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Event:
QFC Tournament 921 Round 3
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rizzo wants to clinch but Sing slips to the side
letting Sing counter with a right hand.
Rizzo throws a head kick but Sing moves out of range.
Rizzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Sing counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rizzo tries for a takedown but Sing circles away easily
and Sing counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rizzo.
A little jabbing left from Sing on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rizzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sing counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Sing feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rizzo sprawling to the canvas! Rizzo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sing finish him?!
#ROC2#
Rizzo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sing scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rizzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Rizzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sing darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rizzo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Sing before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). La Sing!
La Sing thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 921 Round 2
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Rizzo misses with a double jab.
Rizzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rizzo wants it to stay on the feet.
Rizzo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Orton drives through and clinches with Rizzo against the cage.
Orton wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Rizzo.
Orton throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Rizzo pulls guard effortlessly.
Rizzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rizzo, not yet.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Orton tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton is pushing down on Rizzo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rizzo is fighting to maintain full guard but Orton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Orton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Orton content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Orton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rizzo defends it well.
Rizzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rizzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orton slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Orton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rizzo has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Rizzo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Orton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rizzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Orton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orton shapes to counter with a head kick.
Orton leaves Rizzo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Rizzo as Orton shoots in.
Orton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Rizzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orton has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Orton rushes Rizzo and presses him up against the cage.
Rizzo can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Rizzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
Orton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rizzo tries to avoid it but Orton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rizzo to the ground. Rizzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orton .#CL2#
Orton drives through and clinches with Rizzo against the cage.
#T4#
Orton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Orton tries to pull guard but Rizzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Orton drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rizzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orton .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orton is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rizzo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Orton is looking for the big counter here.
Rizzo misses with a body kick.
Orton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Orton tries to clinch there but Rizzo circles away.
Orton throws a solid leg kick but Rizzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orton .
Rizzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rizzo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Rizzo misses. #CL2#
Orton has closed the distance and engaged Rizzo in a clinch.
Rizzo misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo prevents it.
Rizzo wants a takedown.
#BC#
Rizzo manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Rizzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Orton 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Rizzo has Orton up against the cage in a clinch.
Orton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo prevents it.
Rizzo looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orton tries to score a body lock takedown but Rizzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rizzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rizzo has his takedown stuffed
and Orton counters with a series of strikes. Rizzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Orton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rizzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Rizzo.
Rizzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orton or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizzo, which made it look bad.
Orton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Rizzo clinches up with Orton and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Orton tries to pull guard but Rizzo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Orton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rizzo is keeping busy.
Orton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rizzo misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orton after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Orton pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Rizzo stands up from Orton 's guard - Rizzo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rizzo fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Orton forces Rizzo back against the cage and clinches.#T4##BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rizzo lands a leg kick that knocks Orton off balance momentarily.
Rizzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.
Orton tries for a takedown but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Orton drives through and clinches with Rizzo against the cage.
Orton is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Rizzo breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orton shoots in but Rizzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pedro Rizzo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orton sprawls well. Orton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rizzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rizzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Orton , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pedro Rizzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Orton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.
#CL#
Rizzo clinches up with Orton and pushes him back against the cage.
Rizzo with a knee to the head.
Ian Orton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Orton shoots for a double leg takedown but Rizzo sprawls well. He's pushed Orton 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orton tries to clinch but Rizzo is having none of it.
Orton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orton takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Rizzo forces Orton back against the cage and clinches.
Rizzo is working for takedown but Orton is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown but Orton shows good takedown defense.
Rizzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rizzo counters with a left and a right that stings Orton .
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.
No luck for Orton with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orton but Orton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rizzo is fending him off so far but Orton persists. Nope, Rizzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Orton misses with a takedown attempt - Rizzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rizzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Orton . No joy for Rizzo on that attempt.
Orton unleashes a big counter combination but Rizzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Orton pushes Rizzo up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Orton tries to pull guard but Rizzo won't allow it.
Orton tries to circle away but Rizzo has him pinned against the cage.
Orton blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch.
Rizzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orton looks for a takedown but Rizzo sprawls well.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orton throws a big counter head kick but Rizzo avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Orton closes the distance and pushes Rizzo back into the cage.#TD2#
Orton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Orton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving. #T4#
Orton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
Rizzo preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.
Ian Orton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Orton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rizzo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pedro Rizzo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rizzo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!
