Post by The Sandmen on Nov 18, 2015 12:03:26 GMT -5
Don Frye looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Stefan Struve raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Don Frye shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stefan Struve sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Stefan Struve goes for an americana!
The Predator breaks free.
As the fight continues it seems that Don Frye is taking the best of the fight.
Don Frye just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Struve quickly defends.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Stefan Struve's mind is definitely in the fight, The Predator just got nailed! Stefan Struve saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
The Predator moves aside and dodges.
The Predator tries to grapple
Struve moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Struve with a double overhooks!
The Predator looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stefan Struve's punches
The Predator measures the resilience of Struve's chin with an uppercut while Struve lands some great crosses.
Stefan Struve charges at The Predator throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Predator is rocked!
Don Frye fakes a punch and launches himself over Stefan Struve
Struve counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Stefan Struve leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Predator
Struve shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Don Frye embrace and tries to move away...
Don Frye pushes Struve forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator launches a few hard punches to Stefan Struve's ribs!
Stefan Struve's ribs shows the damage! Don Frye is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Struve pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Don Frye's face!
The Predator has a small cut in his Forehead
The Predator is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Don Frye shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stefan Struve sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Struve tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Struve is clinching with The Predator.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Struve and Don Frye are cliched up against the cage. Struve steps for a throw
Don Frye is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Don Frye seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stefan Struve!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stefan Struve tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Don Frye
well done The Predator falls hard on the mat
Struve is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Stefan Struve steps back and allows The Predator to get back to his feet.
The Predator climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Nice punch by Don Frye
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Stefan Struve paws at The Predator.
The Predator answers with solid punches!
The Predator throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Don Frye takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Predator goes to the body...
He punishes Struve's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The Predator decides to launch some tentative punches
Struve launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Predator with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Struve launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past The Predator.
Struve misses a step and Don Frye sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Predator grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Don Frye
Don Frye is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around The Predator
He succeeds!
Don Frye is in closed guard over Struve
The Predator is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Don Frye!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
The Predator tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Don Frye
Stefan Struve tries to better his position on the ground...
Struve is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Don Frye
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Don Frye shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Don Frye breaks that americana attempt!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The Predator is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Don Frye swings...
...no good.
The Predator misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Struve is holding Don Frye's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Struve's side.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Struve's side.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Don Frye
Stefan Struve looks to mount Don Frye...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Don Frye gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Don Frye
Stefan Struve tries to better his position on the ground...
Struve is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve rolls him over and takes his back!
Struve is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Struve's side.
Struve is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator has Struve controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Struve is unable to move under The Predator control.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Struve's ribs.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over The Predator
Struve is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Stefan Struve uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Don Frye gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve tries to better his position on the ground...
Struve breaks the closed guard of Don Frye and moves to half guard
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Don Frye manages to switch to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over The Predator
Not a desiderable position that The Predator is in now. Stefan Struve is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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
Don Frye 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 Struve's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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 Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
The Predator is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Struve measures the resilience of The Predator's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Predator's side.
Don Frye is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Don Frye looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Don Frye slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Don Frye keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
The Predator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Don Frye controls the situation despite Stefan Struve efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to escape from the full mount...
Don Frye is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Don Frye is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Pitty-pat punches from The Predator
They're bothering Struve even though they aren't hurting him.
Don Frye is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Don Frye looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Stefan Struve takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Struve
Good looking punches from Don Frye on the ground
They could take their toll on Struve.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in closed guard over Struve
Don Frye positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Don Frye is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Struve's abdomen
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Not a desiderable position that Struve is in now. Don Frye is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Don Frye isolates Stefan Struve's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Stefan Struve is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Predator tries to cover his face,
The Predator's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
The Predator fires a barrage of punches at Struve's head!
This is bad! The Predator is just pounding on Stefan Struve's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Struve's Forehead is beginning to swell
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
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 The Predator's moves.
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll on the ground...
The Predator knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Don Frye 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 Struve's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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 Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The Predator throws a hook
that hits its mark.
A left hook from The Predator
falls short.
The Predator misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to The Predator!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for The Predator, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Stefan Struve steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Stefan Struve fakes a punch and launches himself over The Predator!
