Post by The Sandmen on May 29, 2014 17:47:35 GMT -5
Stephan Bonnar looks very relaxed.
Shogun Rua is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bonnar is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Bonnar launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Shogun with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun Rua
Great move by Bonnar who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun struggles and launches a few punches to Bonnar's head
Nothing from this... Shogun Rua seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Stephan Bonnar
Shogun is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Every time Shogun Rua attempts to get inside
Bonnar misses with a low kick.
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua swings...
hard impact to Bonnar's face!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Left eye
Stephan Bonnar steps forward and fires a high kick!
Shogun blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Stephan Bonnar!
Shogun ducks under...
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Bonnar's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Stephan Bonnar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bonnar into his guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Bonnar tries to escape from closed guard...
Bonnar struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Stephan Bonnar passes momentarily but Shogun Rua sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Stephan Bonnar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Bonnar tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Shogun won't allow him to take this position easily.
Bonnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Shogun
Bonnar moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar tries to free his leg
Stephan Bonnar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shogun's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Shogun Rua moves to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Bonnar launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shogun is covering himself! Bonnar tries to force the situation and Shogun clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Bonnar is in rear mount over Shogun
Bonnar tries to get a hook in!
Shogun rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun has Bonnar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Bonnar is unable to move under Shogun control.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Bonnar is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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 Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar looks to posture up and open Shogun Rua's guard...
Stephan Bonnar forces Shogun Rua to open his guard.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Stephan Bonnar, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Shogun shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Some nice shots from Shogun Rua
miss their mark.
Shogun misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bonnar showing excellent timing, blasts Shogun Rua with a right hand.
Great hook by Stephan Bonnar! Shogun Rua is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Stephan Bonnar tries a high kick!
Shogun was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Stephan Bonnar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He is not able to do it
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Bonnar tries to open up Shogun Rua's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shogun in the side of the head
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
Good job by Shogun blocking and slipping the blows.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bonnar is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to escape from the full mount...
Bonnar struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Shogun Rua isolates Stephan Bonnar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Stephan Bonnar is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Bonnar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll on the ground...
Shogun knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun showing excellent timing, blasts Stephan Bonnar with a right hand.
Bonnar steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Shogun Rua paws at Bonnar.
Bonnar answers with solid punches!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stephan Bonnar!
Shogun is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shogun's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Incredible haymaker from Stephan Bonnar!
You can see Shogun Rua's head being snapped backwards!
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 grab one of Stephan Bonnar's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Bonnar done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Bonnar!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Bonnar against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes Stephan Bonnar against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Bonnar's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Bonnar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Bonnar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Bonnar easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Stephan Bonnar's mind is definitely in the fight, Shogun just got nailed! Stephan Bonnar saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Shogun is going to have a headache after this one.
Bonnar is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Bonnar uses his strength to keep Bonnar at a disadvantage
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Bonnar breaths deeply while on the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar tries to free his leg
Stephan Bonnar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shogun's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Stephan Bonnar looks to pass to mount...
Bonnar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Bonnar catch Shogun Rua's right arm and tries a kimura
Shogun's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
Shogun Rua holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Stephan Bonnar hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Bonnar is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Shogun steps forward
Stephan Bonnar catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Bonnar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Shogun stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Stephan Bonnar is coming in again!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun Rua
Great move by Bonnar who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar struggles and launches a few punches to Shogun's head
Those punches are hitting! Shogun covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar launches a few hard punches to Shogun Rua's ribs!
Shogun Rua's ribs shows the damage! Stephan Bonnar is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Stephan Bonnar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar circles out and slips free of Shogun Rua's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
High kick from Shogun Rua!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Stephan Bonnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Shogun
Bonnar moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Bonnar who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stephan Bonnar rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Bonnar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Bonnar is unable to move under Shogun control.
Bonnar is trying to counter now!
Shogun has given his back to Stephan Bonnar who is trying to get one hook in!
Stephan Bonnar has one hook in!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Bonnar tries to open up Shogun Rua's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shogun in the side of the head
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Bonnar is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Bonnar works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Bonnar tries to end this with a RNC!
Shogun is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Shogun Rua is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by Submission (RNC) at 2:40 Round 3
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/21 (71%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 453 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 453 s
Rua's fallen a long ways this season. Stephan put his retro-self together for this one and put on a classic retro-Bonnar performance here showing some elite skillz. Now, if he could do that consistently...
