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CWFC 10: The Smoke Clears 4/20 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vic Alverez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Princess Buttercup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alverez comes to the cage accompanied by Yelawolf - Daddy's Lambo. Buttercup has chosen Weather Girls - Its Raining Men as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Alverez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Princess Buttercup!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alverez tries to clinch but Buttercup moves out of range.
Princess Buttercup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buttercup gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alverez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alverez scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alverez.
Buttercup looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alverez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Alverez trying to control from half guard but Buttercup is working away.
Alverez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Buttercup tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alverez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vic Alverez!
After the big win, Vic Alverez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Catch Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vince Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase comes to the cage accompanied by Entourage. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Mckenzie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckenzie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chase sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mckenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mckenzie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chase but Chase pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chase tries to clinch there but Mckenzie circles away.
Mckenzie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chase was covering up waiting for the punch and Mckenzie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chase is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mckenzie defends well.
Chase really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mckenzie drops back looking for a leg! Chase is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chase manages to kick Mckenzie off! Mckenzie jumps back into Chase's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckenzie drops back looking for a leg! Chase is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chase manages to kick Mckenzie off! Mckenzie jumps back into Chase's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie pushes down on Chase's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mckenzie is looking for a kimura but Chase is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mckenzie to get the leverage.
Chase has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mckenzie is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mckenzie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mckenzie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mckenzie is trying to work for a kimura but Chase is defending well.
Mckenzie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chase doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mckenzie.
Mckenzie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mckenzie looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mckenzie prevents Chase from improving his position.
Mckenzie seems to be working for a kimura but Chase defends the submission attempt.
Chase is looking to control Mckenzie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chase avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chase is pressing down on Mckenzie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mckenzie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mckenzie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chase is keeping the position for now.
Chase looking to control but Mckenzie passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Mckenzie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chase misses with a series of wild punches.
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mckenzie enables Chase to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mckenzie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chase trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mckenzie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mckenzie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chase is keeping the position for now.
Mckenzie stopping the sweep attempt from Chase.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie pushing down on Chase's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chase wants to improve his position but Mckenzie is controlling well.
Mckenzie is trying to work for a kimura but Chase is defending well.
Chase is looking to improve his position.
Mckenzie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chase has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chase is pressing down on Mckenzie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chase is on top in guard.
Mckenzie is breathing heavily.
Chase wants to pass the guard but Mckenzie is keeping the position.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chase looking to pass the guard.
Mckenzie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chase can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chase has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chase passes into half guard.
Cody Mckenzie has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mckenzie keeps working.
Chase seems to be working for a kimura but Mckenzie defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mckenzie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mckenzie keeping full guard, as Chase tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chase trying to control but Mckenzie is working from the bottom.
Mckenzie can't keep his opponent in guard - Chase advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Chase dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chase throws a lazy head kick
so Mckenzie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mckenzie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chase is keeping the position for now.
Mckenzie advances to half guard.
Mckenzie is thwarting Chase's attempts to control the position.
Chase regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mckenzie stopping the sweep attempt from Chase.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mckenzie wants to pass the guard but Chase is keeping the position.
Chase wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mckenzie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chase.
Mckenzie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chase is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mckenzie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chase knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chase manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase actively working from the bottom here.
Chase is defending against the submission attempts here by Mckenzie.
Chase makes his way to full guard, as Mckenzie worked for a kimura.
Chase tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase is working hard here to advance position.
Chase manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mckenzie manages to get himself to full guard.
Mckenzie looking for a guillotine here but Chase defends easily.
Chase loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mckenzie has his foot on Chase's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chase works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie has his foot on Chase's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chase works his way back into a safe position though.
Chase throwing strikes but missing.
Chase wants to control from the top but Mckenzie keeps moving.
Chase passes Mckenzie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chase is looking for a kimura but Mckenzie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chase to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chase is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chase is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cody Mckenzie.
I think Mckenzie 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Cody Mckenzie!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Vince Chase!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Cody Mckenzie!
Cody Mckenzie wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bingo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by David allen coe- Jack daniels if you please. Star comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Octopus's garden kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jack Daniels has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bingo Star!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
Star dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Star moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniels lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Star at a distance.
Star gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Star lands a knee to the body.
Star working Daniels over with knees to the body.
Star prevents Daniels from breaking the clinch.
Star working Daniels over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels is trying to force a seperation but Star has the dominant position.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Star controls his hands.
Star makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Star.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Star.
Star unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daniels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Star lands a body shot in the clinch.
