Post by The Sandmen on Mar 18, 2013 17:00:37 GMT -5
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Vladimir Matyushenko doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Vladimir Matyushenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
The Janitor moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in half guard over Shogun
The Janitor tries to get a side mount...
Shogun wraps his leg around Vladimir Matyushenko leg and prevents him from moving.
Vladimir Matyushenko gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to The Janitor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Janitor tries to cover his face,
Vladimir Matyushenko is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in half guard over Shogun
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shogun's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like The Janitor
Good looking punches from Vladimir Matyushenko on the ground
deflected by Shogun.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in half guard over Shogun
The Janitor leans back...
Shogun eyes him warily.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around The Janitor
He is not able to do it
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around The Janitor
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in closed guard over Shogun
The Janitor is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko
Vladimir Matyushenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Vladimir Matyushenko, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Vladimir Matyushenko's Chin
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko
Vladimir Matyushenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko
Vladimir Matyushenko 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 Vladimir Matyushenko
Shogun fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Vladimir Matyushenko's arm and tries an armbar!
The Janitor holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Janitor's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shogun Rua.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
The Janitor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Vladimir Matyushenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Vladimir Matyushenko in his guard.
Vladimir Matyushenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
The Janitor tries to open up Shogun Rua's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shogun in the side of the head
Vladimir Matyushenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to The Janitor's cheek from the guard.
Vladimir Matyushenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Vladimir Matyushenko to fight back!
The Janitor tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Vladimir Matyushenko in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shogun's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like The Janitor
The Janitor gets a good position on the ground. ..
Shogun holds Vladimir Matyushenko arms and counters his opponent punches.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
The Janitor throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Solid shots!
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
The Janitor tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Vladimir Matyushenko. 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.
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 tries to take Vladimir Matyushenko down... The Janitor stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Janitor's jaw!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The Janitor is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Shogun Rua fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shogun is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds The Janitor's thigh
The Janitor hyper-extended his leg
The Janitor wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Vladimir Matyushenko embrace and tries to move away...
Vladimir Matyushenko pushes Shogun forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun grab one of Vladimir Matyushenko's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Vladimir Matyushenko landed hard on his back
Shogun is standing while The Janitor is on the ground on his back
The Janitor tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Vladimir Matyushenko is on his feet again.
Shogun has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over The Janitor!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes The Janitor against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Vladimir Matyushenko's face!
Incredible haymaker from Shogun Rua!
You can see Vladimir Matyushenko's head being snapped backwards!
The Janitor's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Vladimir Matyushenko's Chin
Shogun Rua fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Vladimir Matyushenko! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The Janitor steps forward
Shogun Rua catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Janitor with a double overhooks!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vladimir Matyushenko!
Shogun ducks under...
The Janitor clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun throws a low kick
Vladimir Matyushenko blocks.
The Janitor steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Vladimir Matyushenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Janitor goes down.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
The Janitor tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vladimir Matyushenko holds Shogun Rua and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun is in closed guard... The Janitor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Janitor's face!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun is in closed guard... The Janitor tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun is in closed guard... The Janitor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Vladimir Matyushenko is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Vladimir Matyushenko throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shogun breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Janitor's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over The Janitor
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on The Janitor.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over The Janitor
Vladimir Matyushenko tries to close the guard.
The Janitor put Shogun Rua in closed guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
The Janitor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
The Janitor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun is in closed guard... The Janitor tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Nice beating Shogun Rua has received.
Shogun Rua looks to posture up and open Vladimir Matyushenko's guard...
Shogun Rua forces Vladimir Matyushenko to open his guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Shogun Rua.
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Round 3
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Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with The Janitor.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Janitor gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Shogun Rua doesn't let Vladimir Matyushenko get in on his legs.
Vladimir Matyushenko gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Vladimir Matyushenko doesn't let Shogun Rua get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Janitor is launching some bone breaking punches to Shogun's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shogun Rua's eyes.
Shogun Rua pushes away The Janitor trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Janitor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shogun Rua
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun launches a knee!
Shogun Rua hits The Janitor's hard just below the ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Shogun Rua is on his back after that attempt
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
The Janitor is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
The Janitor opts to jump inside Shogun's guard.
Shogun didn't see that coming. Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun now.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
The Janitor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
Good looking punches from Vladimir Matyushenko on the ground
They could take their toll on Shogun.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around The Janitor
He succeeds!
Vladimir Matyushenko is in closed guard over Shogun
The Janitor is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko
Shogun goes for an armbar!
