Post by The Sandmen on Jun 29, 2012 15:54:39 GMT -5
Quinton Jackson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Shogun Rua raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Quinton Jackson today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Rampage and Shogun move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Quinton Jackson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Solid low kick from Quinton Jackson.
Shogun deflects it.
Shogun is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Rampage's thigh
Rampage attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Shogun's kick.
Rampage has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rampage decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rampage moves back and takes a deep breath.
Quinton Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shogun Rua sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Quinton Jackson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Shogun's chin! That stops Shogun in his tracks!
Quinton Jackson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Quinton Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Shogun
Rampage tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Shogun
Quinton Jackson tries to free his leg...
Quinton Jackson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shogun's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shogun's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Quinton Jackson in his guard.
Quinton Jackson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rampage can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua creates enough space to control Quinton Jackson's leg.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Shogun
Rampage launches a barrage of elbows over Shogun's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Shogun doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Mouth
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Shogun
Quinton Jackson was tooling Shogun Rua for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shogun Rua lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Quinton Jackson pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Rampage who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shogun's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Solid shots!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shogun's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shogun's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Quinton Jackson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Quinton Jackson 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Quinton Jackson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Shogun moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Shogun is swinging for the fences!
Rampage backpedals and creates space. Shogun Rua is asking him if he is going to fight!
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Quinton Jackson.
Shogun staggers backwards. Rampage wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Rampage grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Quinton Jackson.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rampage attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Shogun's kick.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Rampage fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rampage goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Rampage
Shogun tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson tries to close the guard.
Rampage put Shogun Rua in closed guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rampage
Shogun is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Quinton Jackson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rampage tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Quinton Jackson controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rampage's ribs.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage fires a barrage of punches at Shogun's head!
This is bad! Rampage is just pounding on Shogun Rua's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Quinton Jackson!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Quinton Jackson storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rampage doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shogun's face with his elbows!
Shogun's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage suddenly holds Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
Shogun can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Quinton Jackson!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rampage
Rampage is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Quinton Jackson 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.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rampage
Shogun is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
Shogun hold his own hand and breaks Rampage's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Quinton Jackson.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Rampage tries to show some ground skills
Quinton Jackson put Shogun in half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Rampage
Rampage 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
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Rampage
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Rampage
Rampage holds Shogun Rua's arms and blocks the punches!
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Quinton Jackson tries to close the guard.
Rampage put Shogun Rua in closed guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rampage
Shogun is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage suddenly holds Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Shogun struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Shogun can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Quinton Jackson!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rampage
Shogun is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Not a desiderable position that Rampage is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shogun is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Shogun's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Right cheek
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rampage is in rear mount over Shogun
Rampage steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rampage works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rampage is in rear mount over Shogun
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rampage tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Shogun! Rampage has one hook in and keeps working!
Rampage is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Shogun tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rampage.
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Round 3
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Quinton Jackson was tooling Shogun Rua for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shogun Rua lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a low kick.
Rampage blocks that.
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Superb haymaker by Rampage
that lands on Shogun's face like a cannon ball!
Shogun's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Mouth
That punishment by Quinton Jackson has left Shogun staggered! Quinton Jackson should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun stumbles backwards staggered and Quinton Jackson launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Shogun is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Quinton Jackson turns out the lights for Shogun! What an astonishing KO by Rampage!
Shogun's Forehead is beginning to swell
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Quinton Jackson by KO (Punches) at 0:35 Round 3
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 30/48 (62%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 425 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/17 (24%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 425 s
This was a big win for Rampage. He was on a solid win streak coming in here, and fighting (and DEMOLISHING) an opponent who beat him in the past. With this, he has avenged his loss, increased his winning streak, and put himself in prime position for a title shot. Is he the new number 1 contender? Time will tell.
Shogun Rua raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Quinton Jackson today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Rampage and Shogun move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Quinton Jackson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Solid low kick from Quinton Jackson.
Shogun deflects it.
Shogun is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Rampage's thigh
Rampage attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Shogun's kick.
Rampage has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rampage decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rampage moves back and takes a deep breath.
Quinton Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shogun Rua sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Quinton Jackson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Shogun's chin! That stops Shogun in his tracks!
Quinton Jackson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Quinton Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Shogun
Rampage tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Shogun
Quinton Jackson tries to free his leg...
Quinton Jackson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shogun's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shogun's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Quinton Jackson in his guard.
Quinton Jackson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rampage can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua creates enough space to control Quinton Jackson's leg.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Shogun
Rampage launches a barrage of elbows over Shogun's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Shogun doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Mouth
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Shogun
Quinton Jackson was tooling Shogun Rua for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shogun Rua lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Quinton Jackson pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Rampage who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shogun's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Solid shots!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shogun's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shogun's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Quinton Jackson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Quinton Jackson 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Quinton Jackson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Shogun moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Shogun is swinging for the fences!
Rampage backpedals and creates space. Shogun Rua is asking him if he is going to fight!
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Quinton Jackson.
Shogun staggers backwards. Rampage wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Rampage grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Quinton Jackson.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rampage attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Shogun's kick.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Rampage fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rampage goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Rampage
Shogun tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson tries to close the guard.
Rampage put Shogun Rua in closed guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rampage
Shogun is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Quinton Jackson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rampage tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Quinton Jackson controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rampage's ribs.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage fires a barrage of punches at Shogun's head!
This is bad! Rampage is just pounding on Shogun Rua's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Quinton Jackson!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Quinton Jackson storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rampage doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shogun's face with his elbows!
Shogun's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage suddenly holds Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
Shogun can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Quinton Jackson!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rampage
Rampage is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Quinton Jackson 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.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rampage
Shogun is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
Shogun hold his own hand and breaks Rampage's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Quinton Jackson.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Rampage tries to show some ground skills
Quinton Jackson put Shogun in half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Rampage
Rampage 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
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Rampage
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Rampage
Rampage holds Shogun Rua's arms and blocks the punches!
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Quinton Jackson tries to close the guard.
Rampage put Shogun Rua in closed guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rampage
Shogun is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage suddenly holds Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Shogun struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Shogun can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Quinton Jackson!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rampage
Shogun is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Not a desiderable position that Rampage is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Rampage delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shogun is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Shogun's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Right cheek
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rampage is in rear mount over Shogun
Rampage steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rampage works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rampage is in rear mount over Shogun
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rampage tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Shogun! Rampage has one hook in and keeps working!
Rampage is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Shogun tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rampage.
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Round 3
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Quinton Jackson was tooling Shogun Rua for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shogun Rua lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a low kick.
Rampage blocks that.
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Superb haymaker by Rampage
that lands on Shogun's face like a cannon ball!
Shogun's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Mouth
That punishment by Quinton Jackson has left Shogun staggered! Quinton Jackson should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun stumbles backwards staggered and Quinton Jackson launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Shogun is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Quinton Jackson turns out the lights for Shogun! What an astonishing KO by Rampage!
Shogun's Forehead is beginning to swell
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Quinton Jackson by KO (Punches) at 0:35 Round 3
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 30/48 (62%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 425 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/17 (24%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 425 s
This was a big win for Rampage. He was on a solid win streak coming in here, and fighting (and DEMOLISHING) an opponent who beat him in the past. With this, he has avenged his loss, increased his winning streak, and put himself in prime position for a title shot. Is he the new number 1 contender? Time will tell.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!