Post by The Sandmen on Sept 26, 2013 2:24:38 GMT -5
Kimbo Slice looks very relaxed.
Shogun Rua is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Kimbo Slice has fight Shogun Rua 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
Kimbo Slice is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Kimbo Slice comes with a 4 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kimbo 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 Kimbo.
Shogun Rua is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Superb haymaker by Shogun
that lands on Kimbo's face like a cannon ball!
Kimbo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shogun leads with a punch
Kimbo Slice avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Kimbo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kimbo is clinching with Shogun.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kimbo Slice embrace and tries to move away...
Kimbo Slice pushes Shogun forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun launches a knee!
Kimbo blocks that knee.
Shogun misses a step and Kimbo Slice sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kimbo tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Kimbo Slice launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shogun's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes Kimbo Slice against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Kimbo blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Shogun goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua catches Kimbo Slice's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shogun.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Kimbo
Shogun tries to escape from closed guard...
Shogun struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Kimbo
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Kimbo's face!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Kimbo
Shogun Rua tries to pass Kimbo Slice's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Kimbo's face!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Shogun tries to open up Kimbo Slice's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Kimbo in the side of the head
Kimbo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Shogun Rua looks to mount Kimbo Slice...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Shogun tries to open up Kimbo Slice's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Kimbo in the side of the head
Kimbo has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shogun Rua doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua hovers above Kimbo
Good punches to Kimbo's body.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Kimbo Slice's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kimbo Slice. 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Kimbo launches a furious hook!
That hits Shogun's chin like a wrecking ball! Shogun loses balance and goes to the mat.
Kimbo is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Kimbo Slice's head...
It lands flush with Kimbo Slice's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Kimbo is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Kimbo Slice steps back and allows Shogun to get back to his feet.
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice punch by Kimbo Slice
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kimbo Slice!
Shogun ducks under...
A furious flurry of punches from Shogun Rua
puts Kimbo in a world of hurt!
Kimbo's Right eye is beginning to swell
Kimbo has a small cut in his Right eye
Kimbo Slice closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nice punches from Kimbo Slice.
Shogun staggers backwards. Kimbo wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shogun's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is opening up on Kimbo and raining down combinations!
Kimbo's corner looks worried!
Kimbo steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Shogun Rua closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Pulverizing punch to Kimbo's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Kimbo has a small cut in his Chin
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Kimbo Slice jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Kimbo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
You can see Kimbo's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Kimbo Slice jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Kimbo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Shogun tries to grapple
He puts Kimbo in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun grab one of Kimbo Slice's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Kimbo Slice landed hard on his back
Shogun is standing while Kimbo is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Kimbo's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Kimbo is on the ground on his back
Kimbo Slice's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Kimbo Slice 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
Kimbo Slice is on his feet again.
A bad move from Kimbo Slice
allows Shogun to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Kimbo doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kimbo with a double overhooks!
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 clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kimbo Slice tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shogun Rua
well done Shogun falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kimbo is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Kimbo Slice's head...
It lands flush with Kimbo Slice's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Kimbo is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua kicks his legs trying to keep Kimbo Slice away.
Kimbo Slice takes a kick to the body.
Kimbo is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Kimbo Slice's head...
It lands flush with Kimbo Slice's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Kimbo is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua kicks his legs trying to keep Kimbo Slice away.
Kimbo Slice takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Kimbo is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Kimbo Slice with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Kimbo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kimbo Slice is a bloody mess!
Shogun is holding Kimbo Slice's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kimbo Slice loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Shogun Rua looks to mount Kimbo Slice...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice 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 Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice 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 Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Kimbo Slice to his stomach and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Kimbo
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Kimbo Slice's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Kimbo
Kimbo Slice continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Kimbo Slice's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kimbo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun is in rear mount over Kimbo
Shogun cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kimbo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kimbo has Shogun controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shogun is unable to move under Kimbo control.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Kimbo
Shogun is in closed guard... Kimbo tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Kimbo Slice, who is barely covering up!
Kimbo's Mouth is beginning to swell
Kimbo has a small cut in his Mouth
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Kimbo
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Kimbo's face!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Kimbo
Nice beating Shogun Rua has received.
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Kimbo's face with those brutal elbows! Kimbo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Kimbo
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Kimbo's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Kimbo Slice's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kimbo has a small cut in his Mouth
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Kimbo
Shogun is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Kimbo doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun struggles on the ground and tries to break Kimbo Slice's guard...
Shogun Rua is in Kimbo open guard now
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo doesn't stop bleeding.
Kimbo Slice 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.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Kimbo Slice.
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Round 3
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Kimbo Slice is a bloody mess!
Shogun throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Kimbo's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Kimbo Slice is a bloody mess!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Kimbo stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Shogun Rua is coming in again!
Shogun Rua tries a high kick!
Kimbo was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Good front kick from Shogun!
Kimbo stumbles backwards after that one!
The ref pulls off Shogun Rua! Kimbo seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Crushing shot to Kimbo's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (Front kick) at 0:53 Round 3
Statistics: Kimbo Slice
Punches 15/22 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 246 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 19/23 (83%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 36/38 (95%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 304 s
What a huge upset! Shogun Rua is the winner!
BIG upset, Rua came to fight. Slice came in overconfident, and didn't take Rua seriously. Rua capitalized, and cha-ching.
