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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Orr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Orr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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134 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Orr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rizzo is defended easily by Orr.
A head kick misses from Orr.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Orr.
Rizzo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rizzo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rizzo prevents Orr from moving into mount.
Orr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rizzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rizzo is aware though and is defending well.
Orr keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Orr looking for a guillotine here but Rizzo defends easily.
Rizzo passes into half guard.
Rizzo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orr wants to control but Rizzo is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rizzo lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rizzo lands a nice short elbow.
Rizzo is working for a submission of some sort.
Rizzo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orr keeping hold of Rizzo's head, controlling as best he can.
Rizzo slows the pace down in half guard.
Rizzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rizzo.
Rizzo looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orr is looking to get back to is feet but Rizzo passes into side control.
Orr is trying to control Rizzo's posture but Rizzo avoids it.
Orr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rizzo trying to control the action but Orr is working from the bottom.
Orr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rizzo lands an elbow.
Rizzo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Orr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rizzo but great work by Orr.
Rizzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orr taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Orr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rizzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orr counters with a takedown into side control.
Rizzo tries to buck Orr off but Orr is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Rizzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rizzo keeps working.
Rizzo is looking to regain half guard here but Orr keeps moving and retains side control.
Orr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
Orr decides to stand back up. Orr steps back and let's Rizzo get back to his feet.
Orr wants to clinch up but Rizzo keeps it at a distance.
Rizzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Orr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo being controlled here, momentarily.
Orr wants to pass the guard but Rizzo is keeping the position.
Rizzo looking for a guillotine here but Orr defends easily.
Rizzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orr working some strikes from top position.
Orr trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimmy Orr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rizzo is looking to sweep but instead, Orr has passed into half guard.
Orr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rizzo keeps working.
Orr tries to stand and escape but Rizzo is controlling the position.
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.
Rizzo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orr's half guard.
Rizzo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rizzo trying to mount his opponent but Orr defends it.
Orr trying to control but Rizzo postures up.
Orr is not content to let Rizzo control the position.
Orr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orr trying to keep a closed guard but Rizzo is proving a slippery customer.
Orr keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rizzo tries for a takedown but Orr circles away easily
and Orr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rizzo won't be happy with that.
Jimmy Orr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Rizzo.
Orr just content to control the position.
Rizzo trying his best to control but Orr has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Orr dominated that second round.
That's time! Orr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Orr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rizzo wants a takedown but no success here.
Orr jumps guard.
Rizzo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rizzo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orr keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Orr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rizzo advances to half guard.
Orr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo wants to control but Orr is keeping him busy.
Rizzo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orr!
Rizzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Orr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rizzo tries to control but Orr wriggling away.
Rizzo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rizzo goes for an armbar but Orr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Orr.
Rizzo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Orr uses it to pass to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Orr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rizzo keeps working.
Orr working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo looking for a sweep but Orr has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Orr controlling the position easily from mount.
Rizzo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rizzo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orr controlling the pace for now.
Orr with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orr manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rizzo to take his back!
Orr tries to get the hooks in deep but Rizzo pushed the leg off.
Rizzo trying to control the hands but Orr won't let him.
Rizzo tries to escape but Orr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rizzo breaks Orr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Orr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Orr!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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