Post by The Sandmen on Mar 18, 2013 16:38:54 GMT -5
Marco Ruas looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Stefan Struve is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ruas tries to grapple
He puts Struve in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ruas punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Struve holds his opponent and blocks his moves.
Ruas clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Stefan Struve tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Ruas ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas attempts a sweep single...
Marco Ruas catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Ruas.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Struve
Ruas positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Struve's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Ruas clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Marco Ruas breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Marco Ruas. 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.
1:03 Round 1 and Ruas is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ruas grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Ruas
He succeeds!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Struve
Struve is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Struve
Ruas is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Struve
Marco Ruas tries to better his position on the ground...
Struve holds Marco Ruas's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ruas misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Struve attempts a triangle from bottom! Marco Ruas slips out. Struve quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Marco Ruas slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Marco Ruas. 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.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas fakes a punch and launches himself over Stefan Struve
Great move by Ruas who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Stefan Struve tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Ruas is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve tries to take Marco Ruas down... Ruas stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Ruas's jaw!
Ruas doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stefan Struve embrace and tries to move away...
Stefan Struve pushes Ruas forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Ruas charge towards Stefan Struve with a flying knee
Stefan Struve got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Ruas is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Ruas decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Struve's guard.
Struve tries to fight back with his feet and Ruas just needs another plan now.
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Stefan Struve kicks his legs trying to keep Marco Ruas away.
Marco Ruas takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Ruas is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Struve tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Stefan Struve is on his feet again.
A solid combination from Marco Ruas
connects with Struve.
Marco Ruas moves forward looking for some grappling action
Ruas has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Marco Ruas embrace and tries to move away...
Marco Ruas pushes Struve forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve pushes away Ruas trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ruas doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Stefan Struve
Poorly executed technique. Marco Ruas looks to counter!
Marco Ruas pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve stumbles backwards and Marco Ruas circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Ruas's chin! That stops Ruas in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Marco Ruas's Left eye
Marco Ruas shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Ruas into his guard.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Struve
Marco Ruas hovers above Struve
Stefan Struve stops him from throwing strikes.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Struve
Marco Ruas is looking to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Marco Ruas gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Struve
Ruas is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Marco Ruas tries to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Marco Ruas manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Struve
Marco Ruas pushes Struve's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Ruas who is in full mount! Struve is in trouble now!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Ruas suddenly holds Stefan Struve's arm and tries an armbar!
Struve can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Marco Ruas!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas sits up and gets an arm around Struve's neck!
Struve pushes Marco Ruas back to the ground.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Struve blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Ruas's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Struve tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stefan Struve fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Ruas
Struve tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Ruas from the side mount!
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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Struve looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Marco Ruas's punches
Struve measures the resilience of Ruas's chin with an uppercut while Ruas lands some great crosses.
Marco Ruas is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Struve throws a low kick
Marco Ruas blocks.
The two exchange wildly
Struve is connecting with a few punches
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Ruas stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Stefan Struve is coming in again!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stefan Struve can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Struve tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Struve is clinching with Ruas.
The fighters are clinching.
Ruas throws some knees to the thighs of Stefan Struve while in the clinch
Nothing to worry about for Struve who knows how to block them
Ruas clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve tries to take Marco Ruas down... Ruas stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Ruas's jaw!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stefan Struve tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Ruas is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Ruas's groin!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The fighters are clinching.
Struve struggles and launches a few punches to Ruas's head
Those punches are hitting! Ruas covers his head!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Struve tries to take Marco Ruas down... Ruas stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Ruas's jaw!
Ruas has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Marco Ruas embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Struve who put distance between them
Struve moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Bang! That crushes Ruas's face and maybe his hopes of winning this fight too!
He's out! It's all over!
The ref pulls off Stefan Struve! Ruas seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Ruas's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Stefan Struve by KO (Superman punch) at 2:26 Round 2
Statistics: Marco Ruas
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 137 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/13 (46%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 159 s
Wow... Struve's range must have messed up Ruas' game, cause I just didn't see a way Struve would win this one other than range. Kinda disappointed, to be honest.
