Post by The Sandmen on Sept 25, 2015 10:55:41 GMT -5
Rashad Evans is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Stefan Struve is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Struve is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Stefan Struve jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Struve seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Struve moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Rashad Evans pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Nothing from this... Stefan Struve seems frustrated.
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Evans is throwing a flurry of punches!
Struve ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Struve is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve has found an opening in the defense of Evans, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Evans is wobbling!
Stefan Struve tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Stefan Struve who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve shoots and grab Rashad Evans's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Struve scoop up Rashad Evans's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Evans to the mat
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Evans
Struve tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Struve's side.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Evans
Stefan Struve is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Stefan Struve tries to free his leg
Rashad Evans moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stefan Struve can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Stefan Struve takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Struve is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Stefan Struve looks to pass to mount...
Evans creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Struve decides to launch some tentative punches
Stefan Struve takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Evans is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Rashad Evans looks to pass to mount...
Struve creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve tries to grapple
He puts Evans in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Struve launches a few hard punches to Rashad Evans's ribs!
Rashad Evans's ribs shows the damage! Stefan Struve is working his opponent ribs!
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stefan Struve embrace and tries to move away...
Stefan Struve pushes Evans forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Struve tries to take Rashad Evans down... Evans stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Evans's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stefan Struve launches a knee while holding Evans's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Evans in the abdomen
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Struve
Evans tries to open up Stefan Struve's defense faking a few punches.
Stefan Struve wraps his arms around Evans's arms and counters the punches.
Evans misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Struve switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Evans launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Struve's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Struve seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Solid kick to the leg from Stefan Struve
Evans checks it.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Struve's body! He's holding his side
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Rashad Evans tries to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg
Stefan Struve moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Stefan Struve wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Rashad Evans moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Evans put Stefan Struve in closed guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Evans
Stefan Struve looks to posture up and open Rashad Evans's guard...
Stefan Struve forces Rashad Evans to open his guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Evans
Stefan Struve throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Evans's face with those brutal elbows! Evans needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Evans
Struve moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Struve
He succeeds!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Struve's side.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Evans
Struve is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stefan Struve!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Stefan Struve efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Rashad Evans tries to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Stefan Struve! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Stefan Struve doesn't defend himself!
Struve's Nose is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Struve misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans hovers above Struve
Good punches to Struve's body.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve 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
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Stefan Struve.
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Round 3
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Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Stefan Struve
Great move by Evans who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Rashad Evans is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Stefan Struve gets the advantage
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Evans
Struve tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Stefan Struve has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rashad Evans fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Evans launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Evans is countered by Stefan Struve.
Evans misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Struve switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Rashad Evans for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Struve time to recover. Stefan Struve seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Evans is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Struve's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Rashad Evans looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Struve's face!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Evans
Struve is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stefan Struve!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Stefan Struve efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Stefan Struve efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Stefan Struve efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Evans goes for an armbar!
Stefan Struve breaks the lock and pushes away Rashad Evans, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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 4:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Stefan Struve jumps back and jabs
Struve seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Stefan Struve is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Stefan Struve dives for Rashad Evans's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
That Diving Foot Lock from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
Rashad Evans steps his leg out of danger while Stefan Struve remains on the ground.
Evans is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Stefan Struve kicks his legs trying to keep Rashad Evans away.
Rashad Evans takes a kick to the body.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Struve, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Stefan Struve launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Evans blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
Struve ducks under...
Struve launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Evans.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Struve launches a furious low kick!
Evans blocks.
Stefan Struve moves forward looking for some grappling action
Struve has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Struve and Rashad Evans are cliched up against the cage. Struve steps for a throw
Evans stays on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Rashad Evans pushes Struve forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stefan Struve locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Rashad Evans brings Stefan Struve down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Stefan Struve holds Rashad Evans and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Struve is trying to counter now!
Stefan Struve overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Evans pulls his arm out of danger.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Stefan Struve! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Stefan Struve doesn't defend himself!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Struve tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Struve's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans tries to open up Stefan Struve's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Struve in the side of the head
Struve's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Evans is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rashad Evans hovers above Struve
Good punches to Struve's body.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Struve tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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.
Struve launches a furious hook!
That hits Evans's chin like a wrecking ball! Evans loses balance and goes to the mat.
