Post by The Sandmen on Mar 13, 2012 17:11:26 GMT -5
Wanderlei enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Wanderlei Silva looks very relaxed.
Shogun Rua looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Wanderlei Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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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
Shogun has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shogun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Wanderlei Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Wanderlei Silva, who is barely covering up!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Wanderlei
Shogun Rua tries to open Wanderlei's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Wanderlei is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Wanderlei
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Wanderlei
Shogun Rua pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shogun who is in full mount! Wanderlei is in trouble now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva 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
Shogun Rua 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Shogun ducks under...
Wanderlei steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Wanderlei Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Solid kick to the leg from Wanderlei Silva
Shogun checks it.
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Shogun Rua is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Wanderlei with uppercuts!
Wanderlei is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Wanderlei is unable to escape!
Wanderlei's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun and Wanderlei Silva are cliched up against the cage. Shogun steps for a throw
Wanderlei Silva is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Wanderlei Silva to his stomach and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei has Shogun controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shogun is unable to move under Wanderlei control.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
deflected by Wanderlei.
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei has Shogun controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shogun is unable to move under Wanderlei control.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
Wanderlei ties him up.
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Wanderlei has given his back to Shogun Rua who is trying to get one hook in!
Shogun Rua has one hook in!
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with one hook in
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Wanderlei Silva, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with one hook in
Shogun Rua isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Wanderlei locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Shogun Rua unil he can pull his arm free! Shogun lost his dominant position.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Shogun
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Wanderlei's face!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua tries to open Wanderlei's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Wanderlei is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Wanderlei's face!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun catch Wanderlei Silva's left arm and tries a kimura
Wanderlei Silva holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Shogun Rua throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Wanderlei's chin! That stops Wanderlei in his tracks!
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 Wanderlei
Shogun Rua pushes Wanderlei Silva against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shogun jumps and tries to free his leg! Wanderlei doesn't allow this but Shogun Rua is able to get half guard here.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Wanderlei
Shogun Rua tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Wanderlei's face with those brutal elbows! Wanderlei needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva 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 side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Wanderlei's Nose is beginning to swell
Wanderlei Silva seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei 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 looks to pass to mount...
Shogun slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Wanderlei Silva.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Wanderlei is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Wanderlei's face!
Wanderlei's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Forehead
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Wanderlei Silva shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Wanderlei Silva breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shogun Rua tries to open Wanderlei's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Wanderlei is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Wanderlei Silva shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
Shogun is locking that Americana...
Shogun is locking that Americana...
Wanderlei Silva breaks that americana attempt!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Wanderlei Silva to his stomach and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei has given his back to Shogun Rua who is trying to get one hook in!
Shogun Rua has one hook in!
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with one hook in
Shogun has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Wanderlei.
Nicely done! Shogun now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with two hooks in
Wanderlei Silva doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with two hooks in
Shogun Rua slides his arm under Wanderlei Silva's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Shogun Rua appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Wanderlei's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Wanderlei struggles to free himself
Wanderlei Silva pushes up and slides Shogun Rua's arm over his chin.
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with two hooks in
Wanderlei Silva 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.
Wanderlei misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Wanderlei!
Shogun has one of his arm over Wanderlei Silva's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with two hooks in
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Wanderlei, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with two hooks in
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Wanderlei!
Wanderlei adopts the turtle defense and Shogun is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with two hooks in
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Wanderlei's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Wanderlei Silva's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Wanderlei was not intelligently defending himself!
Wanderlei's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Mouth
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (GnP) at 3:39 Round 2
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/19 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 402 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 40/53 (75%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 402 s
Nice effort tonight from Wanderlei Silva who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
People at Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) will not regret paying for this ticket. Shogun's awesome performance was worth the money.
This is the fight I would show people if I wanted to create new fans!
Wanderlei Silva looks very relaxed.
Shogun Rua looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Wanderlei Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Shogun has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shogun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Wanderlei Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Wanderlei Silva, who is barely covering up!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Wanderlei
Shogun Rua tries to open Wanderlei's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Wanderlei is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Wanderlei
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Wanderlei
Shogun Rua pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shogun who is in full mount! Wanderlei is in trouble now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva 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
Shogun Rua 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Shogun ducks under...
Wanderlei steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Wanderlei Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Solid kick to the leg from Wanderlei Silva
Shogun checks it.
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Shogun Rua is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Wanderlei with uppercuts!
Wanderlei is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Wanderlei is unable to escape!
Wanderlei's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun and Wanderlei Silva are cliched up against the cage. Shogun steps for a throw
Wanderlei Silva is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Wanderlei Silva to his stomach and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei has Shogun controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shogun is unable to move under Wanderlei control.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
deflected by Wanderlei.
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei has Shogun controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shogun is unable to move under Wanderlei control.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
Wanderlei ties him up.
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Wanderlei has given his back to Shogun Rua who is trying to get one hook in!
Shogun Rua has one hook in!
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with one hook in
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Wanderlei Silva, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with one hook in
Shogun Rua isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Wanderlei locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Shogun Rua unil he can pull his arm free! Shogun lost his dominant position.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Shogun
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Wanderlei's face!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua tries to open Wanderlei's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Wanderlei is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Wanderlei's face!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun catch Wanderlei Silva's left arm and tries a kimura
Wanderlei Silva holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Shogun Rua throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Wanderlei's chin! That stops Wanderlei in his tracks!
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 Wanderlei
Shogun Rua pushes Wanderlei Silva against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shogun jumps and tries to free his leg! Wanderlei doesn't allow this but Shogun Rua is able to get half guard here.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Wanderlei
Shogun Rua tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Wanderlei's face with those brutal elbows! Wanderlei needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva 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 side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Wanderlei Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Wanderlei's Nose is beginning to swell
Wanderlei Silva seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei 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 looks to pass to mount...
Shogun slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Wanderlei Silva.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Wanderlei is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Wanderlei's face!
Wanderlei's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Forehead
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Wanderlei Silva shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Wanderlei Silva breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shogun Rua tries to open Wanderlei's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Wanderlei is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Shogun Rua takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Wanderlei Silva shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
Shogun is locking that Americana...
Shogun is locking that Americana...
Wanderlei Silva breaks that americana attempt!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Wanderlei Silva to his stomach and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei
Wanderlei has given his back to Shogun Rua who is trying to get one hook in!
Shogun Rua has one hook in!
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with one hook in
Shogun has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Wanderlei.
Nicely done! Shogun now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with two hooks in
Wanderlei Silva doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with two hooks in
Shogun Rua slides his arm under Wanderlei Silva's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Shogun Rua appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Wanderlei's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Wanderlei struggles to free himself
Wanderlei Silva pushes up and slides Shogun Rua's arm over his chin.
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with two hooks in
Wanderlei Silva 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.
Wanderlei misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Wanderlei!
Shogun has one of his arm over Wanderlei Silva's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with two hooks in
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Wanderlei, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with two hooks in
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Wanderlei!
Wanderlei adopts the turtle defense and Shogun is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Wanderlei with two hooks in
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Wanderlei's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Wanderlei Silva's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Wanderlei was not intelligently defending himself!
Wanderlei's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Mouth
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (GnP) at 3:39 Round 2
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/19 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 402 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 40/53 (75%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 402 s
Nice effort tonight from Wanderlei Silva who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
People at Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) will not regret paying for this ticket. Shogun's awesome performance was worth the money.
This is the fight I would show people if I wanted to create new fans!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!