Stefan Struve is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ruas tries to grapple
He puts Struve in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ruas punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Struve holds his opponent and blocks his moves.
Ruas clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Stefan Struve tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Ruas ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas attempts a sweep single...
Marco Ruas catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Ruas.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Struve
Ruas positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Struve's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Ruas clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Marco Ruas breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Marco Ruas. 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.
1:03 Round 1 and Ruas is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ruas grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Ruas
He succeeds!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Struve
Struve is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Struve
Ruas is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Struve
Marco Ruas tries to better his position on the ground...
Struve holds Marco Ruas's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ruas misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Struve attempts a triangle from bottom! Marco Ruas slips out. Struve quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Marco Ruas slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Marco Ruas. 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.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas fakes a punch and launches himself over Stefan Struve
Great move by Ruas who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Stefan Struve tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Ruas is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve tries to take Marco Ruas down... Ruas stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Ruas's jaw!
Ruas doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stefan Struve embrace and tries to move away...
Stefan Struve pushes Ruas forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Ruas charge towards Stefan Struve with a flying knee
Stefan Struve got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Ruas is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Ruas decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Struve's guard.
Struve tries to fight back with his feet and Ruas just needs another plan now.
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Stefan Struve kicks his legs trying to keep Marco Ruas away.
Marco Ruas takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Ruas is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Struve tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Stefan Struve is on his feet again.
A solid combination from Marco Ruas
connects with Struve.
Marco Ruas moves forward looking for some grappling action
Ruas has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Marco Ruas embrace and tries to move away...
Marco Ruas pushes Struve forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve pushes away Ruas trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ruas doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Stefan Struve
Poorly executed technique. Marco Ruas looks to counter!
Marco Ruas pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve stumbles backwards and Marco Ruas circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Ruas's chin! That stops Ruas in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Marco Ruas's Left eye
Marco Ruas shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Ruas into his guard.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Struve
Marco Ruas hovers above Struve
Stefan Struve stops him from throwing strikes.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Struve
Marco Ruas is looking to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Marco Ruas gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Struve
Ruas is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Marco Ruas tries to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Marco Ruas manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Struve
Marco Ruas pushes Struve's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Ruas who is in full mount! Struve is in trouble now!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Ruas suddenly holds Stefan Struve's arm and tries an armbar!
Struve can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Marco Ruas!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas sits up and gets an arm around Struve's neck!
Struve pushes Marco Ruas back to the ground.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Struve blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Ruas's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Struve tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stefan Struve fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Ruas
Struve tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Ruas from the side mount!
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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Struve looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Marco Ruas's punches
Struve measures the resilience of Ruas's chin with an uppercut while Ruas lands some great crosses.
Marco Ruas is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Struve throws a low kick
Marco Ruas blocks.
The two exchange wildly
Struve is connecting with a few punches
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Ruas stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Stefan Struve is coming in again!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stefan Struve can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Struve tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Struve is clinching with Ruas.
The fighters are clinching.
Ruas throws some knees to the thighs of Stefan Struve while in the clinch
Nothing to worry about for Struve who knows how to block them
Ruas clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve tries to take Marco Ruas down... Ruas stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Ruas's jaw!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stefan Struve tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Ruas is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Ruas's groin!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The fighters are clinching.
Struve struggles and launches a few punches to Ruas's head
Those punches are hitting! Ruas covers his head!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Struve tries to take Marco Ruas down... Ruas stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Ruas's jaw!
Ruas has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Marco Ruas embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Struve who put distance between them
Struve moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Bang! That crushes Ruas's face and maybe his hopes of winning this fight too!
He's out! It's all over!
The ref pulls off Stefan Struve! Ruas seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Ruas's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Stefan Struve by KO (Superman punch) at 2:26 Round 2
Statistics: Marco Ruas
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 137 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/13 (46%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 159 s
Wow... Struve's range must have messed up Ruas' game, cause I just didn't see a way Struve would win this one other than range. Kinda disappointed, to be honest.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!