Post by The Sandman on Sept 12, 2021 19:06:31 GMT -5
Shogun Rua! Shogun Rua! This is what the people are chanting here.
Ferocious staredown by Shogun while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Jan Blachowicz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Jan Blachowicz comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Shogun and Blachowicz move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shogun Rua just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Blachowicz may be in trouble!
Shogun fires low kicks
punishing Blachowicz's legs repeatedly.
Shogun launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Blachowicz's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean allows Blachowicz time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Shogun Rua
goes nowhere.
Shogun moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Blachowicz's thigh!
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Jan Blachowicz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Blachowicz moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Shogun and Blachowicz circle around the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua jabs at Blachowicz
to no visible effect.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Blachowicz studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jan Blachowicz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Blachowicz moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jan Blachowicz's punches
Blachowicz is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shogun.
Jan Blachowicz tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Blachowicz steps forward
Shogun feints.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Shogun steps backwards away from Jan Blachowicz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Blachowicz!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Blachowicz against the cage
Jan Blachowicz 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 Jan Blachowicz
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jan Blachowicz embrace and tries to move away...
Jan Blachowicz pushes Shogun forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Jan Blachowicz looks to counter!
Jan Blachowicz tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Shogun ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Shogun Rua was tooling Jan Blachowicz for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jan Blachowicz lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Blachowicz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jan Blachowicz
Jan Blachowicz is in open guard over Shogun
Blachowicz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jan Blachowicz is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Blachowicz blocks them effectively.
Jan Blachowicz is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Jan Blachowicz is in half guard over Shogun
Jan Blachowicz pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Blachowicz who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
Jan Blachowicz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Jan Blachowicz in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Shogun Rua.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A right hand from Shogun Rua
surprises Blachowicz!
Nice punch by Jan Blachowicz
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Mouth
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua launches a body shot
Blachowicz dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
Blachowicz is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jan Blachowicz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Jan Blachowicz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Jan Blachowicz looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Jan Blachowicz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jan Blachowicz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Blachowicz breaths deeply while on the ground
Jan Blachowicz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jan Blachowicz rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
Blachowicz is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has given his back to Jan Blachowicz who is trying to get one hook in!
Shogun struggles in the ground trying to break Blachowicz's control
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun has Blachowicz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jan Blachowicz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Good looking punches from Jan Blachowicz on the ground
They could take their toll on Shogun.
Shogun's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jan Blachowicz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Blachowicz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shogun's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Jan Blachowicz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Jan Blachowicz looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Jan Blachowicz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jan Blachowicz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Blachowicz
Blachowicz 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 closed guard over Blachowicz
Jan Blachowicz launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Jan Blachowicz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Blachowicz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Blachowicz.
Jan Blachowicz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shogun may be in trouble!
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Blachowicz blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Nice low kick from Shogun
Loud pop!
A left hook from Blachowicz
grazes the chin of Shogun.
Blachowicz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Shogun's jaw!
Jan Blachowicz goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Shogun seems staggered and Jan Blachowicz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shogun has a small cut in his Right cheek
Blachowicz has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
A left hook from Blachowicz
grazes the chin of Shogun.
Jan Blachowicz is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Jan Blachowicz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Solid low kick from Shogun Rua.
Blachowicz deflects it.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Blachowicz quickly defends.
Blachowicz is trying to counter now!
Jan Blachowicz swings...
hard impact to Shogun's face!
Jan Blachowicz circles around Shogun
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Blachowicz throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Shogun's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jan Blachowicz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Shogun leads with a punch
Jan Blachowicz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Shogun's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Left eye
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Several good body shots
land on Shogun.
Herb Dean is asking Shogun to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Shogun.
Winner is Jan Blachowicz by TKO (Body punches) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 7/19 (37%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 157 s
Statistics: Jan Blachowicz
Punches 26/33 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/11 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 157 s
I looked away and forgot to watch this fight and for some reason assumed Rua won. But he didn't. I guess that's a good win for Jan. But like....he was very heavily upgraded before this fight, so no one is really surprised.
