Chael Sonnen Submits Mauricio Shogun Rua

Chael Sonnen vs Mauricio Shogun Rua

Chael Sonnen defeats Mauricio Shogun Rua via submission(guillotine choke) late in the first round. As Sonnen established his dominance over the former light heavyweight champion Shogun Rua.

Round 1

Chael Sonnen immediately attempted a take down and was successful on it. As Sonnen was starting to establish himself Shogun Rua tried to sneak and switched their positions. Now this time Sonnen was on the ground as Rua successfully completed his own take down.

But not for long when Sonnen was able to control the phase and was on top again on Shogun Rua. Sonnen began to dominate and implement his ground and pound game. Sonnen grind and kept the fight on the ground as he uses his wrestling skills to his advantage.

As Sonnen continues to dictate the ground game while controlling the fight. Then Sonnen was able to perform a tight guillotine choke that Rua wasn't able to defend it. The choke was so tight that Rua's attempt to break free failed.

Referee Herb Dean stopped the fight after Mauricio Shogun Rua tapped out and declared Sonnen as the winner of the fight.

Recation of the match

Sonnen did just right on this fight since he knows his bread and butter would be the wrestling field. Added with his great cardio and good ground and pound skills. If Sonnen didn't bring the fight on the ground it would have been a different story or result.

We all know how Mauricio Shogun Rua is good on his strikings and on stand up matches. Shogun has that knockout power from his punches and kicks. So what Sonnen's game plan was really impressive that's why he got this win.

Alistair Overeem vs Travis Browne

Round 1
Alistair Overeem started the first round with aggressiveness. As Alistair unleashed his vicious punches and was able to grab Travis then attempted a knee on him.  But in return Travis responded with a flying knee but Alistair was able to defend it.

Travis throw a swing punch that made him off his balance. Alistair then immediately approach and attempted a guillotine choke. Travis was able to break free from the choke but Alistair throw a vicious knee to the body. This caused Travis to kneel down while Alistair capitalized on the situation as Alistair continues to strike his punches.

Alistair Continues to fury his punches mixed with a knee to the body. As Travis was hanging on and trying to get outlast the berserk attack of Alistair. With a series of punches and knees connecting to the head of Travis  the referee didn't step up to stop the fight.

Alistair tried to clinch Travis after landing several knees to the body. But this time it was Travis time to do some payback. Travis realized Alistair was slowing down and started to wear out.

Both fighters were exhausted and were seemingly exchanging one two punches. While Travis would try to hit Alistair with those head kicks.

Travis continues to do those head kicks which would soon start to land on Alistair. Travis would hit Alistair in the chin that would cause a serious damage. And as soon as Alistair would fall on the canvass Travis would immediately hit Alistair with hammer fist.  The referee would stop Travis and would declare him the winner via TKO.

Reaction to the Match

When I watched this fight I was like watching the same match between Alistair vs Big Foot Silva. I am glad that the referee didn't stop the fight early. Since Travis was still in the game the moment Alistair was trying to finish the match. 

Kudos to Travis for hanging and outlasting the storm that was brought by Alistair. And also made a great recovery and immediately took matters in the same round. 

For Alistair he really needs to develop another dimension of his game. Probably some defense and head movements or a ground and pound game. He also needs composure and patience when it comes to finishing his opponents.

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Phil Davis doesn't want a rematch from Lyoto Machida

I came across and read this funny statement from Phil Davis that he doesn't want a rematch from Lyoto Machida. On their last fight Phil Davis won via unanimous decision and shocked the home crowed including Lyoto Machida last UFC 163.

Machida was winning all 3 rounds but when the fight went to the distance and in the hands of the judges Phil Davis was the winner. And now Davis is not interested in having a rematch with Machida which is really a wrong move for him.

Instead of accepting the rematch and prove to his fans and to the UFC that he is better than Lyoto. He refused the offer instead made this statement.

I have 12 wins, 11 wins (Davis’ record is 12-1 with 1 no contest), all those guys want rematches,” Davis said on Monday’s MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. “You’re not the first person who wants a rematch. You fight every fight like this. You fight close fights. Name one fight that he didn’t finish where he beat the crap out of somebody.”

“You live by that sword, you die by that sword,” said Davis. “When you habitually leave it to the judges, that strategy will fail you. I can’t say it any other way.”

Seriously how in the world did Phil Davis won that last fight between him and Machida. It was clear on the replay's and highlights that Machida was the person dominating and dictating the game. Defending all his take downs at the same time hitting Davis with those accurate counter attacks.

On Machida's side he wanted a rematch and even obliged to go to a 5 round match. Since Machida has nothing to prove about this rematch since he won that last fight. But for him this rematch is about redemption and redeeming is name that he can defeat Davis at any cost.

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UFC 147 Results

Frank Mir Vs Junior Dos Santos

Round 1
Frank Mir was in great rhythm as he was able to hit Junior Dos Santos with heavy left leg kicks. And also Frank Mir attempted to take down Dos Santos in the early minutes but failed to do so. But in the dying minutes Dos Santos landed a strong body shot and also a strong right hand in the face of Frank Mir that wobbled Mir. And as soon as Dos Santos realize he hurt Mir he unleashed some strong and heavy punch combinations.

