Post by The Sandmen on Oct 29, 2014 16:34:50 GMT -5
Bobby Lashley doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Shogun Rua raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Bobby Lashley and Shogun Rua touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bobby Lashley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shogun
Lashley shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Bobby Lashley.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bobby Lashley's punches
Shogun measures the resilience of Lashley's chin with an uppercut while Lashley lands some great crosses.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Bobby Lashley swings and Shogun has to retreat
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Lashley.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Lashley with uppercuts!
Lashley is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Lashley is unable to escape!
Lashley's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun grapple with Bobby Lashley and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Bobby Lashley falls hard on the mat with Shogun Rua on top of him
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lashley
Shogun use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
As the fight continues it seems that Shogun Rua is taking the best of the fight.
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Bobby Lashley's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Shogun Rua looks to mount Bobby Lashley...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Shogun Rua hovers above Lashley
Good punches to Lashley's body.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Lashley's face!
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Forehead
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Bobby Lashley. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Lashley from the ground!
Lashley has a small cut in his Nose
Lashley jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Bobby Lashley pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun circles out and slips free of Bobby Lashley's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lashley fires low kicks
punishing Shogun's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lashley and Shogun Rua are cliched up against the cage. Lashley steps for a throw
Shogun Rua is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Bobby Lashley looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Bobby Lashley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Lashley's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lashley tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shogun Rua blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bobby Lashley can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bobby Lashley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bobby Lashley storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lashley doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shogun's face with his elbows!
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Bobby Lashley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bobby Lashley storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lashley doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shogun's face with his elbows!
Shogun's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Shogun struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Lashley's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lashley tries to cover his face,
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Bobby Lashley in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Lashley's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lashley tries to cover his face,
Lashley's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Shogun
Bobby Lashley is looking to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Bobby Lashley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Shogun
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bobby Lashley storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lashley doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shogun's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Shogun
Bobby Lashley storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lashley doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shogun's face with his elbows!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Shogun
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Bobby Lashley.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Here comes Shogun Rua with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lashley's ribs!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Shogun
that lands on Lashley's face like a cannon ball!
Incredible high kick!
Lashley is worried!
Lashley ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Bobby Lashley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shogun
Lashley shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua grapple with Bobby Lashley and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Shogun Rua is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bobby Lashley attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua 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 Lashley's moves.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun tries to grapple
He puts Lashley in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lashley doesn't stop bleeding.
Lashley takes a break to breathe while holding Shogun Rua.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Bobby Lashley is a bloody mess!
Lashley is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Lashley's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lashley tries to cover his face,
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Shogun
Bobby Lashley is a bloody mess!
Shogun tries to close his guard around Lashley
He succeeds!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Shogun
Lashley is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bobby Lashley!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Bobby Lashley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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 Bobby Lashley
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Lashley's face!
Bobby Lashley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua hovers above Lashley
Good punches to Lashley's body.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Bobby Lashley to his stomach and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lashley clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Lashley's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Bobby Lashley's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Bobby Lashley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley
Bobby Lashley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lashley has Shogun controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shogun is unable to move under Lashley control.
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lashley misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Lashley's face!
Lashley has a small cut in his Forehead
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley
Shogun steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Bobby Lashley's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley
Stand up! This is what Lashley's cornermen are shouting. Shogun Rua is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shogun tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lashley! Shogun has one hook in and keeps working!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua slides his arm under Bobby Lashley's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Shogun is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Lashley struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Bobby Lashley pulls down on Shogun Rua's hand and staves off danger
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Bobby Lashley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun Rua tries to open Lashley's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Lashley is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Bobby Lashley is a bloody mess!
Shogun has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lashley.
Nicely done! Shogun now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Bobby Lashley! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Bobby Lashley doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Nose
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lashley, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Bobby Lashley goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Lashley only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Lashley doesn't stop bleeding.
Lashley wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shogun wants nothing of that and pushes Lashley.
You can see Lashley's blood making stains in the mat.
Lashley wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lashley moves forward and holds Shogun
Shogun Rua pushes away Lashley trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lashley stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Bobby Lashley is a bloody mess!
Lashley wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lashley moves forward and holds Shogun
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lashley tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Bobby Lashley launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shogun's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun launches a few hard punches to Bobby Lashley's ribs!