Star scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Star.
It looks like Jack Daniels has been cut.
Star lands with a right to the head.
Star lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Star.
Daniels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Star is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Star.
Star landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Star connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daniels's face.
Star crunches a lovely knee into Daniels's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Star with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daniels takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Star obliges.
Star landing knees to the body.
Star scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Star.
A short right from Star on the inside.
Star scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Star.
Star working Daniels over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Star working Daniels over with knees to the body.
Star lands a knee to the body.
Star just leaning against Daniels, taking a breather.
Star lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Star has Daniels pressed against the cage.
Star working Daniels over with knees to the body.
Star gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Star lands with a short shot to the head.
Star prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Star utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Star putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daniels in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Star.
Star unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daniels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Star lands an elbow just above Daniels 's eye.
Jack Daniels's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Star.
Star using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Star crunches a lovely knee into Daniels's ribcage.
Star lands a knee to the body.
Star landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Daniels takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Star.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Star is struggling to control the position.
Star lands a right hand.
Daniels tries to work over Star's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Star lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Star gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Star landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is trying to force a seperation but Star has the dominant position.
Star connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daniels's face.
Daniels is rocked!
Star has Daniels pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Daniels is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Star - that's hurt Daniels badly! Oh, another knee lands and Daniels is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Daniels doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bingo Star!
Bingo Star seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Sebestian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebestian comes to the cage accompanied by
Enter Sandman – Metallica Song Lyrics
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Sebestian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Sebestian shoots in.
Sebestian tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson cracks Sebestian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henderson cracks Sebestian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sebestian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jeremy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henderson.
Sebestian shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Sebestian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sebestian's calf.
Henderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sebestian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Henderson connects with a jab.
Henderson tests Sebestian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a jab to the head.
Henderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Sebestian in the body.
Sebestian moves forwards but Henderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Henderson throws a right hand that Sebestian ducks under and follows up with a left that Sebestian also avoids with ease.
Henderson connects with a jab.
Sebestian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sebestian there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sebestian. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henderson.
Henderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Henderson trying to control the action but Sebestian is working from the bottom.
Henderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sebestian has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sebestian looks calm but he's in trouble here. Henderson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sebestian is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Henderson lets go of the hold and Sebestian can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeremy Henderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Assurio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Ralek Gracie Freestyle.... A fine choice. Tony Rizzo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Assurio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rizzo working away.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rizzo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like Rizzo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rizzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Rizzo drags him back down.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Rizzo decides to stand back up. Rizzo steps back and let's Gracie get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Rizzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rizzo is chipping away with strikes.
Rizzo decides to stand back up.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Rizzo forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Rizzo. Rizzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rizzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie pushes Rizzo off looking to stand but Rizzo dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie won't allow Rizzo to pass to mount.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie pushes Rizzo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Rizzo gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rizzo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rizzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rizzo, not yet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and waves to Rizzo to follow him.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Rizzo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie dives in and grabs Rizzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rizzo pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizzo scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Assurio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Rizzo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rizzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie clinches up with Rizzo and pushes him back against the cage.
Rizzo drags the fight down to the ground.
Rizzo wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
Rizzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tony Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
Rizzo wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Assurio Gracie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rizzo misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rizzo.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rizzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Rizzo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo breaks from the clinch.
Rizzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rizzo counter with a right hand.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rizzo defending against the ground and pound.
Rizzo is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gracie decides to stand back up.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rizzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Assurio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Rizzo.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Rizzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Rizzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rizzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rizzo shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
A combination from Rizzo does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rizzo defends it nicely.
Rizzo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie is controlling Rizzo's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Rizzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rizzo moves into the clinch.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Rizzo is controlling the position.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Rizzo has the dominant position.
Gracie wants the takedown. Rizzo is fighting it off but Gracie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rizzo's guard against the cage.
Rizzo controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is really struggling to control Rizzo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rizzo working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to stand but Rizzo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rizzo is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Rizzo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gracie.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Rizzo had control of the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Assurio Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Rizzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Rizzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie wants the takedown. Rizzo is fighting it off but Gracie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rizzo's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Rizzo trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Rizzo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Rizzo's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Rizzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rizzo wants to get back to full guard.
Rizzo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Gracie working the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizzo is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Assurio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rizzo 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Tony Rizzo!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Assurio Gracie!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Assurio Gracie!
Assurio Gracie wins by split decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Assurio Gracie waved his t-shirt featuring KrakHeaD Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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