Post by The Sandmen on Aug 10, 2019 20:18:13 GMT -5
Silva vs. Rua
Anderson Silva is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson Silva is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Anderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Shogun
this is getting worse and worse for Shogun
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shogun Rua!
Anderson ducks under...
Anderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Anderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Shogun
this is getting worse and worse for Shogun
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Anderson launches a kick
but Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
As the fight continues it seems that Shogun Rua is taking the best of the fight.
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.
Shogun pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson pushes off of Shogun Rua and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shogun stumbles backwards but Anderson Silva chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to Anderson's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Anderson Silva's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson stumbles backwards but Shogun Rua chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson Silva
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun and Anderson Silva are cliched up against the cage. Shogun hammers Anderson face and hooks Anderson leg
Anderson stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Anderson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anderson Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shogun into his guard.
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Anderson staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Anderson
Shogun is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Shogun manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Anderson
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Shogun was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Brilliant combination from Anderson Silva
Shogun is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Anderson's arms.
Shogun tries to grapple
He puts Anderson in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Shogun Rua!
That one almost breaks Anderson's chin! He is knocked down!
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Chin
Shogun is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Shogun is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
Shogun Rua takes a kick to the body.
Shogun is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva 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!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Shogun is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Shogun is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva 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!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Shogun is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Anderson Silva is standing now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Anderson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Solid low kick from Anderson Silva.
Shogun deflects it.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua chases Anderson and launches a few perfect strikes
Anderson ducks backwards and avoids them.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Shogun
Anderson manages to move aside
Shogun misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulverizing punch to Shogun's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Shogun Rua! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Shogun staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun Rua looks rattled! Anderson Silva sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Shogun Rua is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Anderson Silva turns out the lights for Shogun! What an astonishing KO by Anderson!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Left cheek
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (Punches) at 1:08 Round 2
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
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 122 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 1/17 (6%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/16 (50%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 38 s
SHogun was intimidated by Silva for some reason. Anderson thought they were friends until Rua was intimidated, then he decided to beat the shit out of him.
Anderson Silva is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson Silva is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Anderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Shogun
this is getting worse and worse for Shogun
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shogun Rua!
Anderson ducks under...
Anderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Anderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Shogun
this is getting worse and worse for Shogun
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Anderson launches a kick
but Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
As the fight continues it seems that Shogun Rua is taking the best of the fight.
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.
Shogun pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson pushes off of Shogun Rua and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shogun stumbles backwards but Anderson Silva chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to Anderson's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Anderson Silva's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson stumbles backwards but Shogun Rua chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson Silva
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun and Anderson Silva are cliched up against the cage. Shogun hammers Anderson face and hooks Anderson leg
Anderson stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Anderson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anderson Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shogun into his guard.
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Anderson staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Anderson
Shogun is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Shogun manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Anderson
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Shogun was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Brilliant combination from Anderson Silva
Shogun is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Anderson's arms.
Shogun tries to grapple
He puts Anderson in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Shogun Rua!
That one almost breaks Anderson's chin! He is knocked down!
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Chin
Shogun is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Shogun is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
Shogun Rua takes a kick to the body.
Shogun is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva 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!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Shogun is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Shogun is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva 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!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Shogun is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Anderson Silva is standing now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Anderson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Solid low kick from Anderson Silva.
Shogun deflects it.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua chases Anderson and launches a few perfect strikes
Anderson ducks backwards and avoids them.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Shogun
Anderson manages to move aside
Shogun misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulverizing punch to Shogun's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Shogun Rua! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Shogun staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun Rua looks rattled! Anderson Silva sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Shogun Rua is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Anderson Silva turns out the lights for Shogun! What an astonishing KO by Anderson!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Left cheek
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (Punches) at 1:08 Round 2
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
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 122 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 1/17 (6%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/16 (50%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 38 s
SHogun was intimidated by Silva for some reason. Anderson thought they were friends until Rua was intimidated, then he decided to beat the shit out of him.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!