Struve is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Struve decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Evans's guard.
Evans tries to fight back with his feet and Struve just needs another plan now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Struve is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Stefan Struve steps back and allows Evans to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Rashad Evans is standing now.
Struve wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans grab one of Stefan Struve's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Stefan Struve landed hard on his back
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Evans is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans creates space and allows Stefan Struve to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Stefan Struve is standing now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Evans seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Some counter punches against Stefan Struve
almost hit him as he moves away.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Struve
Struve is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Struve
Stand up! This is what Struve's cornermen are shouting. Rashad Evans is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Struve's head!
This is bad! Evans is just pounding on Stefan Struve's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Evans.
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Round 5
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Evans launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Struve's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Struve launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Evans.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Struve won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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.
A right hand from Stefan Struve
misses its target.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
A left hook from Struve
falls short.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Struve
Rashad Evans tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve can't prevent his opponent from passing. Evans looks to work from half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Struve's face with those brutal elbows! Struve needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Stefan Struve! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Stefan Struve doesn't defend himself!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Rashad Evans tries to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Rashad Evans looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Stefan Struve efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve 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
Rashad Evans 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 Struve's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans circles around Struve
Rashad Evans and Struve engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Stefan Struve's Right cheek
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Evans steps backwards away from Stefan Struve. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Evans is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Evans sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Body shots by Rashad Evans
Solid blows to Struve's abdomen.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Rashad Evans tries to open Struve's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rashad Evans. Struve is unable to cover himself now!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Struve's being punished here!
Struve's Chin is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Rashad Evans looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Struve's being punished here!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Struve's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Struve's Forehead is beginning to swell
Stefan Struve seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rashad Evans!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Rashad Evans Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Stefan Struve!
Stefan Struve is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Rashad Evans turns out the lights for Struve! What an astonishing KO by Evans!
Struve's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Stefan Struve's Nose
Winner is Rashad Evans by KO (GnP) at 4:42 Round 5
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 16/27 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 61/74 (82%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 895 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 9/20 (45%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 6/12 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 897 s
Struve tried and did well, but Evans is still legitter at this point in time.
Stefan Struve is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Struve is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Stefan Struve jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Struve seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Struve moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Rashad Evans pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Nothing from this... Stefan Struve seems frustrated.
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Evans is throwing a flurry of punches!
Struve ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Struve is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve has found an opening in the defense of Evans, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Evans is wobbling!
Stefan Struve tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Stefan Struve who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve shoots and grab Rashad Evans's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Struve scoop up Rashad Evans's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Evans to the mat
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Evans
Struve tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Struve's side.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Evans
Stefan Struve is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Stefan Struve tries to free his leg
Rashad Evans moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stefan Struve can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Stefan Struve takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Struve is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Stefan Struve looks to pass to mount...
Evans creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Struve decides to launch some tentative punches
Stefan Struve takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Evans is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Rashad Evans looks to pass to mount...
Struve creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve tries to grapple
He puts Evans in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Struve launches a few hard punches to Rashad Evans's ribs!
Rashad Evans's ribs shows the damage! Stefan Struve is working his opponent ribs!
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stefan Struve embrace and tries to move away...
Stefan Struve pushes Evans forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Struve tries to take Rashad Evans down... Evans stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Evans's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stefan Struve launches a knee while holding Evans's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Evans in the abdomen
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Struve
Evans tries to open up Stefan Struve's defense faking a few punches.
Stefan Struve wraps his arms around Evans's arms and counters the punches.
Evans misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Struve switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Evans launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Struve's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Struve seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Solid kick to the leg from Stefan Struve
Evans checks it.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Struve's body! He's holding his side
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Rashad Evans tries to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg
Stefan Struve moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Stefan Struve wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Rashad Evans moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Evans put Stefan Struve in closed guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Evans
Stefan Struve looks to posture up and open Rashad Evans's guard...
Stefan Struve forces Rashad Evans to open his guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Evans
Stefan Struve throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Evans's face with those brutal elbows! Evans needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Evans
Struve moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Struve
He succeeds!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Struve's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Struve's side.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Evans
Struve is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stefan Struve!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Stefan Struve efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Rashad Evans tries to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Stefan Struve! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Stefan Struve doesn't defend himself!
