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Event:
EFC Mir vs Jones
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Rizzuto throws a right and a left that Saarenpaa avoids nicely.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saarenpaa cracks a nice hook into Rizzuto's ribs.
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rizzuto scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Saarenpaa takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rizzuto lands a right hand.
Saarenpaa taking a breather.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Rizzuto blocks it.
A body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rizzuto or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saarenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rizzuto misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
Rizzuto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rizzuto is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand right.
Saarenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross.
Saarenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Rizzuto moves away and avoids it.
Rizzuto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarenpaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzuto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saarenpaa can pounce on him.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzuto's hands.
Saarenpaa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rizzuto's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Saarenpaa clinches.
Saarenpaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saarenpaa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Rizzuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa misses with a body punch.
Rizzuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Rizzuto blocks it.
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rizzuto backwards.
Rizzuto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saarenpaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saarenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saarenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
Rizzuto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rizzuto goes for a takedown attempt but Saarenpaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Rizzuto down.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzuto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarenpaa.
Rizzuto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Rizzuto throws a head kick that misses.
Rizzuto misses with a left hand
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa throws out a leg kick but Rizzuto moves out of range and Saarenpaa only half commits.
Rizzuto missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzuto throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzuto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saarenpaa circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Saarenpaa does it's job there.
Saarenpaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Saarenpaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rizzuto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rizzuto throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzuto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Rizzuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rizzuto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head.
Saarenpaa pushes Rizzuto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzuto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rizzuto. #T4#
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Rizzuto avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzuto.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzuto controls the action.
Saarenpaa avoiding damage as Rizzuto throws knees to the body.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto's elbow.
Saarenpaa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rizzuto or not.
Saarenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Rizzuto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saarenpaa digs a right hand into Rizzuto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rizzuto's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rizzuto backwards.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rizzuto misses with a body shot.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Rizzuto looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Rizzuto misses.
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into Rizzuto's torso.#CL#
Saarenpaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saarenpaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rizzuto working aggressively here.
Rizzuto goes for a takedown attempt but Saarenpaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rizzuto moves out of range as Saarenpaa strikes.#TD2#
Saarenpaa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saarenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzuto can do to turn this around?
Rizzuto won't allow Saarenpaa to get back to his feet.
Rizzuto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Rizzuto is looking for a kimura but Saarenpaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rizzuto to get the leverage.
Rizzuto wants to take a breather but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Rizzuto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzuto is looking to stall here but Saarenpaa recovers full guard.
Rizzuto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rizzuto scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rizzuto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saarenpaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rizzuto throws a big elbow that misses.
Rizzuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saarenpaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saarenpaa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rizzuto is controlling him.
Rizzuto throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rizzuto wants to control from the top but Saarenpaa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzuto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Rizzuto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Nice defenses there by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Rizzuto blocks it.
Rizzuto throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzuto misses with a straight right.
Rizzuto throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch but Rizzuto is having none of it.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa takes one to the chin there.
Rizzuto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rizzuto catches Saarenpaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rizzuto missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter punch.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rizzuto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into Rizzuto's body.#T4#
Rizzuto lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Saarenpaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rizzuto with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Rizzuto tries to move into range but Saarenpaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarenpaa.
Some wild striking there from Rizzuto.
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Rizzuto shakes it off.
Saarenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rizzuto in his tracks.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rizzuto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saarenpaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rizzuto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzuto takes one to the chin there.
Rizzuto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto connects with a crisp jab.
Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
A jab from Rizzuto misses.
Saarenpaa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saarenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzuto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rizzuto missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzuto throws a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rizzuto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and Rizzuto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rizzuto tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Saarenpaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rizzuto on the side of the head.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Rizzuto's leg. Rizzuto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rizzuto thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rizzuto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saarenpaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzuto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rizzuto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some bone on bone action there as Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rizzuto's calf.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Rizzuto's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzuto tries to avoid it.
Rizzuto throws a body kick that misses.
Rizzuto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Saarenpaa does it's job there.
Rizzuto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzuto throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Alessandro Rizzuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzuto misses the target.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Rizzuto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saarenpaa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Saarenpaa pushes Rizzuto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rizzuto throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa with a nice cross.
Rizzuto throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa lands the left hand.
Rizzuto thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rizzuto's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzuto misses the target.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rizzuto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Rizzuto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rizzuto digs a good body shot into Saarenpaa's ribs.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Rizzuto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rizzuto at a distance.
Rizzuto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saarenpaa scores with the left hand. Rizzuto knows he should have avoided that one.
Rizzuto throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzuto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Rizzuto shakes it off.#T4#
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Rizzuto is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saarenpaa works the jab nicely.
Rizzuto takes one to the chin there.
Saarenpaa lands a really nice looking cross but Rizzuto seems unphased.
Saarenpaa lands a jab.
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Rizzuto shakes it off.
