Post by The Sandmen on Jun 23, 2015 11:10:14 GMT -5
Bas Rutten glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Bobby Lashley looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bas Rutten is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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El Guapo and Lashley move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Good front kick from El Guapo!
Lashley stumbles backwards after that one!
El Guapo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lashley can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lashley is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Lashley tries to move to full mount!
El Guapo won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Bas Rutten
As the fight continues it seems that Bobby Lashley is taking the best of the fight.
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Bas Rutten blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Bobby Lashley tries to free his leg
Bobby Lashley uses some of his skill by jumping out of El Guapo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
El Guapo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Nose
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
Lashley has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! El Guapo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo has given his back to Bobby Lashley who is trying to get one hook in!
El Guapo struggles in the ground trying to break Lashley's control
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to stand up!
Lashley doesn't allow him!
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lashley's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like El Guapo
El Guapo tries to stand up!
Lashley doesn't allow him!
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! El Guapo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
El Guapo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo has Lashley controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lashley is unable to move under El Guapo control.
Lashley tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bobby Lashley wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Lashley drills Bas Rutten's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
Lashley tries to get a hook in!
El Guapo rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bas Rutten is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lashley into his guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bobby Lashley tries to better his position on the ground...
Lashley breaks the closed guard of Bas Rutten and moves to half guard
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Bas Rutten put Lashley in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lashley blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Lashley launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if El Guapo doesn't fight back!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Body shots by Bobby Lashley
Solid blows to El Guapo's abdomen.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
El Guapo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Bas Rutten overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lashley pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Lashley leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Right cheek
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Bobby Lashley aggressively and repeatedly punches El Guapo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
El Guapo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
Bobby Lashley aggressively and repeatedly punches El Guapo.
Good job by El Guapo blocking and slipping the blows.
Lashley misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
El Guapo has Lashley controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lashley is unable to move under El Guapo control.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
Lashley tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for El Guapo! Lashley has one hook in and keeps working!
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo with one hook in
Bobby Lashley isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
El Guapo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Bobby Lashley unil he can pull his arm free! Lashley lost his dominant position.
Lashley clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Lashley's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lashley tries to cover his face,
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo with one hook in
Bobby Lashley wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Lashley drills Bas Rutten's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Nose
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Bobby Lashley, but it's close.
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Round 2
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El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lashley's ribs!
Lashley ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lashley seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
El Guapo goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Right eye
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Lashley staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Bobby Lashley jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lashley seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Lashley staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
El Guapo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bobby Lashley looks rattled! Bas Rutten sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Bobby Lashley is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Lashley's Chin is beginning to swell
Bobby Lashley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
El Guapo is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten is a bloody mess!
Bobby Lashley launches an up-kick intended for Bas Rutten's head...
It lands flush with Bas Rutten's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
El Guapo is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
Bobby Lashley launches an up-kick intended for Bas Rutten's head...
El Guapo leans out of the way.
El Guapo is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten creates space and allows Bobby Lashley to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Bobby Lashley is standing now.
El Guapo steps forward
Lashley feints.
Lashley misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
A furious flurry of punches from Bas Rutten
puts Lashley in a world of hurt!
Lashley has a small cut in his Mouth
Bobby Lashley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bas Rutten runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Bobby Lashley who almost cannot stand!
One after another Bas Rutten is punishing Lashley! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Right cheek
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Lashley staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
El Guapo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bobby Lashley looks rattled! Bas Rutten sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Bobby Lashley is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Lashley has a small cut in his Mouth
Lashley seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
El Guapo is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley kicks his legs trying to keep Bas Rutten away.
No damage done by those kicks.
El Guapo is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley kicks his legs trying to keep Bas Rutten away.
No damage done by those kicks.
El Guapo is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Lashley tries to hit Bas Rutten with a kick to his knee from the ground.
El Guapo dodges that
Bobby Lashley gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
El Guapo cartwheels towards Lashley!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Bobby Lashley.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten 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.
Bas Rutten continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bas Rutten continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bas Rutten looks to pass to mount...
El Guapo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Bobby Lashley.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Lashley tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Bas Rutten doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Lashley's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Lashley's eyes...
Lashley is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
You can see Lashley's blood making stains in the mat.
Lashley tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bobby Lashley circles around El Guapo
Bobby Lashley and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bas Rutten is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Bobby Lashley is a bloody mess!
Lashley attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The frightening power of Bas Rutten has left Lashley sleeping peacefully on the canvas!
Winner is Bas Rutten by KO (High kick) at 3:34 Round 2
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 21/29 (72%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 302 s
Statistics: Bobby Lashley
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/46 (48%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 372 s
What an amazing fight/comeback. LAshley DOMINATED round 1. Bas was basically 1 or 2 strikes away from being unconscious. Wrestlers are very clearly his weakness. But in round 2, he was able to not get taken down, and in keeping the fight standing he dominated round 2 and was able to get the Ko finish before 1) Bobby took him down again, and 2) before the round ended and SpongeBob got a chance to regroup. A great show of heart from Bas Rutten and a huge win from the former champion
Bobby Lashley looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bas Rutten is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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El Guapo and Lashley move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Good front kick from El Guapo!
