PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wanderley Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus has chosen MC Hammer- Cant touch this as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lord Jesus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wanderley Rizzo's chin.

Rizzo
vs
Jesus

169 cm
22
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderley Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lord Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rizzo has time to react.
Lord Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jesus tries to avoid it but Rizzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jesus to the ground. Jesus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Rizzo feints and as Jesus raises his hands in defense, Rizzo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rizzo throws a strike but Jesus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rizzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Rizzo seems to be working for a kimura but Jesus defends the submission attempt.
Rizzo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rizzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jesus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jesus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Rizzo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jesus dives on top into guard.
Rizzo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Rizzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jesus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rizzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jesus is one step ahead there.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
Jesus sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jesus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rizzo is proving hard to escape from.
Rizzo striking from his own guard.

Rizzo is looking for a triangle here but Jesus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rizzo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rizzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rizzo wants to get back to full guard but Jesus has passed into side control.
Rizzo is looking to improve his position but Jesus isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rizzo is working to get back to half guard.
Jesus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rizzo is looking to get to half guard.
Jesus content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rizzo throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jesus. What's that going to do exactly?
Rizzo is looking to improve his position but Jesus isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lord Jesus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jesus as he jumps to the side.

Rizzo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rizzo showed some decent athleticism there.
Rizzo wants to free his trapped foot but Jesus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rizzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Rizzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jesus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rizzo.
Rizzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jesus defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jesus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rizzo throws and elbow that misses. Jesus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rizzo's guard. Nice move by Jesus!
Jesus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jesus pushes down on Rizzo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jesus wants to stand up but Rizzo is controlling the position.
Rizzo tries to roll over but Jesus keeps him under control.
Jesus is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rizzo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rizzo.
Rizzo is looking to sweep but instead, Jesus has passed into half guard.
Rizzo tries to roll over but Jesus keeps him under control.
Rizzo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rizzo.
Jesus slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Rizzo.
Rizzo is looking for a sweep. Jesus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rizzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rizzo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jesus stopping the sweep attempt from Rizzo.

Rizzo looking for a guillotine here but Jesus defends easily.
Rizzo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Rizzo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jesus escapes and throws Rizzo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rizzo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rizzo moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rizzo is on top in guard.
Jesus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rizzo is fighting to break Jesus's control of his arms but Jesus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderley Rizzo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rizzo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jesus looks to land a body kick but Rizzo moved away.
No luck for Rizzo with that takedown attempt.
Jesus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jesus scores with a three punch combo!

Rizzo is rocked!

It looks like Wanderley Rizzo has been cut.
Jesus lands with a big right hook that stumbles Rizzo - he's out on his feet here! Jesus follows up with another monster hook that separates Rizzo from consciousness! Rizzo falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Jesus stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lord Jesus!