Nice move by Struve who clinches and pushes The Predator against the cage
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye slightly pushes Struve into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
An overhand right from Stefan Struve that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
The Predator moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Don Frye tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Stefan Struve's Mouth
Inside leg kick from The Predator
that lands on Stefan Struve's leg.
The Predator is holding Stefan Struve's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve shows great balance while pushing away Don Frye
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Struve throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The Predator has a small cut in his Chin
The Predator wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Struve doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Solid jabs from Don Frye.
Nice punches.
Don Frye fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Struve blocks and pushes his opponent.
The Predator tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Predator is clinching with Struve.
Stefan Struve pushes away The Predator trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Predator doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Stefan Struve
The fighters are clinching.
The Predator struggles and launches a few punches to Struve's head
Nothing from this... Don Frye seems frustrated.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Don Frye's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Struve is throwing a flurry of punches!
Don Frye just can't get away!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye slightly pushes Struve into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Stefan Struve tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Predator goes down.
Stefan Struve is in open guard over The Predator
Don Frye 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 open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to close his guard around Struve
He succeeds!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Struve's side.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over The Predator
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 The Predator's moves.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over The Predator
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Don Frye work his BJJ game.
Struve is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stefan Struve!
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Don Frye rolls him over and takes his back!
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of The Predator's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Predator's side.
Crushing shot to The Predator's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve
The Predator positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Struve's being punished here!
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve
The Predator tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Struve! The Predator has one hook in and keeps working!
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with one hook in
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Don Frye uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with one hook in
Don Frye slides his arm under Stefan Struve's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Stefan Struve pushes up and slides Don Frye's arm over his chin.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Struve has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Stefan Struve uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Don Frye. 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 Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice beating Don Frye has received.
A right hand from Don Frye
makes Struve stumble back!
Stefan Struve swings...
hard impact to The Predator's face!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Stefan Struve moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Don Frye swings...
hard impact to Struve's face!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Predator.
It looks like Struve was hit by a bus!
Struve has a small cut in his Forehead
Struve seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
A left hook from The Predator
grazes the chin of Struve.
Struve has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Stefan Struve is a bloody mess!
The Predator launches a hook to the body
Bang! Struve stops that one with his ribs!
The Predator launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Struve's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Struve doesn't stop bleeding.
The Predator is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Don Frye is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Don Frye looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Don Frye slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Don Frye wants to finish his opponent on the ground
The Predator drills Stefan Struve's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Struve's Nose is beginning to swell
Struve has a small cut in his Nose
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve is a bloody mess!
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Don Frye rolls Stefan Struve to his stomach and takes his back!
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve
The Predator tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Struve! The Predator has one hook in and keeps working!
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Don Frye can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Stefan Struve is a bloody mess!
The Predator has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Struve.
Nicely done! The Predator now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
The Predator tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Struve!
Struve adopts the turtle defense and The Predator is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
Don Frye was tooling Stefan Struve for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Stefan Struve lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Stefan Struve's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Struve is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Predator tries to use some of his tricky moves but The Predator's is smart enough to counter him.
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
Struve doesn't stop bleeding.
Struve is moving on the ground...
The Predator tries to counter Struve's moves on the ground.
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Don Frye to fight back!
The Predator is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Struve, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Predator moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
The Predator is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Don Frye slides his arm under Stefan Struve's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Stefan Struve pulls down on Don Frye's hand and staves off danger
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
You can see Struve's blood making stains in the mat.
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 The Predator's moves.
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
Don Frye is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Predator tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Struve!
The Predator has one of his arm over Stefan Struve's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
Struve doesn't stop bleeding.
The Predator tries to open up Stefan Struve's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Struve in the side of the head
Struve's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
The Predator is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Struve, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Predator moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
You can see Struve's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from Don Frye on the ground
They could take their toll on Struve.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Struve was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Don Frye by TKO (GnP) at 3:51 Round 4
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 23/30 (77%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/8 (50%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 34/40 (85%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 580 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 568 s
So stats indicate Frye dominated the hell out of this, whereas the fight performance meters indicated it was closer. Struve also did more damage then the stats imply too. Much more, actually. But alas, he seems to have a glass jaw and that was it for him.