Shogun Rua is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Kimbo Slice has fight Shogun Rua 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
Kimbo Slice is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Kimbo Slice comes with a 4 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kimbo 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 Kimbo.
Shogun Rua is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Superb haymaker by Shogun
that lands on Kimbo's face like a cannon ball!
Kimbo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shogun leads with a punch
Kimbo Slice avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Kimbo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kimbo is clinching with Shogun.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kimbo Slice embrace and tries to move away...
Kimbo Slice pushes Shogun forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun launches a knee!
Kimbo blocks that knee.
Shogun misses a step and Kimbo Slice sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kimbo tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Kimbo Slice launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shogun's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes Kimbo Slice against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Kimbo blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Shogun goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua catches Kimbo Slice's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shogun.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Kimbo
Shogun tries to escape from closed guard...
Shogun struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Kimbo
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Kimbo's face!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Kimbo
Shogun Rua tries to pass Kimbo Slice's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Kimbo's face!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Shogun tries to open up Kimbo Slice's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Kimbo in the side of the head
Kimbo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Shogun Rua looks to mount Kimbo Slice...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Shogun tries to open up Kimbo Slice's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Kimbo in the side of the head
Kimbo has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shogun Rua doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua hovers above Kimbo
Good punches to Kimbo's body.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Kimbo Slice's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kimbo Slice. 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Kimbo launches a furious hook!
That hits Shogun's chin like a wrecking ball! Shogun loses balance and goes to the mat.
Kimbo is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Kimbo Slice's head...
It lands flush with Kimbo Slice's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Kimbo is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Kimbo Slice steps back and allows Shogun to get back to his feet.
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice punch by Kimbo Slice
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kimbo Slice!
Shogun ducks under...
A furious flurry of punches from Shogun Rua
puts Kimbo in a world of hurt!
Kimbo's Right eye is beginning to swell
Kimbo has a small cut in his Right eye
Kimbo Slice closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nice punches from Kimbo Slice.
Shogun staggers backwards. Kimbo wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shogun's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is opening up on Kimbo and raining down combinations!
Kimbo's corner looks worried!
Kimbo steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Shogun Rua closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Pulverizing punch to Kimbo's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Kimbo has a small cut in his Chin
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Kimbo Slice jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Kimbo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
You can see Kimbo's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Kimbo Slice jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Kimbo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Shogun tries to grapple
He puts Kimbo in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun grab one of Kimbo Slice's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Kimbo Slice landed hard on his back
Shogun is standing while Kimbo is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Kimbo's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Kimbo is on the ground on his back
Kimbo Slice's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Kimbo Slice 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
Kimbo Slice is on his feet again.
A bad move from Kimbo Slice
allows Shogun to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Kimbo doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kimbo with a double overhooks!
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 clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kimbo Slice tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shogun Rua
well done Shogun falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kimbo is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Kimbo Slice's head...
It lands flush with Kimbo Slice's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Kimbo is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua kicks his legs trying to keep Kimbo Slice away.
Kimbo Slice takes a kick to the body.
Kimbo is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua launches an up-kick intended for Kimbo Slice's head...
It lands flush with Kimbo Slice's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Kimbo is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua kicks his legs trying to keep Kimbo Slice away.
Kimbo Slice takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Kimbo is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Kimbo Slice with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Kimbo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kimbo Slice is a bloody mess!
Shogun is holding Kimbo Slice's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kimbo Slice loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Shogun Rua looks to mount Kimbo Slice...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice 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 Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice 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 Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Kimbo Slice to his stomach and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Kimbo
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Kimbo Slice's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Kimbo
Kimbo Slice continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Kimbo Slice's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kimbo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun is in rear mount over Kimbo
Shogun cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kimbo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kimbo has Shogun controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shogun is unable to move under Kimbo control.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Kimbo
Shogun is in closed guard... Kimbo tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Kimbo Slice, who is barely covering up!
Kimbo's Mouth is beginning to swell
Kimbo has a small cut in his Mouth
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Kimbo
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Kimbo's face!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Kimbo
Nice beating Shogun Rua has received.
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Kimbo's face with those brutal elbows! Kimbo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Kimbo
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Kimbo's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Kimbo Slice's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kimbo has a small cut in his Mouth
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Kimbo
Shogun is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Kimbo doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun struggles on the ground and tries to break Kimbo Slice's guard...
Shogun Rua is in Kimbo open guard now
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo doesn't stop bleeding.
Kimbo Slice 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.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Kimbo Slice.
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Round 3
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Kimbo Slice is a bloody mess!
Shogun throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Kimbo's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Kimbo Slice is a bloody mess!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Kimbo stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Shogun Rua is coming in again!
Shogun Rua tries a high kick!
Kimbo was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Good front kick from Shogun!
Kimbo stumbles backwards after that one!
The ref pulls off Shogun Rua! Kimbo seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Crushing shot to Kimbo's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (Front kick) at 0:53 Round 3
Statistics: Kimbo Slice
Punches 15/22 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 246 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 19/23 (83%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 36/38 (95%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 304 s
What a huge upset! Shogun Rua is the winner!
BIG upset, Rua came to fight. Slice came in overconfident, and didn't take Rua seriously. Rua capitalized, and cha-ching.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!