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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Rizzo (ranked 5130 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Orton (ranked 5014 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ian Orton !
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo misses with a double jab.
Rizzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rizzo wants it to stay on the feet.
Rizzo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Orton drives through and clinches with Rizzo against the cage.
Orton wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Rizzo.
Orton throws an elbow but it misses.
Rizzo pulls guard effortlessly.
Rizzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rizzo, not yet.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Orton tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton is pushing down on Rizzo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rizzo is fighting to maintain full guard but Orton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Orton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton content to control rather than advance.
Orton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rizzo defends it well.
Rizzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rizzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orton slows the pace down in half guard.
Orton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rizzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rizzo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Orton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rizzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Orton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orton shapes to counter with a head kick.
Orton leaves Rizzo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Rizzo as Orton shoots in.
Orton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orton has a takedown stuffed.
Orton rushes Rizzo and presses him up against the cage.
Rizzo can't get the takedown.
Rizzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
Orton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rizzo tries to avoid it but Orton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rizzo to the ground. Rizzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orton .
Orton drives through and clinches with Rizzo against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Orton tries to pull guard but Rizzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Orton drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rizzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orton .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orton is looking for a takedown.
Rizzo breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rizzo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Orton is looking for the big counter here.
Rizzo misses with a body kick.
Orton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Orton tries to clinch there but Rizzo circles away.
Orton throws a solid leg kick but Rizzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orton .
Rizzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rizzo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Orton has closed the distance and engaged Rizzo in a clinch.
Rizzo misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo prevents it.
Rizzo wants a takedown.
Rizzo manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Orton 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo has Orton up against the cage in a clinch.
Orton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo prevents it.
Rizzo looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orton tries to score a body lock takedown but Rizzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rizzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rizzo has his takedown stuffed
and Orton counters with a series of strikes. Rizzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rizzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Rizzo.
Rizzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orton or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizzo, which made it look bad.
Orton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rizzo clinches up with Orton and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton tries to pull guard but Rizzo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Orton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rizzo is keeping busy.
Orton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rizzo misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orton after a bit of a struggle.
Orton pulls guard effortlessly.
Rizzo stands up from Orton 's guard - Rizzo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rizzo fails with the takedown.
Orton forces Rizzo back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rizzo lands a leg kick that knocks Orton off balance momentarily.
Rizzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.
Orton tries for a takedown but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orton drives through and clinches with Rizzo against the cage.
Orton is looking for a takedown.
Rizzo breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orton shoots in but Rizzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pedro Rizzo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orton sprawls well. Orton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rizzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rizzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Orton , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pedro Rizzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Orton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.
Rizzo clinches up with Orton and pushes him back against the cage.
Rizzo with a knee to the head.
Ian Orton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton shoots for a double leg takedown but Rizzo sprawls well. He's pushed Orton 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orton tries to clinch but Rizzo is having none of it.
Orton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orton takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo forces Orton back against the cage and clinches.
Rizzo is working for takedown but Orton is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo breaks the clinch.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown but Orton shows good takedown defense.
Rizzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rizzo counters with a left and a right that stings Orton .
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.
No luck for Orton with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orton but Orton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rizzo is fending him off so far but Orton persists. Nope, Rizzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Orton misses with a takedown attempt - Rizzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rizzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Orton . No joy for Rizzo on that attempt.
Orton unleashes a big counter combination but Rizzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orton pushes Rizzo up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton tries to pull guard but Rizzo won't allow it.
Orton tries to circle away but Rizzo has him pinned against the cage.
Orton blocks the elbow strike.
Rizzo breaks the clinch.
Rizzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orton looks for a takedown but Rizzo sprawls well.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orton throws a big counter head kick but Rizzo avoids it with no problem.
Orton closes the distance and pushes Rizzo back into the cage.
Orton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Orton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
Rizzo preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.
Ian Orton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rizzo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pedro Rizzo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rizzo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!
Pedro Rizzo wins by unanimous decision!
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