Stefan Struve raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Don Frye shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stefan Struve sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Stefan Struve goes for an americana!
The Predator breaks free.
As the fight continues it seems that Don Frye is taking the best of the fight.
Don Frye just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Struve quickly defends.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Stefan Struve's mind is definitely in the fight, The Predator just got nailed! Stefan Struve saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
The Predator moves aside and dodges.
The Predator tries to grapple
Struve moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Struve with a double overhooks!
The Predator looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stefan Struve's punches
The Predator measures the resilience of Struve's chin with an uppercut while Struve lands some great crosses.
Stefan Struve charges at The Predator throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Predator is rocked!
Don Frye fakes a punch and launches himself over Stefan Struve
Struve counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Stefan Struve leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Predator
Struve shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Don Frye embrace and tries to move away...
Don Frye pushes Struve forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator launches a few hard punches to Stefan Struve's ribs!
Stefan Struve's ribs shows the damage! Don Frye is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Struve pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Don Frye's face!
The Predator has a small cut in his Forehead
The Predator is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Don Frye shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stefan Struve sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Struve tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Struve is clinching with The Predator.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Struve and Don Frye are cliched up against the cage. Struve steps for a throw
Don Frye is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Don Frye seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stefan Struve!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stefan Struve tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Don Frye
well done The Predator falls hard on the mat
Struve is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Stefan Struve steps back and allows The Predator to get back to his feet.
The Predator climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Nice punch by Don Frye
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Stefan Struve paws at The Predator.
The Predator answers with solid punches!
The Predator throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Don Frye takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Predator goes to the body...
He punishes Struve's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The Predator decides to launch some tentative punches
Struve launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Predator with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Struve launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past The Predator.
Struve misses a step and Don Frye sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Predator grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Don Frye
Don Frye is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around The Predator
He succeeds!
Don Frye is in closed guard over Struve
The Predator is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Don Frye!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
The Predator tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Don Frye
Stefan Struve tries to better his position on the ground...
Struve is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Don Frye
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Don Frye shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Don Frye breaks that americana attempt!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The Predator is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Don Frye swings...
...no good.
The Predator misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Struve is holding Don Frye's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Struve's side.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Struve's side.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Don Frye
Stefan Struve looks to mount Don Frye...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Don Frye gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Don Frye
Stefan Struve tries to better his position on the ground...
Struve is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve rolls him over and takes his back!
Struve is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Struve's side.
Struve is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator has Struve controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Struve is unable to move under The Predator control.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Struve's ribs.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over The Predator
Struve is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Stefan Struve uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Don Frye gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve tries to better his position on the ground...
Struve breaks the closed guard of Don Frye and moves to half guard
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Don Frye manages to switch to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over The Predator
Not a desiderable position that The Predator is in now. Stefan Struve is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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
Don Frye 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 Struve's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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 Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
The Predator is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Struve measures the resilience of The Predator's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Predator's side.
Don Frye is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Don Frye looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Don Frye slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Don Frye keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
The Predator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Don Frye controls the situation despite Stefan Struve efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to escape from the full mount...
Don Frye is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Don Frye is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Pitty-pat punches from The Predator
They're bothering Struve even though they aren't hurting him.
Don Frye is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Don Frye looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Stefan Struve takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Struve
Good looking punches from Don Frye on the ground
They could take their toll on Struve.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in closed guard over Struve
Don Frye positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Don Frye is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Struve's abdomen
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Not a desiderable position that Struve is in now. Don Frye is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Don Frye isolates Stefan Struve's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Stefan Struve is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Predator tries to cover his face,
The Predator's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
The Predator fires a barrage of punches at Struve's head!
This is bad! The Predator is just pounding on Stefan Struve's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Struve's Forehead is beginning to swell
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
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 The Predator's moves.
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll on the ground...
The Predator knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Don Frye 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 Struve's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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 Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The Predator throws a hook
that hits its mark.
A left hook from The Predator
falls short.
The Predator misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to The Predator!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for The Predator, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Stefan Struve steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Stefan Struve fakes a punch and launches himself over The Predator!
