Post by The Sandmen on Jan 7, 2019 9:44:01 GMT -5
Fabricio Werdum is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Pedro Rizzo looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Pedro Rizzo is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Fabricio Werdum and Pedro Rizzo touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Fabricio Werdum is taking the best of the fight.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Pedro Rizzo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Crushing shot to Werdum's body! He's holding his side
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Fabricio Werdum is in Rizzo open guard now
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Werdum moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Werdum's ribs.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Werdum tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to close the guard.
Rizzo put Fabricio Werdum in closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Pedro Rizzo to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rizzo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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.
Rizzo moves backwards and Fabricio Werdum is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Pedro Rizzo fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Werdum blocks that. He made it look easy!
Werdum is holding Pedro Rizzo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to turn in and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Pedro Rizzo slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Rizzo tries to break the lock slamming Fabricio Werdum against the mat!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't allow Pedro Rizzo to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Pedro Rizzo realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Werdum
Rizzo tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Werdum
Pedro Rizzo tries to free his leg
Pedro Rizzo uses some of his skill by jumping out of Werdum's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Pedro Rizzo tries to open Werdum's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Pedro Rizzo. Werdum is unable to cover himself now!
Werdum has a small cut in his Forehead
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
Fabricio Werdum put Rizzo in half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum breaths deeply while on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Rizzo is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum breaks the closed guard of Pedro Rizzo and moves to half guard
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Fabricio Werdum can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Werdum tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fabricio Werdum controls the situation despite Pedro Rizzo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Werdum is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fabricio Werdum throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rizzo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Werdum misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Werdum, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Werdum is in now. Pedro Rizzo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Solid kick to the leg from Pedro Rizzo
Werdum checks it.
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Pedro Rizzo takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Werdum is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Pedro Rizzo to open his guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Fabricio Werdum uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Werdum breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Werdum is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum looks to pass to mount...
Werdum slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pedro Rizzo.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Pedro Rizzo realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Rizzo launches a kick to Werdum's thigh
Werdum checks that kick!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Rizzo is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum isolates Pedro Rizzo's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Pedro Rizzo is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Werdum suddenly holds Pedro Rizzo's arm and tries an armbar!
Rizzo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fabricio Werdum!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Rizzo is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Rizzo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fabricio Werdum holds Pedro Rizzo and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rizzo is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pedro Rizzo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum looks to pass to mount...
Werdum slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pedro Rizzo.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Fabricio Werdum has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Werdum throws his leg over Rizzo's shoulder in an omoplata attempt!
Pedro Rizzo sits up and slips his arm out using the opportunity to get side control!
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum throws up a triangle attempt!
Pedro Rizzo postures up and breaks the triangle.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo aggressively and repeatedly punches Werdum.
Good job by Werdum blocking and slipping the blows.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Werdum
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Pedro Rizzo passes momentarily but Fabricio Werdum sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Pedro Rizzo 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 Werdum's moves.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rizzo blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rizzo goes down.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum pushes Pedro Rizzo against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Werdum jumps and tries to free his leg! Rizzo doesn't allow this but Fabricio Werdum is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Pedro Rizzo shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Pedro Rizzo breaks that americana attempt!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Werdum suddenly holds Pedro Rizzo's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Rizzo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fabricio Werdum!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Terrible one sided match... Rizzo was not ready to fight a fighter of Fabricio Werdum caliber.
Fabricio Werdum sits up and gets an arm around Rizzo's neck!
Rizzo pushes Fabricio Werdum back to the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Pedro Rizzo 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 Werdum's moves.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Rizzo tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Pedro Rizzo! He is reversed and nor Fabricio Werdum is on half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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 Werdum's moves.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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 Werdum's moves.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Pedro Rizzo 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 Werdum's moves.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fabricio Werdum was tooling Pedro Rizzo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Pedro Rizzo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Pedro Rizzo tries a hook to the body
and hits Werdum ribs hard
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Fabricio Werdum takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pedro Rizzo takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Werdum is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum hooks Rizzo's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Werdum is locking that Kneebar...
Pedro Rizzo manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Rizzo's eyes...
That Kneebar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Werdum is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
Rizzo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Rizzo tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Pedro Rizzo! He is reversed and nor Fabricio Werdum is on half guard!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to turn away and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Pedro Rizzo spins out and gets back to his feet.
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rizzo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fabricio Werdum realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pedro Rizzo's punches
Rizzo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Werdum.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Werdum launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Rizzo's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
A right hand from Pedro Rizzo
gets deflected.
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum goes to the body...
He punishes Rizzo's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Fabricio Werdum has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Solid low kick from Fabricio Werdum.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Pedro Rizzo swings...
...no good.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pedro Rizzo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Werdum tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
Werdum shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Rizzo is out! Mario Yamasaki breaks the lock and Pedro Rizzo lies flat on the mat! Awesome move by Fabricio Werdum.
Winner is Fabricio Werdum by Submission (North South Choke) at 1:06 Round 4
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 741 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/26 (38%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 741 s
Burn.
