Post by The Sandman on Feb 15, 2021 20:52:38 GMT -5
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Gegard Mousasi looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Shogun and Mousasi move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Middle kick from Shogun.
The kick just misses.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Shogun steps forward
Mousasi feints.
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.
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi charge towards Shogun Rua with a flying knee
Shogun Rua saw that coming and block it wiht ease
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Mousasi blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mousasi and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Mousasi!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Mousasi against the cage
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi is launching some bone breaking punches to Shogun's ribs while in the clinch.
Shogun blocks.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Good front kick from Shogun!
Mousasi stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Mousasi moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi attempts a sweep single...
Gegard Mousasi catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mousasi.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shogun
Gegard Mousasi looks to posture up and open Shogun Rua's guard...
Gegard Mousasi forces Shogun Rua to open his guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shogun
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Mousasi's ribs.
That hit Mousasi who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Mousasi ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He succeeds!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shogun
Mousasi is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Gegard Mousasi efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Shogun's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mousasi's ribs.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shogun
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shogun
Mousasi is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Shogun
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shogun
Mousasi tries to open up Shogun Rua's defense faking a few punches.
Shogun Rua wraps his arms around Mousasi's arms and counters the punches.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shogun
Mousasi is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Shogun Rua.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi attempts to cut off Shogun with punches
Shogun reels from the strikes.
Shogun studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Mousasi seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mousasi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shogun
Gegard Mousasi hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shogun
Mousasi is in open guard over Shogun... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shogun rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Shogun Rua is standing now.
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Mousasi's thigh
Loud pop!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Mousasi climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shogun Rua is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A punch from Gegard Mousasi
whizzes past Shogun.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
and hits Mousasi ribs hard
Gegard Mousasi attempts to cut off Shogun with punches
Shogun reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Mouth
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Gegard Mousasi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shogun Rua circles around Mousasi
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
Shogun tries to grapple
He puts Mousasi in a double underhook!
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun grab one of Gegard Mousasi 's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Gegard Mousasi landed hard on his back
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua steps back and allows Mousasi to get back to his feet.
Mousasi climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shogun moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Mousasi's thigh!
Mousasi is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Mousasi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Mousasi is in rear mount over Shogun
Mousasi tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Shogun! Mousasi has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Mousasi is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Shogun has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Shogun Rua uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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.
Shogun showing excellent timing, blasts Gegard Mousasi with a right hand.
Great hook by Shogun Rua! Gegard Mousasi is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi 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 standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Mousasi tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Mousasi tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shogun moves backwards and gestures for Gegard Mousasi to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Gegard Mousasi is standing now.
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mousasi
Shogun shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes off of Gegard Mousasi and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Mousasi stumbles backwards but Shogun Rua chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Gegard Mousasi .
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mousasi with a double overhooks!
Shogun moves to shoot
but Gegard Mousasi delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Shogun's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Shogun and Mousasi are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
The two exchange wildly
Mousasi is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Quick hook by Gegard Mousasi
glances off Shogun's arms.
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mousasi
Shogun shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Gegard Mousasi 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to Mousasi's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Gegard Mousasi 's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Mousasi hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Gegard Mousasi .
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Mousasi is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua shows great balance while pushing away Gegard Mousasi
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Shogun is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Mousasi's jaw!
Mousasi's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Mousasi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Mousasi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Shogun with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Mousasi launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Shogun.
Shogun pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gegard Mousasi closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Gegard Mousasi
Great move by Shogun who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Gegard Mousasi 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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Mousasi hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shogun who put distance between them
Shogun steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gegard Mousasi and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Solid kick to the leg from Gegard Mousasi
Shogun checks it.
Mousasi is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tremendous strikes from Shogun!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Mousasi staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Shogun, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mousasi's chin
Mousasi's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Gegard Mousasi looks rattled! Shogun Rua sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Gegard Mousasi is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Mousasi's thigh
Loud pop!
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua positions himself and tries to finish this!
Shogun Rua storms Gegard Mousasi 's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Herb Dean is asking Gegard Mousasi to defend himself!
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Mousasi staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Mousasi's thigh
Loud pop!
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shogun moves backwards and gestures for Gegard Mousasi to stand up.
Mousasi climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Quick hook by Shogun Rua
Good shot! Mousasi has reasons to be worried.
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
Shogun moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Good front kick from Shogun!
Mousasi stumbles backwards after that one!
Shogun Rua has seen better days.
Shogun pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid kick to the leg from Gegard Mousasi
Shogun checks it.
Shogun Rua and Mousasi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shogun Rua is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
Mousasi is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shogun.
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Good front kick from Mousasi!
Shogun Rua blocks
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shogun and Mousasi circle around the center of the cage.
A high kick from Shogun Rua
grazes Mousasi's head, but he seems okay.
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Mousasi staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for some grappling action
Shogun has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun and Gegard Mousasi are cliched up against the cage. Shogun steps for a throw
Gegard Mousasi is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Hard blow to Mousasi's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shogun Rua is cooling the fight on the ground
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shogun Rua throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That's more than Mousasi can stand! His arm is outstretched and he taps before getting an injury.
Winner is Shogun Rua by Submission (Armbar) at 4:09 Round 4
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 25/34 (74%)
Kicks 8/9 (89%)
Clinch strikes 13/19 (68%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 222 s
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 14/26 (54%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 8/13 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 320 s
*****Shogun Rua has broken the record of most damage caused in a fight
*****Shogun Rua and Gegard Mousasi had today the best fight of this organization!
Wild stuff. Rua is in Pride form! Mousasi was paper form or something.