Bobby Lashley's ribs shows the damage! Shogun Rua is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lashley doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun Rua launches a knee while holding Lashley's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Lashley in the abdomen
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
You can see Lashley's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun launches a furious hook!
That hits Lashley's chin like a wrecking ball! Lashley loses balance and goes to the mat.
Lashley has a small cut in his Chin
Shogun is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Shogun steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shogun Rua steps back and allows Lashley to get back to his feet.
Lashley climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Lashley doesn't stop bleeding.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Shogun.
Lashley throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Shogun's defense muffles the blows.
Lashley clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shogun moves forward and holds Lashley
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun struggles and launches a few punches to Lashley's head
Those punches are hitting! Lashley covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Lashley's blood making stains in the mat.
Lashley goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Bobby Lashley is on his back after that attempt
Shogun is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
You can see Lashley's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun launches a kick to Lashley's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley is a bloody mess!
Bobby Lashley launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
Shogun leans out of the way.
Shogun is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley is a bloody mess!
Shogun launches a kick to Lashley's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Shogun is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Lashley doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun launches a kick to Lashley's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Shogun is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun launches a kick to Lashley's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lashley tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shogun dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lashley's guard.
Lashley didn't see that coming. Shogun is in open guard over Lashley now.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Lashley climbs to his feet and is standing now.
You can see Lashley's blood making stains in the mat.
Lashley grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shogun struggles... Bobby Lashley is unable to take him down
Lashley doesn't stop bleeding.
High kick from Shogun Rua!
Lashley seems to be done!
You can see Lashley's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Brutal combination from Shogun Rua!
Lashley is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Herb Dean is asking Lashley to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lashley.
Lashley has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (Punches) at 4:17 Round 3
Statistics: Bobby Lashley
Punches 2/13 (15%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 16/37 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 4/5 (80%)
Time on the ground 458 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 14/15 (93%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/11 (82%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 38/45 (84%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 386 s
Lashley did huge damage with the initial takedown and GnP. Shogun was hurt. But he fought back by keeping the rest of the fight standing basically and Lashley had no answer for the stand-up.
Shogun Rua raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Bobby Lashley and Shogun Rua touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bobby Lashley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shogun
Lashley shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Bobby Lashley.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bobby Lashley's punches
Shogun measures the resilience of Lashley's chin with an uppercut while Lashley lands some great crosses.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Bobby Lashley swings and Shogun has to retreat
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Lashley.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Lashley with uppercuts!
Lashley is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Lashley is unable to escape!
Lashley's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun grapple with Bobby Lashley and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Bobby Lashley falls hard on the mat with Shogun Rua on top of him
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lashley
Shogun use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
As the fight continues it seems that Shogun Rua is taking the best of the fight.
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Bobby Lashley's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Shogun Rua looks to mount Bobby Lashley...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Shogun Rua hovers above Lashley
Good punches to Lashley's body.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Lashley's face!
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Forehead
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Bobby Lashley. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Lashley from the ground!
Lashley has a small cut in his Nose
Lashley jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Bobby Lashley pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun circles out and slips free of Bobby Lashley's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lashley fires low kicks
punishing Shogun's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lashley and Shogun Rua are cliched up against the cage. Lashley steps for a throw
Shogun Rua is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Bobby Lashley looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Bobby Lashley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Lashley's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lashley tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shogun Rua blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bobby Lashley can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bobby Lashley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bobby Lashley storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lashley doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shogun's face with his elbows!
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Bobby Lashley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bobby Lashley storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lashley doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shogun's face with his elbows!
Shogun's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Shogun struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Lashley's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lashley tries to cover his face,
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Bobby Lashley in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Lashley's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lashley tries to cover his face,
Lashley's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Shogun
Bobby Lashley is looking to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Bobby Lashley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Shogun
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bobby Lashley storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lashley doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shogun's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Shogun
Bobby Lashley storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lashley doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shogun's face with his elbows!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Shogun
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Bobby Lashley.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Here comes Shogun Rua with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lashley's ribs!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Shogun
that lands on Lashley's face like a cannon ball!
Incredible high kick!
Lashley is worried!