Pedro Rizzo wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 921 Round 1
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Rizzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rizzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rizzo tries to clinch but Cronin moves out of range.
Rizzo lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Rome Cronin has been cut.
Cronin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rizzo defends it nicely.
Rizzo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rizzo misses with the combination.
Cronin misses with a takedown attempt - Rizzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cronin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rizzo thinking.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Cronin is avoiding it.
#T1#
Cronin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rizzo pinned against the cage. Rizzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rome Cronin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cronin just misses with a punch to the body.
Cronin drops his hands momentarily and Rizzo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rizzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Cronin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cronin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rizzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo throws the kick towards the body but Cronin avoids it.
Cronin fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Cronin fails with the takedown.
Cronin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cronin wants it to stay on the feet.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Cronin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Cronin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cronin is breathing heavily.
Cronin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rizzo.
Cronin dives in and grabs Rizzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rizzo pushes down on Cronin's head and hops out.
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Cronin tries to sprawl out of it but Rizzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cronin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Rizzo moves into the clinch.#T3#
Cronin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rizzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cronin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rizzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rizzo is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Rizzo breaks from the clinch.
Cronin keeps the fight on the outside.
Rizzo fails with the takedown.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Cronin is just out of range.#T4##CL2#
Rizzo has managed to clinch.
Rizzo looking for a takedown.
Cronin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rizzo stalling the fight.
Rizzo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cronin pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Cronin has closed the distance and engaged Rizzo in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo tries to pull guard but Cronin won't allow it.
Cronin jumps guard but Rizzo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cronin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rome Cronin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cronin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rizzo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cronin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rizzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Rome Cronin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rizzo.
Rizzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cronin swivels and escapes.
Cronin throws a counter high kick but Rizzo was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo fails with the takedown.
Cronin slaps away a takedown attempt from Rizzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rome Cronin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rizzo.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cronin.
Cronin fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Rizzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Rizzo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cronin wants to get back to striking at distance but Rizzo won't allow it.
Cronin is stalling here.
Cronin stalling.
#T2#
Rizzo is working for takedown but Cronin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rizzo jumps guard but Cronin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rizzo jumps guard but Cronin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
Cronin is working for takedown but Rizzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rizzo jumps guard but Cronin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cronin avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Rizzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cronin moves in looking to clinch but Rizzo pushes him off.#CL#
Cronin closes the distance and clinches.
Cronin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rizzo after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Rizzo is pressed up against the cage. Cronin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rizzo down to the mat. Rizzo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rizzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rizzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cronin.
Rizzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cronin keeps the fight on the outside.
Cronin throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rizzo feints the counter takedown.
Rizzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cronin counters with a one-two to the body.
Cronin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cronin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rizzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cronin somewhat.
Rizzo unleashes a big counter combination but Cronin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Cronin shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Rizzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rizzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cronin defends it nicely.
Rizzo fails with the takedown.
Cronin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rizzo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cronin defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cronin goes for a double leg but Rizzo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rizzo continues to drive forward.
Rizzo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rizzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cronin swivels and escapes.
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 Rome Cronin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rome Cronin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cronin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cronin shoots in and drives through. Rizzo sprawls well.
Cronin throws a head kick that misses.
Cronin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cronin misses with the combination.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cronin as he avoids it easily.
Rizzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cronin swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo pushes Cronin away with a front kick.
Rizzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cronin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cronin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rizzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cronin or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizzo, which made it look bad.
Rizzo wants to counter with a clinch but Cronin pushes him away.
Rizzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cronin's waist but Cronin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rizzo off to one side.
Rome Cronin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rizzo.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cronin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Cronin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Cronin instigates a clinch.
Cronin effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cronin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rizzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cronin somewhat.#T2#
Cronin tries to clinch but Rizzo is having none of it. #CL2#
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Cronin in a clinch.
Rizzo slows down the pace here.
Rizzo stalls.
Cronin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cronin looking to stall.
#BC2#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Rizzo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cronin defends well and Rizzo ends up having to push Cronin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rizzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rizzo tries for a takedown but Cronin circles away easily
and Cronin counters with a one-two to the body.
Rizzo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cronin.
Cronin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Cronin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rizzo.
Cronin fails with the takedown.
Rizzo tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Cronin. #CL2#
Cronin gets tackled into the cage by Rizzo. Rizzo maintains the clinch.
Cronin controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cronin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rome Cronin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cronin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Rome Cronin!
Pedro Rizzo wins by split decision!
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