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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cubensis Azul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roll Fizzlebeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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156 lbs
25 - 12 - 2 |
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153 lbs
22 - 8 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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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
25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cubensis Azul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Roll Fizzlebeef!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azul misses with a body shot.
Fizzlebeef shoots in for a takedown but Azul shows good takedown defense.
Azul lands with a thumping leg kick.
Azul fails to land with a series of punches.
Fizzlebeef takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fizzlebeef throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Azul's waist but Azul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fizzlebeef off to one side.
Azul slips under a jab.
Fizzlebeef misses with a body shot.
Azul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Fizzlebeef misses.
Azul misses the shot to the body.
Fizzlebeef throws a looping overhand right but Azul ducks down to avoid it.
Fizzlebeef dips to his left and cracks Azul with an uppercut!
Fizzlebeef ducks under a wild hook from Azul.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fizzlebeef. Azul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fizzlebeef to the ground. Azul is now in Fizzlebeef's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Azul stopping the sweep attempt from Fizzlebeef.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul wants to control from the top but Fizzlebeef keeps moving.
Azul is really struggling to control Fizzlebeef but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cubensis Azul has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Azul tries to land a front kick but Fizzlebeef steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azul throws a wild body kick that Fizzlebeef sees coming a mile off.
Fizzlebeef misses with a wild body shot.
Fizzlebeef is looking to slow Azul down with leg kicks.
Fizzlebeef looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Azul is fending him off so far but Fizzlebeef persists. Nope, Azul circles away and we're back to standing.
Cubensis Azul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
Azul throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fizzlebeef misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Azul misses.
Azul staying out of range there.
Fizzlebeef scores with a hook.
Azul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fizzlebeef jabs at Azul's body.
Fizzlebeef looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Azul!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fizzlebeef prevents Azul from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef looking to control but Azul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fizzlebeef prevents Azul from getting the reversal.
Fizzlebeef scoring with strikes but Azul is staying in there.
Fizzlebeef looking to ground and pound but Azul is blocking nicely.
Azul wants to hold on but Fizzlebeef pushes him away.
Azul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Azul is positioning himself well to prevent Fizzlebeef advancing to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fizzlebeef connects with a nice short shot to Azul's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azul is trying to maintain the position but Fizzlebeef is very close to passing his half guard.
Azul taking some punishment here, with Fizzlebeef in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azul won't allow Fizzlebeef to pass to mount.
Fizzlebeef missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Azul is trying to get back to full guard.
Fizzlebeef is working for a kimura but Azul is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azul tries to roll over but Fizzlebeef keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roll Fizzlebeef will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Azul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Azul missing with a left hand there. Fizzlebeef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fizzlebeef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azul thows a body shot but no joy.
Fizzlebeef throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fizzlebeef stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azul is looking to wear down Fizzlebeef with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fizzlebeef moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Azul motions for Fizzlebeef to come forward. Azul throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fizzlebeef fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fizzlebeef misses with an uppercut.
Fizzlebeef throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fizzlebeef misses with a body shot.
Azul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Azul does no damage.
Azul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fizzlebeef clinches up against the cage.
Fizzlebeef has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Azul after a bit of a struggle.
Azul is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fizzlebeef is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cubensis Azul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef wants a takedown.
Fizzlebeef is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Azul effectively controlling the action here.
Azul is trying to drag Fizzlebeef to the mat but Fizzlebeef just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azul has picked Fizzlebeef up - he's going for a ride! Azul dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Azul wants to free his trapped foot but Fizzlebeef is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fizzlebeef moves into full guard.
Azul postures up in Fizzlebeef's guard and throws a big left but Fizzlebeef blocks it.
Fizzlebeef is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fizzlebeef throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azul keeps working.
Fizzlebeef missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Azul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fizzlebeef is working away from the top position though.
Roll Fizzlebeef has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azul wants to improve his position but Fizzlebeef is controlling well.
Azul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fizzlebeef is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azul is just riding it out for now. Fizzlebeef eventually gives up the hold.
Azul is positioning himself well to prevent Fizzlebeef advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Azul is trying to control but can't.
Fizzlebeef missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fizzlebeef is pressing down on Azul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azul is holding on for now.
Azul trying to control but Fizzlebeef postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fizzlebeef sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azul defending well though.
Azul is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roll Fizzlebeef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Azul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fizzlebeef moves out of range of the body kick.
Azul throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Azul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fizzlebeef's head.
Fizzlebeef jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azul shoots in for a takedown but Fizzlebeef shows good takedown defense.
Fizzlebeef shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fizzlebeef showed some decent athleticism there.
Fizzlebeef winds up and cracks Azul with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Azul tries to get to full guard but Fizzlebeef has control of the leg.
Fizzlebeef throwing shots but Azul is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul is trying to control but can't.
Fizzlebeef throwing shots but Azul is blocking nicely.
Azul wants to improve his position but Fizzlebeef is controlling well.
Azul is not content to let Fizzlebeef control the position.
Azul tries to get to full guard but Fizzlebeef has control of the leg.
Fizzlebeef thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fizzlebeef not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cubensis Azul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef is keen to just control but Azul is a slippery customer.
Fizzlebeef stalling away here and it's allowed Azul to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fizzlebeef is pushing down on Azul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azul is fighting to maintain full guard but Fizzlebeef has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fizzlebeef is working for a submission of some sort.
Fizzlebeef is controlling the pace.
Azul trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul is staying active underneath Fizzlebeef, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef wants to pass the guard but Azul is defending well.
Azul trying to control but Fizzlebeef postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fizzlebeef looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Azul with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Azul is pressing down on Fizzlebeef's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Azul 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.
Fizzlebeef stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Azul is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fizzlebeef, into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Azul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Azul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azul forces his way into half guard.
Azul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roll Fizzlebeef.
Well Fizzlebeef 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roll Fizzlebeef!
After winning the bout, Roll Fizzlebeef thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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FIGHT
RATING
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