Post by The Sandman on Apr 6, 2021 22:40:59 GMT -5
Shogun Rua is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru).
Shogun Rua looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by The American Gangster while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Shogun and The American Gangster move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The American Gangster is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Shogun Rua
The American Gangster tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Shogun
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun holds Chael Sonnen's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun Rua jabs at The American Gangster
hitting his chest.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The American Gangster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun sprawls and remains on his feet.
Chael Sonnen jabs at Shogun
to no visible effect.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Several good body shots
land on The American Gangster.
Crushing shot to The American Gangster's body! He's holding his side
Good movement from The American Gangster
who is bobbing and weaving.
Chael Sonnen is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
The American Gangster goes down.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The American Gangster
Shogun tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over The American Gangster
Shogun tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Shogun tries to open up The American Gangster with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The American Gangster is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Shogun Rua looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Shogun Rua positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shogun Rua is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The American Gangster's ribs
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Chael Sonnen to his stomach and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster
Shogun tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The American Gangster! Shogun has one hook in and keeps working!
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster 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 The American Gangster.
Nicely done! Shogun now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The American Gangster, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The American Gangster, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The American Gangster, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The American Gangster!
The American Gangster adopts the turtle defense and Shogun is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun breaths deeply while on the ground
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The American Gangster!
Shogun has one of his arm over Chael Sonnen's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The American Gangster!
The American Gangster adopts the turtle defense and Shogun is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The American Gangster!
Shogun has one of his arm over Chael Sonnen's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The American Gangster, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Chael Sonnen 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.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Shogun, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Shogun Rua!
The American Gangster is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The American Gangster has a small cut in his Left cheek
Chael Sonnen and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The American Gangster has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The American Gangster steps forward
Shogun Rua catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Shogun Rua seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shogun is throwing a flurry of punches!
Chael Sonnen just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes off of Chael Sonnen and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The American Gangster stumbles backwards but Shogun Rua chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The American Gangster has a small cut in his Right eye
Chael Sonnen pushes away Shogun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shogun doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chael Sonnen
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to The American Gangster's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Chael Sonnen's eyes.
Chael Sonnen 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.
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun pushes off of Chael Sonnen and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The American Gangster stumbles backwards but Shogun Rua chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to The American Gangster's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Chael Sonnen's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua pushes away The American Gangster trying to keep the fight at striking range
The American Gangster stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua circles to get the center of the cage
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Middle kick from Shogun.
The American Gangster receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left The American Gangster staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
The American Gangster goes down.
Chael Sonnen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The American Gangster
Shogun knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Chael Sonnen is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
The ref pulls off Shogun Rua! The American Gangster seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
The American Gangster has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (GnP) at 2:19 Round 2
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 10/11 (91%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 17/23 (74%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/14 (57%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Maximum Shogun. Minimum Chael.
Post fight interview, Chael talked about his first round KO win here, and his fans cheered, knowing he was correct, and his undefeated streak remained intact.
Shogun Rua looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by The American Gangster while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Shogun and The American Gangster move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The American Gangster is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Shogun Rua
The American Gangster tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Shogun
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun holds Chael Sonnen's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun Rua jabs at The American Gangster
hitting his chest.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The American Gangster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun sprawls and remains on his feet.
Chael Sonnen jabs at Shogun
to no visible effect.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Several good body shots
land on The American Gangster.
Crushing shot to The American Gangster's body! He's holding his side
Good movement from The American Gangster
who is bobbing and weaving.
Chael Sonnen is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
The American Gangster goes down.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The American Gangster
Shogun tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over The American Gangster
Shogun tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Shogun tries to open up The American Gangster with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The American Gangster is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Shogun Rua looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Shogun Rua positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shogun Rua is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The American Gangster's ribs
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Chael Sonnen to his stomach and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster
Shogun tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The American Gangster! Shogun has one hook in and keeps working!
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster 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 The American Gangster.
Nicely done! Shogun now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The American Gangster, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The American Gangster, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The American Gangster, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The American Gangster!
The American Gangster adopts the turtle defense and Shogun is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun breaths deeply while on the ground
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The American Gangster!
Shogun has one of his arm over Chael Sonnen's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The American Gangster!
The American Gangster adopts the turtle defense and Shogun is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The American Gangster!
Shogun has one of his arm over Chael Sonnen's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The American Gangster, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Shogun is in rear mount over The American Gangster with two hooks in
Chael Sonnen 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.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Shogun, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Shogun Rua!
The American Gangster is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The American Gangster has a small cut in his Left cheek
Chael Sonnen and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The American Gangster has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The American Gangster steps forward
Shogun Rua catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Shogun Rua seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shogun is throwing a flurry of punches!
Chael Sonnen just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes off of Chael Sonnen and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The American Gangster stumbles backwards but Shogun Rua chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The American Gangster has a small cut in his Right eye
Chael Sonnen pushes away Shogun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shogun doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chael Sonnen
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to The American Gangster's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Chael Sonnen's eyes.
Chael Sonnen 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.
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun pushes off of Chael Sonnen and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The American Gangster stumbles backwards but Shogun Rua chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to The American Gangster's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Chael Sonnen's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua pushes away The American Gangster trying to keep the fight at striking range
The American Gangster stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua circles to get the center of the cage
Chael Sonnen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Middle kick from Shogun.
The American Gangster receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left The American Gangster staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
The American Gangster goes down.
Chael Sonnen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over The American Gangster
Shogun knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Chael Sonnen is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
The ref pulls off Shogun Rua! The American Gangster seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
The American Gangster has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (GnP) at 2:19 Round 2
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 10/11 (91%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 17/23 (74%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/14 (57%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Maximum Shogun. Minimum Chael.
Post fight interview, Chael talked about his first round KO win here, and his fans cheered, knowing he was correct, and his undefeated streak remained intact.