Saarenpaa throws a right and a left that Rizzuto avoids nicely.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. Rizzuto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzuto tries to land a front kick but Saarenpaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rizzuto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rizzuto misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saarenpaa, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
Our winner, Mika Saarenpaa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFC Boudain vs Raymaker
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Rizzuto. Those never looked like landing.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Rizzuto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzuto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Rizzuto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzuto throws a lazy head kick
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzuto fails with a takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rizzuto. Kong shrugs it off though.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzuto throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Rizzuto shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Rizzuto manages to avoid it.
Kong lands a slapping body shot.
Rizzuto lunges at Kong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kong's hand.
Rizzuto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kong on the side of the head. #T1#
Kong looks to land a combination but Rizzuto avoids it well.
Rizzuto fails with the takedown.
Krom Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Rizzuto.
Kong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rizzuto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzuto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rizzuto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rizzuto.#ROC2#
Kong is rocked!
Rizzuto grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kong takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Rizzuto cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alessandro Rizzuto!
The defeated Krom Kong had this to say: 'U were to good tonite'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Rizzuto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Rizzuto misses
and Kenardly counters with an inside leg kick.
Rizzuto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Kenardly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzuto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lars Kenardly has been cut.
Kenardly jabs Rizzuto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rizzuto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenardly manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenardly. Rizzuto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenardly slips a jab from Rizzuto.
Rizzuto tries a low kick but Kenardly avoids it.
Rizzuto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenardly.
Rizzuto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenardly digs a good hook to Rizzuto's body.
Rizzuto cracks Kenardly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kenardly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kenardly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rizzuto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Kenardly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenardly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzuto lands a body shot.
Rizzuto blocks a head kick by Kenardly.
Rizzuto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rizzuto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kenardly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzuto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenardly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rizzuto.
Kenardly ducks under a wild hook from Rizzuto.
Rizzuto throws an overhand right that lands on Kenardly's shoulder, as Kenardly tries to avoid the shot.
Kenardly walks into a straight right hand from Rizzuto.
A jab lands there for Kenardly.
Kenardly throws a head kick but Rizzuto moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Rizzuto misses
and Kenardly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Rizzuto.
A head kick misses from Kenardly.
Rizzuto throws out a counter right but Kenardly avoids it with no problem.
Kenardly cracks Rizzuto with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Rizzuto lands with a nice body kick.
Rizzuto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rizzuto throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#
Kenardly is rocked!
Rizzuto circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Kenardly tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Rizzuto wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alessandro Rizzuto!
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Event:
RS 161 Power Slam
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Rizzuto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rizzuto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soshnyanin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzuto.
Soshnyanin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzuto moves away.
Soshnyanin connects with a solid leg kick.
Rizzuto moves to clinch but Soshnyanin breaks away
and Soshnyanin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rizzuto checks a low kick from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto tries to land a front kick but Soshnyanin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rizzuto looks to land a left hand but Soshnyanin moved out of range nicely.
Soshnyanin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soshnyanin misses with a straight left.
Soshnyanin misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soshnyanin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soshnyanin wants to land a leg kick but Rizzuto is out of range.
Soshnyanin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Viktor Soshnyanin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rizzuto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Soshnyanin lands a jab.
Soshnyanin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rizzuto.
Soshnyanin connects with a jab.
Soshnyanin misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Rizzuto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Soshnyanin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rizzuto with a nice cross.
Rizzuto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soshnyanin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soshnyanin wants to land a leg kick but Rizzuto is out of range.
Rizzuto is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soshnyanin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Soshnyanin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soshnyanin tries to land a leg kick but Rizzuto saw it coming and moves away.
Rizzuto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soshnyanin. #T2#
Soshnyanin throws a shot from downtown. Rizzuto moves away and avoids it.
Soshnyanin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Rizzuto gets a double leg takedown into Soshnyanin's guard.
Rizzuto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rizzuto stopping the sweep attempt from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto wants to control from the top but Soshnyanin keeps moving.
Soshnyanin looking for a sweep. Not yet Soshnyanin, not yet.
Soshnyanin controlling the position.
Let's hope that Soshnyanin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rizzuto stopping the sweep attempt from Soshnyanin.#T3#
Rizzuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Soshnyanin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Soshnyanin.#CL#
Rizzuto clinches up with Soshnyanin and pushes him back against the ropes.
Soshnyanin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soshnyanin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soshnyanin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Soshnyanin. #CUT2#
It looks like Alessandro Rizzuto has been cut.
Soshnyanin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzuto throws a head punch that misses.
Soshnyanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soshnyanin controlling the action here for a moment.
Rizzuto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Rizzuto working aggressively here.
Rizzuto being controlled against the ropes.
Rizzuto misses with a punch to the body.
Soshnyanin stalling.
Rizzuto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soshnyanin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soshnyanin has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzuto.
Soshnyanin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Rizzuto - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soshnyanin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rizzuto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rizzuto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soshnyanin avoids it.
Rizzuto blocking some punches.
Soshnyanin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Soshnyanin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Rizzuto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Soshnyanin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Soshnyanin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzuto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soshnyanin.
A punch combination from Soshnyanin misses.
