Post by The Sandmen on Jan 27, 2016 17:46:36 GMT -5
Shogun Rua looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Alexander Volkov is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Volkov jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Volkov seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Shogun launches a kick
Volkov checks it and keeps distance.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Alexander Volkov's knows what to do here and blocks them
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Volkov doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Volkov forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Volkov seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Volkov launches a few hard punches to Shogun Rua's ribs!
Shogun Rua's ribs shows the damage! Alexander Volkov is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Shogun Rua!
Alexander Volkov is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Volkov! It would have finished this fight.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Volkov.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to Volkov's ribs while in the clinch.
Volkov blocks.
Volkov is trying to counter now!
Volkov struggles and launches a few punches to Shogun's head
Nothing from this... Alexander Volkov seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Volkov hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Alexander Volkov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Volkov's face while in the clinch!
Volkov can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Shogun is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Shogun grapple with Alexander Volkov and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Alexander Volkov managed to maintain his balances and move away from Shogun
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Volkov blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Volkov's cheek! Volkov stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shogun is standing while Volkov is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua creates space and allows Alexander Volkov to stand up.
Volkov climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Shogun.
Volkov launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shogun stops that one with his ribs!
Volkov pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Volkov blocks and pushes his opponent.
Volkov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A wicked punch by Alexander Volkov
rocks Shogun!
Shogun's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Alexander Volkov swings and Shogun has to retreat
Volkov decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Volkov with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Alexander Volkov tries a high kick!
Shogun was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkov's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkov's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Volkov.
Incredible haymaker from Alexander Volkov!
You can see Shogun Rua's head being snapped backwards!
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Volkov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shogun into his guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Volkov
Volkov measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Volkov
Shogun launches a barrage of elbows over Volkov's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Volkov doesn't fight back!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Volkov
Shogun tries to escape from the closed guard
Shogun succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Volkov
Shogun moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Volkov
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Volkov's face!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Some nice shots from Shogun Rua
miss their mark.
Shogun Rua and Volkov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Tremendous strikes from Volkov!
Some big punches are landing!
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
A right hand from Shogun Rua
gets deflected.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Volkov!
Shogun ducks under...
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
Volkov goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Volkov
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
deflected by Volkov.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Volkov
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Volkov's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Alexander Volkov's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Volkov
Shogun moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Volkov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Volkov
Shogun Rua tries to open Volkov's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Volkov is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkov's Forehead
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Volkov
Shogun delivers a few accurate elbows!
Volkov is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Volkov
Shogun Rua tries to open Volkov's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Volkov is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Volkov
Volkov tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Volkov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shogun is in rear mount over Volkov
Volkov tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Volkov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shogun is in rear mount over Volkov
Shogun Rua throws his leg over Alexander Volkov's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Shogun Rua's rear naked choke attempt!
Alexander Volkov frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Shogun Rua and ends up on top!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Shogun
Volkov tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Shogun
Volkov is looking to end this fight with strikes
Shogun anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Volkov misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Volkov struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Shogun
Volkov is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkov!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Volkov tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Volkov manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov 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 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is cheering him!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Shogun launches a barrage of elbows over Volkov's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Volkov doesn't fight back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Shogun Rua looks to mount Alexander Volkov...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Alexander Volkov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Shogun goes for an armbar!
Alexander Volkov breaks the lock and pushes away Shogun Rua, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shogun Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes Alexander Volkov against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Volkov's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alexander Volkov!
Shogun Rua is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Shogun! It would have finished this fight.
Alexander Volkov gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Alexander Volkov throws a combo
Shogun Rua ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Volkov swings again, only to get countered once more! Volkov is looking bad here!
Volkov launches a kick
but Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua launches a rapid series of punches
taking Volkov from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Shogun.
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Round 3
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Shogun launches a furious hook!
That hits Volkov's chin like a wrecking ball! Volkov loses balance and goes to the mat.
Volkov's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkov's Chin
Shogun is standing while Volkov is on the ground on his back
Alexander Volkov 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
Back to the beginning! Alexander Volkov is standing now.
Shovel hook by Alexander Volkov
goes nowhere.
Shogun dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Volkov from the ground!
Volkov has a small cut in his Left eye
Alexander Volkov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Volkov
Shogun shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes Alexander Volkov againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Volkov cannot escape Shogun Rua's clinch! Shogun Rua is just brutalizing Volkov with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes Alexander Volkov against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Volkov's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Volkov was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (Uppercuts) at 1:18 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 26/41 (63%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 15/24 (62%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/42 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 241 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 19/32 (59%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 261 s
I like the plural - uppercutS.
ANyways, even early, Rua late. Volkov held his own for a long while, then the developed of Rua started taking over. And on came the uppercutS. With an S. Brutal.
