Post by The Sandmen on Aug 14, 2015 10:28:21 GMT -5
Stefan Struve looks very relaxed.
Pedro Rizzo is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Struve 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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Stefan Struve and Pedro Rizzo touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Pedro Rizzo throws a combo
Stefan Struve ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rizzo swings again, only to get countered once more! Rizzo is looking bad here!
Tremendous strikes from Rizzo!
Struve blocks with confidence
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Here comes Stefan Struve with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Rizzo's ribs!
Nice punch by Stefan Struve
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Pedro Rizzo!
Struve ducks under...
The two exchange wildly
Struve is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rizzo launches a furious low kick!
Stefan Struve blocks
Solid kick to the leg from Pedro Rizzo
Struve checks it.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve won't budge, forcing Rizzo to pull guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Struve sits over his knees and pushes away Rizzo's leg!
Stefan Struve is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Struve tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Struve blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
Rizzo is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to better his position on the ground...
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll on the ground...
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Struve
Rizzo is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve sits high on Pedro Rizzo's chest and pulls his leg underneath Rizzo's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Rizzo tries to roll out. He's too quick for Stefan Struve and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Struve and it cost him top position.
Struve misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rizzo measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Struve blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pedro Rizzo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Stefan Struve uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Struve tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stefan Struve controls the situation despite Pedro Rizzo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Struve positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rizzo's being punished here!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rizzo is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Stefan Struve uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Struve tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stefan Struve controls the situation despite Pedro Rizzo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Struve suddenly holds Pedro Rizzo's arm and tries an armbar!
Rizzo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Stefan Struve!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stefan Struve tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rizzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Rizzo
Struve tries to jump to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo closed his guard around Stefan Struve.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Struve's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Struve
Rizzo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Rizzo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Stefan Struve
Blocked by Struve.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stefan Struve sits up and gets an arm around Rizzo's neck!
Rizzo pushes Stefan Struve back to the ground.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Struve
Rizzo is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Stefan Struve has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Middle kick from Rizzo.
The kick just misses.
Rizzo misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Stefan Struve
that nearly tags Rizzo.
Rizzo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Struve can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A wicked punch by Stefan Struve
rocks Rizzo!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Stefan Struve attempts a sweep single...
Stefan Struve catches Pedro Rizzo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Struve.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Struve is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Stefan Struve uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stefan Struve throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rizzo's face with those brutal elbows! Rizzo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rizzo's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rizzo has a small cut in his Right eye
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Struve tries to escape from the closed guard
Stefan Struve any adventage in the ground.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Stefan Struve 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rizzo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Struve wants nothing of that and pushes Rizzo.
Rizzo misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Rizzo's face
Stefan Struve leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rizzo
Struve shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve grapple with Pedro Rizzo and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Pedro Rizzo falls hard on the mat with Stefan Struve on top of him
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Struve is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Struve tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rizzo from the side mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve looks to pass to mount...
Struve slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pedro Rizzo.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Struve blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Struve is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Struve launches a barrage of elbows over Rizzo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Rizzo doesn't fight back!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Struve use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) is cheering him!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve looks to pass to mount...
Struve slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pedro Rizzo.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rizzo is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve moves to better his position on the ground...
Stefan Struve viciously slams hammer blows to Rizzo's face!
Rizzo's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Struve is in rear mount over Rizzo
Deep breaths from Pedro Rizzo who tries a hammer punch to Struve's ribs.
That hit Struve who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Struve is in rear mount over Rizzo
Struve tries to end this with a RNC!
Rizzo manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rizzo has Struve controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Struve is unable to move under Rizzo control.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Struve, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Not a desiderable position that Struve is in now. Pedro Rizzo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pedro Rizzo moves forward looking for some grappling action
Struve pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Rizzo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stefan Struve's punches
Rizzo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Struve.
Brilliant combination from Pedro Rizzo
Struve is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A furious flurry of punches from Stefan Struve
puts Rizzo in a world of hurt!
Rizzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
Stefan Struve tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rizzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Rizzo
Struve moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo is a bloody mess!
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to stand up!
Struve doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo launches a few weak punches
Struve blocks them effectively.
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve tries to open up Pedro Rizzo's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rizzo in the side of the head
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rizzo tries to stand up!
Struve doesn't allow him!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Pedro Rizzo shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Struve is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Pedro Rizzo breaks that americana attempt!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rizzo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Rizzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stefan Struve pushes Pedro Rizzo down and prevents his attempts to escape
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll on the ground...
Struve knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Stefan Struve shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pedro Rizzo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Struve into his guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Rizzo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Stefan Struve uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Struve struggles on the ground and tries to break Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stefan Struve is in Rizzo open guard now
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Rizzo
Stefan Struve pushes Pedro Rizzo against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Struve jumps and tries to free his leg! Rizzo doesn't allow this but Stefan Struve is able to get half guard here.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Terrible one sided match... Rizzo was not ready to fight a fighter of Stefan Struve caliber.
Stefan Struve tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Pedro Rizzo is a bloody mess!
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Stefan Struve uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pedro Rizzo attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stefan Struve throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rizzo's face with those brutal elbows! Rizzo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to stand up!
Struve doesn't allow him!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Terrible one sided match... Rizzo was not ready to fight a fighter of Stefan Struve caliber.
Stefan Struve looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Struve tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stefan Struve controls the situation despite Pedro Rizzo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Struve fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Pedro Rizzo's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Rizzo Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Struve is locking that Armbar...
Rizzo's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Rizzo struggles to free himself
Struve secures the lock while Pedro Rizzo refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Stefan Struve by Submission (Armbar) at 4:44 Round 3
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 20/24 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 23/25 (92%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 646 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 0/12 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/29 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 646 s
Unbelievable! Rizzo lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Impressive performance by the 44 foot stud. Yes, it was. And yes, I mean his genitals.
Pedro Rizzo is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Struve 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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Stefan Struve and Pedro Rizzo touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Pedro Rizzo throws a combo
Stefan Struve ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rizzo swings again, only to get countered once more! Rizzo is looking bad here!
Tremendous strikes from Rizzo!
Struve blocks with confidence
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Here comes Stefan Struve with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Rizzo's ribs!
Nice punch by Stefan Struve
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Pedro Rizzo!
Struve ducks under...
The two exchange wildly
Struve is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rizzo launches a furious low kick!
Stefan Struve blocks
Solid kick to the leg from Pedro Rizzo
Struve checks it.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve won't budge, forcing Rizzo to pull guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Struve sits over his knees and pushes away Rizzo's leg!
Stefan Struve is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Struve tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Struve blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
Rizzo is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to better his position on the ground...
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll on the ground...
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Struve
Rizzo is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve sits high on Pedro Rizzo's chest and pulls his leg underneath Rizzo's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Rizzo tries to roll out. He's too quick for Stefan Struve and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Struve and it cost him top position.
Struve misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rizzo measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Struve blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pedro Rizzo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Stefan Struve uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Struve tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stefan Struve controls the situation despite Pedro Rizzo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Struve positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rizzo's being punished here!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rizzo is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Stefan Struve uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Struve tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stefan Struve controls the situation despite Pedro Rizzo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Struve suddenly holds Pedro Rizzo's arm and tries an armbar!
Rizzo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Stefan Struve!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stefan Struve tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rizzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Rizzo
Struve tries to jump to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo closed his guard around Stefan Struve.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Struve's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Struve
Rizzo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Rizzo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Stefan Struve
Blocked by Struve.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stefan Struve sits up and gets an arm around Rizzo's neck!
Rizzo pushes Stefan Struve back to the ground.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Struve
Rizzo is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Stefan Struve has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Middle kick from Rizzo.
The kick just misses.