Soshnyanin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soshnyanin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzuto tries to clinch there but Soshnyanin circles away.
#TD#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rizzuto shoots in and bounces Soshnyanin off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Rizzuto advances position into side control!
Rizzuto is looking to take a break and control but Soshnyanin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rizzuto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Rizzuto is looking to take a break and control but Soshnyanin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soshnyanin is trying to get back to half guard.
Rizzuto tries to score with some ground and pound. Soshnyanin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Soshnyanin is trying to improve his position.
Soshnyanin parries the strikes from Rizzuto easily there. Rizzuto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soshnyanin to escape.
Rizzuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soshnyanin keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soshnyanin is trying to improve his position.
Rizzuto is looking to take a break and control but Soshnyanin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soshnyanin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rizzuto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rizzuto prevents Soshnyanin from improving his position.
Alessandro Rizzuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Rizzuto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soshnyanin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soshnyanin wants to get back to full guard.
Rizzuto is pressing down on Soshnyanin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soshnyanin is holding on for now.
Soshnyanin is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzuto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Soshnyanin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soshnyanin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soshnyanin misses with a leg kick.
Rizzuto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Soshnyanin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rizzuto is looking to counter the offense by Soshnyanin and move into the clinch.
Rizzuto throws the left hand but Soshnyanin avoids the punch easily.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soshnyanin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin cracks Rizzuto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Soshnyanin.
#T4##TD#
Rizzuto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Soshnyanin's guard.
Soshnyanin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizzuto wants to pass the guard but Soshnyanin is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soshnyanin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rizzuto is one step ahead there.
Soshnyanin keeping moving, preventing Rizzuto from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soshnyanin is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Soshnyanin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Rizzuto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Soshnyanin cracks Rizzuto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Soshnyanin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soshnyanin connects with a crisp jab.
Soshnyanin throws a body kick that misses.
Soshnyanin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzuto's hands.
Soshnyanin scores with the left hand. Rizzuto knows he should have avoided that one.
Soshnyanin moves out of range of the body kick.
Rizzuto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick there by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin fakes the leg kick and cracks Rizzuto in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Soshnyanin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rizzuto doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Soshnyanin throws a body kick that misses.
Rizzuto throws a nice looking combination but Soshnyanin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rizzuto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soshnyanin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soshnyanin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soshnyanin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzuto's hands.
Soshnyanin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rizzuto.
Rizzuto throws a body kick that misses.
Rizzuto misses with a head kick.
Rizzuto checks a leg kick nicely.
Soshnyanin throws a shot from downtown. Rizzuto moves away and avoids it.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soshnyanin blocks a low kick nicely.
Soshnyanin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Soshnyanin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soshnyanin.
Alessandro Rizzuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Soshnyanin lands a head shot.
No joy there for Rizzuto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soshnyanin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rizzuto has time to react.
Rizzuto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soshnyanin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Soshnyanin connects with an inside leg kick.
Rizzuto is looking to land body kicks.
Soshnyanin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rizzuto looks to land a combination but Soshnyanin avoids it well.
Rizzuto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rizzuto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rizzuto looks to land a right hand but Soshnyanin moved out of range.
Rizzuto walks into a straight right hand from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rizzuto scores with a jab to the body.
Soshnyanin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rizzuto has time to react.#T3#
Rizzuto walks into a straight right hand from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rizzuto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soshnyanin manages to circle out of the way.
Rizzuto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rizzuto fails to land the takedown.
Soshnyanin lands a glancing blow to the side of Rizzuto's head.
Soshnyanin connects with a leg kick. Rizzuto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soshnyanin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Soshnyanin is looking to slow Rizzuto down with leg kicks.
Rizzuto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Rizzuto clinches.
Rizzuto misses with a punch on the inside.
Rizzuto lands a shoulder strike.
Soshnyanin leaning against his opponent.
Soshnyanin tries to stall but Rizzuto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4#
Rizzuto trying to land knees to the body.
Soshnyanin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soshnyanin lands a shoulder strike.
Soshnyanin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto's elbow.
Soshnyanin trying to control the position but instead, Rizzuto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soshnyanin into the ropes.
Soshnyanin blocking some punches.
Rizzuto working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Soshnyanin fails to land.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soshnyanin is trying to maintain a safe position but Rizzuto gets an underhook and turns Soshnyanin into the ropes.
Soshnyanin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzuto has a couple of punches blocked by Soshnyanin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rizzuto as Soshnyanin tries to tie him up.
Rizzuto misses with the head strike.
Viktor Soshnyanin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soshnyanin lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Soshnyanin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soshnyanin 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Soshnyanin!
Viktor Soshnyanin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vikai Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
RS 157 Lets Bang Bro
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Cup closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rizzuto's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cup postures up.
Cup works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rizzuto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cup controlling the pace.
Cup trying to control from half guard but Rizzuto is working away.
Cup uses his free foot to push down on Rizzuto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rizzuto.
Rizzuto is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Rizzuto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzuto is working to get back to half guard.