Alexander Volkov is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Volkov jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Volkov seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Shogun launches a kick
Volkov checks it and keeps distance.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Alexander Volkov's knows what to do here and blocks them
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Volkov doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Volkov forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Volkov seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Volkov launches a few hard punches to Shogun Rua's ribs!
Shogun Rua's ribs shows the damage! Alexander Volkov is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Shogun Rua!
Alexander Volkov is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Volkov! It would have finished this fight.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Volkov.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to Volkov's ribs while in the clinch.
Volkov blocks.
Volkov is trying to counter now!
Volkov struggles and launches a few punches to Shogun's head
Nothing from this... Alexander Volkov seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Volkov hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Alexander Volkov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Volkov's face while in the clinch!
Volkov can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Shogun is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Shogun grapple with Alexander Volkov and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Alexander Volkov managed to maintain his balances and move away from Shogun
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Volkov blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Volkov's cheek! Volkov stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shogun is standing while Volkov is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua creates space and allows Alexander Volkov to stand up.
Volkov climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Shogun.
Volkov launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shogun stops that one with his ribs!
Volkov pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Volkov blocks and pushes his opponent.
Volkov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A wicked punch by Alexander Volkov
rocks Shogun!
Shogun's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Alexander Volkov swings and Shogun has to retreat
Volkov decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Volkov with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Alexander Volkov tries a high kick!
Shogun was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkov's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkov's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Volkov.
Incredible haymaker from Alexander Volkov!
You can see Shogun Rua's head being snapped backwards!
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Volkov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shogun into his guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Volkov
Volkov measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Volkov
Shogun launches a barrage of elbows over Volkov's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Volkov doesn't fight back!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Volkov
Shogun tries to escape from the closed guard
Shogun succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Volkov
Shogun moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Volkov
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Volkov's face!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Some nice shots from Shogun Rua
miss their mark.
Shogun Rua and Volkov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Tremendous strikes from Volkov!
Some big punches are landing!
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
A right hand from Shogun Rua
gets deflected.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Volkov!
Shogun ducks under...
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
Volkov goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Volkov
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
deflected by Volkov.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Volkov
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Volkov's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Alexander Volkov's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Volkov
Shogun moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Volkov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Volkov
Shogun Rua tries to open Volkov's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Volkov is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkov's Forehead
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Volkov
Shogun delivers a few accurate elbows!
Volkov is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Volkov
Shogun Rua tries to open Volkov's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Volkov is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Volkov
Volkov tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Volkov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shogun is in rear mount over Volkov
Volkov tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Volkov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shogun is in rear mount over Volkov
Shogun Rua throws his leg over Alexander Volkov's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Shogun Rua's rear naked choke attempt!
Alexander Volkov frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Shogun Rua and ends up on top!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Shogun
Volkov tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Shogun
Volkov is looking to end this fight with strikes
Shogun anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Volkov misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Volkov struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Shogun
Volkov is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkov!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Volkov tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Volkov manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov 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 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is cheering him!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Shogun launches a barrage of elbows over Volkov's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Volkov doesn't fight back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Shogun Rua looks to mount Alexander Volkov...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Alexander Volkov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Shogun goes for an armbar!
Alexander Volkov breaks the lock and pushes away Shogun Rua, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shogun Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes Alexander Volkov against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Volkov's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alexander Volkov!
Shogun Rua is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Shogun! It would have finished this fight.
Alexander Volkov gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Alexander Volkov throws a combo
Shogun Rua ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Volkov swings again, only to get countered once more! Volkov is looking bad here!
Volkov launches a kick
but Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua launches a rapid series of punches
taking Volkov from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Shogun.
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Round 3
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Shogun launches a furious hook!
That hits Volkov's chin like a wrecking ball! Volkov loses balance and goes to the mat.
Volkov's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkov's Chin
Shogun is standing while Volkov is on the ground on his back
Alexander Volkov 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
Back to the beginning! Alexander Volkov is standing now.
Shovel hook by Alexander Volkov
goes nowhere.
Shogun dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Volkov from the ground!
Volkov has a small cut in his Left eye
Alexander Volkov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Volkov
Shogun shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes Alexander Volkov againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Volkov cannot escape Shogun Rua's clinch! Shogun Rua is just brutalizing Volkov with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes Alexander Volkov against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Volkov's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Volkov was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (Uppercuts) at 1:18 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 26/41 (63%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 15/24 (62%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/42 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 241 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 19/32 (59%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 261 s
I like the plural - uppercutS.
ANyways, even early, Rua late. Volkov held his own for a long while, then the developed of Rua started taking over. And on came the uppercutS. With an S. Brutal.
