Post by The Sandmen on Apr 28, 2017 8:50:59 GMT -5
Stefan Struve looks very relaxed.
Gabriel Gonzaga shifts back and forth nervously.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts a sweep single...
Gabriel Gonzaga catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gonzaga.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Struve
As the fight continues it seems that Stefan Struve is taking the best of the fight.
Gonzaga is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gonzaga 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!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Struve
Gabriel Gonzaga moves to better his position on the ground...
Gabriel Gonzaga viciously slams hammer blows to Struve's face!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Struve
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
John McCarthy 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gabriel Gonzaga embrace and tries to move away...
Gabriel Gonzaga pushes Struve forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Struve misses a step and Gabriel Gonzaga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gonzaga doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stefan Struve embrace and tries to move away...
Stefan Struve pushes Gonzaga forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gonzaga throws some knees to the thighs of Stefan Struve while in the clinch
Nothing to worry about for Struve who knows how to block them
Gonzaga clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Gabriel Gonzaga doesn't let Stefan Struve get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve launches a knee while holding Gonzaga's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Gonzaga in the abdomen
Solid kick to the leg from Gabriel Gonzaga
Struve checks it.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Incredible high kick!
Gonzaga is worried!
Gonzaga moves to shoot
but Stefan Struve delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Gabriel Gonzaga closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts a sweep single...
Gabriel Gonzaga catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gonzaga.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Gonzaga's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gonzaga's side.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Struve
Gonzaga is taking this opportunity to rest.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Struve
Gonzaga is moving on the ground...
Struve tries to counter Gonzaga's moves on the ground.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Gonzaga's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gonzaga's side.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Struve
Gonzaga is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gonzaga 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 full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Struve suddenly holds Gabriel Gonzaga's arm and tries an armbar!
Gonzaga can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Stefan Struve!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Struve
Gonzaga is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gabriel Gonzaga shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Gabriel Gonzaga breaks that americana attempt!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Struve fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gabriel Gonzaga's arm and tries an armbar!
Gonzaga holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Gonzaga's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Stefan Struve.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gonzaga tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gabriel Gonzaga wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gonzaga drills Stefan Struve's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Struve has a small cut in his Nose
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Struve
Gonzaga tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Struve from the side mount!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Struve is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Struve
Struve tries to move on the ground and shows Gabriel Gonzaga 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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Struve has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Struve
Gonzaga throws a few hammer fists to the face of Stefan Struve
Solid shots!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Gonzaga is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Struve grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Stefan Struve
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Gonzaga
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Stefan Struve work his BJJ game.
Struve tries to stand up!
Gonzaga doesn't allow him!
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga 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 Gonzaga
Gonzaga 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 open guard over Gonzaga
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
John McCarthy 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.
Incredible high kick!
Gonzaga is worried!
Gonzaga is holding Stefan Struve's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve shows great balance while pushing away Gabriel Gonzaga
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Struve tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Struve is clinching with Gonzaga.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Struve doesn't let Gonzaga get in on his legs.
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 Gabriel Gonzaga's face!
Gonzaga has a small cut in his Right cheek
Struve pushes Gabriel Gonzaga and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gabriel Gonzaga!
Struve ducks under...
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stefan Struve tries a high kick!
Gonzaga was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
There is a small laceration on Gabriel Gonzaga's Left cheek
Tremendous strikes from Gonzaga!
Struve blocks with confidence
Struve jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Stefan Struve pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gabriel Gonzaga launches a few punches towards Struve's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Struve seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Gonzaga attempts a shoot
Stefan Struve hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Gonzaga's Forehead is beginning to swell
Gabriel Gonzaga seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stefan Struve!
Gonzaga throws a lazy kick
Struve dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Gonzaga attempts a shoot
Stefan Struve hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Gonzaga is out! Gonzaga is out! Stefan Struve has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Stefan Struve by KO (High kick) at 3:17 Round 2
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 250 s
Statistics: Gabriel Gonzaga
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 13/16 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 250 s
Struve used his reach to dominate this one. Particularly his kicks. Take a 12 foot fighter, have him kick at you, you never get a chance to anything.