Cup wants to control the pace but Rizzuto is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Cup controlling his opponent.
Rizzuto is squirming around, avoiding Cup's attempts to control the action.
Cup controlling the position easily from mount.
Rizzuto regains half guard.
Rizzuto won't allow Cup to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Rizzuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup trying to control from Rizzuto's half guard. Rizzuto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rizzuto is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cup trying to control but Rizzuto is working from the bottom.
Cup wanted to stand there but Rizzuto had control of the position.
Cup controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rizzuto is trying to keep Cup in close.
Rizzuto wants to sweep here but Cup controlling him for the moment.
Rizzuto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rizzuto keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Cup lands with a right hand.
A combination from Cup does no damage.
Cup looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rizzuto wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Cup on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzuto stuffs the takedown.
Cup misses with a body shot.
Rizzuto moves out of range as Cup strikes.
Cup throws a looping overhand right but Rizzuto ducks down to avoid it.
Rizzuto tries a head kick but it misses.
Rizzuto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Cup fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rizzuto, pushing him back against the cage.
Cup fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Rizzuto lands a takedown into guard.
Cup working a defensive guard here.
Rizzuto trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom. #T4#
Cup trying to keep a closed guard but Rizzuto is proving a slippery customer.
Rizzuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cup is keeping the position for now.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cup can't keep his opponent in guard - Rizzuto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup is staying active underneath Rizzuto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Cup dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cup wants to clinch
letting Rizzuto counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rizzuto!
Cup misses with a body shot.
Cup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Rizzuto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cup takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rizzuto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cup manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Cup.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rizzuto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Red Cup is winning the standup battle so far.
Rizzuto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cup swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cup tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Cup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzuto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cup darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cup is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzuto.
A punch combination from Cup misses.
Cup throws a combination that misses
and Rizzuto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzuto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzuto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rizzuto.
Rizzuto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cup if he has to take too many more of those.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cup throws a poor cross that misses
and Rizzuto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzuto manages to avoid it.
Rizzuto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cup misses with a double jab
and Rizzuto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Cup misses with a takedown attempt
and Rizzuto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Cup is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rizzuto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oh Cup is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rizzuto works his way into side control.
Rizzuto wants to control but Cup is keeping him busy.
Cup seems to have got his legs back now.
Cup sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rizzuto is keen to just control but Cup is a slippery customer.
Cup taking some punishment here, with Rizzuto in his half guard.
Rizzuto wants to pass to mount but Cup is defending the position. #T3##SUB2#
Rizzuto is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Cup to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cup is looking for a triangle but Rizzuto pushes his legs off easily.
Rizzuto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rizzuto throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Cup working for a triangle but Rizzuto defends it easily.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rizzuto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rizzuto looking to pass the guard.
Cup wants to get back to his feet but Rizzuto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cup working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Rizzuto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rizzuto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizzuto is looking to land body kicks.
Cup throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Rizzuto has been cut.
Rizzuto ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Cup misses with a wild body shot.
Cup throws out a loose jab but Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cup throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cup thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Rizzuto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cup quickly recovers to half guard.
Cup won't allow Rizzuto to pass to mount.
Cup moves into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzuto lands a couple of digs.
Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Rizzuto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rizzuto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rizzuto looking to pass the guard.
Rizzuto trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Rizzuto looking to pass the guard.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rizzuto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cup dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Cup trying to control but Rizzuto is working from the bottom.
Cup stays in close to Rizzuto's body and controls the position.
Rizzuto keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Cup tries to free his leg and advance position but Rizzuto is retaining full guard.
Cup controlling from the top position.
Rizzuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizzuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cup manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rizzuto is looking to work some ground and pound but Cup has wrist control.#T3#
Rizzuto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rizzuto won't allow Cup to get back to his feet.
Rizzuto trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Rizzuto is working Cup over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Cup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rizzuto chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzuto pushes down on Cup's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rizzuto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cup on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup is looking to control Rizzuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cup avoid being mounted?
Rizzuto uses his free foot to push down on Cup's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cup.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alessandro Rizzuto.
I think Rizzuto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Rizzuto!
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
RS Friday Night Fights XII
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Siembieda lands with a cross.
Siembieda lands with a cross.
Siembieda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siembieda has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rizzuto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Siembieda moves out of range as Rizzuto throws a body kick.
Rizzuto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Siembieda.
Siembieda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Siembieda clinches up with Rizzuto and pushes him back against the cage.
Rizzuto blocks an uppercut.
Siembieda struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.
Rizzuto misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Rizzuto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Siembieda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Siembieda obliges.
Siembieda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzuto.
Siembieda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siembieda struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.
Rizzuto managing to block the knees to the body from Siembieda.
#T1#
Rizzuto lands a left hand.
Siembieda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rizzuto.
Siembieda has Rizzuto pressed against the cage.
Siembieda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rizzuto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siembieda's elbow.
Siembieda misses with a punch on the inside.
Rizzuto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siembieda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siembieda pushes off an throws an elbow but Rizzuto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Siembieda tries a body shot but Rizzuto blocks it.
