Post by The Sandmen on Oct 17, 2012 14:55:16 GMT -5
Pedro Rizzo! Pedro Rizzo! This is what the people are chanting here.
Mirko Cro Cop raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Pedro Rizzo is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Mirko Cro Cop is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Cro Cop and Rizzo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rizzo moves forward looking for some action
Pedro Rizzo shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop tries to break the clinch... Pedro Rizzo launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Cro Cop breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Cro Cop
Pedro Rizzo is cooling the fight on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Cro Cop
Pedro Rizzo pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mirko Cro Cop struggles not allowing Pedro Rizzo improve his position.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Cro Cop
Rizzo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Cro Cop
Rizzo fires a barrage of punches at Cro Cop's head!
The punches go wide.
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Mirko Cro Cop tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Cro Cop
Good looking punches from Pedro Rizzo on the ground
deflected by Cro Cop.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop manages to switch to full guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Cro Cop 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 that!
Cro Cop dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Rizzo from the ground!
The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
Some nice shots from Mirko Cro Cop
miss their mark.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Cro Cop throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
A bad move from Pedro Rizzo
allows Cro Cop to land a solid head kick.
Rizzo has a small cut in his Mouth
Rizzo throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Cro Cop's defense muffles the blows.
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Mirko Cro Cop to fight back!
Cro Cop wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rizzo wants nothing of that and pushes Cro Cop.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo has found an opening in the defense of Cro Cop, launching a big hook
Mirko Cro Cop steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Rizzo!
Rizzo launches a furious hook!
That hits Cro Cop's chin like a wrecking ball! Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rizzo is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Mirko Cro Cop is standing now.
A bad move from Mirko Cro Cop
almost puts his head in the path of Rizzo's kick.
Pedro Rizzo attempts to cut off Cro Cop with punches
Cro Cop reels from the strikes.
Pedro Rizzo moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Cro Cop's left thigh
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Cro Cop fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mirko Cro Cop throws a combo
Pedro Rizzo ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Cro Cop swings again, only to get countered once more! Cro Cop is looking bad here!
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rizzo blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Pedro Rizzo
land while he's on his bicycle.
Rizzo has a small cut in his Right eye
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pedro Rizzo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rizzo launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Cro Cop.
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Rizzo moves to shoot
but Mirko Cro Cop delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Crisp uppercut by Cro Cop followed by a hard jab
Pedro Rizzo stumbles back.
Rizzo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rizzo launches a furious low kick!
Cro Cop blocks.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Nice beating Mirko Cro Cop has received.
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Mirko Cro Cop runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Mirko Cro Cop.
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Round 2
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Mirko Cro Cop leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rizzo
Cro Cop shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Pedro Rizzo tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rizzo struggles and launches a few punches to Cro Cop's head
Nothing from this... Pedro Rizzo seems frustrated.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Cro Cop is launching some bone breaking punches to Rizzo's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Pedro Rizzo's eyes.
Mirko Cro Cop pushes away Rizzo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rizzo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mirko Cro Cop
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rizzo tries to take Mirko Cro Cop down... Cro Cop stumbles backwards and Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cro Cop's jaw!
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop circles out and slips free of Pedro Rizzo's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Pedro Rizzo is opening up on Cro Cop and raining down combinations!
Cro Cop doesn't look worried as he defends.
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Middle kick from Cro Cop.
Rizzo receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Pedro Rizzo is a bloody mess!
Tremendous strikes from Cro Cop!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Rizzo's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pedro Rizzo is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rizzo's thigh!
Rizzo hyper-extended his leg
A furious flurry of punches from Pedro Rizzo
just misses Cro Cop.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Mirko Cro Cop charges at Rizzo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rizzo is rocked!
Rizzo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Right cheek
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Mirko Cro Cop runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mirko Cro Cop!
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pedro Rizzo throws a looping left hand...
Cro Cop moves aside and dodges.
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rizzo's knee!
Rizzo hyper-extended his leg
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
An overhand right from Pedro Rizzo that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Cro Cop moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Cro Cop launches a furious hook!
That hits Rizzo's chin like a wrecking ball! Rizzo loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rizzo's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
Cro Cop is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Rizzo's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop 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.
Cro Cop moves backwards and gestures for Pedro Rizzo to stand up.
Pedro Rizzo is on his feet again.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Rizzo!
Crushing shot to Rizzo's body! He's holding his side
That punishment by Mirko Cro Cop has left Rizzo staggered! Mirko Cro Cop should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo fakes a punch and launches himself over Cro Cop!
