Post by The Sandmen on Apr 23, 2012 13:49:17 GMT -5
Pedro Rizzo is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain).
Ferocious staredown by Rizzo while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Ken Shamrock glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Pedro Rizzo today.
Ken Shamrock comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
As the fight continues it seems that Pedro Rizzo is taking the best of the fight.
Rizzo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rizzo is clinching with Shamrock.
The fighters are clinching.
Shamrock shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Ken Shamrock pushes away Rizzo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rizzo stumbles backwards and Ken Shamrock circles to get the center of the cage
Ken Shamrock 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
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shamrock's side.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Rizzo
Ken Shamrock struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Rizzo
Ken Shamrock looks to posture up and open Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Pedro Rizzo has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Rizzo
As the fight continues it seems that Pedro Rizzo is taking the best of the fight.
Shamrock is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ken Shamrock!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard...
Ken Shamrock moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shamrock
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Ken Shamrock's guard...
Pedro Rizzo passes momentarily but Ken Shamrock sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Shamrock
Rizzo gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ken Shamrock! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ken Shamrock doesn't defend himself!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Shamrock
Rizzo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pedro Rizzo fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shamrock breaths deeply while on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shamrock
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Ken Shamrock's guard...
Pedro Rizzo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Pedro Rizzo looks to mount Ken Shamrock...
Pedro Rizzo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo rolls him over and takes his back!
Rizzo is in rear mount over Shamrock
Shamrock has Rizzo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rizzo is unable to move under Shamrock control.
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rizzo tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Shamrock! Rizzo has one hook in and keeps working!
Rizzo is in rear mount over Shamrock with one hook in
Rizzo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shamrock can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shamrock has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Ken Shamrock uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ken Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ken Shamrock launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Rizzo launches a furious low kick!
Shamrock receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Shamrock hyper-extended his left leg
Pedro Rizzo takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
An overhand right from Pedro Rizzo that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Shamrock's stops that one with his face! How is Shamrock standing?!
Quick hook by Ken Shamrock
glances off Rizzo's arms.
Shamrock misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rizzo feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Rizzo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Shamrock with a double overhooks!
Solid low kick from Pedro Rizzo.
Shamrock deflects it.
Rizzo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rizzo is clinching with Shamrock.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Pedro Rizzo.
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Round 2
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Good front kick from Shamrock!
Pedro Rizzo blocks
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Rizzo.
Rizzo moves backwards and Ken Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shamrock blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ken Shamrock's cheek! Shamrock stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shamrock's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Shamrock tries to stand up!
Rizzo doesn't allow him!
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Ken Shamrock 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Ken Shamrock 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
Shamrock climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shamrock wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shamrock moves forward and holds Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo pushes away Shamrock trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shamrock doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pedro Rizzo
The fighters are clinching.
Pedro Rizzo fakes a few punches and advance towards Shamrock trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Ken Shamrock lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Shamrock's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Rizzo launches a kick to Shamrock's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Rizzo launches a kick to Shamrock's thigh
Loud pop!
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Ken Shamrock 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.
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Rizzo launches a kick to Shamrock's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Pedro Rizzo steps back and allows Shamrock to get back to his feet.
Ken Shamrock is on his feet again.
Rizzo steps backwards away from Ken Shamrock. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rizzo struggles... Ken Shamrock is unable to take him down
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Rizzo launches a furious hook!
That hits Shamrock's chin like a wrecking ball! Shamrock loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Rizzo moves backwards and gestures for Ken Shamrock to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Ken Shamrock is standing now.
Pedro Rizzo launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shamrock blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ken Shamrock's cheek! Shamrock stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shamrock has a small cut in his Right cheek
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Rizzo moves backwards and gestures for Ken Shamrock to stand up.
Ken Shamrock is on his feet again.
Ken Shamrock leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rizzo
Shamrock shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shamrock grab one of Pedro Rizzo's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rizzo done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Pedro Rizzo goes with a looping right hand while Ken Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Shamrock seems staggered and Pedro Rizzo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pedro Rizzo throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
Pulverizing punch to Shamrock's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Shamrock hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Pedro Rizzo has left Shamrock unconscious! What a finish by Pedro Rizzo!
Shamrock has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Pedro Rizzo by KO (Punch) at 4:14 Round 2
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/7 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 183 s
Statistics: Ken Shamrock
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 283 s
People at Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) will not regret paying for this ticket. Rizzo's awesome performance was worth the money.
A decent performance by Ken Shamrock today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
I only can thank Pedro Rizzo and Ken Shamrock for an unforgettable fight!