Siembieda misses with a body punch.
Rizzuto trying to land knees to the body.
Rizzuto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siembieda's elbow.
Rizzuto can't find room to land a body shot as Siembieda controls the action.
Siembieda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rizzuto.
#T2#
Rizzuto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siembieda backwards.
Rizzuto lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Siembieda.
Rizzuto throws a punch but it's blocked by Siembieda.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Siembieda.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rizzuto.
Rizzuto avoiding damage as Siembieda throws knees to the body.
Rizzuto misses with some punches.
Rizzuto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rizzuto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rizzuto blocks an uppercut.
Siembieda leaning against his opponent.
Siembieda missing with knees to the body.
Rizzuto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rizzuto misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzuto. #T3#
Rizzuto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Siembieda blocks a body shot from Rizzuto.
A short left from Siembieda.
Rizzuto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rizzuto misses with a punch on the inside.
Siembieda takes a shot to the head.
Siembieda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Siembieda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto's elbow.
Siembieda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Siembieda misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Siembieda.
Rizzuto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Siembieda struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.
Siembieda swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzuto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Siembieda trying to land knees to the body.
Rizzuto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rizzuto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siembieda lands an elbow inside that Rizzuto shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Alessandro Rizzuto has been cut.
Rizzuto misses with a knee to the head.
Rizzuto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Siembieda smiles and moves away.
Siembieda misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siembieda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rizzuto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Siembieda manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Siembieda misses.
Siembieda thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Siembieda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Rizzuto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Siembieda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Rizzuto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Siembieda quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Siembieda has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rizzuto is on him like a limpet, forcing Siembieda back against the cage.
Siembieda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rizzuto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Siembieda trying to stall but Rizzuto improves his position.
Rizzuto managing to block the knees to the body from Siembieda.
Siembieda tries to work over Rizzuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siembieda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rizzuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rizzuto misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizzuto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Rizzuto as the two fighters clinch.
Rizzuto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siembieda backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rizzuto fails to land.
Rizzuto avoids a wild elbow strike from Siembieda.
Siembieda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kevin Siembieda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Rizzuto digs a right hand into Siembieda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Siembieda's gas tank.
Siembieda misses with some punches.
Rizzuto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rizzuto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Siembieda missing with knees to the body.
Siembieda is looking to control Rizzuto's arms but Rizzuto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Siembieda has his back to the cage.
Rizzuto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rizzuto lands with a right to the head.
Rizzuto working aggressively here.
A short left from Rizzuto.
A head punch on the inside from Rizzuto fails to land.
Siembieda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Siembieda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rizzuto is defending well for now.
Rizzuto tries to throw a body punch but Siembieda avoids it by throwing Rizzuto back against the cage.
Siembieda throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzuto. #T2#
Siembieda has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzuto.
Siembieda misses with some punches.
Siembieda lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzuto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rizzuto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siembieda tries to stall but Rizzuto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Siembieda lands with a right to the head.
Siembieda swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siembieda misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzuto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siembieda backwards.
Siembieda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siembieda lands with a right to the head.
Rizzuto can't find room to land a body shot as Siembieda controls the action.
Rizzuto misses with a body punch.
Siembieda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizzuto blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Siembieda wants to stall.
Rizzuto lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Siembieda.
Rizzuto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Siembieda walks away with a smile on his face. Rizzuto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rizzuto takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Rizzuto.
Rizzuto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Siembieda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzuto throws out the jab.
Siembieda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rizzuto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Siembieda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizzuto avoids it.#T4#
Siembieda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siembieda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Siembieda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto prevents a body shot from Siembieda.
Siembieda blocks a body shot from Rizzuto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rizzuto.
Siembieda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rizzuto is defending well for now.
Siembieda misses with the head strike.
Siembieda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rizzuto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siembieda misses with a body punch.
Siembieda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siembieda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Siembieda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Rizzuto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Siembieda throws a push kick but Rizzuto slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Rizzuto clinches with his opponent.
Rizzuto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Rizzuto.
Siembieda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rizzuto misses with a body punch.
Siembieda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siembieda misses with an elbow strike.
Siembieda working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Rizzuto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siembieda misses with a punch on the inside.
Siembieda misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzuto tries to throw a body punch but Siembieda avoids it by throwing Rizzuto back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siembieda.
Rizzuto blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Siembieda lands a hook that snaps the head of Rizzuto backwards.
Siembieda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Siembieda misses with the head strike.
Siembieda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizzuto avoids it.
Siembieda missing with knees to the body.
Rizzuto managing to block the knees to the body from Siembieda.
Siembieda has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzuto.
Siembieda tries to throw a body punch but Rizzuto avoids it by throwing Siembieda back against the cage.
Rizzuto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzuto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Siembieda after a bit of a struggle.
Rizzuto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzuto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siembieda's elbow.
Rizzuto gets through Siembieda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Siembieda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Siembieda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rizzuto blocks an uppercut.