Shogun Rua is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bonnar is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Bonnar launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Shogun with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun Rua
Great move by Bonnar who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun struggles and launches a few punches to Bonnar's head
Nothing from this... Shogun Rua seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Stephan Bonnar
Shogun is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Every time Shogun Rua attempts to get inside
Bonnar misses with a low kick.
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua swings...
hard impact to Bonnar's face!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Left eye
Stephan Bonnar steps forward and fires a high kick!
Shogun blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Stephan Bonnar!
Shogun ducks under...
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Bonnar's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Stephan Bonnar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bonnar into his guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Bonnar tries to escape from closed guard...
Bonnar struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Stephan Bonnar passes momentarily but Shogun Rua sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Stephan Bonnar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Bonnar tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Shogun won't allow him to take this position easily.
Bonnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Shogun
Bonnar moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar tries to free his leg
Stephan Bonnar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shogun's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Shogun Rua moves to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Bonnar launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shogun is covering himself! Bonnar tries to force the situation and Shogun clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Bonnar is in rear mount over Shogun
Bonnar tries to get a hook in!
Shogun rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun has Bonnar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Bonnar is unable to move under Shogun control.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Bonnar is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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 Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar looks to posture up and open Shogun Rua's guard...
Stephan Bonnar forces Shogun Rua to open his guard.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Stephan Bonnar, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Shogun shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Some nice shots from Shogun Rua
miss their mark.
Shogun misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bonnar showing excellent timing, blasts Shogun Rua with a right hand.
Great hook by Stephan Bonnar! Shogun Rua is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Stephan Bonnar tries a high kick!
Shogun was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Stephan Bonnar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He is not able to do it
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Bonnar tries to open up Shogun Rua's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shogun in the side of the head
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
Good job by Shogun blocking and slipping the blows.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bonnar is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to escape from the full mount...
Bonnar struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Shogun Rua isolates Stephan Bonnar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Stephan Bonnar is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Bonnar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll on the ground...
Shogun knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun showing excellent timing, blasts Stephan Bonnar with a right hand.
Bonnar steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Shogun Rua paws at Bonnar.
Bonnar answers with solid punches!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stephan Bonnar!
Shogun is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shogun's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Incredible haymaker from Stephan Bonnar!
You can see Shogun Rua's head being snapped backwards!
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 grab one of Stephan Bonnar's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Bonnar done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Bonnar!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Bonnar against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes Stephan Bonnar against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Bonnar's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Bonnar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Bonnar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Bonnar easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Stephan Bonnar's mind is definitely in the fight, Shogun just got nailed! Stephan Bonnar saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Shogun is going to have a headache after this one.
Bonnar is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Bonnar uses his strength to keep Bonnar at a disadvantage
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Bonnar breaths deeply while on the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar tries to free his leg
Stephan Bonnar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shogun's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Stephan Bonnar looks to pass to mount...
Bonnar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Bonnar catch Shogun Rua's right arm and tries a kimura
Shogun's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
Shogun Rua holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Stephan Bonnar hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Bonnar is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Shogun steps forward
Stephan Bonnar catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Bonnar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Shogun stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Stephan Bonnar is coming in again!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun Rua
Great move by Bonnar who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar struggles and launches a few punches to Shogun's head
Those punches are hitting! Shogun covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar launches a few hard punches to Shogun Rua's ribs!
Shogun Rua's ribs shows the damage! Stephan Bonnar is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Stephan Bonnar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar circles out and slips free of Shogun Rua's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
High kick from Shogun Rua!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Stephan Bonnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Shogun
Bonnar moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Shogun
Stephan Bonnar pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Bonnar who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stephan Bonnar rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Bonnar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Bonnar is unable to move under Shogun control.
Bonnar is trying to counter now!
Shogun has given his back to Stephan Bonnar who is trying to get one hook in!
Stephan Bonnar has one hook in!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Bonnar tries to open up Shogun Rua's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shogun in the side of the head
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Bonnar is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Bonnar works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Bonnar tries to end this with a RNC!
Shogun is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Shogun Rua is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by Submission (RNC) at 2:40 Round 3
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/21 (71%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 453 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 453 s
Rua's fallen a long ways this season. Stephan put his retro-self together for this one and put on a classic retro-Bonnar performance here showing some elite skillz. Now, if he could do that consistently...
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!