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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between RIZZLA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 cm
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157 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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182 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 5 - 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huey Law! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Law defends it nicely. Law gets in close and instigates a clinch. is looking to control Law's arms but Law gets an underhook and turns him. Now has his back to the cage. goes for a takedown in the clinch but Law prevents it.
has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Law is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIZZLA . That's going to take a lot out of him. can't get the takedown.
Law with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Law is pressed up against the cage. has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Law down to the mat. Law avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. RIZZLA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Law closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Law makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Law with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Law is leaning against and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Law with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Law pulls him back up using the underhooks. is breathing heavily. Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Law stuffs the takedown. fails to land the takedown. Law lunges at with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by 's hand. Law lands a slapping body shot.
Law scores with a one two! had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Law darts in and clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Law tries to score a body lock takedown but shows good agility there to stay on his feet. is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Law gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to 's face.
Law lands a damaging elbow.
is rocked! Law is working for takedown but is calmly controlling the position for now. Oh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Law lands a knee to the head.
Law lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Law is struggling to control the position. Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Law fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with , pushing him back against the cage. Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to 's face.
Law drops down looking for an ankle pick but pulls his leg out and moves away.
Law closes the distance and clinches. Law scores a nice knee to the body.
Law connects with a knee to the head.
Law creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through 's defenses. Law has picked up - he's going for a ride! Law dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Law got a little sloppy there for a moment and has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Law has managed to get both his arms back between 's legs - danger averted. Law stands and steps away. gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Law circles away from the clinch attempt and Law counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Law drives through and clinches with against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action! goes for a takedown in the clinch but Law prevents it.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round. shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Law counters by clinching up. Law lands a knee to the head.
Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Law moves into range and clinches up with . A short right hand to the side of the head by Law. drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Law fights it off and pushes away nicely.
tries to clinch up and Law finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Law lands a jab. Law drives through and clinches with against the cage.
A knee to the head by Law.
gets underhooks to prevent Law's takedown attempt.
is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Law gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Law gets underhooks to prevent 's takedown attempt.
Law comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A knee to the head by Law.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round. takes an elbow to the forehead. Law comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Law throws a knee to the head but misses.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but blocks with his arms.
tries to score a body lock takedown but Law shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Law is pressed up against the cage. has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Law down to the mat. Law avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Law closes the distance and clinches. takes an elbow to the temple. Law landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Law misses with a knee strike.
Law stalls. Law throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but blocks it with crossed arms. Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laws head. drops down looking for an ankle pick but Law pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Law gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Law 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Law dominated that round. That's time! 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some wild striking there from Law.
closes the distance but Law moves to the side and Law counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Law scores with a one two! had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. shoots in for a takedown but Law shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Law swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. drops back, looking for a kneebar! Law looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Law looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Law! looking for a sweep but Law has passed into full mount! Oh no! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. is in all sorts of trouble here.
Law looking to control but is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Law tries to control but wriggling away. Law blocks 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. is squirming around, avoiding Law's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Law controlling from mount. Law stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. The fight moves into the clinch position. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Law takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A right hand to the body from .
Law misses with a knee to the head. is working for takedown but Law is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIZZLA . That's going to take a lot out of him. Law tries to stall but uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Law with a knee to the head.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Law just stands there and leans against the cage. Law gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to 's face.
Law lands a damaging elbow. Law looking to throw knees to the head but is blocking nicely.
drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huey Law seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Law working over with knees to the body. Law looks to throw an elbow but misses. Law with a knee to the head.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but blocks with his arms.
has Law pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Law manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Law prevents a takedown attempt there.
Law gets underhooks to prevent 's takedown attempt.
Law gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Law is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Law lands a good knee to the midsection. won't want to take too many of those. tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Law's elbow. A short right from Law.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Law lands a hook to the side of the head. has Law pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Law manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Law gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. takes an elbow to the temple. has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Law avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to 's face.
Law connects with a knee to the head.
Law with a knee to the head.
Law creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through 's defenses. looking for a takedown. misses with a body punch.
Law lands a knee to the body.
Law has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Law missing with punches from the back. trying to get back to his feet but Law is in full control for now. tries to escape but Law has the hooks in and won't let him break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Law!
with a poor takedown and Law counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Law. Law connects with a knee to the head.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Law comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A knee to the head by Law.
Law manages to break the clinch.
Law getting the better of the striking in that exchange. with a lazy takedown attempt and Law counters with a right hand to the body. Law rushes and presses him up against the cage. tries for a takedown but Law manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIZZLA . That's going to take a lot out of him. changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Law fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Law moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Law shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with but pushes him off and we're back to square one. Law closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Law is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. is trying to drag Law to the mat but Law just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Law with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A shot in the inside from Law. Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to 's face.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Law tries to land a knee to the head but blocks with his arms.
Law is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Law turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! can't do much from the bottom here. sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control. wants to sweep but Law has passed to side control! is trying to buck Law off. looks to move to half guard but instead Law has passed into mount! Damn! Law avoids the attempt from to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Law can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as is looking to escape. is trying desperately to improve position. tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Law prevents from getting the reversal. RIZZLA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Law get's back to his feet. Law darts in and clinches up against the cage. Law lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Law gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Law landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Law creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through 's defenses. A shot in the inside from Law. Law tries to land a knee to the head but blocks with his arms.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Law wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! swings around for an armbar but Law sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into 's guard. wants to stand up but Law is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight! Huey Law comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Law 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huey Law!
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RATING
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