Gabriel Gonzaga shifts back and forth nervously.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts a sweep single...
Gabriel Gonzaga catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gonzaga.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Struve
As the fight continues it seems that Stefan Struve is taking the best of the fight.
Gonzaga is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gonzaga 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!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Struve
Gabriel Gonzaga moves to better his position on the ground...
Gabriel Gonzaga viciously slams hammer blows to Struve's face!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Struve
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
John McCarthy 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gabriel Gonzaga embrace and tries to move away...
Gabriel Gonzaga pushes Struve forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Struve misses a step and Gabriel Gonzaga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gonzaga doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stefan Struve embrace and tries to move away...
Stefan Struve pushes Gonzaga forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gonzaga throws some knees to the thighs of Stefan Struve while in the clinch
Nothing to worry about for Struve who knows how to block them
Gonzaga clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Gabriel Gonzaga doesn't let Stefan Struve get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve launches a knee while holding Gonzaga's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Gonzaga in the abdomen
Solid kick to the leg from Gabriel Gonzaga
Struve checks it.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Incredible high kick!
Gonzaga is worried!
Gonzaga moves to shoot
but Stefan Struve delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Gabriel Gonzaga closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts a sweep single...
Gabriel Gonzaga catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gonzaga.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Gonzaga's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gonzaga's side.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Struve
Gonzaga is taking this opportunity to rest.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Struve
Gonzaga is moving on the ground...
Struve tries to counter Gonzaga's moves on the ground.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Gonzaga's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gonzaga's side.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Struve
Gonzaga is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gonzaga 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 full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Struve suddenly holds Gabriel Gonzaga's arm and tries an armbar!
Gonzaga can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Stefan Struve!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Struve
Gonzaga is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gabriel Gonzaga shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Gabriel Gonzaga breaks that americana attempt!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Struve fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gabriel Gonzaga's arm and tries an armbar!
Gonzaga holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Gonzaga's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Stefan Struve.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gonzaga tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gabriel Gonzaga wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gonzaga drills Stefan Struve's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Struve has a small cut in his Nose
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Struve
Gonzaga tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Struve from the side mount!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Struve is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Struve
Struve tries to move on the ground and shows Gabriel Gonzaga 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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Struve has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Struve
Gonzaga throws a few hammer fists to the face of Stefan Struve
Solid shots!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Gonzaga is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Struve grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Stefan Struve
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Gonzaga
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Stefan Struve work his BJJ game.
Struve tries to stand up!
Gonzaga doesn't allow him!
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga 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 Gonzaga
Gonzaga 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 open guard over Gonzaga
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
John McCarthy 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.
Incredible high kick!
Gonzaga is worried!
Gonzaga is holding Stefan Struve's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve shows great balance while pushing away Gabriel Gonzaga
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Struve tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Struve is clinching with Gonzaga.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Struve doesn't let Gonzaga get in on his legs.
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 Gabriel Gonzaga's face!
Gonzaga has a small cut in his Right cheek
Struve pushes Gabriel Gonzaga and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gabriel Gonzaga!
Struve ducks under...
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stefan Struve tries a high kick!
Gonzaga was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
There is a small laceration on Gabriel Gonzaga's Left cheek
Tremendous strikes from Gonzaga!
Struve blocks with confidence
Struve jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Stefan Struve pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gabriel Gonzaga launches a few punches towards Struve's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Struve seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Gonzaga attempts a shoot
Stefan Struve hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Gonzaga's Forehead is beginning to swell
Gabriel Gonzaga seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stefan Struve!
Gonzaga throws a lazy kick
Struve dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Gonzaga attempts a shoot
Stefan Struve hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Gonzaga is out! Gonzaga is out! Stefan Struve has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Stefan Struve by KO (High kick) at 3:17 Round 2
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 250 s
Statistics: Gabriel Gonzaga
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 13/16 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 250 s
Struve used his reach to dominate this one. Particularly his kicks. Take a 12 foot fighter, have him kick at you, you never get a chance to anything.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!