PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo (ranked 3677 p4p, 3715 weight class) and Andy Slappin (ranked 301 p4p, 307 weight class). The key to victory for Frank Rizzo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rizzo
vs
Slappin

172 cm
19
149
2 - 0 - 0

167 cm
26
145
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Slappin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slappin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Slappin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slappin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rizzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slappin's brow.
Slappin lands an elbow just above Rizzo 's eye.
Rizzo avoids the elbow strike from Slappin, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slappin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rizzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Andy Slappin has been cut.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rizzo blocks an elbow strike.
Slappin blocks an elbow strike.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Slappin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo prevents it.
Rizzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slappin is defending well for now.
Slappin dodges an elbow strike from Rizzo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rizzo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rizzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slappin has Rizzo pushed against the cage.
Slappin blocks a body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo dodges an elbow strike from Slappin.
Rizzo misses with an elbow over the top.
Slappin blocks an elbow strike.
Slappin trying to land knees to the body.

Slappin pulls Rizzo into guard.
Slappin is pulling down on Rizzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rizzo, at least for the moment.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Slappin keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slappin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzo's guard.

Slappin content to stall in guard here.
Slappin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rizzo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slappin on the ground.
It looks like Slappin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rizzo trying to control the position.
Slappin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rizzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slappin is aware though and is defending well.
Slappin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rizzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slappin shoots in and drives through. Rizzo sprawls well.

Rizzo clinches with his opponent.
Rizzo digs a right hand into Slappin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slappin's gas tank.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slappin jumps guard but Rizzo stands there with Slappin around his waist. Slappin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Slappin.
Slappin looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rizzo tries a body shot but Slappin blocks it.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rizzo tries to throw a body punch but Slappin avoids it by throwing Rizzo back against the cage.
Slappin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Slappin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rizzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slappin working aggressively here.
Slappin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rizzo crunches a lovely knee into Slappin's ribcage.
Slappin looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slappin fails to pull guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Slappin blocks an elbow strike.
Slappin is pushing Rizzo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rizzo pushes Slappin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Slappin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Slappin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Slappin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizzo circles away.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rizzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo.

Rizzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slappin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizzo avoids it.
Rizzo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rizzo tries to work over Slappin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rizzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slappin's defenses.
Slappin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rizzo is keeping busy.
Slappin takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Slappin throws an elbow but it misses.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses.
Slappin takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slappin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizzo avoids it.
Slappin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Slappin.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Slappin is breathing heavily.
Rizzo scores with a shot to the side of Slappin's head.
Slappin takes an elbow to the temple.
Rizzo lands with a left to the head.
Slappin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slappin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rizzo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slappin is looking to clinch but Rizzo is avoiding it.
Rizzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slappin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slappin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Rizzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slappin misses with a body shot.
Rizzo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rizzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside that Slappin shrugs off.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow.

Slappin is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Slappin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizzo finish him?
Nice elbow from Rizzo.
Rizzo has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Slappin - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Rizzo, and another! Slappin is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Frank Rizzo!
Our winner, Frank Rizzo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.