Post by The Sandmen on Apr 11, 2017 21:47:32 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Shogun while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Fedor Emelianenko glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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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Shogun and Fedor move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nice punches from Shogun Rua.
Even nicer blocks from Fedor.
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Fedor's ribs.
Fedor blocks those punches
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Fedor looks to be in very good shape.
Fedor works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
Shogun shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Fedor tries to open up Shogun with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Shogun blocks a few elbows and now Fedor Emelianenko will have to look for another option here.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Shogun Rua sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Shogun
Fedor shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Shogun pushes Fedor Emelianenko forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Fedor misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua is looking to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shogun struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua rolls him over and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor
Shogun positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor
Shogun positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fedor's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor has given his back to Shogun Rua who is trying to get one hook in!
Shogun Rua has one hook in!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor Emelianenko 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
Shogun Rua 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun Rua tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Shogun
Fedor moves on the ground
Fedor cannot take advantage in the ground
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Shogun, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
Shogun ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor 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.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Fedor Emelianenko to his stomach and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor has given his back to Shogun Rua who is trying to get one hook in!
Shogun Rua has one hook in!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shogun tries to use some of his tricky moves but Shogun's is smart enough to counter him.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Shogun Rua isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Fedor locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Shogun Rua unil he can pull his arm free! Shogun lost his dominant position.
Shogun misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Fedor Emelianenko who tries a hammer punch to Shogun's ribs.
That hit Shogun who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Shogun Rua storms over Fedor with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Shogun doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Fedor's face with his elbows!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Shogun Rua tries to get his arm under Fedor Emelianenko's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Fedor Emelianenko's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Fedor Emelianenko easily defends the attempt.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Shogun Rua is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor 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.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Fedor Emelianenko! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Fedor Emelianenko doesn't defend himself!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shogun's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Shogun has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Fedor.
Nicely done! Shogun now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
Fedor cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Fedor seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko
Great move by Shogun who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Shogun Rua!
That one almost breaks Fedor's chin! He is knocked down!
Shogun is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Fedor's thigh
Loud pop!
Fedor hyper-extended his left leg
Shogun is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Shogun moves backwards and gestures for Fedor Emelianenko to stand up.
Fedor Emelianenko is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko
Great move by Shogun who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Fedor forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shogun is throwing a flurry of punches!
Fedor Emelianenko just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor grapple with Shogun Rua and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Shogun Rua falls hard on the mat with Fedor Emelianenko on top of him
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Shogun.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Shogun seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fedor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shogun pulls his arm out of danger.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Fedor Emelianenko, who is barely covering up!
Fedor's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor'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 open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor 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.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Fedor Emelianenko, who is barely covering up!
Fedor Emelianenko seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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 open guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua storms over Fedor with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Shogun doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Fedor's face with his elbows!
The ref pulls off Shogun Rua! Fedor seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (Elbows) at 3:12 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 15/26 (58%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 40/55 (73%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 611 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 0/10 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 1/18 (6%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 627 s
Fedor Emelianenko glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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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Shogun and Fedor move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nice punches from Shogun Rua.
Even nicer blocks from Fedor.
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Fedor's ribs.
Fedor blocks those punches
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Fedor looks to be in very good shape.
Fedor works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
Shogun shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Fedor tries to open up Shogun with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Shogun blocks a few elbows and now Fedor Emelianenko will have to look for another option here.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Shogun Rua sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Shogun
Fedor shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Shogun pushes Fedor Emelianenko forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Fedor misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua is looking to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shogun struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Shogun Rua is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua rolls him over and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor
Shogun positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor
Shogun positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fedor's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor has given his back to Shogun Rua who is trying to get one hook in!
Shogun Rua has one hook in!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor Emelianenko 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
Shogun Rua 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun Rua tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Shogun
Fedor moves on the ground
Fedor cannot take advantage in the ground
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Shogun, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
Shogun ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor 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.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Shogun
Fedor is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Fedor Emelianenko to his stomach and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor has given his back to Shogun Rua who is trying to get one hook in!
Shogun Rua has one hook in!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shogun tries to use some of his tricky moves but Shogun's is smart enough to counter him.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Shogun Rua isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Fedor locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Shogun Rua unil he can pull his arm free! Shogun lost his dominant position.
Shogun misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Fedor Emelianenko who tries a hammer punch to Shogun's ribs.
That hit Shogun who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Shogun Rua storms over Fedor with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Shogun doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Fedor's face with his elbows!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Shogun Rua tries to get his arm under Fedor Emelianenko's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Fedor Emelianenko's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Fedor Emelianenko easily defends the attempt.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Shogun Rua is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shogun leans back...
He clobbers Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor 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.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Fedor Emelianenko! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Fedor Emelianenko doesn't defend himself!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shogun's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Shogun has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Fedor.
Nicely done! Shogun now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
Fedor cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Fedor seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko
Great move by Shogun who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Shogun Rua!
That one almost breaks Fedor's chin! He is knocked down!
Shogun is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Fedor's thigh
Loud pop!
Fedor hyper-extended his left leg
Shogun is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Shogun moves backwards and gestures for Fedor Emelianenko to stand up.
Fedor Emelianenko is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko
Great move by Shogun who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Fedor forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shogun is throwing a flurry of punches!
Fedor Emelianenko just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor grapple with Shogun Rua and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Shogun Rua falls hard on the mat with Fedor Emelianenko on top of him
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Shogun.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Shogun seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fedor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shogun pulls his arm out of danger.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Fedor Emelianenko, who is barely covering up!
Fedor's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor'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 open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor 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.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Fedor Emelianenko, who is barely covering up!
Fedor Emelianenko seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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 open guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Fedor
Shogun Rua storms over Fedor with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Shogun doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Fedor's face with his elbows!
The ref pulls off Shogun Rua! Fedor seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (Elbows) at 3:12 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 15/26 (58%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 40/55 (73%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 611 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 0/10 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 1/18 (6%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 627 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!