Post by The Sandmen on Feb 12, 2014 21:44:17 GMT -5
Shogun Rua looks very relaxed.
Anderson Silva looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson Silva is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Anderson Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anderson and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
A bunch of leg kicks from Anderson Silva
are bothering his opponent.
Shogun hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Anderson Silva doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Shogun is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Shogun looks to be in very good shape.
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Anderson Silva to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Anderson
Anderson has Shogun controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Anderson.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson 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 side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put Shogun in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Anderson
Shogun is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Shogun
Anderson is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Stand up! This is what Shogun's cornermen are shouting. Anderson Silva is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Anderson Silva tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Shogun
Anderson is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Shogun Rua hovers above Anderson
Good punches to Anderson's body.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to escape from the full mount...
Shogun Rua is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Anderson Silva! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Anderson Silva doesn't defend himself!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
Anderson ties him up.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Anderson
Shogun Rua is looking to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Anderson
Shogun is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Anderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shogun is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Shogun control.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Shogun! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Anderson is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Shogun has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Shogun is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Anderson is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Anderson tries to end this with a RNC!
Shogun manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Anderson misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Shogun is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A furious flurry of punches from Shogun Rua
just misses Anderson.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as 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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Anderson Silva and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punches from Anderson Silva.
Shogun staggers backwards. Anderson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Shogun forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shogun Rua
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva pushes away Shogun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shogun stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
Shogun throws a low kick
Anderson Silva blocks.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Shogun moves back and takes a deep breath.
Shogun shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shogun Rua attempts to cut off Anderson with punches
Anderson avoids getting cornered.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Crisp uppercut by Anderson followed by a hard jab
Shogun Rua stumbles back.
Shogun 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.
Shogun Rua shoots and grab one of Anderson Silva's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Anderson Silva sprawls and remain on his feet
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Shogun misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson pushes off of Shogun Rua and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shogun stumbles backwards but Anderson Silva chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Shogun forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson takes a break to breathe while holding Shogun Rua.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shogun fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua launches a body shot
Anderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shogun Rua throws a punch
that gets deflected.
As the fight continues it seems that Anderson Silva is taking the best of the fight.
Solid low kick from Anderson Silva.
Shogun deflects it.
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Shogun's legs repeatedly.
Shogun hyper-extended his left leg
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun Rua
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Anderson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shogun Rua just can't get away!
Shogun's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Shogun Rua's ribs!
Shogun Rua's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva shoots and grab one of Shogun Rua's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shogun lose his balance and falls to the mat
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Shogun
Anderson leans back...
He clobbers Shogun Rua's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Shogun
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua can't prevent his opponent from passing. Anderson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Shogun
Anderson Silva tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Anderson Silva looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Shogun control.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Shogun
Anderson Silva looks to posture up and open Shogun Rua's guard...
Anderson Silva forces Shogun Rua to open his guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Shogun throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Shogun Rua paws at Anderson.
Anderson answers with solid punches!
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
that nearly tags Anderson.
Shogun Rua tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Anderson Silva's knows what to do here and blocks them
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Shogun's face
Shogun Rua circles around Anderson
Shogun is swinging for the fences!
Anderson backpedals and creates space. Shogun Rua is asking him if he is going to fight!
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
Anderson Silva and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shogun studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shogun Rua throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Anderson's chin! That stops Anderson in his tracks!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Anderson and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Anderson 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 Anderson.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 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.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Anderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun grab one of Anderson Silva's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Anderson done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Anderson seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nice punches from Anderson Silva.
Shogun staggers backwards. Anderson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shogun's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua swings...
...no good.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Shogun!
Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shogun's ribs.
Shogun moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Anderson Silva checks the kick.
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Anderson moves backwards and circles around Shogun Rua.
Shogun misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with Shogun.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun launches a few hard punches to Anderson Silva's ribs!
Anderson struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua slightly pushes Anderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Shogun's head
Those punches are hitting! Shogun covers his head!
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Anderson.
Shogun struggles and launches a few punches to Anderson's head
Nothing from this... Shogun Rua seems frustrated.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Anderson Silva closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Shogun receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Nice punches from Shogun Rua.
Even nicer blocks from Anderson.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shogun blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shogun Rua's cheek! Shogun stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Anderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
A furious flurry of punches from Anderson Silva
puts Shogun in a world of hurt!
A bad move from Shogun Rua
allows Anderson to land a solid head kick.
Shogun hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Anderson Silva has left Shogun unconscious! What a finish by Anderson Silva!
Shogun's Chin is beginning to swell
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (High kick) at 0:53 Round 4
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 11/46 (24%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/13 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/15 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 316 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 40/56 (71%)
Kicks 12/13 (92%)
Clinch strikes 8/12 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 316 s
Rua started out great, but slowly over time fell into The Spider's web, and got caught, over and over again, leading to his demise. I kinda wanted Rua to win this one - it would have made selecting the GP MVP very easy, having upset wins over both Anderson and JDS.