Vladimir Matyushenko breaks the lock and pushes away Shogun Rua, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Vladimir Matyushenko moves aside looking for a counter...
The Janitor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vladimir Matyushenko throws an uppercut
Shogun slips it.
Shogun grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Vladimir Matyushenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
The Janitor tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to The Janitor's face!
The Janitor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun Rua looks to posture up and open Vladimir Matyushenko's guard...
Shogun Rua forces Vladimir Matyushenko to open his guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Janitor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at The Janitor's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Vladimir Matyushenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
Vladimir Matyushenko has seen better days.
The Janitor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
Shogun tries to open up Vladimir Matyushenko's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Janitor in the side of the head
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
The Janitor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
Shogun tries to move to full mount
Shogun succeeds
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko
Vladimir Matyushenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko
Vladimir Matyushenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua rolls him over and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over The Janitor
Shogun Rua isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
The Janitor locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Shogun Rua unil he can pull his arm free! Shogun lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Vladimir Matyushenko looks to counter!
The Janitor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun is in rear mount over The Janitor
Vladimir Matyushenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun is in rear mount over The Janitor
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Vladimir Matyushenko's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The Janitor's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Shogun Rua.
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Round 4
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Brutal combination from Vladimir Matyushenko!
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Brutal-looking high kick from Shogun Rua!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Shogun launches a stiff jab!
The Janitor ducks that one.
The Janitor cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Vladimir Matyushenko jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Vladimir Matyushenko looks to counter!
The Janitor wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Janitor grab one of Shogun Rua's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Shogun done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Vladimir Matyushenko and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Not a desiderable position that Shogun is in now. Vladimir Matyushenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Vladimir Matyushenko 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
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
The Janitor moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around The Janitor
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Vladimir Matyushenko 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Vladimir Matyushenko. 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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun Rua launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Janitor from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The Janitor's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Janitor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Vladimir Matyushenko's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Rosenthal is asking The Janitor to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for The Janitor.
The Janitor has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (GnP) at 2:26 Round 4
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 42/48 (88%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 699 s
Statistics: Vladimir Matyushenko
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 17/31 (55%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 702 s
Vlad doesn't die easy, and put up some good resistance, but this was definitely Shoguns fight.
Vladimir Matyushenko doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Vladimir Matyushenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
The Janitor moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in half guard over Shogun
The Janitor tries to get a side mount...
Shogun wraps his leg around Vladimir Matyushenko leg and prevents him from moving.
Vladimir Matyushenko gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to The Janitor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Janitor tries to cover his face,
Vladimir Matyushenko is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in half guard over Shogun
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shogun's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like The Janitor
Good looking punches from Vladimir Matyushenko on the ground
deflected by Shogun.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in half guard over Shogun
The Janitor leans back...
Shogun eyes him warily.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around The Janitor
He is not able to do it
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around The Janitor
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in closed guard over Shogun
The Janitor is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko
Vladimir Matyushenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Vladimir Matyushenko, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Vladimir Matyushenko's Chin
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko
Vladimir Matyushenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko
Vladimir Matyushenko 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 Vladimir Matyushenko
Shogun fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Vladimir Matyushenko's arm and tries an armbar!
The Janitor holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Janitor's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shogun Rua.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
The Janitor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Vladimir Matyushenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Vladimir Matyushenko in his guard.
Vladimir Matyushenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
The Janitor tries to open up Shogun Rua's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shogun in the side of the head
Vladimir Matyushenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to The Janitor's cheek from the guard.
Vladimir Matyushenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Vladimir Matyushenko to fight back!
The Janitor tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Vladimir Matyushenko in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shogun's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like The Janitor
The Janitor gets a good position on the ground. ..
Shogun holds Vladimir Matyushenko arms and counters his opponent punches.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
The Janitor throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Solid shots!
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
The Janitor tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Vladimir Matyushenko. 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.
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 tries to take Vladimir Matyushenko down... The Janitor stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Janitor's jaw!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The Janitor is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Shogun Rua fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shogun is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds The Janitor's thigh
The Janitor hyper-extended his leg
The Janitor wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Vladimir Matyushenko embrace and tries to move away...
Vladimir Matyushenko pushes Shogun forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun grab one of Vladimir Matyushenko's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Vladimir Matyushenko landed hard on his back
Shogun is standing while The Janitor is on the ground on his back
The Janitor tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Vladimir Matyushenko is on his feet again.
Shogun has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over The Janitor!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes The Janitor against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Vladimir Matyushenko's face!
Incredible haymaker from Shogun Rua!
