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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between RIZZLA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Buscemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Buscemi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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173 cm
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, RIZZLA !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Buscemi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buscemi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buscemi misses with a series of wild punches.
gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buscemi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for !
Buscemi is working for a guillotine from mount but frees his head quite easily.
Buscemi working for a submission but is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
is trying to escape the mount.
wants to control but Buscemi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
working to try and regain half guard.
Buscemi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buscemi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. looks a forlorn figure.
sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
is looking to improve his position.
Buscemi is looking for a kimura but is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buscemi to get the leverage.
Buscemi passes the guard and advances to mount!
really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Buscemi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
regains half guard.
Buscemi seems to be looking for submissions.
Buscemi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buscemi looks gassed!
Buscemi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but sees it coming and defends easily.
Buscemi is thwarting 's attempts to control the position.
moves into full guard.
Buscemi stops from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi preventing the sweep.
bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buscemi's guard.
has gone for a leg lock! Buscemi slips out almost immediately though and dives into 's guard.
throwing short punches from the bottom.
looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buscemi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Buscemi 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.
looking for a guillotine here but Buscemi defends easily.
Buscemi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi 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.
Buscemi pushes down on 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Buscemi scores with a couple of nice shots.
is looking to control Buscemi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can avoid being mounted?
Buscemi wants to work for an arm triangle but is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
has his hands clasped together around Buscemi's back. He's all about the action.
Buscemi seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Buscemi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
gets caught flat footed, as Buscemi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Buscemi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Buscemi's back instead.
looking for the RNC.
Buscemi is trying to get back to his feet but has full control of the position and if anything, Buscemi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
is trying to stick to Buscemi's back but Buscemi is turning into . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Buscemi.
Buscemi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buscemi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buscemi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buscemi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buscemi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buscemi pushes down on 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buscemi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buscemi thows a big elbow that misses.
Buscemi 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.
Buscemi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buscemi thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buscemi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buscemi tries to free his leg and advance position but is retaining full guard.
Buscemi won't allow to get back to his feet.
Buscemi 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.
Buscemi throws a big right hand that misses.
Buscemi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buscemi slips nicely into half guard.
Buscemi wants to work for an arm triangle but is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Buscemi keeping moving, preventing from controlling successfully.
Buscemi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buscemi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Buscemi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Buscemi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Buscemi lands in his opponent's guard.
Buscemi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buscemi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
looking for subs off his back but Buscemi has passed one foot through into half guard.
is looking to control Buscemi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can avoid being mounted?
is defending against the submission attempts here by Buscemi.
Buscemi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
is looking to control Buscemi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can avoid being mounted?
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 RIZZLA will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
tries for a takedown but Buscemi circles away easily
and Buscemi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. really felt that one!
misses with a takedown
and Buscemi counters with a single leg into guard. didn't expect that.
Buscemi 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buscemi trying to control the position from guard on top but is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
keeping full guard, as Buscemi tries to pass.
working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Buscemi has passed into half guard!
Buscemi prevents from improving his position.
taking some punishment here, with Buscemi in his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buscemi seems to be looking for submissions.
Buscemi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
looks like he's trying to stand up.
Buscemi working over with some ground and pound. looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Buscemi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buscemi.
works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
has his foot on Buscemi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Buscemi works his way back into a safe position though.
is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
looking for a guillotine here but Buscemi defends easily.
had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Buscemi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Buscemi's back instead.
Buscemi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi regains half guard.
Buscemi tries to get to full guard but has control of the leg.
Buscemi looking for submissions off his back.
tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Buscemi.
is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Buscemi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
looks to land a strike but Buscemi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Buscemi is looking for a triangle but pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
is looking to work some ground and pound but Buscemi has wrist control.
Buscemi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Buscemi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buscemi has an active guard here but has managed to pass into half guard.
frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Buscemi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buscemi 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Buscemi!
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