Mirko Cro Cop is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Rizzo and pushes him away!
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A left hook from Cro Cop
grazes the chin of Rizzo.
Rizzo's Chin is beginning to swell
Rizzo has a small cut in his Chin
Pedro Rizzo is a bloody mess!
Brilliant combination from Pedro Rizzo
Cro Cop is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Mirko Cro Cop charges at Rizzo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rizzo is rocked!
Rizzo's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rizzo has a small cut in his Right eye
Cro Cop throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mirko Cro Cop!
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Solid kick to the leg from Mirko Cro Cop
that visibly pains Rizzo.
Rizzo hyper-extended his left leg
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mirko Cro Cop!
Not a desiderable position that Rizzo is in now. Mirko Cro Cop is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pedro Rizzo looks rattled! Mirko Cro Cop 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's Mouth is beginning to swell
Rizzo has a small cut in his Mouth
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mirko Cro Cop!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Cro Cop is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mirko Cro Cop positions himself and tries to finish this!
Mirko Cro Cop storms Pedro Rizzo's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Pedro Rizzo to defend himself!
Rizzo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Forehead
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cro Cop is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
You can see Rizzo's blood making stains in the mat.
Mirko Cro Cop positions himself and tries to finish this!
Mirko Cro Cop storms Pedro Rizzo's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Pedro Rizzo to defend himself!
Rizzo's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Forehead
That punishment by Mirko Cro Cop has left Rizzo staggered! Mirko Cro Cop should try push forward now and finish this!
Cro Cop is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Mirko Cro Cop creates space and allows Pedro Rizzo to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Pedro Rizzo is standing now.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Incredible haymaker from Mirko Cro Cop!
You can see Pedro Rizzo's head being snapped backwards!
Mirko Cro Cop landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Rizzo is down! Rizzo has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Mirko Cro Cop!
Rizzo's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Mouth
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by KO (Haymaker) at 4:25 Round 2
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 35/56 (62%)
Kicks 11/14 (79%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 55 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 15/41 (37%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 96 s
Has Cro Cop returned to championship form? I doubt it, but we will see I guess..... He dominated this one over the tough-as-hell Pedro Rizzo. Rizzo absorbed about 2.5 times the damage a typical fighter gets KOed on.
Mirko Cro Cop raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Pedro Rizzo is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Mirko Cro Cop is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Cro Cop and Rizzo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rizzo moves forward looking for some action
Pedro Rizzo shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop tries to break the clinch... Pedro Rizzo launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Cro Cop breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Cro Cop
Pedro Rizzo is cooling the fight on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Cro Cop
Pedro Rizzo pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mirko Cro Cop struggles not allowing Pedro Rizzo improve his position.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Cro Cop
Rizzo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Cro Cop
Rizzo fires a barrage of punches at Cro Cop's head!
The punches go wide.
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Mirko Cro Cop tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Cro Cop
Good looking punches from Pedro Rizzo on the ground
deflected by Cro Cop.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop manages to switch to full guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Cro Cop 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 that!
Cro Cop dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Rizzo from the ground!
The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
Some nice shots from Mirko Cro Cop
miss their mark.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Cro Cop throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
A bad move from Pedro Rizzo
allows Cro Cop to land a solid head kick.
Rizzo has a small cut in his Mouth
Rizzo throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Cro Cop's defense muffles the blows.
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Mirko Cro Cop to fight back!
Cro Cop wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rizzo wants nothing of that and pushes Cro Cop.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo has found an opening in the defense of Cro Cop, launching a big hook
Mirko Cro Cop steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Rizzo!
Rizzo launches a furious hook!
That hits Cro Cop's chin like a wrecking ball! Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rizzo is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Mirko Cro Cop is standing now.
A bad move from Mirko Cro Cop
almost puts his head in the path of Rizzo's kick.
Pedro Rizzo attempts to cut off Cro Cop with punches
Cro Cop reels from the strikes.
Pedro Rizzo moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Cro Cop's left thigh
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Cro Cop fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mirko Cro Cop throws a combo
Pedro Rizzo ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Cro Cop swings again, only to get countered once more! Cro Cop is looking bad here!
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rizzo blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Pedro Rizzo
land while he's on his bicycle.
Rizzo has a small cut in his Right eye
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pedro Rizzo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rizzo launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Cro Cop.