Anderson Silva looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson Silva is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Anderson Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anderson and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
A bunch of leg kicks from Anderson Silva
are bothering his opponent.
Shogun hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Anderson Silva doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Shogun is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Shogun looks to be in very good shape.
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Anderson Silva to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Anderson
Anderson has Shogun controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Anderson.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson 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 side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put Shogun in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Anderson
Shogun is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Shogun
Anderson is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Stand up! This is what Shogun's cornermen are shouting. Anderson Silva is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Anderson Silva tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Shogun
Anderson is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Shogun Rua hovers above Anderson
Good punches to Anderson's body.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to escape from the full mount...
Shogun Rua is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Anderson Silva! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Anderson Silva doesn't defend himself!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
Anderson ties him up.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Anderson
Shogun Rua is looking to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Anderson
Shogun is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Anderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shogun is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Shogun control.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Shogun! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Anderson is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Shogun has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Shogun is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Anderson is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Anderson tries to end this with a RNC!
Shogun manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Anderson misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Shogun is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A furious flurry of punches from Shogun Rua
just misses Anderson.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as 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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Anderson Silva and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punches from Anderson Silva.
Shogun staggers backwards. Anderson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Shogun forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shogun Rua
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva pushes away Shogun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shogun stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
Shogun throws a low kick
Anderson Silva blocks.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Shogun moves back and takes a deep breath.
Shogun shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shogun Rua attempts to cut off Anderson with punches
Anderson avoids getting cornered.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Crisp uppercut by Anderson followed by a hard jab
Shogun Rua stumbles back.
Shogun 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.
Shogun Rua shoots and grab one of Anderson Silva's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Anderson Silva sprawls and remain on his feet
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Shogun misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson pushes off of Shogun Rua and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shogun stumbles backwards but Anderson Silva chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Shogun forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson takes a break to breathe while holding Shogun Rua.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shogun fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua launches a body shot
Anderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shogun Rua throws a punch
that gets deflected.
As the fight continues it seems that Anderson Silva is taking the best of the fight.
Solid low kick from Anderson Silva.
Shogun deflects it.
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Shogun's legs repeatedly.
Shogun hyper-extended his left leg
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun Rua
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Anderson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shogun Rua just can't get away!
Shogun's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Shogun Rua's ribs!
Shogun Rua's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva shoots and grab one of Shogun Rua's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shogun lose his balance and falls to the mat
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Shogun
Anderson leans back...
He clobbers Shogun Rua's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Shogun
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua can't prevent his opponent from passing. Anderson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Shogun
Anderson Silva tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Anderson Silva looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Shogun control.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Shogun
Anderson Silva looks to posture up and open Shogun Rua's guard...
Anderson Silva forces Shogun Rua to open his guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Shogun throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Shogun Rua paws at Anderson.
Anderson answers with solid punches!
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
that nearly tags Anderson.
Shogun Rua tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Anderson Silva's knows what to do here and blocks them
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Shogun's face
Shogun Rua circles around Anderson
Shogun is swinging for the fences!
Anderson backpedals and creates space. Shogun Rua is asking him if he is going to fight!
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
Anderson Silva and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shogun studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shogun Rua throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Anderson's chin! That stops Anderson in his tracks!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Anderson and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Anderson 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 Anderson.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 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.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Anderson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun grab one of Anderson Silva's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Anderson done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Anderson seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nice punches from Anderson Silva.
Shogun staggers backwards. Anderson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shogun's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua swings...
...no good.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Shogun!
Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shogun's ribs.
Shogun moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Anderson Silva checks the kick.
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Anderson moves backwards and circles around Shogun Rua.
Shogun misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with Shogun.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun launches a few hard punches to Anderson Silva's ribs!
Anderson struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua slightly pushes Anderson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Shogun's head
Those punches are hitting! Shogun covers his head!
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Anderson.
Shogun struggles and launches a few punches to Anderson's head
Nothing from this... Shogun Rua seems frustrated.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Anderson Silva closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Shogun receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Nice punches from Shogun Rua.
Even nicer blocks from Anderson.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shogun blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shogun Rua's cheek! Shogun stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Anderson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
A furious flurry of punches from Anderson Silva
puts Shogun in a world of hurt!
A bad move from Shogun Rua
allows Anderson to land a solid head kick.
Shogun hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Anderson Silva has left Shogun unconscious! What a finish by Anderson Silva!
Shogun's Chin is beginning to swell
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (High kick) at 0:53 Round 4
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 11/46 (24%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/13 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/15 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 316 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 40/56 (71%)
Kicks 12/13 (92%)
Clinch strikes 8/12 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 316 s
Rua started out great, but slowly over time fell into The Spider's web, and got caught, over and over again, leading to his demise. I kinda wanted Rua to win this one - it would have made selecting the GP MVP very easy, having upset wins over both Anderson and JDS.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!