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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cruz White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Bizarria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think White might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ASAP Ferg - Dump Dump. Bizarria comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Arnaldo Antunes - Alta Noite kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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211 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cruz White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Luciano Bizarria!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from White misses
and Bizarria counters with a shoot takedown. White fights it but they end up in guard.
White manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bizarria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from White finds it's target.
White tries to land a body kick
and Bizarria counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are working up against the cage. White manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
White misses with the head strike.
Bizarria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bizarria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
White missing with a left hand there. Bizarria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bizarria with the counter takedown but White avoids it easily.
Bizarria walks into a straight right hand from White.
A punch combination from White misses.
And Bizarria tries to counter it with a takedown but White pushes his down on his head and steps out.
White throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
White thows a leg kick but Bizarria checks it
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bizarria trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bizarria postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bizarria in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bizarria missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bizarria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White has his hands on Bizarria's head, controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bizarria throws a big right hand that misses.
White looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White misses with a hook.
White throws a leg kick
and Bizarria counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for White!
White throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
White throws a right hand that misses
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bizarria postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White wants to sweep here but Bizarria controlling him for the moment.
Bizarria scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bizarria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White keeping moving, preventing Bizarria from controlling successfully.
White controls Bizarria momentarily but Bizarria frees himself.
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bizarria.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
White keeping moving, preventing Bizarria from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cruz White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizarria slips a straight right by White.
That kick from White tenderised Bizarria's leg. Bizarria is trying to keep his angry face on.
White misses with a leg kick
and Bizarria counters with a shoot takedown. White fights it but they end up in guard.
White manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
White lands a left hand.
It looks like Luciano Bizarria has been cut.
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizarria wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White prevents Bizarria from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
White throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizarria blocks a jab.
Bizarria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
Bizarria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Bizarria counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bizarria.
Bizarria in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bizarria landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizarria working some strikes from top position.
Bizarria with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizarria postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Bizarria trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Bizarria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bizarria throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bizarria looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bizarria is keeping the position for now.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White trying to control but Bizarria is working from the bottom.
Bizarria looking for a sweep. Not yet Bizarria, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bizarria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bizarria has a closed guard, preventing White from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White wants to clinch but Bizarria slips to the side
and Bizarria decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in White's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bizarria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bizarria.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bizarria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bizarria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bizarria stopping the sweep attempt from White.
White keeping moving, preventing Bizarria from controlling successfully.
Bizarria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bizarria preventing the sweep.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bizarria.
Bizarria has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bizarria throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
White throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bizarria counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
White has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bizarria has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White misses with a shot to the body
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into side control. White won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White can't do much from the bottom here.
Bizarria creates some space and throws a big elbow, but White sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bizarria fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bizarria cracks White with a big elbow.
White is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bizarria is controlling him well.
White taking punishment in the form of punches.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
White is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bizarria connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizarria works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luciano Bizarria will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A punch combination from White misses.
Bizarria feints the counter takedown.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bizarria.
Bizarria working White over with strikes.
Bizarria uses his free foot to push down on White's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White.
Bizarria in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bizarria is in the full mount, landing strikes.
White is in a horrible position here. Bizarria smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bizarria lands a big shot there that rocks White but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White wants to control but Bizarria is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria scoring with strikes but White is staying in there.
White is rocked!
White tries to reverse the position but Bizarria maintains control.
Oh White is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bizarria postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked White badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bizarria around the waist but Bizarria pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bizarria is the winner by TKO! Bizarria jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Bizarria!
Cruz White was interviewed post fight and said 'Rematch?'.
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