Post by The Sandmen on Sept 10, 2013 16:52:07 GMT -5
Pedro Rizzo is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec).
Ferocious staredown by Shogun while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Pedro Rizzo glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Shogun Rua is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rizzo moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shogun is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Shogun Rua looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
As the fight continues it seems that Pedro Rizzo is taking the best of the fight.
Rizzo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rizzo
Shogun Rua hovers above Rizzo
Good punches to Rizzo's body.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rizzo
Shogun Rua tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Shogun Rua passes momentarily but Pedro Rizzo regains full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rizzo
Shogun leans back...
Rizzo eyes him warily.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rizzo
Shogun is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shogun
Rizzo works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Pedro Rizzo for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Shogun time to recover... 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.
Shogun grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rizzo struggles... Shogun Rua is unable to take him down
Rizzo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Pedro Rizzo fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Shogun's chin
Rizzo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Rizzo moves on the ground
Rizzo cannot take advantage in the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rizzo tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Pedro Rizzo keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Pedro Rizzo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Rizzo
He is not able to do it
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Rizzo
He is not able to do it
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Rizzo
He is not able to do it
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shogun tries to close his guard around Rizzo
He succeeds!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Shogun
Pedro Rizzo tries to better his position on the ground...
Rizzo breaks the closed guard of Shogun Rua and moves to half guard
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shogun
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Pedro Rizzo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Shogun, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun launches a stiff jab!
Rizzo ducks that one.
Brutal combination from Shogun Rua!
Rizzo moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Pedro Rizzo looks to counter!
Pedro Rizzo tries a middle kick
Shogun Rua blocks and steps away.
Rizzo is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua shows great balance while pushing away Pedro Rizzo
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rizzo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rizzo is clinching with Shogun.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pedro Rizzo grapple with Shogun Rua and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Rizzo tries to move to full mount!
Shogun won't allow him to take this position easily.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Pedro Rizzo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Rizzo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pedro Rizzo looks to pass to mount...
Rizzo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Shogun
Rizzo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Pedro Rizzo looks to pass to mount...
Rizzo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Pedro Rizzo is cooling the fight on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Pedro Rizzo aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Rizzo moves on the ground
Pedro Rizzo moves to side mount
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Pedro Rizzo tries to open Shogun's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Pedro Rizzo. Shogun is unable to cover himself now!
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Pedro Rizzo tries to open Shogun's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Pedro Rizzo. Shogun is unable to cover himself now!
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua 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 Rizzo's moves.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Pedro Rizzo looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Pedro Rizzo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Pedro Rizzo is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Shogun Rua put Rizzo in half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Shogun.
Rizzo receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Shogun Rua runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Pedro Rizzo who almost cannot stand!
One after another Shogun Rua is punishing Rizzo! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Shogun.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pedro Rizzo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shogun into his guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rizzo
Shogun Rua tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Rizzo
Shogun sits over his knees and pushes away Rizzo's leg!
Shogun Rua is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Shogun Rua looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rizzo's face with those brutal elbows! Rizzo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rizzo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Rizzo.
Rizzo has a small cut in his Right eye
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua rolls him over and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo
Rizzo has given his back to Shogun Rua who is trying to get one hook in!
Shogun Rua has one hook in!
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with one hook in
Rizzo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rizzo.
Nicely done! Shogun now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun tries to open up Pedro Rizzo's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rizzo in the side of the head
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Rizzo!
Rizzo adopts the turtle defense and Shogun is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Rizzo!
Shogun has one of his arm over Pedro Rizzo's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Rizzo, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun Rua aggressively and repeatedly punches Rizzo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Right eye
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun throws a few hammer fists to the face of Pedro Rizzo
Solid shots!
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun Rua aggressively and repeatedly punches Rizzo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Rizzo, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun Rua isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rizzo struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Rizzo Hyper-extended his arm
Shogun is locking that Armbar...
Shogun is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Shogun Rua's lock! This is over! Rizzo didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Shogun Rua by Submission (Armbar) at 3:16 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 35/48 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/20 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Rua showed up half way through, and apparently that was okay with Rizzo...who never seemed into this one really. I am just gonna assume he has the flu. K?
