Post by The Sandmen on Feb 4, 2013 21:13:59 GMT -5
Pedro Rizzo is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Honda Center (Anaheim, CA).
Pedro Rizzo glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Quinton Jackson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Rampage studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rizzo launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Rampage's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Quinton Jackson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Quinton Jackson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Quinton Jackson fakes a few punches and advance towards Rizzo trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Pedro Rizzo lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Rampage is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Quinton Jackson decides to jump inside Rizzo's guard.
Rizzo didn't see that coming. Rampage is in open guard over Rizzo now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Rizzo
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rizzo's being punished here!
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Rizzo
Quinton Jackson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Rizzo's ribs
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
As the fight continues it seems that Quinton Jackson is taking the best of the fight.
Quinton Jackson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rizzo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Pedro Rizzo looks to counter!
Pedro Rizzo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Rizzo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rizzo is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Quinton Jackson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Quinton Jackson is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson charges at Rizzo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rizzo is rocked!
Nice punch by Quinton Jackson
that nearly tags Rizzo.
Quinton Jackson tries a hook to the body
but Rizzo manages to dodge it
Rampage goes to the body...
He punishes Rizzo's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Rizzo's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo fakes a punch and launches himself over Rampage!
Quinton Jackson is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Rizzo and pushes him away!
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Quinton Jackson attempts a sweep single...
Quinton Jackson catches Pedro Rizzo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rampage.
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Rizzo
Rampage tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Quinton Jackson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Rizzo
Rampage tries to open up Pedro Rizzo's defense faking a few punches.
Pedro Rizzo wraps his arms around Rampage's arms and counters the punches.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Rizzo
Rampage sits over his knees and pushes away Rizzo's leg!
Quinton Jackson is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Quinton Jackson moves to better his position on the ground...
Quinton Jackson viciously slams hammer blows to Rizzo's face!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro 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 Rampage's moves.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rizzo misses a step and Quinton Jackson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quinton Jackson aggressively and repeatedly punches Rizzo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rizzo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Quinton Jackson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rizzo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Rampage tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rizzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Rizzo
Nice beating Pedro Rizzo has received.
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
Rampage is holding Pedro Rizzo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rizzo's being punished here!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro 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 Rampage's moves.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rizzo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Rizzo
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rizzo's being punished here!
Rizzo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Rizzo
As the fight continues it seems that Quinton Jackson is taking the best of the fight.
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rizzo's being punished here!
Quinton Jackson 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 Rampage's moves.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson 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 Rampage's moves.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Rizzo
Quinton Jackson tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Quinton Jackson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rampage works on the ground with his fingers over Rizzo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro 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 Rampage's moves.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro 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 Rampage's moves.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Quinton Jackson moves to better his position on the ground...
Quinton Jackson viciously slams hammer blows to Rizzo's face!
Rizzo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Quinton Jackson!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rampage delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rizzo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Rizzo's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Nose
Winner is Quinton Jackson by TKO (Punches) at 3:36 Round 2
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 361 s
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/38 (76%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 358 s
Rampage back on track or did Pedro have an off-night? Time will tell.
Pedro Rizzo glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Quinton Jackson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Rampage studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rizzo launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Rampage's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Quinton Jackson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Quinton Jackson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Quinton Jackson fakes a few punches and advance towards Rizzo trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Pedro Rizzo lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Rampage is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Quinton Jackson decides to jump inside Rizzo's guard.
Rizzo didn't see that coming. Rampage is in open guard over Rizzo now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Rizzo
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rizzo's being punished here!
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Rizzo
Quinton Jackson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Rizzo's ribs
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
As the fight continues it seems that Quinton Jackson is taking the best of the fight.
Quinton Jackson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rizzo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Pedro Rizzo looks to counter!
Pedro Rizzo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Rizzo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rizzo is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Quinton Jackson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Quinton Jackson is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson charges at Rizzo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rizzo is rocked!
Nice punch by Quinton Jackson
that nearly tags Rizzo.
Quinton Jackson tries a hook to the body
but Rizzo manages to dodge it
Rampage goes to the body...
He punishes Rizzo's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Rizzo's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo fakes a punch and launches himself over Rampage!
Quinton Jackson is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Rizzo and pushes him away!
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Quinton Jackson attempts a sweep single...
Quinton Jackson catches Pedro Rizzo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rampage.
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Rizzo
Rampage tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Quinton Jackson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Rizzo
Rampage tries to open up Pedro Rizzo's defense faking a few punches.
Pedro Rizzo wraps his arms around Rampage's arms and counters the punches.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Rizzo
Rampage sits over his knees and pushes away Rizzo's leg!
Quinton Jackson is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Quinton Jackson moves to better his position on the ground...
Quinton Jackson viciously slams hammer blows to Rizzo's face!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro 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 Rampage's moves.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rizzo misses a step and Quinton Jackson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quinton Jackson aggressively and repeatedly punches Rizzo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rizzo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Quinton Jackson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rizzo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Rampage tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rizzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Rizzo
Nice beating Pedro Rizzo has received.
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
Rampage is holding Pedro Rizzo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rizzo's being punished here!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro 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 Rampage's moves.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rizzo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Rizzo
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rizzo's being punished here!
Rizzo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Rizzo
As the fight continues it seems that Quinton Jackson is taking the best of the fight.
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rizzo's being punished here!
Quinton Jackson 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 Rampage's moves.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson 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 Rampage's moves.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Rizzo
Quinton Jackson tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Quinton Jackson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rampage works on the ground with his fingers over Rizzo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro 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 Rampage's moves.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro 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 Rampage's moves.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Quinton Jackson moves to better his position on the ground...
Quinton Jackson viciously slams hammer blows to Rizzo's face!
Rizzo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Quinton Jackson!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rampage delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rizzo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Rizzo's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Nose
Winner is Quinton Jackson by TKO (Punches) at 3:36 Round 2
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 361 s
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/38 (76%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 358 s
Rampage back on track or did Pedro have an off-night? Time will tell.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!