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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Mozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James The Executioner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Mozzi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Mozzi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James The Executioner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Executioner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mozzi as he jumps to the side.
No luck for The Executioner with that takedown attempt.
Mozzi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mozzi wants it to stay on the feet.
Ricardo Mozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James The Executioner.
The Executioner moves in looking to clinch but Mozzi pushes him off.
Mozzi stuffs the takedown attempt from The Executioner. The Executioner gets slowly back to his feet.
Mozzi tries to clinch but The Executioner is having none of it.
The Executioner shoots in looking for a takedown. Mozzi tries to sprawl out of it but The Executioner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mozzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mozzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Executioner.
The Executioner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mozzi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mozzi clinches up against the cage.
Mozzi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mozzi stops a takedown attempt from The Executioner.
The Executioner is trying to trip Mozzi. He has hold of a leg but Mozzi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. The Executioner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mozzi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mozzi controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Executioner tries to reverse the position but Mozzi maintains control.
The Executioner is in a horrible position here. Mozzi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mozzi controlling the pace for now.
The Executioner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mozzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mozzi unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Mozzi.
Mozzi controlling his opponent.
The Executioner is trying to escape the mount.
Mozzi controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Mozzi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The Executioner clinches but Mozzi breaks the clinch
and Mozzi counters with a left and a right that stings The Executioner.
The Executioner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mozzi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Executioner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mozzi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mozzi is on top in guard.
The Executioner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Executioner looks gassed!
Mozzi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The Executioner wants to stand and escape but Mozzi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Executioner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mozzi is one step ahead there.
The Executioner working for a triangle but Mozzi defends it easily.
Mozzi gets to his feet. The Executioner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
James The Executioner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mozzi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like James The Executioner has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by The Executioner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mozzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Mozzi regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Mozzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James The Executioner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mozzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Excellent takedown into side control there by The Executioner.
The Executioner laying and praying for a moment but Mozzi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mozzi gets back to full guard.
Mozzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Executioner has gone for a leg lock! Mozzi slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Executioner's guard.
The Executioner is breathing heavily.
Mozzi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mozzi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Executioner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Executioner tries to get to full guard but Mozzi has control of the leg.
The Executioner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Mozzi seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Executioner is looking for a sweep. Mozzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mozzi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mozzi wants to pass the guard but The Executioner is defending well.
Mozzi wants to take a breather but The Executioner is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Mozzi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The Executioner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mozzi counters by clinching up.
The Executioner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mozzi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mozzi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricardo Mozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James The Executioner.
Mozzi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The Executioner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mozzi prevents it.
Mozzi gets underhooks to prevent The Executioner's takedown attempt.
Mozzi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mozzi gets through The Executioner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi lands with a light punch inside.
The Executioner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mozzi wants to get back to striking at distance but The Executioner won't allow it.
Mozzi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mozzi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The Executioner keeps control of Mozzi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Executioner keeps control of Mozzi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Executioner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mozzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mozzi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Executioner up against the cage.
Mozzi prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mozzi.
The Executioner wants a takedown.
The Executioner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mozzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mozzi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Mozzi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James The Executioner's cut.
That's time! Mozzi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mozzi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Executioner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mozzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mozzi tries to clinch up but The Executioner circles away and keeps his distance.
The Executioner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mozzi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mozzi.
Mozzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Executioner takes a shot to the head.
The Executioner is working for takedown but Mozzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ricardo Mozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James The Executioner.
Mozzi working hard to break the clinch.
Mozzi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Executioner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mozzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mozzi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mozzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mozzi blocks an elbow strike.
Mozzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mozzi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Executioner or not.
Mozzi avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Executioner prevents Mozzi from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mozzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mozzi has The Executioner pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Executioner tries to land knees in the clinch but Mozzi avoids the damage to the body.
Mozzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mozzi with a hook.
The Executioner tries for a takedown but Mozzi circles away easily
and Mozzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Executioner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mozzi moves into the clinch.
The Executioner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mozzi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Executioner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mozzi prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi stops a takedown attempt from The Executioner.
Mozzi is trying to break free.
Mozzi slowing the pace effectively.
The Executioner wants a takedown but no success here.
Mozzi has had enough of the clinch but The Executioner keeps him there for the moment.
The Executioner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mozzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Executioner tries to score a body lock takedown but Mozzi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Executioner is trying to break the clinch but Mozzi is controlling him.
The Executioner wants a takedown.
The Executioner tries for a takedown but Mozzi manages to get underhooks.
The Executioner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mozzi prevents it.
Mozzi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Executioner wants a takedown but no success here.
Mozzi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mozzi prevents the takedown attempt.
The Executioner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mozzi avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Executioner wants a takedown.
Mozzi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mozzi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Executioner tries for a takedown but Mozzi manages to get underhooks.
The Executioner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Executioner goes for a takedown attempt but Mozzi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Executioner fails with the takedown
and Mozzi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mozzi blocks an uppercut.
Mozzi stalling against the cage.
The Executioner has Mozzi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mozzi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mozzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Executioners head.
The Executioner blocks a body shot from Mozzi.
Mozzi stops a takedown attempt from The Executioner.
Mozzi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mozzi avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi is trying to force a seperation but The Executioner has the dominant position.
Mozzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Executioner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mozzi lands an uppercut.
Mozzi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Executioner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mozzi prevents it.
The Executioner misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Executioner fails to pull guard.
A short body shot lands from Mozzi as the two fighters clinch.
Mozzi prevents the takedown attempt.
Mozzi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Executioner is working for takedown but Mozzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mozzi stalls.
The Executioner looking for a takedown.
The Executioner is looking to control Mozzi's arms but Mozzi gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Executioner has his back to the cage.
Mozzi lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Mozzi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on James The Executioner'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.
Mozzi stuns The Executioner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Executioner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mozzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Mozzi misses with a double jab.
Mozzi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Executioner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The Executioner stands up over Mozzi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Executioner wants to control from the top but Mozzi keeps moving.
The Executioner tries to free his leg and advance position but Mozzi is retaining full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The Executioner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mozzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mozzi keeping moving, preventing The Executioner from controlling successfully.
Mozzi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Executioner!
Mozzi controlling the pace for now.
The Executioner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Executioner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mozzi controlling the pace for now.
Mozzi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Executioner is desperately trying to improve his position but Mozzi has a good base and remains in mount.
Mozzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mozzi wants to control the pace but The Executioner is squirming around nicely.
The Executioner can't escape the position.
Mozzi controlling from mount.
The Executioner is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mozzi controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Executioner blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Mozzi had his way with James The Executioner in that round.
The cut man is working on James The Executioner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mozzi tries to clinch there but The Executioner circles away.
The Executioner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mozzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mozzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Executioner.
The Executioner defending well as Mozzi loads up on a big left hand.
The Executioner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mozzi counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Mozzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Executioner tries for a takedown but Mozzi circles away easily
and Mozzi counters by clinching up.
Ricardo Mozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James The Executioner.
The Executioner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mozzi smiles and moves away.
Mozzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Executioner doesn't seem bothered though.
The Executioner misses with a takedown
and Mozzi counters with a left to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The Executioner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mozzi was covering up waiting for the punch and The Executioner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Executioner is posturing up here but Mozzi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! The Executioner tries to roll out but it's too tight and The Executioner has to tap! Slick submission there by Mozzi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Mozzi!
Ricardo Mozzi retains his bantamweight title!
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