Alessandro Rizzuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Rizzuto.
Siembieda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Siembieda takes a shot to the head.
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!
Rizzuto is trying to pull guard but Siembieda has him pressed against the cage.
Siembieda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rizzuto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rizzuto lands a right hand.
Rizzuto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siembieda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Siembieda.
Rizzuto misses with some punches.
Rizzuto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siembieda.
Siembieda tries a body shot but Rizzuto blocks it.
#T3#
Siembieda has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzuto.
Siembieda blocks a body shot from Rizzuto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siembieda.
Siembieda pushes off an throws an elbow but Rizzuto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rizzuto misses with some punches.
Siembieda swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siembieda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kevin Siembieda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Siembieda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto's elbow.
Rizzuto digs a right hand into Siembieda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Siembieda's gas tank.
Rizzuto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rizzuto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rizzuto swings wildly with an uppercut but Siembieda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzuto lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Siembieda lands a nice shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Siembieda.
Rizzuto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Rizzuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzuto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siembieda backwards.
Siembieda blocks an uppercut.
Siembieda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rizzuto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siembieda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzuto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siembieda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rizzuto backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Siembieda.
Well Siembieda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Siembieda!
Kevin Siembieda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Bushido 70: Yurmommy vs. Penn
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Luciano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rizzuto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Luciano throws a head kick but Rizzuto moves out of range.
#CL2#
Rizzuto takes the fight into the clinch.
Rizzuto can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rizzuto fails to land.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Rizzuto misses with the head strike.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzuto.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Luciano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Rizzuto avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the ropes.
Rizzuto tries to pull guard but Luciano won't allow it.
Rizzuto looking to throw knees to the head but Luciano is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Luciano throws an elbow but misses.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Rizzuto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzuto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzuto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rizzuto tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzuto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.
Luciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rizzuto.
Good body shot from Rizzuto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Luciano presses Rizzuto against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rizzuto misses with some punches.
Rizzuto misses with a body punch.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rizzuto backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano. #T3#
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Rizzuto tries to pull guard but Luciano won't allow it.
Jose Carlos Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Rizzuto.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzuto tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rizzuto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rizzuto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Rizzuto has been cut.
Luciano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Rizzuto blocking some punches.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rizzuto or not.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano presses Rizzuto against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Rizzuto's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Luciano lands a body punch.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Rizzuto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luciano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Rizzuto has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Rizzuto jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Rizzuto around his waist. Rizzuto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Rizzuto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luciano cracks Rizzuto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rizzuto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rizzuto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rizzuto is looking to clinch.
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Rizzuto checks it.
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but Rizzuto avoids it.
Good exchange - Luciano coming out on top.
Luciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rizzuto doesn't seem bothered though.
Rizzuto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rizzuto looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzuto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano throws a sloppy head kick and Rizzuto moves out of range easily.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Luciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. Luciano catches Rizzuto right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Rizzuto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luciano as he avoids it easily.
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzuto blocks a low kick nicely.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano lands with a nice body kick.
Rizzuto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Rizzuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rizzuto is just content to waste time from the top position. Luciano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Luciano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rizzuto slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Rizzuto is thwarting Luciano's attempts to control the position.
Luciano keeping hold of Rizzuto's head, controlling as best he can.
Rizzuto wants to take a breather but Luciano is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rizzuto seems to be looking for submissions.
Luciano pushes Rizzuto off looking to stand but Rizzuto dives back in and keeps control.
Luciano moves into full guard.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Rizzuto with a nice head shot there.
Luciano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luciano looking to control.
Luciano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Luciano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rizzuto is pressing down on Luciano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rizzuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rizzuto is just content to waste time from the top position. Luciano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rizzuto sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzuto can do to turn this around?
Luciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luciano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzuto's guard. #REVR#
Luciano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Luciano wants to control but Rizzuto is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Rizzuto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rizzuto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Rizzuto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luciano finds it's way round the side to connect with Rizzuto's head.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rizzuto pushes Luciano away with a front kick.
Luciano keeps Rizzuto at a distance using the push kick.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luciano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rizzuto momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzuto throws out a counter right but Luciano avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Rizzuto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rizzuto shoots in and drives through. Luciano sprawls well.
Rizzuto throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Rizzuto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rizzuto just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzuto throws a lazy body kick
and Luciano counters with a left to the body.
Rizzuto thows a body kick. Luciano tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Rizzuto has managed to clinch.
Rizzuto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzuto tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Rizzuto back against the ropes.
Rizzuto prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.
Rizzuto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rizzuto is working Luciano over against the ropes.
Rizzuto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzuto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rizzuto.
Luciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alessandro Rizzuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzuto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rizzuto misses with a body punch.
Rizzuto struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
A short right from Luciano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzuto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano pushes Rizzuto back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano. #T3#
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rizzuto.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano gets through Rizzuto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizzuto.
Luciano lands with a left to the head.
Rizzuto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rizzuto blocks an uppercut.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto's elbow.
Rizzuto working aggressively here.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto's elbow.
