In the opening bout of the main card of UFC 107 Stefan Struve defeated Paul Buentello by majority decision (judges scores 29-28 Struve, 29-28 Struve, 28-28 Draw).
UFC 107 Results: Stefan Struve Defeats Paul Buentello In Shootout
The first round was all Struve as he got a takedown and worked a body triangle from Buentello’s back for the majority of the round. Buentello was able to defend against the choke but was defending the entire round.
The second was a different story as the fighters stood toe to toe throwing strikes before Stefan attempted a flying knee. In a moment that called back memories of Fedor v. Arlovski, Buentello countered the knee with an overhand right that put Struve down. Stefan was able to survive and by the end of the round the two men were standing and exchanging punches in a shootout.
The third round was the deciding moment in the fight as Struve was able to make Buentello walk to him where he could use his almost seven foot tall frame to land straight punches and leg kicks to control the action en route to the decision.
Stefan Struve is now on a three fight win streak in the UFC since losing by TKO to Junior dos Santos. Struve showed great toughness surviving being badly hurt in the second round and even having a broken tooth removed from his mouthpiece before the start of the third round. At 21 years old, almost 7 feet tall, and constantly improving he truly has the ability to be a great in this sport.
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