Post by The Sandmen on Aug 9, 2012 12:18:29 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Bonnar while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Stefan Struve looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Stefan Struve today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Struve moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Stefan Struve
The fighters are clinching.
Struve struggles and launches a few punches to Bonnar's head
Those punches are hitting! Bonnar covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar launches a few hard punches to Stefan Struve's ribs!
Stefan Struve's ribs shows the damage! Stephan Bonnar is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve circles out and slips free of Stephan Bonnar's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Struve tries to grapple
He puts Bonnar in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Struve launches a knee!
Stefan Struve hits Bonnar's hard just below the ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Stephan Bonnar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Stefan Struve tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve circles out and slips free of Stephan Bonnar's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Struve is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Bonnar's jaw!
The two exchange wildly
Bonnar is connecting with a few punches
Struve steps backwards away from Stephan Bonnar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bonnar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bonnar is clinching with Struve.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Bonnar is throwing a flurry of punches!
Struve ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Bonnar steps backwards away from Stefan Struve. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Stefan Struve has found an opening in the defense of Bonnar, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Bonnar's ribs.
Bonnar is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve shows great balance while pushing away Stephan Bonnar
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Struve followed by a hard jab
Stephan Bonnar stumbles back.
Bonnar decides to launch some tentative punches
Struve launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Bonnar with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Stephan Bonnar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Stephan Bonnar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bonnar into his guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Bonnar is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Struve suddenly holds Stephan Bonnar's arm and tries an armbar!
Bonnar can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Stefan Struve!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Struve is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Bonnar tries to stand up!
Struve doesn't allow him!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Bonnar is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to escape from the full mount...
Stefan Struve is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Struve is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Stefan Struve fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bonnar's face!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stephan Bonnar. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Bonnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bonnar moves forward and holds Struve
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stephan Bonnar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Struve who put distance between them
Stephan Bonnar throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Struve's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bonnar launches a furious low kick!
Struve receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Stephan Bonnar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Stephan Bonnar and Struve engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lightning fast low kick from Bonnar!
Struve blocks that kick with his leg.
Quick hook by Stephan Bonnar
Good shot! Struve has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Struve leads with a punch
Stephan Bonnar avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Bonnar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bonnar is clinching with Struve.
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stephan Bonnar embrace and tries to move away...
Stephan Bonnar pushes Struve forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar takes a break to breathe while holding Stefan Struve.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
A wicked punch by Stephan Bonnar
goes awry.
Bonnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve goes to the body...
his punches graze Bonnar's arm.
Stefan Struve seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Struve wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Struve moves forward and holds Bonnar
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar grab one of Stefan Struve's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Stefan Struve landed hard on his back
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Bonnar launches a kick to Struve's thigh
Struve checks that kick!
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve 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 Bonnar's moves.
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Stefan Struve launches an up-kick intended for Stephan Bonnar's head...
It lands flush with Stephan Bonnar's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Bonnar launches a kick to Struve's thigh
Loud pop!
Struve hyper-extended his left leg
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Bonnar launches a kick to Struve's thigh
Loud pop!
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Stephan Bonnar creates space and allows Stefan Struve to stand up.
Struve climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Struve leads with a punch
Stephan Bonnar avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Brutal combination from Stephan Bonnar!
Struve moves aside and dodges.
Stephan Bonnar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Crisp uppercut by Bonnar followed by a hard jab
Stefan Struve stumbles back.
Bonnar fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Bonnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Incredible high kick!
Bonnar deflects and sidesteps.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Bonnar steps backwards away from Stefan Struve. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Not a desiderable position that Bonnar is in now. Stefan Struve is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Stephan Bonnar throws a combo
Stefan Struve ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Bonnar swings again, only to get countered once more! Bonnar is looking bad here!
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Chin
Solid kick to the leg from Stephan Bonnar
Struve checks it.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
An overhand right from Stefan Struve that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Bonnar's stops that one with his face! How is Bonnar standing?!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Struve steps backwards away from Stephan Bonnar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Stefan Struve leans forwards and tries to grapple with Bonnar
Struve shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Stephan Bonnar pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Stephan Bonnar
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve stumbles backwards and Stephan Bonnar circles to get the center of the cage
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Struve is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Stefan Struve launches a body shot
Bonnar dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Struve's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Struve.