Luciano throws an elbow but it misses.
Jose Carlos Luciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rizzuto working aggressively here.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Rizzuto avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the ropes. #T4#
Rizzuto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzuto looking to throw knees to the head but Luciano is blocking nicely.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.
Luciano tries to work over Rizzuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Rizzuto misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jose Carlos Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
Rizzuto misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzuto.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano gets through Rizzuto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rizzuto cracks Luciano with a nice body shot.
Rizzuto misses with a knee strike.
Rizzuto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Carlos Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luciano 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Jose Carlos Luciano!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Jose Carlos Luciano!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jose Carlos Luciano!
Jose Carlos Luciano wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
DFC 62: Lobtov Vs McDonnell
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Rizzuto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzuto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rizzuto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Rizzuto keeps Burns at a distance using the push kick.
Burns avoids the head kick by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Rizzuto misses.
As Rizzuto backs away, Burns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rizzuto moves away from the strike by Burns.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Rizzuto's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzuto tries to avoid it.
Rizzuto fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns avoids the body shot from Rizzuto.
Burns is looking to chop away at Rizzuto's legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Rizzuto misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Rizzuto.
Rizzuto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rizzuto, right into the meat.
#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Burns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns.
Burns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rizzuto scores with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Burns's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rizzuto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rizzuto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rizzuto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rizzuto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rizzuto misses with a kick to the body.
Burns scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Rizzuto moves out of range easily.
Burns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rizzuto checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Rizzuto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burns throws a push kick but Rizzuto slaps the foot to one side.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rizzuto is able to avoid easily.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rizzuto is able to avoid easily.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rizzuto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzuto's shoulder, as Rizzuto tries to avoid the shot.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
Rizzuto scores with a jab to the head.
Rizzuto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Darren Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rizzuto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick
and Rizzuto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rizzuto feints and as Burns raises his hands in defense, Rizzuto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rizzuto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Burns is looking to stand up but Rizzuto isn't so interested in that idea.
Rizzuto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rizzuto throwing strikes but missing.
Rizzuto wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rizzuto. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rizzuto slips a jab from Burns.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Rizzuto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzuto works Burns's body with a nice hook.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Rizzuto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burns won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns is pushing Rizzuto's head away, looking to escape. Rizzuto manages to hold on to the position though.
Rizzuto trying to control the position but Burns is working away.
Rizzuto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burns is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rizzuto trying to control the position but Burns is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rizzuto prevents Burns from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Rizzuto dominated that round.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzuto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzuto.
Rizzuto looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Darren Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burns tries to bum rush Rizzuto with a series of wild strikes but Rizzuto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rizzuto throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rizzuto moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzuto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Rizzuto takes one to the chin there.
Rizzuto misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Rizzuto feints and then cracks Burns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Rizzuto moves away from the strike by Burns.
Rizzuto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rizzuto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzuto throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rizzuto throws a body shot but no joy.
Alessandro Rizzuto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Rizzuto misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzuto slips a jab from Burns.
A shot to the liver by Rizzuto. Beautiful body shot.
Rizzuto throws a body shot but no joy.
Rizzuto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzuto misses with a looping right.#T2#
Burns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rizzuto looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzuto defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Rizzuto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rizzuto fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
Rizzuto misses the shot to the body.
Rizzuto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rizzuto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rizzuto missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzuto lands with a slapping head kick.
Rizzuto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burns counters with a left and a right that stings Rizzuto.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Rizzuto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burns takes a swing at Rizzuto's ribcage but misses.
Rizzuto flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns steps away.
Rizzuto tries for a takedown but Burns circles away easily
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darren Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Rizzuto.
Burns looks to land a combination but Rizzuto avoids it well.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Rizzuto connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Burns cracks Rizzuto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rizzuto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
Rizzuto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizzuto counters with a body kick.
Burns throws a leg kick but Rizzuto moved away.
Rizzuto lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rizzuto lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns.
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!
A combination from Burns does no damage.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rizzuto circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rizzuto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Rizzuto connects with a looping right hand.
Burns takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rizzuto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Rizzuto as he connects with a hook.
Rizzuto jabs Burns right on the nose. Burns blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
Rizzuto dodges the punch combination from Burns.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzuto scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alessandro Rizzuto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rizzuto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rizzuto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rizzuto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rizzuto fakes the leg kick and cracks Burns in the body.
Rizzuto blocks a head kick by Burns.
Rizzuto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzuto throws a nice head kick!
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns throws a series of punches but Rizzuto avoids them all with ease.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot lands for Rizzuto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzuto lands a jab.
Burns swinging wildly here.
Rizzuto throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rizzuto lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body kick from Rizzuto.#TD2#
Rizzuto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Rizzuto controls the position from side control.
Alessandro Rizzuto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rizzuto working the ground and pound but Burns is defending the strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Rizzuto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burns is not content to let Rizzuto control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rizzuto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burns is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Alessandro Rizzuto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rizzuto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns throws a hook but Rizzuto avoids it easily.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rizzuto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burns misses the body punch
and Rizzuto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rizzuto scores with a spinning back kick!
