Post by The Sandmen on Sept 26, 2012 18:20:16 GMT -5
Pedro Rizzo is the favourite fighter of the crowd at American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX).
Pedro Rizzo doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Bas Rutten raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Pedro Rizzo and Bas Rutten touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo launches a body shot
El Guapo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Incredible high kick!
Rizzo is worried!
Hard blow to Rizzo's mid-section, he seems hurt
El Guapo is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Rizzo's jaw!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Bas Rutten runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
El Guapo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Bas Rutten pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Pedro Rizzo pushes away El Guapo trying to keep the fight at striking range
El Guapo stumbles backwards and Pedro Rizzo circles to get the center of the cage
El Guapo throws a hook
that hits its mark.
A left hook from El Guapo
grazes the chin of Rizzo.
Shovel hook by Pedro Rizzo
goes nowhere.
Rizzo looks to be in very good shape.
Pedro Rizzo tries a middle kick
Bas Rutten blocks and steps away.
Pedro Rizzo wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to El Guapo!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is opening up on El Guapo and raining down combinations!
El Guapo's corner looks worried!
El Guapo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Pedro Rizzo and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bas Rutten is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Rizzo seems to be done!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
El Guapo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
El Guapo moves forward and holds Rizzo
The fighters are clinching.
Pedro Rizzo slightly pushes El Guapo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Rizzo followed by a hard jab
El Guapo deflects the blows.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
A bad move from Pedro Rizzo
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
Rizzo has a small cut in his Forehead
Rizzo steps forward
Bas Rutten catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Rizzo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Pedro Rizzo launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
El Guapo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Bas Rutten's cheek! El Guapo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
El Guapo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Rizzo is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
El Guapo tries to hit Pedro Rizzo with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Rizzo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Rizzo hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Rizzo is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Pedro Rizzo creates space and allows Bas Rutten to stand up.
El Guapo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
El Guapo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pedro Rizzo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Rizzo
El Guapo tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Rizzo
El Guapo tries to jump to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo closed his guard around Bas Rutten.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to show some ground skills
Pedro Rizzo put El Guapo in half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Rizzo
El Guapo tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rizzo from the side mount!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Bas Rutten looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
El Guapo goes for an armbar!
Pedro Rizzo breaks the lock and pushes away Bas Rutten, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from El Guapo!
Some big punches are landing!
El Guapo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pedro Rizzo's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Several good body shots
land on Rizzo.
Crushing shot to Rizzo's body! He's holding his side
A bad move from Pedro Rizzo
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
Rizzo's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bas Rutten swings...
hard impact to Rizzo's face!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
El Guapo is holding Pedro Rizzo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pedro Rizzo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Bas Rutten looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
El Guapo goes for an armbar!
Pedro Rizzo breaks the lock and pushes away Bas Rutten, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo is opening up on El Guapo and raining down combinations!
El Guapo doesn't look worried as he defends.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo is holding Pedro Rizzo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo shows great balance while pushing away Bas Rutten
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Bas Rutten
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
El Guapo moves backwards and Pedro Rizzo is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Bas Rutten runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rizzo's Forehead is beginning to swell
El Guapo steps backwards away from Pedro Rizzo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tremendous strikes from El Guapo!
Some big punches are landing!
Rizzo's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Bas Rutten
tags Rizzo.
Rizzo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Forehead
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Solid kick to the leg from Bas Rutten
that visibly pains Rizzo.
Rizzo hyper-extended his left leg
Pedro Rizzo circles around El Guapo
Rizzo moves forward looking for some action
Bas Rutten struggles a bit before breaking Rizzo's attemp of grappling
Rizzo attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Rizzo's Right eye is beginning to swell
You can see Rizzo's blood making stains in the mat.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Rizzo stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Bas Rutten is coming in again!
Rizzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Rizzo staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
Pedro Rizzo and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bas Rutten is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
You can see Rizzo's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rizzo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bas Rutten's punches
Rizzo is on the receiving end of a great combo by El Guapo.
Rizzo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as El Guapo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bas Rutten launches a rapid series of punches
taking Rizzo from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Rizzo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
Pedro Rizzo is a bloody mess!
Pedro Rizzo looks rattled! Bas Rutten sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Pedro Rizzo is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Rizzo has a small cut in his Chin
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
El Guapo is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
You can see Rizzo's blood making stains in the mat.
Rizzo tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
El Guapo is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
El Guapo moves backwards and gestures for Pedro Rizzo to stand up.
Pedro Rizzo is on his feet again.
Rizzo steps forward
Bas Rutten catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Rizzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Chin
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Pedro Rizzo.
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Round 3
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Here comes Pedro Rizzo with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on El Guapo's ribs!
El Guapo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
El Guapo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pedro Rizzo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Rizzo
El Guapo is in open guard over Rizzo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Rizzo struggles to free himself
Rizzo struggles to free himself
That Kneebar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Rizzo hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
Rizzo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Pedro Rizzo!
El Guapo ducks under...
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Rizzo's Forehead is bruised and bleeding after the punishment he's received!
There is a large laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Forehead
Winner is Bas Rutten by TKO (stoppage, cut) at 1:07 Round 3
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 7/23 (30%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 129 s
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 49/63 (78%)
Kicks 8/8 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 125 s
Rizzo took a massive amount of damage. He is a tough sod. That said, Bas pretty much dominated this one. Pedro still has so much potential here.