Bonnar misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Superb haymaker by Struve
Bonnar manages to move aside
Bonnar throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Struve's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Bonnar jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Stephan Bonnar pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar and Stefan Struve are cliched up against the cage. Bonnar steps for a throw
Stefan Struve is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stephan Bonnar rolls Stefan Struve to his stomach and takes his back!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Struve
Stephan Bonnar slides his arm under Stefan Struve's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Stefan Struve pushes up and slides Stephan Bonnar's arm over his chin.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Bonnar is in rear mount over Struve
Struve has Bonnar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Bonnar is unable to move under Struve control.
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Stephan Bonnar tries to get his arm under Stefan Struve's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Stefan Struve's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Stefan Struve easily defends the attempt.
Bonnar is in rear mount over Struve
Stephan Bonnar slides his arm under Stefan Struve's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Stefan Struve pulls down on Stephan Bonnar's hand and staves off danger
Bonnar is in rear mount over Struve
Bonnar tries to get a hook in!
Struve rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Struve has Bonnar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Struve manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Bonnar
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephan Bonnar throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Struve throws a lazy kick
Bonnar dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Bonnar launches a furious low kick!
Struve blocks.
Bonnar tries to grapple
He puts Struve in a double underhook!
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stephan Bonnar embrace and tries to move away...
Stephan Bonnar pushes Struve forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Bonnar is throwing a flurry of punches!
Stefan Struve just can't get away!
Stefan Struve pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Stefan Struve
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar tries to take Stefan Struve down... Struve stumbles backwards and Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Struve's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Bonnar blocks Stefan Struve's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Bonnar gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Stefan Struve! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Stefan Struve doesn't defend himself!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Stefan Struve work his BJJ game.
Bonnar is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Bonnar
Struve sits over his knees and pushes away Bonnar's leg!
Bonnar closes his legs around Stefan Struve's leg. Struve is not able to move away now!
Struve misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Bonnar
Struve is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stefan Struve!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to escape from the full mount...
Stephan Bonnar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stephan Bonnar looks to pass to mount...
Bonnar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Stefan Struve.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to escape from the full mount...
Stephan Bonnar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to show some ground skills
Bonnar uses his strength to keep Bonnar at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Stephan Bonnar looks to pass to mount...
Bonnar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Stefan Struve.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Bonnar's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Stephan Bonnar has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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A right hand from Stefan Struve
makes Bonnar stumble back!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Bonnar showing excellent timing, blasts Stefan Struve with a right hand.
Great hook by Stephan Bonnar! Stefan Struve is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Struve tries to stand up!
Bonnar doesn't allow him!
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Stefan Struve 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 Bonnar's moves.
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Bonnar moves backwards and gestures for Stefan Struve to stand up.
Stefan Struve is on his feet again.
Stephan Bonnar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bonnar into his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Bonnar is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Stephan Bonnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches to Struve
Struve covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Struve throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Stephan Bonnar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stephan Bonnar. 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.
Bonnar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stefan Struve's punches
Struve is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bonnar.
Bonnar launches a furious low kick!
Struve receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Bonnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bonnar moves forward and holds Struve
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar is launching some bone breaking punches to Struve's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Stefan Struve's eyes.
Hard blow to Struve's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Struve hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve slightly pushes Bonnar into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Struve is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The two exchange wildly
Bonnar is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Struve has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Struve launches a furious low kick!
Stephan Bonnar blocks
Bonnar is trying to counter now!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bonnar.
It looks like Struve was hit by a bus!
Struve seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The two exchange wildly
Bonnar is connecting with a few punches
Bonnar throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Stefan Struve's holding his side, he appears to be in terrible pain, he's broken a rib
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by Injury (Broken Ribs) at 3:20 Round 4
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 28/41 (68%)
Kicks 5/12 (42%)
Clinch strikes 13/25 (52%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 326 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 14/27 (52%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/16 (81%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 411 s
Son of a bitch! Struve needed to do something, but if he wasn't going to do something, the LEAST he could have done is NOT get injured. He came close early in the fight, and probably earned a round or two. But he died near the end, and got destroyed. Bonnar has health forever, and seems to be in a fine position for round 2.
