Post by The Sandmen on Dec 10, 2012 16:56:29 GMT -5
Pedro Rizzo is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario).
Stephan Bonnar shifts back and forth nervously.
Pedro Rizzo raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bonnar is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Bonnar and Rizzo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Rizzo goes to the body...
He punishes Bonnar's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Bonnar's body! He's holding his side
Pedro Rizzo seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Incredible high kick!
Bonnar deflects and sidesteps.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Bonnar!
Some big punches are landing!
Stephan Bonnar moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Bonnar is holding Pedro Rizzo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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 side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Rizzo
Bonnar is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Stephan Bonnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Rizzo
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stephan Bonnar passes momentarily but Pedro Rizzo regains full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Rizzo
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stephan Bonnar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Rizzo
Bonnar is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Good looking punches from Pedro Rizzo on the ground
They could take their toll on Bonnar.
Bonnar has a small cut in his Chin
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rizzo's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo 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 half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to close the guard.
Rizzo put Stephan Bonnar in closed guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Rizzo
Bonnar is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Pedro Rizzo 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!
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Bonnar
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Pedro Rizzo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Rizzo breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Bonnar
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Pedro Rizzo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Pedro Rizzo charges at Bonnar throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Bonnar is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Left cheek
Bonnar steps backwards away from Pedro Rizzo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar attempts to cut off Rizzo with punches
Rizzo reels from the strikes.
Pedro Rizzo tries a high kick!
Bonnar was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Pedro Rizzo, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Bonnar leads with a punch
Pedro Rizzo evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Bonnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bonnar moves forward and holds Rizzo
Bonnar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Pedro Rizzo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Bonnar who put distance between them
Brutal-looking high kick from Pedro Rizzo!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Bonnar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pedro Rizzo's punches
Bonnar measures the resilience of Rizzo's chin with an uppercut while Rizzo lands some great crosses.
Bonnar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rizzo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Good leg kicks from Stephan Bonnar.
Rizzo winces a bit.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Stephan Bonnar!
Rizzo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bonnar.
Pedro Rizzo's reflexes save him!
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A wicked punch by Pedro Rizzo
rocks Bonnar!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from Pedro Rizzo
that visibly pains Bonnar.
Bonnar hyper-extended his left leg
Bonnar wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pedro Rizzo shoots and grab Stephan Bonnar's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Rizzo scoop up Stephan Bonnar's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Bonnar to the mat
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Bonnar
Rizzo tries to move to full mount
Rizzo succeeds
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Rizzo fires a barrage of punches at Bonnar's head!
This is bad! Rizzo is just pounding on Stephan Bonnar's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Left cheek
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Rizzo leans back...
He clobbers Stephan Bonnar's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Bonnar to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Bonnar.
Bonnar has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Pedro Rizzo by TKO (GnP) at 2:32 Round 2
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 252 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/17 (82%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 252 s
Hm. Interesting. Rizzo has been good lately and had bursts of good over the past few seasons, but now he may have finally taken a big step up in the division. Title run? Time will definitely tell!
Stephan Bonnar shifts back and forth nervously.
Pedro Rizzo raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bonnar is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Bonnar and Rizzo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Rizzo goes to the body...
He punishes Bonnar's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Bonnar's body! He's holding his side
Pedro Rizzo seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Incredible high kick!
Bonnar deflects and sidesteps.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Bonnar!
Some big punches are landing!
Stephan Bonnar moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Bonnar is holding Pedro Rizzo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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 side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Rizzo
Bonnar is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Stephan Bonnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Rizzo
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stephan Bonnar passes momentarily but Pedro Rizzo regains full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Rizzo
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stephan Bonnar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Rizzo
Bonnar is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Good looking punches from Pedro Rizzo on the ground
They could take their toll on Bonnar.
Bonnar has a small cut in his Chin
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rizzo's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo 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 half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to close the guard.
Rizzo put Stephan Bonnar in closed guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Rizzo
Bonnar is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Pedro Rizzo 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!
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Bonnar
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Pedro Rizzo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Rizzo breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Bonnar
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Pedro Rizzo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Pedro Rizzo charges at Bonnar throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Bonnar is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Left cheek
Bonnar steps backwards away from Pedro Rizzo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar attempts to cut off Rizzo with punches
Rizzo reels from the strikes.
Pedro Rizzo tries a high kick!
Bonnar was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Pedro Rizzo, but it's close.
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Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Bonnar leads with a punch
Pedro Rizzo evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Bonnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bonnar moves forward and holds Rizzo
Bonnar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Pedro Rizzo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Bonnar who put distance between them
Brutal-looking high kick from Pedro Rizzo!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Bonnar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pedro Rizzo's punches
Bonnar measures the resilience of Rizzo's chin with an uppercut while Rizzo lands some great crosses.
Bonnar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rizzo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Good leg kicks from Stephan Bonnar.
Rizzo winces a bit.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Stephan Bonnar!
Rizzo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bonnar.
Pedro Rizzo's reflexes save him!
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A wicked punch by Pedro Rizzo
rocks Bonnar!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from Pedro Rizzo
that visibly pains Bonnar.
Bonnar hyper-extended his left leg
Bonnar wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pedro Rizzo shoots and grab Stephan Bonnar's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Rizzo scoop up Stephan Bonnar's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Bonnar to the mat
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Bonnar
Rizzo tries to move to full mount
Rizzo succeeds
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Rizzo fires a barrage of punches at Bonnar's head!
This is bad! Rizzo is just pounding on Stephan Bonnar's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Left cheek
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Rizzo leans back...
He clobbers Stephan Bonnar's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Bonnar to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Bonnar.
Bonnar has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Pedro Rizzo by TKO (GnP) at 2:32 Round 2
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 252 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/17 (82%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 252 s
Hm. Interesting. Rizzo has been good lately and had bursts of good over the past few seasons, but now he may have finally taken a big step up in the division. Title run? Time will definitely tell!