Rizzo misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Stefan Struve
that nearly tags Rizzo.
Rizzo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Struve can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A wicked punch by Stefan Struve
rocks Rizzo!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Stefan Struve attempts a sweep single...
Stefan Struve catches Pedro Rizzo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Struve.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Struve is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Stefan Struve uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stefan Struve throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rizzo's face with those brutal elbows! Rizzo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rizzo's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rizzo has a small cut in his Right eye
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Struve tries to escape from the closed guard
Stefan Struve any adventage in the ground.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Stefan Struve 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rizzo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Struve wants nothing of that and pushes Rizzo.
Rizzo misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Rizzo's face
Stefan Struve leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rizzo
Struve shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve grapple with Pedro Rizzo and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Pedro Rizzo falls hard on the mat with Stefan Struve on top of him
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Struve is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Struve tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rizzo from the side mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve looks to pass to mount...
Struve slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pedro Rizzo.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Struve blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Struve is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Struve launches a barrage of elbows over Rizzo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Rizzo doesn't fight back!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Struve use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) is cheering him!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve looks to pass to mount...
Struve slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pedro Rizzo.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rizzo is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve moves to better his position on the ground...
Stefan Struve viciously slams hammer blows to Rizzo's face!
Rizzo's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Struve is in rear mount over Rizzo
Deep breaths from Pedro Rizzo who tries a hammer punch to Struve's ribs.
That hit Struve who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Struve is in rear mount over Rizzo
Struve tries to end this with a RNC!
Rizzo manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rizzo has Struve controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Struve is unable to move under Rizzo control.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Struve, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Not a desiderable position that Struve is in now. Pedro Rizzo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pedro Rizzo moves forward looking for some grappling action
Struve pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Rizzo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stefan Struve's punches
Rizzo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Struve.
Brilliant combination from Pedro Rizzo
Struve is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A furious flurry of punches from Stefan Struve
puts Rizzo in a world of hurt!
Rizzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
Stefan Struve tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rizzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Rizzo
Struve moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo is a bloody mess!
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to stand up!
Struve doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo launches a few weak punches
Struve blocks them effectively.
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve tries to open up Pedro Rizzo's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rizzo in the side of the head
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Stefan Struve tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rizzo tries to stand up!
Struve doesn't allow him!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Pedro Rizzo shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Struve is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Pedro Rizzo breaks that americana attempt!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rizzo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Rizzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stefan Struve pushes Pedro Rizzo down and prevents his attempts to escape
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll on the ground...
Struve knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Stefan Struve shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pedro Rizzo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Struve into his guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Rizzo
Rizzo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Stefan Struve uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Struve struggles on the ground and tries to break Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stefan Struve is in Rizzo open guard now
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Rizzo
Stefan Struve pushes Pedro Rizzo against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Struve jumps and tries to free his leg! Rizzo doesn't allow this but Stefan Struve is able to get half guard here.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Rizzo
Terrible one sided match... Rizzo was not ready to fight a fighter of Stefan Struve caliber.
Stefan Struve tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Pedro Rizzo is a bloody mess!
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Stefan Struve uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pedro Rizzo attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stefan Struve throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rizzo's face with those brutal elbows! Rizzo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to stand up!
Struve doesn't allow him!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Terrible one sided match... Rizzo was not ready to fight a fighter of Stefan Struve caliber.
Stefan Struve looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Struve tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stefan Struve controls the situation despite Pedro Rizzo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Struve fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Pedro Rizzo's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Rizzo Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Struve is locking that Armbar...
Rizzo's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Rizzo struggles to free himself
Struve secures the lock while Pedro Rizzo refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Stefan Struve by Submission (Armbar) at 4:44 Round 3
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 20/24 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 23/25 (92%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 646 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 0/12 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/29 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 646 s
Unbelievable! Rizzo lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Impressive performance by the 44 foot stud. Yes, it was. And yes, I mean his genitals.