Struve out til like, ManMMA 71
Stefan Struve looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Stefan Struve today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Struve moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Stefan Struve
The fighters are clinching.
Struve struggles and launches a few punches to Bonnar's head
Those punches are hitting! Bonnar covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar launches a few hard punches to Stefan Struve's ribs!
Stefan Struve's ribs shows the damage! Stephan Bonnar is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve circles out and slips free of Stephan Bonnar's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Struve tries to grapple
He puts Bonnar in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Struve launches a knee!
Stefan Struve hits Bonnar's hard just below the ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Stephan Bonnar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Stefan Struve tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve circles out and slips free of Stephan Bonnar's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Struve is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Bonnar's jaw!
The two exchange wildly
Bonnar is connecting with a few punches
Struve steps backwards away from Stephan Bonnar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bonnar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bonnar is clinching with Struve.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Bonnar is throwing a flurry of punches!
Struve ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Bonnar steps backwards away from Stefan Struve. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Stefan Struve has found an opening in the defense of Bonnar, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Bonnar's ribs.
Bonnar is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve shows great balance while pushing away Stephan Bonnar
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Struve followed by a hard jab
Stephan Bonnar stumbles back.
Bonnar decides to launch some tentative punches
Struve launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Bonnar with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Stephan Bonnar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Stephan Bonnar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bonnar into his guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Bonnar is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Struve suddenly holds Stephan Bonnar's arm and tries an armbar!
Bonnar can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Stefan Struve!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Struve is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Bonnar tries to stand up!
Struve doesn't allow him!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Bonnar is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to escape from the full mount...
Stefan Struve is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Struve is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Stefan Struve fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bonnar's face!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stephan Bonnar. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Bonnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bonnar moves forward and holds Struve
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stephan Bonnar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Struve who put distance between them
Stephan Bonnar throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Struve's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bonnar launches a furious low kick!
Struve receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Stephan Bonnar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Stephan Bonnar and Struve engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lightning fast low kick from Bonnar!
Struve blocks that kick with his leg.
Quick hook by Stephan Bonnar
Good shot! Struve has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Struve leads with a punch
Stephan Bonnar avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Bonnar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bonnar is clinching with Struve.
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stephan Bonnar embrace and tries to move away...
Stephan Bonnar pushes Struve forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar takes a break to breathe while holding Stefan Struve.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
A wicked punch by Stephan Bonnar
goes awry.
Bonnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve goes to the body...
his punches graze Bonnar's arm.
Stefan Struve seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Struve wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Struve moves forward and holds Bonnar
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar grab one of Stefan Struve's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Stefan Struve landed hard on his back
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Bonnar launches a kick to Struve's thigh
Struve checks that kick!
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve 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 Bonnar's moves.
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Stefan Struve launches an up-kick intended for Stephan Bonnar's head...
It lands flush with Stephan Bonnar's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Bonnar launches a kick to Struve's thigh
Loud pop!
Struve hyper-extended his left leg
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Bonnar launches a kick to Struve's thigh
Loud pop!
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Stephan Bonnar creates space and allows Stefan Struve to stand up.
Struve climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Struve leads with a punch
Stephan Bonnar avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Brutal combination from Stephan Bonnar!
Struve moves aside and dodges.
Stephan Bonnar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Crisp uppercut by Bonnar followed by a hard jab
Stefan Struve stumbles back.
Bonnar fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Bonnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Incredible high kick!
Bonnar deflects and sidesteps.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Bonnar steps backwards away from Stefan Struve. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Not a desiderable position that Bonnar is in now. Stefan Struve is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Stephan Bonnar throws a combo
Stefan Struve ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Bonnar swings again, only to get countered once more! Bonnar is looking bad here!
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Chin
Solid kick to the leg from Stephan Bonnar
Struve checks it.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
An overhand right from Stefan Struve that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Bonnar's stops that one with his face! How is Bonnar standing?!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Struve steps backwards away from Stephan Bonnar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Stefan Struve leans forwards and tries to grapple with Bonnar
Struve shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Stephan Bonnar pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Stephan Bonnar
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve stumbles backwards and Stephan Bonnar circles to get the center of the cage
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Struve is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Stefan Struve launches a body shot
Bonnar dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Struve's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Struve.