Pedro Rizzo doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Bas Rutten raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Pedro Rizzo and Bas Rutten touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo launches a body shot
El Guapo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Incredible high kick!
Rizzo is worried!
Hard blow to Rizzo's mid-section, he seems hurt
El Guapo is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Rizzo's jaw!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Bas Rutten runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
El Guapo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Bas Rutten pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Pedro Rizzo pushes away El Guapo trying to keep the fight at striking range
El Guapo stumbles backwards and Pedro Rizzo circles to get the center of the cage
El Guapo throws a hook
that hits its mark.
A left hook from El Guapo
grazes the chin of Rizzo.
Shovel hook by Pedro Rizzo
goes nowhere.
Rizzo looks to be in very good shape.
Pedro Rizzo tries a middle kick
Bas Rutten blocks and steps away.
Pedro Rizzo wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to El Guapo!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is opening up on El Guapo and raining down combinations!
El Guapo's corner looks worried!
El Guapo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Pedro Rizzo and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bas Rutten is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Rizzo seems to be done!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
El Guapo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
El Guapo moves forward and holds Rizzo
The fighters are clinching.
Pedro Rizzo slightly pushes El Guapo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Rizzo followed by a hard jab
El Guapo deflects the blows.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
A bad move from Pedro Rizzo
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
Rizzo has a small cut in his Forehead
Rizzo steps forward
Bas Rutten catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Rizzo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Pedro Rizzo launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
El Guapo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Bas Rutten's cheek! El Guapo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
El Guapo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Rizzo is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
El Guapo tries to hit Pedro Rizzo with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Rizzo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Rizzo hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Rizzo is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Pedro Rizzo creates space and allows Bas Rutten to stand up.
El Guapo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
El Guapo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pedro Rizzo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Rizzo
El Guapo tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Rizzo
El Guapo tries to jump to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo closed his guard around Bas Rutten.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to show some ground skills
Pedro Rizzo put El Guapo in half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Rizzo
El Guapo tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rizzo from the side mount!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Bas Rutten looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
El Guapo goes for an armbar!
Pedro Rizzo breaks the lock and pushes away Bas Rutten, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from El Guapo!
Some big punches are landing!
El Guapo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pedro Rizzo's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Several good body shots
land on Rizzo.
Crushing shot to Rizzo's body! He's holding his side
A bad move from Pedro Rizzo
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
Rizzo's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bas Rutten swings...
hard impact to Rizzo's face!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
El Guapo is holding Pedro Rizzo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pedro Rizzo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Bas Rutten looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
El Guapo goes for an armbar!
Pedro Rizzo breaks the lock and pushes away Bas Rutten, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo is opening up on El Guapo and raining down combinations!
El Guapo doesn't look worried as he defends.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo is holding Pedro Rizzo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo shows great balance while pushing away Bas Rutten
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Bas Rutten
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
El Guapo moves backwards and Pedro Rizzo is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Bas Rutten runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rizzo's Forehead is beginning to swell
El Guapo steps backwards away from Pedro Rizzo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tremendous strikes from El Guapo!
Some big punches are landing!
Rizzo's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Bas Rutten
tags Rizzo.
Rizzo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Forehead
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Solid kick to the leg from Bas Rutten
that visibly pains Rizzo.
Rizzo hyper-extended his left leg
Pedro Rizzo circles around El Guapo
Rizzo moves forward looking for some action
Bas Rutten struggles a bit before breaking Rizzo's attemp of grappling
Rizzo attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Rizzo's Right eye is beginning to swell
You can see Rizzo's blood making stains in the mat.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Rizzo stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Bas Rutten is coming in again!
Rizzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Rizzo staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
Pedro Rizzo and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bas Rutten is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
You can see Rizzo's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rizzo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bas Rutten's punches
Rizzo is on the receiving end of a great combo by El Guapo.
Rizzo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as El Guapo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bas Rutten launches a rapid series of punches
taking Rizzo from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Rizzo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
Pedro Rizzo is a bloody mess!
Pedro Rizzo looks rattled! Bas Rutten sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Pedro Rizzo is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Rizzo has a small cut in his Chin
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
El Guapo is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
You can see Rizzo's blood making stains in the mat.
Rizzo tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
El Guapo is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
El Guapo moves backwards and gestures for Pedro Rizzo to stand up.
Pedro Rizzo is on his feet again.
Rizzo steps forward
Bas Rutten catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Rizzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Chin
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Pedro Rizzo.
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Round 3
=========================================
Here comes Pedro Rizzo with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on El Guapo's ribs!
El Guapo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
El Guapo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pedro Rizzo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Rizzo
El Guapo is in open guard over Rizzo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Rizzo struggles to free himself
Rizzo struggles to free himself
That Kneebar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Rizzo hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
Rizzo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Pedro Rizzo!
El Guapo ducks under...
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Rizzo's Forehead is bruised and bleeding after the punishment he's received!
There is a large laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Forehead
Winner is Bas Rutten by TKO (stoppage, cut) at 1:07 Round 3
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 7/23 (30%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 129 s
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 49/63 (78%)
Kicks 8/8 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 125 s
Rizzo took a massive amount of damage. He is a tough sod. That said, Bas pretty much dominated this one. Pedro still has so much potential here.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!