Post by The Sandmen on Mar 6, 2017 8:42:48 GMT -5
Fedor Emelianenko looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Struve while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Fedor Emelianenko and Stefan Struve touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brutal combination from Stefan Struve!
Fedor is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Stand up! This is what Fedor's cornermen are shouting. Stefan Struve is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Fedor is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor tries to escape from the closed guard
Fedor succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Struve shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fedor is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor 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 open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Struve
He is not able to do it
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor 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 open guard over Fedor
Struve positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fedor's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor Emelianenko slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Stefan Struve cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Fedor tries to show some ground skills
Struve uses his strength to keep Struve at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Fedor
Stefan Struve tries to free his leg
Stefan Struve uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fedor's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Fedor
Stefan Struve tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Fedor
Struve positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Fedor
Struve launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fedor Emelianenko rolls over himself and stands up while Stefan Struve rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fedor is holding Stefan Struve's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Fedor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Struve is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Struve
Struve has given his back to Fedor Emelianenko who is trying to get one hook in!
Struve struggles in the ground trying to break Fedor's control
Struve is trying to counter now!
Struve has Fedor controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fedor is unable to move under Struve control.
Fedor is in rear mount over Struve
Fedor tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Struve! Fedor has one hook in and keeps working!
Fedor is in rear mount over Struve with one hook in
Fedor 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! Fedor now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Fedor is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
Fedor tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Struve!
Struve rolls on the ground and he is looking at the ceiling while Fedor Emelianenko's on his back but with only one hook in!
Fedor misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A bad move from Fedor Emelianenko
allows Struve to land a solid head kick.
Struve is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Stefan Struve looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor 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 Fedor Emelianenko
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fedor Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Fedor is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Stefan Struve, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Fedor shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Struve
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Fedor Emelianenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fedor use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Stefan Struve holds Fedor Emelianenko and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Struve attempts a triangle from bottom! Fedor Emelianenko slips out. Struve quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fedor Emelianenko slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Stefan Struve is opening up on Fedor and raining down combinations!
Fedor doesn't look worried as he defends.
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Struve is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Struve
Fedor tries to improve position.
Struve adjusts and closes his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Struve's ribs.
Struve blocks Fedor Emelianenko's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Struve tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Struve's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Fedor
Stefan Struve tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Stefan Struve passes momentarily but Fedor Emelianenko sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Fedor
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) is cheering him!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Stefan Struve looks to pass to mount...
Struve slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fedor Emelianenko.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Struve catch Fedor Emelianenko's left arm and tries a kimura
Fedor Emelianenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fedor is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Fedor breaks the lock showing some skills...
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Struve pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Fedor
Stefan Struve tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fedor Emelianenko work his BJJ game.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
Struve's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Struve tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stefan Struve steps forward and fires a high kick!
Fedor blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stefan Struve's punches
Fedor measures the resilience of Struve's chin with an uppercut while Struve lands some great crosses.
Stefan Struve tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fedor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Fedor
Struve tries to move to full mount
Struve succeeds
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Stefan Struve.
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Round 3
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Some nice shots from Stefan Struve
that stun Fedor.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Stefan Struve's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Stefan Struve's Forehead
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Struve with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fedor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Struve's face with his elbows!
Struve's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko viciously slams hammer blows to Struve's face!
Struve's Forehead is beginning to swell
Stefan Struve seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Fedor Emelianenko!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
1:12 Round 3 and Fedor is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fedor Emelianenko Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Stefan Struve!
Stefan Struve is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Struve's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stefan Struve seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Fedor Emelianenko!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor Emelianenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Struve's face!
Struve's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Stefan Struve's Left eye
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor launches a barrage of elbows over Struve's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Struve doesn't fight back!
That brutal impact left Struve laid out on the mat! Fedor Emelianenko's corner come in to congratulate him!