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Rizzo moves to shoot
but Mirko Cro Cop delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Crisp uppercut by Cro Cop followed by a hard jab
Pedro Rizzo stumbles back.
Rizzo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rizzo launches a furious low kick!
Cro Cop blocks.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Nice beating Mirko Cro Cop has received.
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Mirko Cro Cop runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Mirko Cro Cop.
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Round 2
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Mirko Cro Cop leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rizzo
Cro Cop shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Pedro Rizzo tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rizzo struggles and launches a few punches to Cro Cop's head
Nothing from this... Pedro Rizzo seems frustrated.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Cro Cop is launching some bone breaking punches to Rizzo's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Pedro Rizzo's eyes.
Mirko Cro Cop pushes away Rizzo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rizzo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mirko Cro Cop
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rizzo tries to take Mirko Cro Cop down... Cro Cop stumbles backwards and Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cro Cop's jaw!
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop circles out and slips free of Pedro Rizzo's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Pedro Rizzo is opening up on Cro Cop and raining down combinations!
Cro Cop doesn't look worried as he defends.
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Middle kick from Cro Cop.
Rizzo receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Pedro Rizzo is a bloody mess!
Tremendous strikes from Cro Cop!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Rizzo's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pedro Rizzo is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rizzo's thigh!
Rizzo hyper-extended his leg
A furious flurry of punches from Pedro Rizzo
just misses Cro Cop.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Mirko Cro Cop charges at Rizzo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rizzo is rocked!
Rizzo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Right cheek
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Mirko Cro Cop runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mirko Cro Cop!
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pedro Rizzo throws a looping left hand...
Cro Cop moves aside and dodges.
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rizzo's knee!
Rizzo hyper-extended his leg
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
An overhand right from Pedro Rizzo that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Cro Cop moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Cro Cop launches a furious hook!
That hits Rizzo's chin like a wrecking ball! Rizzo loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rizzo's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
Cro Cop is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Rizzo's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop 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.
Cro Cop moves backwards and gestures for Pedro Rizzo to stand up.
Pedro Rizzo is on his feet again.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Rizzo!
Crushing shot to Rizzo's body! He's holding his side
That punishment by Mirko Cro Cop has left Rizzo staggered! Mirko Cro Cop should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo fakes a punch and launches himself over Cro Cop!
Mirko Cro Cop is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Rizzo and pushes him away!
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A left hook from Cro Cop
grazes the chin of Rizzo.
Rizzo's Chin is beginning to swell
Rizzo has a small cut in his Chin
Pedro Rizzo is a bloody mess!
Brilliant combination from Pedro Rizzo
Cro Cop is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Mirko Cro Cop charges at Rizzo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rizzo is rocked!
Rizzo's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rizzo has a small cut in his Right eye
Cro Cop throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mirko Cro Cop!
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Solid kick to the leg from Mirko Cro Cop
that visibly pains Rizzo.
Rizzo hyper-extended his left leg
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mirko Cro Cop!
Not a desiderable position that Rizzo is in now. Mirko Cro Cop is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pedro Rizzo looks rattled! Mirko Cro Cop 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's Mouth is beginning to swell
Rizzo has a small cut in his Mouth
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mirko Cro Cop!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Cro Cop is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mirko Cro Cop positions himself and tries to finish this!
Mirko Cro Cop storms Pedro Rizzo's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Pedro Rizzo to defend himself!
Rizzo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Forehead
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cro Cop is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
You can see Rizzo's blood making stains in the mat.
Mirko Cro Cop positions himself and tries to finish this!
Mirko Cro Cop storms Pedro Rizzo's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Pedro Rizzo to defend himself!
Rizzo's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Forehead
That punishment by Mirko Cro Cop has left Rizzo staggered! Mirko Cro Cop should try push forward now and finish this!
Cro Cop is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Mirko Cro Cop creates space and allows Pedro Rizzo to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Pedro Rizzo is standing now.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Incredible haymaker from Mirko Cro Cop!
You can see Pedro Rizzo's head being snapped backwards!
Mirko Cro Cop landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Rizzo is down! Rizzo has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Mirko Cro Cop!
Rizzo's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Mouth
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by KO (Haymaker) at 4:25 Round 2
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 35/56 (62%)
Kicks 11/14 (79%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 55 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 15/41 (37%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 96 s
Has Cro Cop returned to championship form? I doubt it, but we will see I guess..... He dominated this one over the tough-as-hell Pedro Rizzo. Rizzo absorbed about 2.5 times the damage a typical fighter gets KOed on.
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!