Struve's Nose is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Struve misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans hovers above Struve
Good punches to Struve's body.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve 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
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Stefan Struve.
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Round 3
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Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Stefan Struve
Great move by Evans who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Rashad Evans is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Stefan Struve gets the advantage
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Evans
Struve tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Stefan Struve has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rashad Evans fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Evans launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Evans is countered by Stefan Struve.
Evans misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Struve switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Rashad Evans for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Struve time to recover. Stefan Struve seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Evans is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Struve's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Rashad Evans looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Struve's face!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Evans
Struve is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stefan Struve!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Stefan Struve efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Stefan Struve efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Stefan Struve efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Evans goes for an armbar!
Stefan Struve breaks the lock and pushes away Rashad Evans, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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 4:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Stefan Struve jumps back and jabs
Struve seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Stefan Struve is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Stefan Struve dives for Rashad Evans's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
That Diving Foot Lock from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
Rashad Evans steps his leg out of danger while Stefan Struve remains on the ground.
Evans is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Stefan Struve kicks his legs trying to keep Rashad Evans away.
Rashad Evans takes a kick to the body.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Struve, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Stefan Struve launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Evans blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
Struve ducks under...
Struve launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Evans.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Struve launches a furious low kick!
Evans blocks.
Stefan Struve moves forward looking for some grappling action
Struve has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Struve and Rashad Evans are cliched up against the cage. Struve steps for a throw
Evans stays on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Rashad Evans pushes Struve forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stefan Struve locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Rashad Evans brings Stefan Struve down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Stefan Struve holds Rashad Evans and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Struve is trying to counter now!
Stefan Struve overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Evans pulls his arm out of danger.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Struve
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Stefan Struve! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Stefan Struve doesn't defend himself!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Struve tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Struve's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans tries to open up Stefan Struve's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Struve in the side of the head
Struve's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Evans is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rashad Evans hovers above Struve
Good punches to Struve's body.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Struve tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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.
Struve launches a furious hook!
That hits Evans's chin like a wrecking ball! Evans loses balance and goes to the mat.
Struve is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Struve decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Evans's guard.
Evans tries to fight back with his feet and Struve just needs another plan now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Struve is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Stefan Struve steps back and allows Evans to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Rashad Evans is standing now.
Struve wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans grab one of Stefan Struve's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Stefan Struve landed hard on his back
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Evans is standing while Struve is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans creates space and allows Stefan Struve to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Stefan Struve is standing now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Evans seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Some counter punches against Stefan Struve
almost hit him as he moves away.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Struve
Struve is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Struve
Stand up! This is what Struve's cornermen are shouting. Rashad Evans is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Struve's head!
This is bad! Evans is just pounding on Stefan Struve's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Evans.
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Round 5
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Evans launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Struve's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Struve launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Evans.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Struve won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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.
A right hand from Stefan Struve
misses its target.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
A left hook from Struve
falls short.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Struve
Rashad Evans tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve can't prevent his opponent from passing. Evans looks to work from half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Struve's face with those brutal elbows! Struve needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Stefan Struve! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Stefan Struve doesn't defend himself!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Struve
Rashad Evans tries to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Rashad Evans looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Stefan Struve efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve 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
Rashad Evans 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 Struve's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans circles around Struve
Rashad Evans and Struve engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Stefan Struve's Right cheek
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Evans steps backwards away from Stefan Struve. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Evans is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Evans sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Body shots by Rashad Evans
Solid blows to Struve's abdomen.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Rashad Evans tries to open Struve's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rashad Evans. Struve is unable to cover himself now!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Struve's being punished here!
Struve's Chin is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Rashad Evans looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Struve's being punished here!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Struve tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Struve's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Struve's Forehead is beginning to swell
Stefan Struve seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rashad Evans!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Rashad Evans Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Stefan Struve!
Stefan Struve is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Rashad Evans turns out the lights for Struve! What an astonishing KO by Evans!
Struve's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Stefan Struve's Nose
Winner is Rashad Evans by KO (GnP) at 4:42 Round 5
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 16/27 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 61/74 (82%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 895 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 9/20 (45%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 6/12 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 897 s
Struve tried and did well, but Evans is still legitter at this point in time.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!