Post by The Sandmen on Apr 8, 2013 18:48:45 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Pedro Rizzo chants all around the place!
Pedro Rizzo raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Josh Barnett is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Pedro Rizzo is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Pedro Rizzo and Josh Barnett touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Middle kick from Barnett.
The kick just misses.
Josh Barnett swings...
hard impact to Rizzo's face!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Barnett's knee!
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Pedro Rizzo takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Rizzo!
Nice move by Barnett who clinches and pushes Rizzo against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett postures up and launches another series of punches!
Rizzo pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Josh Barnett's offensive.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Pedro Rizzo to fight back!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Barnett stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Pedro Rizzo is coming in again!
Rizzo decides to launch some tentative punches
Pedro Rizzo takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Barnett's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett and Rizzo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Rizzo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Barnett stops that one with his ribs!
Rizzo avoids a dangerous strike from Barnett
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Barnett seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Barnett's Nose is beginning to swell
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pedro Rizzo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brilliant combination from Pedro Rizzo
Barnett is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rizzo
Rizzo wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Pedro Rizzo
that visibly pains Barnett.
Barnett hyper-extended his left leg
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Josh Barnett launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Nice punches from Josh Barnett.
Even nicer blocks from Rizzo.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Rizzo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Rizzo and Barnett circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Pedro Rizzo!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Barnett to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Barnett.
Barnett's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Pedro Rizzo by TKO (High kick) at 3:17 Round 1
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 12/19 (63%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 6/17 (35%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Rizzo destruction.
Pedro Rizzo raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Josh Barnett is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Pedro Rizzo is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Pedro Rizzo and Josh Barnett touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Middle kick from Barnett.
The kick just misses.
Josh Barnett swings...
hard impact to Rizzo's face!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Barnett's knee!
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Pedro Rizzo takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Rizzo!
Nice move by Barnett who clinches and pushes Rizzo against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett postures up and launches another series of punches!
Rizzo pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Josh Barnett's offensive.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Pedro Rizzo to fight back!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Barnett stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Pedro Rizzo is coming in again!
Rizzo decides to launch some tentative punches
Pedro Rizzo takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Barnett's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett and Rizzo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Rizzo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Barnett stops that one with his ribs!
Rizzo avoids a dangerous strike from Barnett
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Barnett seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Barnett's Nose is beginning to swell
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pedro Rizzo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brilliant combination from Pedro Rizzo
Barnett is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rizzo
Rizzo wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Pedro Rizzo
that visibly pains Barnett.
Barnett hyper-extended his left leg
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Josh Barnett launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Nice punches from Josh Barnett.
Even nicer blocks from Rizzo.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Rizzo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Rizzo and Barnett circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Pedro Rizzo!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Barnett to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Barnett.
Barnett's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Pedro Rizzo by TKO (High kick) at 3:17 Round 1
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 12/19 (63%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 6/17 (35%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Rizzo destruction.