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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rizzo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rizzo is putting a hurting on Markov here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Markov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo working the head and body with strikes.
Rizzo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Markov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rizzo but great work by Markov.
Rizzo tries to improve position but can't.
Rizzo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rizzo is looking to improve his position.
Markov trying to control the action but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Markov works his way into side control.
Markov lands some shots froms side control.
Markov is trying to get an arm triangle but Rizzo is defending well.
Markov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rizzo keeps working.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rizzo can do anything to dispel that myth.
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 gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rizzo tries to get to full guard but Markov has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markov is just content to waste time from the top position. Rizzo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Markov throws a strike but Rizzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Markov has momentary wrist control but Rizzo slips an elbow through the middle.
Rizzo thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov controls Rizzo momentarily but Rizzo frees himself.
Rizzo cracks Markov with a solid left hand.
Rizzo stands and throws Markov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rizzo landing strikes.
Rizzo cracks Markov with a big right hand but Markov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Markov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
It looks like Ivan Markov has been cut.
Markov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Markov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov is looking to regain half guard here but Rizzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Rizzo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rizzo working the ground and pound.
Markov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizzo is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Markov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rizzo with a poor takedown
and Markov counters with a single leg into guard. Rizzo didn't expect that.
Rizzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rizzo is looking to sweep but instead, Markov has passed into half guard.
Rizzo gets full guard.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Markov tries to pass.
Rizzo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Markov 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 Rizzo.
Markov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov looks to clinch
and Rizzo counters with a takedown into side control.
Markov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rizzo cracks Markov with a big right hand but Markov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rizzo working the head with strikes.
Markov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rizzo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rizzo is working Markov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Markov struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov is looking for a sweep.
Rizzo working the body and head with strikes.
Rizzo tries to move to mount but Markov blocks the move with his legs.
Rizzo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Markov struggling a bit here.
Markov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rizzo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mario Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rizzo grinds an elbow into Markov's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo working the body and head with strikes.
Rizzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Markov prevents Rizzo from moving into mount.
Markov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Markov struggling a bit here.
Rizzo is working Markov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rizzo cracks Markov with a big right hand but Markov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov wants to get back to his feet.
Rizzo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rizzo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rizzo scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizzo working the body and head with strikes.
Markov struggling a bit here.
Markov taking a bit of punishment here - Rizzo scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Markov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rizzo 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.
Rizzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Markov has wrist control.
Rizzo works over Markov with some ground and pound from guard.
Rizzo works over Markov with some ground and pound from guard.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Markov blocks nicely.
Markov is trying to keep Rizzo in close.
Rizzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rizzo postures up and lands a big shot to Markov's brow.
Rizzo postures up and lands a big shot to Markov's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov trying to control the position.
Rizzo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rizzo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rizzo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rizzo cracks Markov with a big elbow.
Rizzo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Markov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo winds up and cracks Markov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Markov is trying to stand up here but Rizzo is controlling him well.
Rizzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Markov gets full guard.
Markov keeping full guard, as Rizzo tries to pass.
Markov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rizzo lands a couple of elbows.
Rizzo lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov has momentary wrist control but Rizzo slips an elbow through the middle.
Rizzo landing some decent shots from guard.
Markov is rocked!
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rizzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rizzo working some strikes from top position.
Rizzo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Markov's guard.
Markov is trying to control but can't.
Markov wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo slips a nice elbow through Markov's hands, connecting with Markov's forehead.
Rizzo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Markov is looking for a sweep. Rizzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rizzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Markov pushes Rizzo off looking to stand but Rizzo dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo working over Markov with some ground and pound. Markov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rizzo is nestled in close to Markov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Rizzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rizzo 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Rizzo!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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