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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Roza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Riori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Roza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Riori!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riori slips a jab and a cross from Roza.
Roza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Riori tries to roll over but Roza keeps him under control.
Riori is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roza pulls his head out easily.
Riori is pressing down on Roza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riori working for submissions but it's allowed Roza to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Riori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riori has his foot on Roza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roza works his way back into a safe position though.
Roza looking to pass the guard.
Riori is trying to keep Roza in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riori looking to control.
Riori working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Roza has passed into half guard!
Roza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riori is trying to control but can't.
Riori looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roza is stalling here. Riori is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Roza seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Riori has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Riori wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roza, who protects the arm well.
Roza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Riori is trying to get an arm triangle but Roza is defending well.
Riori misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roza is not content to let Riori control the position.
Riori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Riori wants to control but Roza is keeping him busy.
Roza manages to work his way to half guard, despite Riori's best efforts.
Riori tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roza landing small, sideways elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riori trying to pass the guard but Roza defending well.
Riori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roza trying to control but Riori postures up.
Riori is working for a submission of some sort.
Riori tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roza preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Riori dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riori clinches up with Roza and pushes him back against the ropes.
Roza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riori throws a jab when Roza was well out of range.
Roza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Riori on his heels. He'll look to pass Riori's guard now, I'm sure.
Riori keeping moving, preventing Roza from controlling successfully.
Riori manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roza manages to get himself to full guard.
Riori slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riori is trying to get an arm triangle but Roza is defending well.
Riori is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Riori seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Roza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Riori is looking for a kimura here.
Riori wants to control but Roza is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riori is looking to advance position but Roza won't allow it.
Riori frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Riori goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Roza turns into him and now he's in Riori's guard.
Roza trying to control but Riori is working from the bottom.
Riori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roza is one step ahead there.
Roza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riori controls Roza momentarily but Roza frees himself.
Riori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roza advances to half guard.
Angel Riori has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riori is looking for a sweep. Roza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roza wants to take a breather but Riori is having none of it.
Riori trying to control here.
Riori is trying to get back to full guard.
Riori is refusing to be controlled, as Roza sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Angel Riori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Riori wants to land a leg kick but Roza is out of range.
Riori closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roza to the mat! Roza manages to get full guard.
Riori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riori trying to control but Roza is working from the bottom.
Roza working a defensive guard here.
Riori with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roza keeping full guard, as Riori tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roza looking for a sweep. Not yet Roza, not yet.
Roza is pulling down on Riori's head. It's preventing any offense from Riori, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Justin Roza just wasn't active enough.
Roza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riori defends it nicely.
Riori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roza shoots for a double leg takedown but Riori sprawls well. He's pushed Roza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riori looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roza is fending him off so far but Riori persists. Nope, Roza circles away and we're back to standing.
Roza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Riori backs up against the ropes.
No luck for Riori with that takedown attempt.
Riori closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Riori is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roza is just riding it out for now. Riori eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roza is trying to get back to full guard.
Roza trying to control but Riori postures up.
Riori is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riori not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riori is just content to waste time from the top position. Roza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Riori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riori stopping the sweep attempt from Roza.
Roza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riori pushing down on Roza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Riori is looking for a kimura here.
Riori is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roza sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roza is in trouble now - Riori has advanced to mount!
Riori takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Riori is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roza can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Riori is looking to work his way around to Roza's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riori trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roza is desperately trying to improve his position but Riori has a good base and remains in mount.
Justin Roza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angel Riori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roza looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Riori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Riori winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Riori!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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