Round 2
In this round it was clear that Junior Dos Santos was all warmed up and full of deadly strikes to unleash. But Frank Mir was though as he can ever be. As the champ showcase his vicious power strikes that caught Frank Mir lying in the canvass several times. And in dying minutes Dos Santos landed another strong punch and took advantage of the hurt Mir. The referee then immediately interfere and declared Dos Santos as the winner via TKO. And Junior Dos Santos is still the UFC Heavyweight champion.

Cain Velasquez vs Antonio Silva - TKO

Round 1
Cain Velasquez was making a statement that he is still one of those quick and deadly heavyweights in his division. And also Cain quickly established himself by successfully taking down Antonio Silva. When both fighters were in the ground Cain continued his ground and pound strategy. Cain managed to cut Silva in the eye that caused a serious bleeding. As the round continues more blood was getting out from the cut and wound of Silva. The referee had to stop and check Silva's condition and the doctor on Silva's side propose to continue the fight.

When the fight resumes Velasquez continues his ground and pound punishment on Silva. And when Antonio Silva was caught with two straight punches that landed in his face he could not defend himself any more. And when Velasquez capitalized on that scene pouring more punches the referee then interfere and stopped the fight. The referee declared Cain Velasquez as the winner via TKO.

Lavar Johnson vs Stefan Sturve - Arm Bar Submission

Round 1
When Lavar was being attacked with vicious power from Stefan Sturve he kept his defense and composure. And a soon as he was able to gain control of the fight Lavar then established his plans by taking down Stefan in the ground. And Lavar slowly implemented his technique and caught Stefan with an armbar that Lavar broke it.

Nelson vs Herman - TKO

Round 1

Herman was using his range by setting up range kicks he tries to stay away from Roy Nelson. But Roy Nelson is also measuring his distance and power by anticipating and calculating his moves. When the clock hits 4:11 Roy Nelson landed a strong right hand punch in the head of Herman. And immediately this was the turning point and resulted to a great TKO win by Nelson. As soon as Herman was caught on that huge right hand. Herman's legs was just out of power and was almost unconscious when he received that power punch from Nelson.

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UFC 144 this coming February 25, 2012

I am so excited to watch UFC 144 which will happen this coming February 25, 2012. And some good fights are much awaited as Frankie Edgar defends his lightweight title against Ben Henderson. It will be a good fight since both men are really skilled MMA fighters. And both of them can bring a good show inside the octagon.

Another fight that everyone will wait is Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs Ryan Bader. Another explosive bout and my bet would be on Rampage Jackson. Even if he is a one dimensional fighter were in he focuses more on kick boxing. If he can connect those bombs Ryan Bader will surely be having a bad nightmare inside the octagon. But if Ryan can use his grappling and wrestling skills then Rampage will tap again and lose.

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UFC 140 Lyoto Machida vs Jon Jones

After Rashan Evans can't make it to the title fight against Jon Jones this coming december. Lyoto Machida will be the replacement on the title fight on the light heavyweight championship.  The fight will happen on December 10,201. The fight will also have a great under card match as Frank Mir goes up against Minotauro Nogueira and Tito Ortiz vs Rogerio Nogueira. When Jone Bone Jones will be tested once again and will defend his title against Lyoto Machida.

Results:

Tito Ortiz vs Rogerio Nogueira
Tito Ortiz was looking for a huge fight Knockout and he was aggressive as soon as the fight begins. But Only to get battered and be punished by Rogerio when both fighters collide. Ortiz was doing well in the early minutes as he tries to establish momentum. But when Nogueira caught him it was over. Ortiz tries to survive from the vicious body shots and elbows that Rogerio throws at him. It was just too much especially in the ribs area were Tito Ortiz has his injuries in there.

Frank Mir vs Minotauro Nogueira
This fight between both fighters won a award for submission of the night. When both fighters want to prove on there submission expertise. But it was Frank Mir who was successful in this defense converted to submission offense.

In the early minutes of the fight Frank Mir was having trouble with the strikes of Minotauro. Were in Minotauro combined good pucnhes and kicks to confuse Frank Mir. And Minotauro landed a solid punches the rocked Frank Mir. And as soon as Minotauro capitalizes he took down Frank Mir. And this was the turning point when Mir was able to establish his defense in the submission attack. Minotauro was looking to submit Frank Mir and both fighters were just rolling in the middle of the octagon. As soon as Frank Mir had a good grip and was able to complete the Kimura all Mir did was snap Minotauro's arm. Frank Mir broke Minotauro Nogueira's arm. And it was too late for Minotauro to tap out and then the referee stopped the fight declaring via submission.


Jon Bone Jones vs Lyoto Machida
Jone Bone Jones was successful in defending his title against Lyoto Machida via standing guillotine choke. In the first round Jon Jones was puzzled with Machida's attack and counter punches. And this leaves the champion confused as he got hit from almost all sorts of angles. To whatever he throws from punches to kicks Machida defends and evades them.

But in the second round when Jones was able to take down Machida. This time Jones landed a vicious elbow in the forehead of Machida that caused Machida to bleed and weaken down. And in a matter of seconds Jones made a standing guillotine that the referee interfered because Machida was already unconcious.

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