Post by The Sandman on Mar 22, 2024 9:15:00 GMT -5
Shogun Rua doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Luke Rockhold is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Luke Rockhold comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Keith Peterson.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shogun Rua attempts to cut off Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield with punches
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield reels from the strikes.
Some nice shots from Shogun Rua
that stun Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
0:31 Round 1 and Shotgun is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield launches a kick
but Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Shotgun
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Luke Rockhold work his BJJ game.
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Shotgun
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks those punches
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to get a side mount...
Shotgun wraps his leg around Luke Rockhold leg and prevents him from moving.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Shotgun
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Shotgun put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Shotgun
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks those punches
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to escape from closed guard...
Shotgun waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Luke Rockhold! He is reversed and nor Shogun Rua is on half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Shotgun tries to open up Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is trying to block them with his hands...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shotgun blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield attempts a triangle from bottom! Shogun Rua slips out. Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shogun Rua slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A left hook from Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
falls short.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shotgun moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shotgun circles out and slips free of Luke Rockhold's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Nice low kick from Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
but Shogun Rua stops it.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shotgun launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Luke Rockhold looks to pass to mount...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Shotgun
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shotgun leans and gets Luke Rockhold's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Shotgun
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... Shotgun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua rolls him over and takes his back!
Keith Peterson tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Shogun Rua.
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Round 2
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Superb haymaker by Shotgun
that lands on Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's face like a cannon ball!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Shotgun
Shotgun tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Shotgun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Shotgun
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... Shotgun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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 1:15 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun tries to launch a few punches to Luke Rockhold
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's defense
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun works on the ground with his fingers over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Keith Peterson didn't see the foul!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
1:49 Round 2 and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to escape from the full mount...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold 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 2:10 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun tries to open up Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is trying to block them with his hands...
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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 can't do it because of Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's moves.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's right thigh
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Shotgun is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's thigh
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's chin
Terrible one sided match... Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield was not ready to fight a fighter of Shogun Rua caliber.
Shotgun dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield from the ground!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
A right hand from Shogun Rua
surprises Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Right eye
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua pushes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Shotgun controls Luke Rockhold in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shotgun tries to dirty boxing while holds Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield against cage
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shotgun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Luke Rockhold embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shotgun who put distance between them
Shogun Rua launches a rapid series of punches
taking Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield crumples to the mat and Shotgun moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (Punches) at 4:38 Round 2
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 23/26 (88%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/7 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/23 (57%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 293 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 293 s
Shogun saw the latest episode of the Shogun mini-series on FX and decided to life-imitate-art and kill someone like they do (im assuming they kill people...never seen the show)
Luke Rockhold is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Luke Rockhold comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Keith Peterson.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Shogun Rua attempts to cut off Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield with punches
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield reels from the strikes.
Some nice shots from Shogun Rua
that stun Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
0:31 Round 1 and Shotgun is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield launches a kick
but Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Shotgun
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Luke Rockhold work his BJJ game.
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Shotgun
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks those punches
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to get a side mount...
Shotgun wraps his leg around Luke Rockhold leg and prevents him from moving.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Shotgun
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Shotgun put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Shotgun
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks those punches
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to escape from closed guard...
Shotgun waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Luke Rockhold! He is reversed and nor Shogun Rua is on half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Shotgun tries to open up Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is trying to block them with his hands...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shotgun blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield attempts a triangle from bottom! Shogun Rua slips out. Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shogun Rua slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A left hook from Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
falls short.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shotgun moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shotgun circles out and slips free of Luke Rockhold's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Nice low kick from Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
but Shogun Rua stops it.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shotgun launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Luke Rockhold looks to pass to mount...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Shotgun
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shotgun leans and gets Luke Rockhold's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Shotgun
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... Shotgun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua rolls him over and takes his back!
Keith Peterson tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Shogun Rua.
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Round 2
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Superb haymaker by Shotgun
that lands on Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's face like a cannon ball!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Shotgun
Shotgun tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Shotgun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Shotgun
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... Shotgun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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 1:15 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun tries to launch a few punches to Luke Rockhold
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's defense
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun works on the ground with his fingers over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Keith Peterson didn't see the foul!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
1:49 Round 2 and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to escape from the full mount...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold 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 2:10 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun tries to open up Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is trying to block them with his hands...
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Shotgun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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 can't do it because of Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's moves.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's right thigh
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Shotgun is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's thigh
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's chin
Terrible one sided match... Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield was not ready to fight a fighter of Shogun Rua caliber.
Shotgun dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield from the ground!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
A right hand from Shogun Rua
surprises Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Right eye
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua pushes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Shotgun controls Luke Rockhold in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shotgun tries to dirty boxing while holds Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield against cage
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shotgun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Luke Rockhold embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shotgun who put distance between them
Shogun Rua launches a rapid series of punches
taking Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield crumples to the mat and Shotgun moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (Punches) at 4:38 Round 2
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 23/26 (88%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/7 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/23 (57%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 293 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 293 s
Shogun saw the latest episode of the Shogun mini-series on FX and decided to life-imitate-art and kill someone like they do (im assuming they kill people...never seen the show)
