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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thai Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rizzo has chosen Alice In Chains - Get Born Again as his entrance music. Frank Rizzo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thai Boxer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo pushes Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
Rizzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rizzo taking a breather.
Rizzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rizzo controlling the action here for a moment.
Boxer tries a body shot but Rizzo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boxer working Rizzo over with knees to the body.
Rizzo is pushing Boxer 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 leaning against his opponent.
Rizzo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Boxer tries to clinch up.
Rizzo darts in and clinches Boxer up against the cage.
Boxer lands an uppercut.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rizzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rizzo stalling.
Boxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rizzo backwards.
Boxer trying to land knees to the body.
Rizzo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rizzo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rizzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo slowing the pace effectively.
Rizzo is pushing Boxer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Boxer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Frank Rizzo has been cut.
Rizzo moves into range and clinches up with Boxer.
Rizzo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but Rizzo blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rizzo.
Boxer letting Rizzo take a breather here.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rizzo has Boxer pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Rizzo to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Boxer tries to keep at a distance but Rizzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but Rizzo blocks with his arms.
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rizzo breaks the clinch.
Rizzo clinches.
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rizzo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rizzo slows down the pace here.
Boxer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rizzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo stalls.
Rizzo stalling.
Boxer being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
Rizzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boxer.
Rizzo clinches with his opponent.
Boxer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rizzo effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo has had enough of the clinch but Boxer keeps him there for the moment.
Boxer looking to throw knees to the head but Rizzo is blocking nicely.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thai Boxer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Rizzo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boxer thows a body kick. Rizzo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rizzo blocks a head kick by Boxer.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rizzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rizzo is struggling to control the position.
Boxer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rizzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo has Boxer pressed against the cage.
Boxer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rizzo's face.
Rizzo takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Rizzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Rizzo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
Rizzo clinches up with Boxer and pushes him back against the cage.
Rizzo is pushing Boxer 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 is stalling here.
Rizzo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rizzo stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Boxer tries a head kick but it misses.
Rizzo wants to counter the offense by Boxer and move into the clinch position.
Boxer lands a big head kick that sends Rizzo tumbling to the mat! Boxer takes a step backwards and waves Rizzo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer tries to clinch there but Rizzo circles away.
Boxer has Rizzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Rizzo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boxer up against the cage.
Rizzo stalling against the cage.
A knee to the head by Boxer.
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Rizzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boxer pushes Rizzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Rizzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boxer looking to throw knees to the head but Rizzo is blocking nicely.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Rizzo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rizzo stalling in the clinch.
Rizzo stalling in the clinch.
Rizzo leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rizzo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Boxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rizzo, pushing him back against the cage.
Thai Boxer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rizzo has Boxer pushed against the cage.
Rizzo slowing the pace effectively.
Rizzo is struggling to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boxer as Rizzo tries to tie him up.
Rizzo tries to circle away but Boxer has him pinned against the cage.
Boxer letting Rizzo take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Boxer lands with a slapping head kick.
That has opened up Frank Rizzo's cut even more.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer looking to throw knees to the head but Rizzo is blocking nicely.
Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzo can do to turn this around?
Boxer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Boxer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Rizzo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rizzo has Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rizzo has Boxer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rizzo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boxer tumbling to the mat - Rizzo dives into Boxer's guard.
Rizzo stops Boxer from standing up.
Rizzo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boxer's guard.
Boxer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boxer tries to get out of the position.
Rizzo won't allow Boxer to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer has a closed guard, preventing Rizzo from standing up.
Boxer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rizzo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A bit of stalling here from Rizzo.
Boxer misses with a knee strike.
Boxer with a knee to the head.
Boxer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rizzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer letting Rizzo take a breather here.
Rizzo is stalling here.
Rizzo is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rizzo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Rizzo has Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but Rizzo blocks it.
Rizzo just leaning against Boxer, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boxer as Rizzo tries to tie him up.
Boxer being controlled against the cage.
Boxer prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer lands an uppercut.
Rizzo takes a knee right on the jaw!
The cut above Frank Rizzo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boxer trying to land knees to the body.
Rizzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boxer is keeping busy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rizzo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Boxer moves into the clinch.
Rizzo trying to stall but Boxer improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rizzo is looking to control Boxer's arms but Boxer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rizzo has his back to the cage.
Rizzo taking a breather.
Rizzo is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Boxer has denied him.
Boxer tries to work over Rizzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rizzo stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Boxer clinches.
Rizzo is stalling here.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but Rizzo blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rizzo has Boxer pressed against the cage.
Rizzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Boxer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Rizzo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boxer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rizzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rizzo just leaning against Boxer, taking a breather.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Rizzo can't get the takedown.
Rizzo slowing the pace effectively.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizzo avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Rizzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Boxer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boxer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thai Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxer wants to clinch up but Rizzo keeps it at a distance.
Rizzo is looking to clinch.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Boxer's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rizzo darts in and clinches Boxer up against the cage.
Rizzo is struggling to control the position.
Boxer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Rizzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rizzo stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but Rizzo blocks with his arms.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boxer is leaning against Rizzo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boxer misses with a knee strike.
Rizzo stalling.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rizzo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Rizzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Rizzo rushes Boxer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzo's elbow.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rizzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boxer scores with a knee to the head.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rizzo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boxer scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rizzo blocks an uppercut.
Boxer misses with a knee strike.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer misses with a knee strike.
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!
Rizzo is trying to stall.
Rizzo is stalling here.
Rizzo controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Boxer had his way with Frank Rizzo in that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Rizzo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boxer clinches with his opponent.
Boxer with a knee to the head.
Rizzo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boxer up against the cage.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizzo blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rizzo seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Boxer throws a head kick but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo wants to counter the offense by Boxer and move into the clinch position.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Boxer gets an underhook and turns Rizzo into the cage.
Rizzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Boxer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rizzo looking to stall.
Boxer lands a left hand.
Rizzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Rizzo.
Boxer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boxer closes the distance and clinches.
Boxer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rizzo is defending well for now.
Rizzo blocks a body shot from Boxer.
Boxer missing with knees to the body.
Boxer looking to throw knees to the head but Rizzo is blocking nicely.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo stalling.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boxer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boxer takes a shot to the head.
Rizzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rizzo stalling against the cage.
Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Rizzo stalling in the clinch but Boxer improves position.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizzo blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxer.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rizzo slowing the pace effectively.
Rizzo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boxer misses with a knee strike.
Rizzo cracks Boxer with a nice body shot.
Boxer lands a body punch.
Rizzo effectively controlling the action here.
Boxer blocks a body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo effectively controlling the action here.
Rizzo lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boxer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rizzos head.
Rizzo stalls.
Nice body punch from Rizzo.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Rizzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer lands a knee to the body.
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!
Rizzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxer.
Rizzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Rizzo. Those never looked like landing.
Boxer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thai Boxer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rizzo misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thai Boxer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boxer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thai Boxer!
Thai Boxer retains his middleweight title!
In defeat, Frank Rizzo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Take it easy there sizzle chest. '.
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