Post by The Sandman on May 5, 2021 23:04:45 GMT -5
Israel Adesanya is the favourite fighter of the crowd at O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic).
Israel Adesanya glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Shogun Rua is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Israel Adesanya comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Shogun Rua comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shogun moves backwards and Israel Adesanya is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Israel Adesanya launches a rapid series of punches
taking Shogun from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Shogun's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is measuring The Last Stylebender with his jab.
The Last Stylebender isn't fazed.
The Last Stylebender tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brutal combination from Israel Adesanya!
Shogun is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with The Last Stylebender.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua pushes away The Last Stylebender trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Last Stylebender doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shogun Rua
The Last Stylebender doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Last Stylebender who put distance between them
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
The Last Stylebender and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
Brutal-looking high kick from Israel Adesanya!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Shogun Rua closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Israel Adesanya moves aside looking for a counter...
The Last Stylebender and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
Israel Adesanya launches a rapid series of punches
taking Shogun from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Israel Adesanya fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Last Stylebender begins to launch a barrage of punches over Shogun
this is getting worse and worse for Shogun
A bad move from Shogun Rua
allows The Last Stylebender to land a solid head kick.
Israel Adesanya tries a middle kick
Shogun blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Israel Adesanya circles around Shogun
The two exchange wildly
The Last Stylebender is connecting with a few punches
Shogun Hyper-extended his arm
Incredible high kick!
Shogun is worried!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Shogun Rua!
The Last Stylebender ducks under...
Israel Adesanya fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Israel Adesanya struggles a bit before breaking Shogun's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Body kick by Shogun Rua...
is blocked.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Israel Adesanya tries to take advantage...
Israel Adesanya launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shogun blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shogun Rua's cheek! Shogun stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
The Last Stylebender launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
The Last Stylebender launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to stand up!
The Last Stylebender doesn't allow him!
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
The Last Stylebender launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
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 The Last Stylebender's moves.
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
The Last Stylebender launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Israel Adesanya creates space and allows Shogun Rua to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Shogun Rua is standing now.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for The Last Stylebender, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Israel Adesanya throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Shogun's chin! That stops Shogun in his tracks!
Shogun has a small cut in his Right eye
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Israel Adesanya!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender launches a furious hook!
That hits Shogun's chin like a wrecking ball! Shogun loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
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 The Last Stylebender's moves.
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
The Last Stylebender moves backwards and gestures for Shogun Rua to stand up.
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Brilliant combination from Israel Adesanya
that forces Shogun to try and defend better.
Shogun's Mouth is beginning to swell
The Last Stylebender moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Last Stylebender moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Last Stylebender goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Herb Dean is asking Shogun to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Shogun.
Winner is Israel Adesanya by TKO (High kick) at 1:33 Round 2
Statistics: Israel Adesanya
Punches 35/43 (81%)
Kicks 10/10 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 92 s
Complete destruction from Adesanya here. He seems to have his shit together. Will he keep it together?
Israel Adesanya glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Shogun Rua is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Israel Adesanya comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Shogun Rua comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Shogun moves backwards and Israel Adesanya is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Israel Adesanya launches a rapid series of punches
taking Shogun from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Shogun's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is measuring The Last Stylebender with his jab.
The Last Stylebender isn't fazed.
The Last Stylebender tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brutal combination from Israel Adesanya!
Shogun is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with The Last Stylebender.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua pushes away The Last Stylebender trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Last Stylebender doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shogun Rua
The Last Stylebender doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Last Stylebender who put distance between them
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
The Last Stylebender and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
Brutal-looking high kick from Israel Adesanya!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Shogun Rua closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Israel Adesanya moves aside looking for a counter...
The Last Stylebender and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
Israel Adesanya launches a rapid series of punches
taking Shogun from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Israel Adesanya fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Last Stylebender begins to launch a barrage of punches over Shogun
this is getting worse and worse for Shogun
A bad move from Shogun Rua
allows The Last Stylebender to land a solid head kick.
Israel Adesanya tries a middle kick
Shogun blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Israel Adesanya circles around Shogun
The two exchange wildly
The Last Stylebender is connecting with a few punches
Shogun Hyper-extended his arm
Incredible high kick!
Shogun is worried!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Shogun Rua!
The Last Stylebender ducks under...
Israel Adesanya fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Israel Adesanya struggles a bit before breaking Shogun's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Body kick by Shogun Rua...
is blocked.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Israel Adesanya tries to take advantage...
Israel Adesanya launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shogun blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shogun Rua's cheek! Shogun stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
The Last Stylebender launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
The Last Stylebender launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to stand up!
The Last Stylebender doesn't allow him!
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
The Last Stylebender launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
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 The Last Stylebender's moves.
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
The Last Stylebender launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Israel Adesanya creates space and allows Shogun Rua to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Shogun Rua is standing now.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for The Last Stylebender, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
=========================================
Israel Adesanya throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Shogun's chin! That stops Shogun in his tracks!
Shogun has a small cut in his Right eye
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Israel Adesanya!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender launches a furious hook!
That hits Shogun's chin like a wrecking ball! Shogun loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
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 The Last Stylebender's moves.
The Last Stylebender is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
The Last Stylebender moves backwards and gestures for Shogun Rua to stand up.
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Brilliant combination from Israel Adesanya
that forces Shogun to try and defend better.
Shogun's Mouth is beginning to swell
The Last Stylebender moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Last Stylebender moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Last Stylebender goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Herb Dean is asking Shogun to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Shogun.
Winner is Israel Adesanya by TKO (High kick) at 1:33 Round 2
Statistics: Israel Adesanya
Punches 35/43 (81%)
Kicks 10/10 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 92 s
Complete destruction from Adesanya here. He seems to have his shit together. Will he keep it together?