Struve's Left eye is beginning to swell
Struve has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by KO (Elbows) at 1:50 Round 3
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/43 (63%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 558 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 558 s
Ferocious staredown by Struve while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Fedor Emelianenko and Stefan Struve touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brutal combination from Stefan Struve!
Fedor is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Stand up! This is what Fedor's cornermen are shouting. Stefan Struve is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Fedor is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor tries to escape from the closed guard
Fedor succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Struve shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fedor is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor 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 open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Struve
He is not able to do it
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor 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 open guard over Fedor
Struve positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fedor's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor Emelianenko slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Stefan Struve cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Fedor tries to show some ground skills
Struve uses his strength to keep Struve at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Fedor
Stefan Struve tries to free his leg
Stefan Struve uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fedor's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Fedor
Stefan Struve tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Fedor
Struve positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Fedor
Struve launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fedor Emelianenko rolls over himself and stands up while Stefan Struve rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fedor is holding Stefan Struve's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Fedor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Struve is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Struve
Struve has given his back to Fedor Emelianenko who is trying to get one hook in!
Struve struggles in the ground trying to break Fedor's control
Struve is trying to counter now!
Struve has Fedor controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fedor is unable to move under Struve control.
Fedor is in rear mount over Struve
Fedor tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Struve! Fedor has one hook in and keeps working!
Fedor is in rear mount over Struve with one hook in
Fedor 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! Fedor now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Fedor is in rear mount over Struve with two hooks in
Fedor tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Struve!
Struve rolls on the ground and he is looking at the ceiling while Fedor Emelianenko's on his back but with only one hook in!
Fedor misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A bad move from Fedor Emelianenko
allows Struve to land a solid head kick.
Struve is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Stefan Struve looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor 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 Fedor Emelianenko
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fedor Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Fedor is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Stefan Struve, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Fedor shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Struve
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Fedor Emelianenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fedor use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Stefan Struve holds Fedor Emelianenko and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Struve attempts a triangle from bottom! Fedor Emelianenko slips out. Struve quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fedor Emelianenko slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Stefan Struve is opening up on Fedor and raining down combinations!
Fedor doesn't look worried as he defends.
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Struve is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Struve
Fedor tries to improve position.
Struve adjusts and closes his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Struve's ribs.
Struve blocks Fedor Emelianenko's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Struve tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Struve's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Fedor
Stefan Struve tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Stefan Struve passes momentarily but Fedor Emelianenko sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Fedor
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) is cheering him!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Stefan Struve looks to pass to mount...
Struve slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fedor Emelianenko.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Struve catch Fedor Emelianenko's left arm and tries a kimura
Fedor Emelianenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fedor is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Fedor breaks the lock showing some skills...
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Struve pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Fedor
Stefan Struve tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fedor Emelianenko work his BJJ game.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
Struve's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Struve tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stefan Struve steps forward and fires a high kick!
Fedor blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stefan Struve's punches
Fedor measures the resilience of Struve's chin with an uppercut while Struve lands some great crosses.
Stefan Struve tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fedor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Fedor
Struve tries to move to full mount
Struve succeeds
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Stefan Struve.
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Round 3
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Some nice shots from Stefan Struve
that stun Fedor.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Stefan Struve's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Stefan Struve's Forehead
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Struve with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fedor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Struve's face with his elbows!
Struve's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko viciously slams hammer blows to Struve's face!
Struve's Forehead is beginning to swell
Stefan Struve seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Fedor Emelianenko!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
1:12 Round 3 and Fedor is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fedor Emelianenko Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Stefan Struve!
Stefan Struve is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Struve's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stefan Struve seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Fedor Emelianenko!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor Emelianenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Struve's face!
Struve's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Stefan Struve's Left eye
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Struve
Fedor launches a barrage of elbows over Struve's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Struve doesn't fight back!
That brutal impact left Struve laid out on the mat! Fedor Emelianenko's corner come in to congratulate him!
Struve's Left eye is beginning to swell
Struve has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by KO (Elbows) at 1:50 Round 3
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/43 (63%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 558 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 558 s