Gegard Mousasi looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Shogun and Mousasi move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Middle kick from Shogun.
The kick just misses.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Shogun steps forward
Mousasi feints.
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.
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi charge towards Shogun Rua with a flying knee
Shogun Rua saw that coming and block it wiht ease
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Mousasi blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mousasi and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Mousasi!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Mousasi against the cage
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi is launching some bone breaking punches to Shogun's ribs while in the clinch.
Shogun blocks.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Good front kick from Shogun!
Mousasi stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Mousasi moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi attempts a sweep single...
Gegard Mousasi catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mousasi.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shogun
Gegard Mousasi looks to posture up and open Shogun Rua's guard...
Gegard Mousasi forces Shogun Rua to open his guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shogun
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Mousasi's ribs.
That hit Mousasi who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Mousasi ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He succeeds!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shogun
Mousasi is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Gegard Mousasi efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Shogun's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mousasi's ribs.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shogun
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shogun
Mousasi is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Shogun
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shogun
Mousasi tries to open up Shogun Rua's defense faking a few punches.
Shogun Rua wraps his arms around Mousasi's arms and counters the punches.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shogun
Mousasi is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Shogun Rua.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi attempts to cut off Shogun with punches
Shogun reels from the strikes.
Shogun studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Mousasi seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mousasi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shogun
Gegard Mousasi hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shogun
Mousasi is in open guard over Shogun... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shogun rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Shogun Rua is standing now.
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Mousasi's thigh
Loud pop!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Mousasi climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shogun Rua is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A punch from Gegard Mousasi
whizzes past Shogun.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
and hits Mousasi ribs hard
Gegard Mousasi attempts to cut off Shogun with punches
Shogun reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Mouth
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Gegard Mousasi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shogun Rua circles around Mousasi
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
Shogun tries to grapple
He puts Mousasi in a double underhook!
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun grab one of Gegard Mousasi 's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Gegard Mousasi landed hard on his back
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua steps back and allows Mousasi to get back to his feet.
Mousasi climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shogun moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Mousasi's thigh!
Mousasi is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Mousasi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Mousasi is in rear mount over Shogun
Mousasi tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Shogun! Mousasi has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Mousasi is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Shogun has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Shogun Rua uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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.
Shogun showing excellent timing, blasts Gegard Mousasi with a right hand.
Great hook by Shogun Rua! Gegard Mousasi is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi 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 standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Mousasi tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Mousasi tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shogun moves backwards and gestures for Gegard Mousasi to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Gegard Mousasi is standing now.
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mousasi
Shogun shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes off of Gegard Mousasi and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Mousasi stumbles backwards but Shogun Rua chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Gegard Mousasi .
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mousasi with a double overhooks!
Shogun moves to shoot
but Gegard Mousasi delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Shogun's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Shogun and Mousasi are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
The two exchange wildly
Mousasi is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Quick hook by Gegard Mousasi
glances off Shogun's arms.
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mousasi
Shogun shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Gegard Mousasi 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to Mousasi's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Gegard Mousasi 's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Mousasi hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Gegard Mousasi .
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Mousasi is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua shows great balance while pushing away Gegard Mousasi
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Shogun is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Mousasi's jaw!
Mousasi's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Mousasi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Mousasi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Shogun with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Mousasi launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Shogun.
Shogun pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gegard Mousasi closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Gegard Mousasi
Great move by Shogun who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Gegard Mousasi 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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Mousasi hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shogun who put distance between them
Shogun steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gegard Mousasi and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Solid kick to the leg from Gegard Mousasi
Shogun checks it.
Mousasi is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tremendous strikes from Shogun!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Mousasi staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Shogun, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mousasi's chin
Mousasi's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Gegard Mousasi looks rattled! Shogun Rua sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Gegard Mousasi is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Mousasi's thigh
Loud pop!
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua positions himself and tries to finish this!
Shogun Rua storms Gegard Mousasi 's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Herb Dean is asking Gegard Mousasi to defend himself!
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Mousasi staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Mousasi's thigh
Loud pop!
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shogun is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shogun moves backwards and gestures for Gegard Mousasi to stand up.
Mousasi climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Quick hook by Shogun Rua
Good shot! Mousasi has reasons to be worried.
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
Shogun moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Good front kick from Shogun!
Mousasi stumbles backwards after that one!
Shogun Rua has seen better days.
Shogun pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid kick to the leg from Gegard Mousasi
Shogun checks it.
Shogun Rua and Mousasi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shogun Rua is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
Mousasi is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shogun.
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Good front kick from Mousasi!
Shogun Rua blocks
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shogun and Mousasi circle around the center of the cage.
A high kick from Shogun Rua
grazes Mousasi's head, but he seems okay.
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Mousasi staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for some grappling action
Shogun has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun and Gegard Mousasi are cliched up against the cage. Shogun steps for a throw
Gegard Mousasi is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Hard blow to Mousasi's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shogun Rua is cooling the fight on the ground
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shogun Rua throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That's more than Mousasi can stand! His arm is outstretched and he taps before getting an injury.
Winner is Shogun Rua by Submission (Armbar) at 4:09 Round 4
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 25/34 (74%)
Kicks 8/9 (89%)
Clinch strikes 13/19 (68%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 222 s
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 14/26 (54%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 8/13 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 320 s
*****Shogun Rua has broken the record of most damage caused in a fight
*****Shogun Rua and Gegard Mousasi had today the best fight of this organization!
Wild stuff. Rua is in Pride form! Mousasi was paper form or something.