You can see Vladimir Matyushenko's head being snapped backwards!
The Janitor's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Vladimir Matyushenko's Chin
Shogun Rua fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Vladimir Matyushenko! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The Janitor steps forward
Shogun Rua catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Janitor with a double overhooks!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vladimir Matyushenko!
Shogun ducks under...
The Janitor clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun throws a low kick
Vladimir Matyushenko blocks.
The Janitor steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Vladimir Matyushenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Janitor goes down.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
The Janitor tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vladimir Matyushenko holds Shogun Rua and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun is in closed guard... The Janitor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Janitor's face!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun is in closed guard... The Janitor tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun is in closed guard... The Janitor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Vladimir Matyushenko is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Vladimir Matyushenko throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shogun breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Janitor's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over The Janitor
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on The Janitor.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over The Janitor
Vladimir Matyushenko tries to close the guard.
The Janitor put Shogun Rua in closed guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
The Janitor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
The Janitor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun is in closed guard... The Janitor tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Nice beating Shogun Rua has received.
Shogun Rua looks to posture up and open Vladimir Matyushenko's guard...
Shogun Rua forces Vladimir Matyushenko to open his guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Shogun Rua.
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Round 3
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Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with The Janitor.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Janitor gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Shogun Rua doesn't let Vladimir Matyushenko get in on his legs.
Vladimir Matyushenko gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Vladimir Matyushenko doesn't let Shogun Rua get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Janitor is launching some bone breaking punches to Shogun's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shogun Rua's eyes.
Shogun Rua pushes away The Janitor trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Janitor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shogun Rua
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun launches a knee!
Shogun Rua hits The Janitor's hard just below the ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Shogun Rua is on his back after that attempt
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
The Janitor is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
The Janitor opts to jump inside Shogun's guard.
Shogun didn't see that coming. Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun now.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
The Janitor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
Good looking punches from Vladimir Matyushenko on the ground
They could take their toll on Shogun.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around The Janitor
He succeeds!
Vladimir Matyushenko is in closed guard over Shogun
The Janitor is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko
Shogun goes for an armbar!
Vladimir Matyushenko breaks the lock and pushes away Shogun Rua, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Vladimir Matyushenko moves aside looking for a counter...
The Janitor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vladimir Matyushenko throws an uppercut
Shogun slips it.
Shogun grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Vladimir Matyushenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
The Janitor tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to The Janitor's face!
The Janitor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over The Janitor
Shogun Rua looks to posture up and open Vladimir Matyushenko's guard...
Shogun Rua forces Vladimir Matyushenko to open his guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Janitor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at The Janitor's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Vladimir Matyushenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
Vladimir Matyushenko has seen better days.
The Janitor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
Shogun tries to open up Vladimir Matyushenko's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Janitor in the side of the head
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
The Janitor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
Shogun tries to move to full mount
Shogun succeeds
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko
Vladimir Matyushenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Vladimir Matyushenko
Vladimir Matyushenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua rolls him over and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over The Janitor
Shogun Rua isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
The Janitor locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Shogun Rua unil he can pull his arm free! Shogun lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Vladimir Matyushenko looks to counter!
The Janitor measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun is in rear mount over The Janitor
Vladimir Matyushenko launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun is in rear mount over The Janitor
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Vladimir Matyushenko's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The Janitor's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Shogun Rua.
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Round 4
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Brutal combination from Vladimir Matyushenko!
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Brutal-looking high kick from Shogun Rua!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Shogun launches a stiff jab!
The Janitor ducks that one.
The Janitor cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Vladimir Matyushenko jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Vladimir Matyushenko looks to counter!
The Janitor wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Janitor grab one of Shogun Rua's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Shogun done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Vladimir Matyushenko and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Not a desiderable position that Shogun is in now. Vladimir Matyushenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Vladimir Matyushenko 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
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
The Janitor moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun measures the resilience of The Janitor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Janitor's side.
Vladimir Matyushenko is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around The Janitor
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Vladimir Matyushenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Vladimir Matyushenko 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Vladimir Matyushenko. 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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun Rua launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Janitor from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The Janitor's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Janitor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The Janitor
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Vladimir Matyushenko's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Rosenthal is asking The Janitor to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for The Janitor.
The Janitor has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (GnP) at 2:26 Round 4
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 42/48 (88%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 699 s
Statistics: Vladimir Matyushenko
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 17/31 (55%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 702 s
Vlad doesn't die easy, and put up some good resistance, but this was definitely Shoguns fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!