Bonnar misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Superb haymaker by Struve
Bonnar manages to move aside
Bonnar throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Struve's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Bonnar jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Stephan Bonnar pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar and Stefan Struve are cliched up against the cage. Bonnar steps for a throw
Stefan Struve is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stephan Bonnar rolls Stefan Struve to his stomach and takes his back!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Struve
Stephan Bonnar slides his arm under Stefan Struve's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Stefan Struve pushes up and slides Stephan Bonnar's arm over his chin.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Bonnar is in rear mount over Struve
Struve has Bonnar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Bonnar is unable to move under Struve control.
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Stephan Bonnar tries to get his arm under Stefan Struve's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Stefan Struve's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Stefan Struve easily defends the attempt.
Bonnar is in rear mount over Struve
Stephan Bonnar slides his arm under Stefan Struve's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Stefan Struve pulls down on Stephan Bonnar's hand and staves off danger
Bonnar is in rear mount over Struve
Bonnar tries to get a hook in!
Struve rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Struve has Bonnar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Struve manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Bonnar
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephan Bonnar throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Struve throws a lazy kick
Bonnar dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Bonnar launches a furious low kick!
Struve blocks.
Bonnar tries to grapple
He puts Struve in a double underhook!
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stephan Bonnar embrace and tries to move away...
Stephan Bonnar pushes Struve forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Bonnar is throwing a flurry of punches!
Stefan Struve just can't get away!
Stefan Struve pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Stefan Struve
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar tries to take Stefan Struve down... Struve stumbles backwards and Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Struve's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Bonnar blocks Stefan Struve's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Bonnar gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Stefan Struve! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Stefan Struve doesn't defend himself!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Stefan Struve work his BJJ game.
Bonnar is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Bonnar
Struve sits over his knees and pushes away Bonnar's leg!
Bonnar closes his legs around Stefan Struve's leg. Struve is not able to move away now!
Struve misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Bonnar
Struve is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stefan Struve!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to escape from the full mount...
Stephan Bonnar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stephan Bonnar looks to pass to mount...
Bonnar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Stefan Struve.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to escape from the full mount...
Stephan Bonnar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to show some ground skills
Bonnar uses his strength to keep Bonnar at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Stephan Bonnar looks to pass to mount...
Bonnar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Stefan Struve.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Bonnar's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Stephan Bonnar has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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A right hand from Stefan Struve
makes Bonnar stumble back!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Bonnar showing excellent timing, blasts Stefan Struve with a right hand.
Great hook by Stephan Bonnar! Stefan Struve is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Struve tries to stand up!
Bonnar doesn't allow him!
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Stefan Struve 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 Bonnar's moves.
Bonnar is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Bonnar moves backwards and gestures for Stefan Struve to stand up.
Stefan Struve is on his feet again.
Stephan Bonnar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bonnar into his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Bonnar is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Stephan Bonnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Struve
Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches to Struve
Struve covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Struve throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Stephan Bonnar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stephan Bonnar. 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.
Bonnar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stefan Struve's punches
Struve is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bonnar.
Bonnar launches a furious low kick!
Struve receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Bonnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bonnar moves forward and holds Struve
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar is launching some bone breaking punches to Struve's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Stefan Struve's eyes.
Hard blow to Struve's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Struve hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve slightly pushes Bonnar into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Struve is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The two exchange wildly
Bonnar is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Struve has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Struve launches a furious low kick!
Stephan Bonnar blocks
Bonnar is trying to counter now!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bonnar.
It looks like Struve was hit by a bus!
Struve seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The two exchange wildly
Bonnar is connecting with a few punches
Bonnar throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Stefan Struve's holding his side, he appears to be in terrible pain, he's broken a rib
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by Injury (Broken Ribs) at 3:20 Round 4
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 28/41 (68%)
Kicks 5/12 (42%)
Clinch strikes 13/25 (52%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 326 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 14/27 (52%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/16 (81%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 411 s
Son of a bitch! Struve needed to do something, but if he wasn't going to do something, the LEAST he could have done is NOT get injured. He came close early in the fight, and probably earned a round or two. But he died near the end, and got destroyed. Bonnar has health forever, and seems to be in a fine position for round 2.
Struve out til like, ManMMA 71