Post by The Sandmen on Aug 16, 2013 14:44:22 GMT -5
If Arlovski loses, he is cut.
Shogun Rua looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Andrei Arlovski raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Shogun and Arlovski move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shogun showing excellent timing, blasts Andrei Arlovski with a right hand.
Great hook by Shogun Rua! Andrei Arlovski is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Shogun is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Arlovski's thigh
Arlovski checks that kick!
Shogun is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Arlovski's thigh
Arlovski checks that kick!
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Arlovski tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Andrei Arlovski is on his feet again.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Andrei Arlovski's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Arlovski.
Shogun Rua tries a high kick!
Arlovski was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Arlovski launches a furious hook!
Shogun ducks under and pushes Andrei Arlovski creating some space.
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.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
Arlovski pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Shogun Rua's offensive.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun showing excellent timing, blasts Andrei Arlovski with a right hand.
Great hook by Shogun Rua! Andrei Arlovski is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Shogun is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski 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
Arlovski climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Andrei Arlovski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Arlovski throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Shogun Rua!
Arlovski dodges!
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
A wicked punch by Andrei Arlovski
rocks Shogun!
Shogun has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Andrei Arlovski
tags Shogun.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Arlovski throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Shogun Rua launches a body shot
Arlovski dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Shogun's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shogun throws a lazy kick
Arlovski dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Shogun Rua and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arlovski with a double overhooks!
The two exchange wildly
Arlovski is connecting with a few punches
Andrei Arlovski throws a combo
Shogun punches back but nobody connects.
Andrei Arlovski has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Shogun is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
Brutal combination from Shogun Rua!
Arlovski moves aside and dodges.
Shogun Rua launches a body shot
Arlovski dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Shogun's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Right eye
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Andrei Arlovski!
You can see Shogun Rua's head being snapped backwards!
Shogun's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Arlovski.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Arlovski launches a furious low kick!
Shogun receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Andrei Arlovski leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shogun
Arlovski shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Shogun Rua.
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Round 2
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Arlovski is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Andrei Arlovski looks to pass to mount...
Arlovski slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski rolls him over and takes his back!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Andrei Arlovski tries to get his arm under Shogun Rua's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Shogun Rua's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Crippling lock!
Shogun Rua easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Arlovski is in rear mount over Shogun
Andrei Arlovski isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Shogun locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Andrei Arlovski unil he can pull his arm free! Arlovski lost his dominant position.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Arlovski
Shogun doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Andrei Arlovski takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Shogun Rua shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Arlovski shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by Submission (Americana) at 1:30 Round 2
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 2/17 (12%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 67 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 22/27 (81%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 98 s
Very good fight. Arlovski took some damage, but was pretty convinced he wanted to win this one, and stick with his team. I am sure Lord Byron's Conquistadors is happy too, haha. Risky move letting a guy fight his 5th fight. Respects.
Vulture... or is that Buzzard?! lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!