is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Quick hook by Bas Rutten
Good shot! Fedor has reasons to be worried.
Fedor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Fedor
El Guapo breaths deeply while on the ground
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Fedor
Bas Rutten tries to better his position on the ground...
Fedor holds Bas Rutten's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Bas Rutten uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Fedor
El Guapo is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Bas Rutten uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Fedor
El Guapo is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Bas Rutten uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Fedor is doing a great job covering himself up.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Fedor!
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
1:46 Round 2 and El Guapo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bas Rutten runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Fedor Emelianenko who almost cannot stand!
One after another Bas Rutten is punishing Fedor! Wow! Herb Dean should be doing something soon!
Fedor's Right eye is beginning to swell
Fedor has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Fedor staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bas Rutten jumps backwards and frees his leg.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Fedor receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Fedor Emelianenko seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
Fedor doesn't stop bleeding.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
Bas Rutten sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
El Guapo launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Fedor's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Incredible high kick!
Fedor is worried!
Fedor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bas Rutten's punches
Fedor is on the receiving end of a great combo by El Guapo.
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Fedor's ribs!
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
El Guapo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Incredible high kick!
Fedor is worried!
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Fedor staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fedor stumbles backwards staggered and Bas Rutten launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Fedor is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Bas Rutten turns out the lights for Fedor! What an astonishing KO by El Guapo!
Fedor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Bas Rutten by KO (Punches) at 3:28 Round 2
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 193 s
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 24/31 (77%)
Kicks 10/13 (77%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 193 s
Bas was on his game. Fedor started to be on his game, but then wasn't.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!