Ferocious staredown by Shogun while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Pedro Rizzo glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Shogun Rua is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rizzo moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shogun is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Shogun Rua looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
As the fight continues it seems that Pedro Rizzo is taking the best of the fight.
Rizzo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rizzo
Shogun Rua hovers above Rizzo
Good punches to Rizzo's body.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rizzo
Shogun Rua tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Shogun Rua passes momentarily but Pedro Rizzo regains full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rizzo
Shogun leans back...
Rizzo eyes him warily.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rizzo
Shogun is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shogun
Rizzo works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Pedro Rizzo for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Shogun time to recover... 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.
Shogun grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rizzo struggles... Shogun Rua is unable to take him down
Rizzo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Pedro Rizzo fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Shogun's chin
Rizzo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Rizzo moves on the ground
Rizzo cannot take advantage in the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rizzo tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Pedro Rizzo keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Pedro Rizzo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Rizzo
He is not able to do it
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Rizzo
He is not able to do it
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Rizzo
He is not able to do it
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shogun tries to close his guard around Rizzo
He succeeds!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Shogun
Pedro Rizzo tries to better his position on the ground...
Rizzo breaks the closed guard of Shogun Rua and moves to half guard
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shogun
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Pedro Rizzo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Shogun, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun launches a stiff jab!
Rizzo ducks that one.
Brutal combination from Shogun Rua!
Rizzo moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Pedro Rizzo looks to counter!
Pedro Rizzo tries a middle kick
Shogun Rua blocks and steps away.
Rizzo is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua shows great balance while pushing away Pedro Rizzo
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rizzo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rizzo is clinching with Shogun.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pedro Rizzo grapple with Shogun Rua and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Rizzo tries to move to full mount!
Shogun won't allow him to take this position easily.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Pedro Rizzo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Rizzo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pedro Rizzo looks to pass to mount...
Rizzo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Shogun
Rizzo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Pedro Rizzo looks to pass to mount...
Rizzo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Pedro Rizzo is cooling the fight on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Pedro Rizzo aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Shogun
Rizzo moves on the ground
Pedro Rizzo moves to side mount
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Pedro Rizzo tries to open Shogun's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Pedro Rizzo. Shogun is unable to cover himself now!
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Pedro Rizzo tries to open Shogun's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Pedro Rizzo. Shogun is unable to cover himself now!
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua 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 Rizzo's moves.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Pedro Rizzo looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Pedro Rizzo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Pedro Rizzo is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Shogun Rua put Rizzo in half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Shogun.
Rizzo receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Pedro Rizzo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Shogun Rua runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Pedro Rizzo who almost cannot stand!
One after another Shogun Rua is punishing Rizzo! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Shogun.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pedro Rizzo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shogun into his guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Rizzo
Shogun Rua tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Rizzo
Shogun sits over his knees and pushes away Rizzo's leg!
Shogun Rua is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Shogun Rua looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rizzo's face with those brutal elbows! Rizzo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rizzo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Rizzo.
Rizzo has a small cut in his Right eye
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua rolls him over and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo
Rizzo has given his back to Shogun Rua who is trying to get one hook in!
Shogun Rua has one hook in!
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with one hook in
Rizzo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rizzo.
Nicely done! Shogun now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun tries to open up Pedro Rizzo's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rizzo in the side of the head
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Rizzo!
Rizzo adopts the turtle defense and Shogun is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Rizzo!
Shogun has one of his arm over Pedro Rizzo's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Rizzo, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun Rua aggressively and repeatedly punches Rizzo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Right eye
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun throws a few hammer fists to the face of Pedro Rizzo
Solid shots!
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun Rua aggressively and repeatedly punches Rizzo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Rizzo, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Shogun moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Shogun is in rear mount over Rizzo with two hooks in
Shogun Rua isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rizzo struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Rizzo Hyper-extended his arm
Shogun is locking that Armbar...
Shogun is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Shogun Rua's lock! This is over! Rizzo didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Shogun Rua by Submission (Armbar) at 3:16 Round 3
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 35/48 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/20 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Rua showed up half way through, and apparently that was okay with Rizzo...who never seemed into this one really. I am just gonna assume he has the flu. K?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!