Pedro Rizzo looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Pedro Rizzo is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Fabricio Werdum and Pedro Rizzo touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Fabricio Werdum is taking the best of the fight.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Pedro Rizzo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Crushing shot to Werdum's body! He's holding his side
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Fabricio Werdum is in Rizzo open guard now
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Werdum moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Werdum's ribs.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Werdum tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to close the guard.
Rizzo put Fabricio Werdum in closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Pedro Rizzo to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rizzo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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.
Rizzo moves backwards and Fabricio Werdum is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Pedro Rizzo fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Werdum blocks that. He made it look easy!
Werdum is holding Pedro Rizzo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to turn in and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Pedro Rizzo slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Rizzo tries to break the lock slamming Fabricio Werdum against the mat!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't allow Pedro Rizzo to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Pedro Rizzo realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Werdum
Rizzo tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Werdum
Pedro Rizzo tries to free his leg
Pedro Rizzo uses some of his skill by jumping out of Werdum's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Pedro Rizzo tries to open Werdum's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Pedro Rizzo. Werdum is unable to cover himself now!
Werdum has a small cut in his Forehead
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
Fabricio Werdum put Rizzo in half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum breaths deeply while on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Rizzo is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum breaks the closed guard of Pedro Rizzo and moves to half guard
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Fabricio Werdum can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Werdum tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fabricio Werdum controls the situation despite Pedro Rizzo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Werdum is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fabricio Werdum throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rizzo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Werdum misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Werdum, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Werdum is in now. Pedro Rizzo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Solid kick to the leg from Pedro Rizzo
Werdum checks it.
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Pedro Rizzo takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Werdum is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Pedro Rizzo to open his guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Fabricio Werdum uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Werdum breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Werdum is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum looks to pass to mount...
Werdum slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pedro Rizzo.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Pedro Rizzo realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Rizzo launches a kick to Werdum's thigh
Werdum checks that kick!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Rizzo is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum isolates Pedro Rizzo's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Pedro Rizzo is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Werdum suddenly holds Pedro Rizzo's arm and tries an armbar!
Rizzo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fabricio Werdum!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Rizzo is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Rizzo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fabricio Werdum holds Pedro Rizzo and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rizzo is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pedro Rizzo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Rizzo
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum looks to pass to mount...
Werdum slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pedro Rizzo.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Fabricio Werdum has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Werdum throws his leg over Rizzo's shoulder in an omoplata attempt!
Pedro Rizzo sits up and slips his arm out using the opportunity to get side control!
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum throws up a triangle attempt!
Pedro Rizzo postures up and breaks the triangle.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo aggressively and repeatedly punches Werdum.
Good job by Werdum blocking and slipping the blows.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Werdum
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Pedro Rizzo passes momentarily but Fabricio Werdum sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Pedro Rizzo 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 Werdum's moves.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rizzo blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rizzo goes down.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum pushes Pedro Rizzo against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Werdum jumps and tries to free his leg! Rizzo doesn't allow this but Fabricio Werdum is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Pedro Rizzo shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Pedro Rizzo breaks that americana attempt!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Werdum suddenly holds Pedro Rizzo's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Rizzo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fabricio Werdum!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Terrible one sided match... Rizzo was not ready to fight a fighter of Fabricio Werdum caliber.
Fabricio Werdum sits up and gets an arm around Rizzo's neck!
Rizzo pushes Fabricio Werdum back to the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Pedro Rizzo 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 Werdum's moves.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Rizzo tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Pedro Rizzo! He is reversed and nor Fabricio Werdum is on half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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 Werdum's moves.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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 Werdum's moves.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Pedro Rizzo 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 Werdum's moves.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fabricio Werdum was tooling Pedro Rizzo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Pedro Rizzo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Pedro Rizzo tries a hook to the body
and hits Werdum ribs hard
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Fabricio Werdum takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pedro Rizzo takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Werdum is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Fabricio Werdum hooks Rizzo's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Werdum is locking that Kneebar...
Pedro Rizzo manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Rizzo's eyes...
That Kneebar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Werdum is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
Rizzo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Werdum
Rizzo tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Pedro Rizzo! He is reversed and nor Fabricio Werdum is on half guard!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to turn away and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Pedro Rizzo spins out and gets back to his feet.
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rizzo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fabricio Werdum realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pedro Rizzo's punches
Rizzo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Werdum.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Werdum launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Rizzo's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
A right hand from Pedro Rizzo
gets deflected.
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum goes to the body...
He punishes Rizzo's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Fabricio Werdum has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Solid low kick from Fabricio Werdum.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Pedro Rizzo swings...
...no good.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pedro Rizzo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Rizzo
Werdum tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Rizzo
Werdum shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Rizzo is out! Mario Yamasaki breaks the lock and Pedro Rizzo lies flat on the mat! Awesome move by Fabricio Werdum.
Winner is Fabricio Werdum by Submission (North South Choke) at 1:06 Round 4
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 741 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/26 (38%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 741 s
Burn.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!