Ferocious staredown by Rizzo while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Ken Shamrock glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Pedro Rizzo today.
Ken Shamrock comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
As the fight continues it seems that Pedro Rizzo is taking the best of the fight.
Rizzo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rizzo is clinching with Shamrock.
The fighters are clinching.
Shamrock shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Ken Shamrock pushes away Rizzo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rizzo stumbles backwards and Ken Shamrock circles to get the center of the cage
Ken Shamrock 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
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shamrock's side.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Rizzo
Ken Shamrock struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Rizzo
Ken Shamrock looks to posture up and open Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Pedro Rizzo has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Rizzo
As the fight continues it seems that Pedro Rizzo is taking the best of the fight.
Shamrock is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ken Shamrock!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard...
Ken Shamrock moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shamrock
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Ken Shamrock's guard...
Pedro Rizzo passes momentarily but Ken Shamrock sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Shamrock
Rizzo gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ken Shamrock! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ken Shamrock doesn't defend himself!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Shamrock
Rizzo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pedro Rizzo fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shamrock breaths deeply while on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Shamrock
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Ken Shamrock's guard...
Pedro Rizzo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Pedro Rizzo looks to mount Ken Shamrock...
Pedro Rizzo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo rolls him over and takes his back!
Rizzo is in rear mount over Shamrock
Shamrock has Rizzo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rizzo is unable to move under Shamrock control.
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rizzo tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Shamrock! Rizzo has one hook in and keeps working!
Rizzo is in rear mount over Shamrock with one hook in
Rizzo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shamrock can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shamrock has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Ken Shamrock uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ken Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ken Shamrock launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Rizzo launches a furious low kick!
Shamrock receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Shamrock hyper-extended his left leg
Pedro Rizzo takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
An overhand right from Pedro Rizzo that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Shamrock's stops that one with his face! How is Shamrock standing?!
Quick hook by Ken Shamrock
glances off Rizzo's arms.
Shamrock misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rizzo feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Rizzo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Shamrock with a double overhooks!
Solid low kick from Pedro Rizzo.
Shamrock deflects it.
Rizzo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rizzo is clinching with Shamrock.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Pedro Rizzo.
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Round 2
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Good front kick from Shamrock!
Pedro Rizzo blocks
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Rizzo.
Rizzo moves backwards and Ken Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shamrock blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ken Shamrock's cheek! Shamrock stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shamrock's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Shamrock tries to stand up!
Rizzo doesn't allow him!
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Ken Shamrock 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Ken Shamrock 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
Shamrock climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shamrock wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shamrock moves forward and holds Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo pushes away Shamrock trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shamrock doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pedro Rizzo
The fighters are clinching.
Pedro Rizzo fakes a few punches and advance towards Shamrock trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Ken Shamrock lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Shamrock's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Rizzo launches a kick to Shamrock's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Rizzo launches a kick to Shamrock's thigh
Loud pop!
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Ken Shamrock 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.
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Rizzo launches a kick to Shamrock's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Pedro Rizzo steps back and allows Shamrock to get back to his feet.
Ken Shamrock is on his feet again.
Rizzo steps backwards away from Ken Shamrock. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rizzo struggles... Ken Shamrock is unable to take him down
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Rizzo launches a furious hook!
That hits Shamrock's chin like a wrecking ball! Shamrock loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Rizzo moves backwards and gestures for Ken Shamrock to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Ken Shamrock is standing now.
Pedro Rizzo launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shamrock blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ken Shamrock's cheek! Shamrock stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shamrock has a small cut in his Right cheek
Rizzo is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Rizzo moves backwards and gestures for Ken Shamrock to stand up.
Ken Shamrock is on his feet again.
Ken Shamrock leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rizzo
Shamrock shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shamrock grab one of Pedro Rizzo's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rizzo done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Pedro Rizzo goes with a looping right hand while Ken Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Shamrock seems staggered and Pedro Rizzo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pedro Rizzo throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
Pulverizing punch to Shamrock's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Shamrock hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Pedro Rizzo has left Shamrock unconscious! What a finish by Pedro Rizzo!
Shamrock has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Pedro Rizzo by KO (Punch) at 4:14 Round 2
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/7 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 183 s
Statistics: Ken Shamrock
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 283 s
People at Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) will not regret paying for this ticket. Rizzo's awesome performance was worth the money.
A decent performance by Ken Shamrock today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
I only can thank Pedro Rizzo and Ken Shamrock for an unforgettable fight!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!