Nice move by Struve who clinches and pushes The Predator against the cage
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye slightly pushes Struve into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
An overhand right from Stefan Struve that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
The Predator moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Don Frye tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Stefan Struve's Mouth
Inside leg kick from The Predator
that lands on Stefan Struve's leg.
The Predator is holding Stefan Struve's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve shows great balance while pushing away Don Frye
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Struve throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The Predator has a small cut in his Chin
The Predator wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Struve doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Solid jabs from Don Frye.
Nice punches.
Don Frye fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Struve blocks and pushes his opponent.
The Predator tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Predator is clinching with Struve.
Stefan Struve pushes away The Predator trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Predator doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Stefan Struve
The fighters are clinching.
The Predator struggles and launches a few punches to Struve's head
Nothing from this... Don Frye seems frustrated.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Don Frye's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Struve is throwing a flurry of punches!
Don Frye just can't get away!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye slightly pushes Struve into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Stefan Struve tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Predator goes down.
Stefan Struve is in open guard over The Predator
Don Frye 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 open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to close his guard around Struve
He succeeds!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Struve's side.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over The Predator
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 The Predator's moves.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over The Predator
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Don Frye work his BJJ game.
Struve is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stefan Struve!
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Don Frye rolls him over and takes his back!
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of The Predator's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Predator's side.
Crushing shot to The Predator's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve
The Predator positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Struve's being punished here!
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve
The Predator tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Struve! The Predator has one hook in and keeps working!
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with one hook in
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Don Frye uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with one hook in
Don Frye slides his arm under Stefan Struve's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Stefan Struve pushes up and slides Don Frye's arm over his chin.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Struve has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Stefan Struve uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Don Frye. 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 Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice beating Don Frye has received.
A right hand from Don Frye
makes Struve stumble back!
Stefan Struve swings...
hard impact to The Predator's face!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Stefan Struve moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Don Frye swings...
hard impact to Struve's face!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Predator.
It looks like Struve was hit by a bus!
Struve has a small cut in his Forehead
Struve seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
A left hook from The Predator
grazes the chin of Struve.
Struve has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Stefan Struve is a bloody mess!
The Predator launches a hook to the body
Bang! Struve stops that one with his ribs!
The Predator launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Struve's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Struve doesn't stop bleeding.
The Predator is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Don Frye is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Don Frye looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Don Frye slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Don Frye wants to finish his opponent on the ground
The Predator drills Stefan Struve's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Struve's Nose is beginning to swell
Struve has a small cut in his Nose
Don Frye is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve is a bloody mess!
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Don Frye rolls Stefan Struve to his stomach and takes his back!
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve
The Predator tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Struve! The Predator has one hook in and keeps working!
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Don Frye can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Stefan Struve is a bloody mess!
The Predator has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Struve.
Nicely done! The Predator now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
The Predator tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Struve!
Struve adopts the turtle defense and The Predator is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
Don Frye was tooling Stefan Struve for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Stefan Struve lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Stefan Struve's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Struve is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Predator tries to use some of his tricky moves but The Predator's is smart enough to counter him.
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
Struve doesn't stop bleeding.
Struve is moving on the ground...
The Predator tries to counter Struve's moves on the ground.
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Don Frye to fight back!
The Predator is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Struve, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Predator moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
The Predator is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Don Frye slides his arm under Stefan Struve's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Stefan Struve pulls down on Don Frye's hand and staves off danger
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
You can see Struve's blood making stains in the mat.
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 The Predator's moves.
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
Don Frye is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Predator tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Struve!
The Predator has one of his arm over Stefan Struve's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
Struve doesn't stop bleeding.
The Predator tries to open up Stefan Struve's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Struve in the side of the head
Struve's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
The Predator is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Struve, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Predator moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The Predator is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
You can see Struve's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from Don Frye on the ground
They could take their toll on Struve.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Struve was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Don Frye by TKO (GnP) at 3:51 Round 4
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 23/30 (77%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/8 (50%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 34/40 (85%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 580 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 568 s
So stats indicate Frye dominated the hell out of this, whereas the fight performance meters indicated it was closer. Struve also did more damage then the stats imply too. Much more, actually. But alas, he seems to have a glass jaw and that was it for him.