Rizzuto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Rizzuto connects with a high kick.
Rizzuto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzuto's corner calls for a 1-2. Rizzuto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rizzuto lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzuto clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rizzuto moves out of range of the body kick.
Rizzuto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzuto.
Burns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darren Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Rizzuto slips the punch.
Rizzuto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Rizzuto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rizzuto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Rizzuto!
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Event:
DFC 55: McDonnell Vs Phol
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Rizzuto misses.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Rizzuto manages to avoid it.
Rizzuto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Rizzuto sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rizzuto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Rizzuto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rizzuto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rizzuto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rizzuto ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Rizzuto misses with a body shot.
Rizzuto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
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!
Nice defenses there by Rizzuto.
Thompson tests Rizzuto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rizzuto.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target. #T1#
Thompson looks to land a combination but Rizzuto avoids it well.
Jab by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson throws a hook but Rizzuto blocks it.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Rizzuto moves away and avoids it.
Rizzuto moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Rizzuto moved out of range nicely.
Rizzuto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rizzuto moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Rizzuto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rizzuto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rizzuto thuds his right hand into Thompson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rizzuto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
A big right from Thompson misses.
Rizzuto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzuto.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Rizzuto counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Thompson is rocked!#CL2#
Rizzuto clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Rizzuto pushes Thompson against the cage. Rizzuto is working some dirty boxing. Rizzuto pushes off with a quick right hook! Thompson goes down! Thompson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rizzuto moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Rizzuto!
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Event:
DFC 48: Rampage
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Cage lands with a good body shot.
Cage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rizzuto slips under a jab.
Rizzuto misses the jab.
Cage throws a body punch but Rizzuto moves out of range.
Rizzuto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizzuto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rizzuto scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzuto throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzuto moves out of range as Cage strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Rizzuto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A left lands for Cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Alessandro Rizzuto has been cut.
Cage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rizzuto in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzuto misses with a wild body shot.
Cage cracks Rizzuto with an open hand slap.
Rizzuto just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage misses with an uppercut
and Rizzuto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Cage connects with a single shot there.
Rizzuto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cage checks a leg kick.
Rizzuto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cage's calf.
Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
Cage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzuto.
Cage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cage tests Rizzuto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rizzuto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Cage blocks a leg kick.
Cage throws a body punch but Rizzuto moves out of range.
Rizzuto attempts a counter takedown but Cage avoids it well and moves away.
Rizzuto throws a leg kick which misses Cage's front leg but catches the back leg as Cage tries to avoid it.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzuto catches Cage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Cage throws out a powerful jab.
Cage throws out a powerful jab.
Cage thuds a left hand into Rizzuto's body.
Rizzuto misses the jab.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzuto was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.#TD#
Rizzuto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rizzuto is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control.
Rizzuto 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.
Rizzuto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rizzuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rizzuto passes Cage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rizzuto tries to pass to full mount but Cage defends it.
Cage tries to roll over but Rizzuto keeps him under control.#T3#
Cage trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Poor strikes thrown by Rizzuto there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cage told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rizzuto working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Cage looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Rizzuto! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alessandro Rizzuto!
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Event:
DFC 41: Fully Loaded
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Browne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rizzuto counters with a nice body shot.
Browne misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Browne.
Rizzuto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Derrick Browne has been cut.
Browne misses with a takedown attempt
and Rizzuto counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rizzuto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Browne is rocked!
Browne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rizzuto rattles Browne with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Browne tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Rizzuto dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Browne stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alessandro Rizzuto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Dupa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dupa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dupa is looking to clinch.
Rizzuto throws out a powerful jab.
Rizzuto lands a body shot.
Rizzuto connects with a body shot.
Dupa closes the distance and clinches up with Rizzuto, looking for a takedown. Dupa pushes Rizzuto against the cage but Rizzuto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Dupa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rizzuto swats away the attempt to clinch by Dupa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzuto cracks a nice hook into Dupa's ribs.
Rizzuto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dupa back to the cage. Rizzuto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupa has his takedown stuffed
and Rizzuto counters with a right hand to the body.
Dupa is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rizzuto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rizzuto thuds a left hand into Dupa's body.
Rizzuto scores with a body shot.
Dupa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rizzuto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rizzuto wants it to stay on the feet.
Rizzuto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dupa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rizzuto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dupa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rizzuto scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rizzuto cracks a nice hook into Dupa's ribs.#T2#
Rizzuto digs a good hook to Dupa's body.
#KD2#
Rizzuto lands a big right hand that sends Dupa crashing to the mat! Rizzuto stays standing though and waves Dupa back to his feet!#ROC2#
Dupa is rocked!#KD2#
Rizzuto cracks Dupa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dupa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rizzuto finish him?
Oh Dupa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Rizzuto engages and cracks Dupa with a massive lead left hook - Dupa tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Rizzuto is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alessandro Rizzuto!
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