Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2020 8:11:09 GMT -5
Chuck Liddell doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Shogun while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Chuck Liddell is opening up on Shogun and raining down combinations!
Shogun's corner looks worried!
Several good body shots
land on Shogun.
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chuck Liddell!
Shogun follows Chuck Liddell
Iceman fakes a move.
Iceman avoids a dangerous strike from Shogun
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Iceman misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Iceman blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chuck Liddell's cheek! Iceman stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Shogun is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Iceman's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Chuck Liddell 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
Back to the beginning! Chuck Liddell is standing now.
Superb haymaker by Iceman
that lands on Shogun's face like a cannon ball!
Shogun fires low kicks
that fail to land.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Shogun.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Iceman stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shogun launches a kick
Iceman checks it and keeps distance.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Chuck Liddell!
Shogun ducks under...
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chuck Liddell!
Shogun is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shogun's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Iceman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Iceman measures the resilience of Shogun's chin with an uppercut while Shogun lands some great crosses.
Shogun has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Chuck Liddell
that stun Shogun.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shogun launches a furious hook!
Iceman ducks under and pushes Shogun Rua creating some space.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Pulverizing punch to Shogun's head!
Shogun slips the punch.
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Iceman.
Iceman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Iceman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Shogun with uppercuts!
Nothing that Shogun must fear as he blocks nicely
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Chuck Liddell launches a body shot
Shogun evades.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Pulverizing punch to Shogun's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Chuck Liddell charges at Shogun throwing flurries left and right.
Shogun Rua gets out of the way.
Chuck Liddell 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!
Iceman is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Chuck Liddell's head...
It lands flush with Chuck Liddell's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Iceman is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Chuck Liddell's head...
It lands flush with Chuck Liddell's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Iceman's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Iceman is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Iceman launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Shogun checks that kick!
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shogun begins to launch a barrage of punches over Iceman
this is getting worse and worse for Iceman
Iceman's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Solid kick to the leg from Shogun Rua
Iceman checks it.
Shogun throws a lazy kick
Iceman blocks and keeps his distance.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Iceman begins to launch a barrage of punches over Shogun
this is getting worse and worse for Shogun
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Iceman
Shogun shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman struggles and launches a few punches to Shogun's head
Nothing from this... Chuck Liddell seems frustrated.
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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Shogun Rua launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Iceman blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chuck Liddell's cheek! Iceman stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shogun is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Iceman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Chuck Liddell is standing now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Chuck Liddell blocks
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Shogun follows Chuck Liddell
only to get counter punched in a big way! Shogun needs to stop playing Chuck Liddell's game or he'll get knocked out!
Iceman steps forward
Shogun Rua catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Shogun Rua has found an opening in the defense of Iceman, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Iceman is wobbling!
Iceman has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua charges at Iceman throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Iceman is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Forehead
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big uppercut
Shogun Rua is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Shogun Rua swings...
hard impact to Iceman's face!
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chuck Liddell's punches
Iceman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shogun.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Iceman with a double overhooks!
Shogun Rua tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Chuck Liddell launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Shogun's arms.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Brutal combination from Shogun Rua!
Iceman is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Shogun Rua and Iceman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A left hook from Shogun
grazes the chin of Iceman.
Iceman's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Chin
You can see Iceman's blood making stains in the mat.
A right hand from Shogun Rua
makes Iceman stumble back!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Shogun.
Iceman receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Hard blow to Iceman's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Shogun Rua steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Iceman
Shogun shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Iceman's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun pushes Chuck Liddell against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Iceman's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Iceman hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Shogun Rua has left Iceman unconscious on the mat!
Iceman's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (Uppercuts) at 3:14 Round 2
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 23/51 (45%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 24 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 25/36 (69%)
Kicks 3/8 (38%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 31 s
Great fight. Dead even until the end when Rua took over.
Ferocious staredown by Shogun while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Chuck Liddell is opening up on Shogun and raining down combinations!
Shogun's corner looks worried!
Several good body shots
land on Shogun.
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chuck Liddell!
Shogun follows Chuck Liddell
Iceman fakes a move.
Iceman avoids a dangerous strike from Shogun
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Iceman misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Iceman blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chuck Liddell's cheek! Iceman stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Shogun is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Iceman's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Chuck Liddell 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
Back to the beginning! Chuck Liddell is standing now.
Superb haymaker by Iceman
that lands on Shogun's face like a cannon ball!
Shogun fires low kicks
that fail to land.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Shogun.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Iceman stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shogun launches a kick
Iceman checks it and keeps distance.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Chuck Liddell!
Shogun ducks under...
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chuck Liddell!
Shogun is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shogun's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Iceman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Iceman measures the resilience of Shogun's chin with an uppercut while Shogun lands some great crosses.
Shogun has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Chuck Liddell
that stun Shogun.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shogun launches a furious hook!
Iceman ducks under and pushes Shogun Rua creating some space.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Pulverizing punch to Shogun's head!
Shogun slips the punch.
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Iceman.
Iceman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Iceman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Shogun with uppercuts!
Nothing that Shogun must fear as he blocks nicely
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Chuck Liddell launches a body shot
Shogun evades.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Pulverizing punch to Shogun's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Chuck Liddell charges at Shogun throwing flurries left and right.
Shogun Rua gets out of the way.
Chuck Liddell 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!
Iceman is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Chuck Liddell's head...
It lands flush with Chuck Liddell's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Iceman is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Chuck Liddell's head...
It lands flush with Chuck Liddell's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Iceman's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Iceman is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Iceman launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Shogun checks that kick!
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shogun begins to launch a barrage of punches over Iceman
this is getting worse and worse for Iceman
Iceman's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Solid kick to the leg from Shogun Rua
Iceman checks it.
Shogun throws a lazy kick
Iceman blocks and keeps his distance.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Iceman begins to launch a barrage of punches over Shogun
this is getting worse and worse for Shogun
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Iceman
Shogun shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman struggles and launches a few punches to Shogun's head
Nothing from this... Chuck Liddell seems frustrated.
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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Shogun Rua launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Iceman blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chuck Liddell's cheek! Iceman stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shogun is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Iceman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Chuck Liddell is standing now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Chuck Liddell blocks
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Shogun follows Chuck Liddell
only to get counter punched in a big way! Shogun needs to stop playing Chuck Liddell's game or he'll get knocked out!
Iceman steps forward
Shogun Rua catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Shogun Rua has found an opening in the defense of Iceman, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Iceman is wobbling!
Iceman has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua charges at Iceman throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Iceman is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Forehead
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big uppercut
Shogun Rua is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Shogun Rua swings...
hard impact to Iceman's face!
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chuck Liddell's punches
Iceman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shogun.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Iceman with a double overhooks!
Shogun Rua tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Chuck Liddell launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Shogun's arms.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Brutal combination from Shogun Rua!
Iceman is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Shogun Rua and Iceman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A left hook from Shogun
grazes the chin of Iceman.
Iceman's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Chin
You can see Iceman's blood making stains in the mat.
A right hand from Shogun Rua
makes Iceman stumble back!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Shogun.
Iceman receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Hard blow to Iceman's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Shogun Rua steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Iceman
Shogun shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Iceman's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun pushes Chuck Liddell against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Iceman's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Iceman hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Shogun Rua has left Iceman unconscious on the mat!
Iceman's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (Uppercuts) at 3:14 Round 2
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 23/51 (45%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 24 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 25/36 (69%)
Kicks 3/8 (38%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 31 s
Great fight. Dead even until the end when Rua took over.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!