Ferocious staredown by Shogun while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Jan Blachowicz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Jan Blachowicz comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Shogun and Blachowicz move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shogun Rua just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Blachowicz may be in trouble!
Shogun fires low kicks
punishing Blachowicz's legs repeatedly.
Shogun launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Blachowicz's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean allows Blachowicz time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Shogun Rua
goes nowhere.
Shogun moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Blachowicz's thigh!
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Jan Blachowicz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Blachowicz moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Shogun and Blachowicz circle around the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua jabs at Blachowicz
to no visible effect.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Blachowicz studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jan Blachowicz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Blachowicz moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jan Blachowicz's punches
Blachowicz is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shogun.
Jan Blachowicz tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Blachowicz steps forward
Shogun feints.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Shogun steps backwards away from Jan Blachowicz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Blachowicz!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Blachowicz against the cage
Jan Blachowicz 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 Jan Blachowicz
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jan Blachowicz embrace and tries to move away...
Jan Blachowicz pushes Shogun forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Jan Blachowicz looks to counter!
Jan Blachowicz tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Shogun ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Shogun Rua was tooling Jan Blachowicz for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jan Blachowicz lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Blachowicz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jan Blachowicz
Jan Blachowicz is in open guard over Shogun
Blachowicz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jan Blachowicz is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Blachowicz blocks them effectively.
Jan Blachowicz is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Jan Blachowicz is in half guard over Shogun
Jan Blachowicz pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Blachowicz who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
Jan Blachowicz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Jan Blachowicz in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Shogun Rua.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A right hand from Shogun Rua
surprises Blachowicz!
Nice punch by Jan Blachowicz
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Mouth
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua launches a body shot
Blachowicz dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
Blachowicz is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jan Blachowicz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Jan Blachowicz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Jan Blachowicz looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Jan Blachowicz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jan Blachowicz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Blachowicz breaths deeply while on the ground
Jan Blachowicz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jan Blachowicz rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
Blachowicz is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has given his back to Jan Blachowicz who is trying to get one hook in!
Shogun struggles in the ground trying to break Blachowicz's control
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun has Blachowicz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jan Blachowicz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Good looking punches from Jan Blachowicz on the ground
They could take their toll on Shogun.
Shogun's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jan Blachowicz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Blachowicz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shogun's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Jan Blachowicz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Jan Blachowicz looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Jan Blachowicz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jan Blachowicz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Blachowicz
Blachowicz 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 closed guard over Blachowicz
Jan Blachowicz launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Jan Blachowicz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Blachowicz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Blachowicz.
Jan Blachowicz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shogun may be in trouble!
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Blachowicz blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Nice low kick from Shogun
Loud pop!
A left hook from Blachowicz
grazes the chin of Shogun.
Blachowicz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Shogun's jaw!
Jan Blachowicz goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Shogun seems staggered and Jan Blachowicz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shogun has a small cut in his Right cheek
Blachowicz has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
A left hook from Blachowicz
grazes the chin of Shogun.
Jan Blachowicz is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Jan Blachowicz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Solid low kick from Shogun Rua.
Blachowicz deflects it.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Blachowicz quickly defends.
Blachowicz is trying to counter now!
Jan Blachowicz swings...
hard impact to Shogun's face!
Jan Blachowicz circles around Shogun
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Blachowicz throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Shogun's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jan Blachowicz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Shogun leads with a punch
Jan Blachowicz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Shogun's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Left eye
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Several good body shots
land on Shogun.
Herb Dean is asking Shogun to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Shogun.
Winner is Jan Blachowicz by TKO (Body punches) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 7/19 (37%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 157 s
Statistics: Jan Blachowicz
Punches 26/33 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/11 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 157 s
I looked away and forgot to watch this fight and for some reason assumed Rua won. But he didn't. I guess that's a good win for Jan. But like....he was very heavily upgraded before this fight, so no one is really surprised.