Lashley ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Bobby Lashley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shogun
Lashley shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua grapple with Bobby Lashley and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Shogun Rua is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bobby Lashley attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua 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 Lashley's moves.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun tries to grapple
He puts Lashley in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lashley doesn't stop bleeding.
Lashley takes a break to breathe while holding Shogun Rua.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Bobby Lashley is a bloody mess!
Lashley is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Lashley's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lashley tries to cover his face,
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Shogun
Bobby Lashley is a bloody mess!
Shogun tries to close his guard around Lashley
He succeeds!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Shogun
Lashley is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bobby Lashley!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Bobby Lashley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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 Bobby Lashley
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Lashley's face!
Bobby Lashley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua hovers above Lashley
Good punches to Lashley's body.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Bobby Lashley to his stomach and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lashley clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Lashley's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Bobby Lashley's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Bobby Lashley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley
Bobby Lashley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lashley has Shogun controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shogun is unable to move under Lashley control.
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lashley misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Lashley's face!
Lashley has a small cut in his Forehead
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley
Shogun steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Bobby Lashley's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley
Stand up! This is what Lashley's cornermen are shouting. Shogun Rua is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shogun tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lashley! Shogun has one hook in and keeps working!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua slides his arm under Bobby Lashley's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Shogun is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Lashley struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Bobby Lashley pulls down on Shogun Rua's hand and staves off danger
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Bobby Lashley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun Rua tries to open Lashley's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Lashley is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Bobby Lashley is a bloody mess!
Shogun has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lashley.
Nicely done! Shogun now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Bobby Lashley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Bobby Lashley! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Bobby Lashley doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Nose
Shogun is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lashley, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Bobby Lashley goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Lashley only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Lashley doesn't stop bleeding.
Lashley wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shogun wants nothing of that and pushes Lashley.
You can see Lashley's blood making stains in the mat.
Lashley wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lashley moves forward and holds Shogun
Shogun Rua pushes away Lashley trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lashley stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Bobby Lashley is a bloody mess!
Lashley wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lashley moves forward and holds Shogun
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lashley tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Bobby Lashley launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shogun's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun launches a few hard punches to Bobby Lashley's ribs!
Bobby Lashley's ribs shows the damage! Shogun Rua is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lashley doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun Rua launches a knee while holding Lashley's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Lashley in the abdomen
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
You can see Lashley's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun launches a furious hook!
That hits Lashley's chin like a wrecking ball! Lashley loses balance and goes to the mat.
Lashley has a small cut in his Chin
Shogun is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Shogun steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shogun Rua steps back and allows Lashley to get back to his feet.
Lashley climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Lashley doesn't stop bleeding.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Shogun.
Lashley throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Shogun's defense muffles the blows.
Lashley clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shogun moves forward and holds Lashley
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun struggles and launches a few punches to Lashley's head
Those punches are hitting! Lashley covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Lashley's blood making stains in the mat.
Lashley goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Bobby Lashley is on his back after that attempt
Shogun is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
You can see Lashley's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun launches a kick to Lashley's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley is a bloody mess!
Bobby Lashley launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
Shogun leans out of the way.
Shogun is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley is a bloody mess!
Shogun launches a kick to Lashley's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Shogun is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Lashley doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun launches a kick to Lashley's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Shogun is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun launches a kick to Lashley's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lashley tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shogun dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lashley's guard.
Lashley didn't see that coming. Shogun is in open guard over Lashley now.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Lashley climbs to his feet and is standing now.
You can see Lashley's blood making stains in the mat.
Lashley grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shogun struggles... Bobby Lashley is unable to take him down
Lashley doesn't stop bleeding.
High kick from Shogun Rua!
Lashley seems to be done!
You can see Lashley's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Brutal combination from Shogun Rua!
Lashley is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Herb Dean is asking Lashley to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lashley.
Lashley has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (Punches) at 4:17 Round 3
Statistics: Bobby Lashley
Punches 2/13 (15%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 16/37 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 4/5 (80%)
Time on the ground 458 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 14/15 (93%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/11 (82%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 38/45 (84%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 386 s
Lashley did huge damage with the initial takedown and GnP. Shogun was hurt. But he fought back by keeping the rest of the fight standing basically and Lashley had no answer for the stand-up.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!