Lashley stumbles backwards after that one!
El Guapo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lashley can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lashley is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Lashley tries to move to full mount!
El Guapo won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Bas Rutten
As the fight continues it seems that Bobby Lashley is taking the best of the fight.
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Bas Rutten blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Bobby Lashley tries to free his leg
Bobby Lashley uses some of his skill by jumping out of El Guapo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
El Guapo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Nose
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
Lashley has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! El Guapo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo has given his back to Bobby Lashley who is trying to get one hook in!
El Guapo struggles in the ground trying to break Lashley's control
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to stand up!
Lashley doesn't allow him!
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lashley's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like El Guapo
El Guapo tries to stand up!
Lashley doesn't allow him!
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! El Guapo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
El Guapo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo has Lashley controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lashley is unable to move under El Guapo control.
Lashley tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bobby Lashley wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Lashley drills Bas Rutten's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
Lashley tries to get a hook in!
El Guapo rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bas Rutten is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lashley into his guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bobby Lashley tries to better his position on the ground...
Lashley breaks the closed guard of Bas Rutten and moves to half guard
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Bas Rutten put Lashley in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lashley blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Lashley launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if El Guapo doesn't fight back!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Body shots by Bobby Lashley
Solid blows to El Guapo's abdomen.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
El Guapo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Bas Rutten overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lashley pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Lashley leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Right cheek
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Bobby Lashley aggressively and repeatedly punches El Guapo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over El Guapo
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
El Guapo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
Bobby Lashley aggressively and repeatedly punches El Guapo.
Good job by El Guapo blocking and slipping the blows.
Lashley misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
El Guapo has Lashley controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lashley is unable to move under El Guapo control.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo
Lashley tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for El Guapo! Lashley has one hook in and keeps working!
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo with one hook in
Bobby Lashley isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
El Guapo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Bobby Lashley unil he can pull his arm free! Lashley lost his dominant position.
Lashley clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Lashley's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lashley tries to cover his face,
Lashley is in rear mount over El Guapo with one hook in
Bobby Lashley wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Lashley drills Bas Rutten's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Nose
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Bobby Lashley, but it's close.
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Round 2
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El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lashley's ribs!
Lashley ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lashley seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
El Guapo goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Right eye
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Lashley staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Bobby Lashley jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lashley seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Lashley staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
El Guapo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bobby Lashley looks rattled! Bas Rutten sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Bobby Lashley is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Lashley's Chin is beginning to swell
Bobby Lashley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
El Guapo is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten is a bloody mess!
Bobby Lashley launches an up-kick intended for Bas Rutten's head...
It lands flush with Bas Rutten's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
El Guapo is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
Bobby Lashley launches an up-kick intended for Bas Rutten's head...
El Guapo leans out of the way.
El Guapo is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten creates space and allows Bobby Lashley to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Bobby Lashley is standing now.
El Guapo steps forward
Lashley feints.
Lashley misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
A furious flurry of punches from Bas Rutten
puts Lashley in a world of hurt!
Lashley has a small cut in his Mouth
Bobby Lashley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bas Rutten runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Bobby Lashley who almost cannot stand!
One after another Bas Rutten is punishing Lashley! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Right cheek
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Lashley staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
El Guapo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bobby Lashley looks rattled! Bas Rutten sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Bobby Lashley is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Lashley has a small cut in his Mouth
Lashley seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
El Guapo is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley kicks his legs trying to keep Bas Rutten away.
No damage done by those kicks.
El Guapo is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley kicks his legs trying to keep Bas Rutten away.
No damage done by those kicks.
El Guapo is standing while Lashley is on the ground on his back
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Lashley tries to hit Bas Rutten with a kick to his knee from the ground.
El Guapo dodges that
Bobby Lashley gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
El Guapo cartwheels towards Lashley!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Bobby Lashley.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten 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.
Bas Rutten continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bas Rutten continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bas Rutten looks to pass to mount...
El Guapo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Bobby Lashley.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Lashley tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Bas Rutten doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Lashley's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Lashley's eyes...
Lashley is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
You can see Lashley's blood making stains in the mat.
Lashley tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bobby Lashley circles around El Guapo
Bobby Lashley and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bas Rutten is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Bobby Lashley is a bloody mess!
Lashley attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The frightening power of Bas Rutten has left Lashley sleeping peacefully on the canvas!
Winner is Bas Rutten by KO (High kick) at 3:34 Round 2
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 21/29 (72%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 302 s
Statistics: Bobby Lashley
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/46 (48%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 372 s
What an amazing fight/comeback. LAshley DOMINATED round 1. Bas was basically 1 or 2 strikes away from being unconscious. Wrestlers are very clearly his weakness. But in round 2, he was able to not get taken down, and in keeping the fight standing he dominated round 2 and was able to get the Ko finish before 1) Bobby took him down again, and 2) before the round ended and SpongeBob got a chance to regroup. A great show of heart from Bas Rutten and a huge win from the former champion