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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 cm
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155 lbs
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175 cm
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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TWGC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rizzo Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but Andriamboavonjy moves out of range easily. Andriamboavonjy moves away from the strike by Rizzo Jr. Andriamboavonjy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A clash of legs there as Andriamboavonjy blocks the low kick. Andriamboavonjy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Andriamboavonjy!
Andriamboavonjy avoids the body shot from Rizzo Jr.
Andriamboavonjy slips under a jab from Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andriamboavonjy. A combination from Andriamboavonjy does no damage. Andriamboavonjy ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo Jr. Andriamboavonjy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rizzo Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rizzo Jr looks to land a combination but Andriamboavonjy avoids it well. Rizzo Jr connects with a solid leg kick. Andriamboavonjy lands with a straight right. Rizzo Jr didn't see that one coming. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Andriamboavonjy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rizzo Jr has time to react. Rizzo Jr misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rizzo Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rizzo Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. Andriamboavonjy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andriamboavonjy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo Jr looks to land a body kick but Andriamboavonjy moved away. Rizzo Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andriamboavonjy is out of range. Rizzo Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Andriamboavonjy counters with a one-two to the body. Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr dips to his left and cracks Andriamboavonjy with an uppercut! Rizzo Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A big left from Andriamboavonjy misses. Andriamboavonjy moves away from the strike by Rizzo Jr. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Andriamboavonjy defending well as Rizzo Jr loads up on a big left hand. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andriamboavonjy is defended easily by Rizzo Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rizzo Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Rizzo Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Andriamboavonjy scores with a body shot.
Andriamboavonjy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rizzo Jr! Rizzo Jr wants to control but Andriamboavonjy postures up. Rizzo Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andriamboavonjy off and has taken his back! Rizzo Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andriamboavonjy on the ground. Rizzo Jr controlling well, preventing Andriamboavonjy from escaping the position.
Andriamboavonjy keeps trying to improve his position. A lull in the action here.
Andriamboavonjy turns into Rizzo Jr and is now in his guard.
Rizzo Jr controlling Andriamboavonjy's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rizzo Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Rizzo Jr, not yet. Rizzo Jr is trying to keep Andriamboavonjy in close.
Rizzo Jr working for a triangle but Andriamboavonjy defends it easily.
Andriamboavonjy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rizzo Jr is keeping the position for now. Rizzo Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rizzo Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andriamboavonjy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rizzo Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andriamboavonjy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Andriamboavonjy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Andriamboavonjy with a flurry of punches that miss. Andriamboavonjy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rizzo Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rizzo Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andriamboavonjy defends well. Rizzo Jr controlling the position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Andriamboavonjy advances position into side control! Andriamboavonjy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Andriamboavonjy throws an elbow but Rizzo Jr slips to the side and avoids it well. Rizzo Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut
and Andriamboavonjy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andriamboavonjy. Andriamboavonjy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rizzo Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rizzo Jr trying to control the position.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy has got the better of the ground game so far. Rizzo Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Rizzo Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rizzo Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Andriamboavonjy is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Rizzo Jr. Andriamboavonjy throws a series of punches but Rizzo Jr avoids them all with ease. Rizzo Jr tries to move into range but Andriamboavonjy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Mahandry Andriamboavonjy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rizzo Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Andriamboavonjy manages to avoid taking any serious damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Andriamboavonjy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nice body punch from Rizzo Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rizzo Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andriamboavonjy thows a body shot but no joy. Andriamboavonjy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Andriamboavonjy. Rizzo Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo Jr misses the target. Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick.
Andriamboavonjy tries to bum rush Rizzo Jr with a series of wild strikes but Rizzo Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Andriamboavonjy looks to land a combination but Rizzo Jr avoids it well. Andriamboavonjy shoots in looking for a takedown. Rizzo Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Andriamboavonjy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rizzo Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andriamboavonjy. Rizzo Jr misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Decent striking displayed by Andriamboavonjy there. Andriamboavonjy swings for the body but Rizzo Jr moves out of range.
Andriamboavonjy jabs Rizzo Jr right on the nose. Rizzo Jr blinks but takes it well. Andriamboavonjy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Rizzo Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Andriamboavonjy misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andriamboavonjy checks a leg kick. Andriamboavonjy avoids a kick to the body.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hook to the side of Rizzo Jr's head but Rizzo Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The fighters circle momentarily. Rizzo Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Andriamboavonjy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rizzo Jr swivels and escapes. Rizzo Jr misses the jab. Andriamboavonjy slips under a jab from Rizzo Jr. A swing and a miss from Andriamboavonjy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but Andriamboavonjy moves out of range easily. A jab lands there for Rizzo Jr. Andriamboavonjy 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. Andriamboavonjy landing with the ground and pound. Andriamboavonjy is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizzo Jr has wrist control. Andriamboavonjy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Rizzo Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rizzo Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Andriamboavonjy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andriamboavonjy. This has been an exciting period of action! Andriamboavonjy keeping moving, preventing Rizzo Jr from controlling successfully. Andriamboavonjy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rizzo Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andriamboavonjy. Rizzo Jr taking some punishment here, with Andriamboavonjy in his half guard. Andriamboavonjy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rizzo Jr is trying to control but can't.
Rizzo Jr taking some punishment here, with Andriamboavonjy in his half guard. Andriamboavonjy is thwarting Rizzo Jr's attempts to control the position. Rizzo Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andriamboavonjy scores with a couple of nice shots. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Andriamboavonjy is working for a kimura but Rizzo Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Andriamboavonjy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Andriamboavonjy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rizzo Jr as he jumps to the side. Andriamboavonjy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Andriamboavonjy swings widly with a right hand
and Rizzo Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Rizzo Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andriamboavonjy's sensitive parts. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andriamboavonjy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Andriamboavonjy. Rizzo Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Andriamboavonjy connects with a right hand. Rizzo Jr shakes it off. Andriamboavonjy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzo Jr's hands. Andriamboavonjy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rizzo Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andriamboavonjy manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andriamboavonjy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rizzo Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andriamboavonjy scrambles back to his feet. Andriamboavonjy misses with a looping right. Rizzo Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Andriamboavonjy off the cage and back into range. Andriamboavonjy lands a nice hook to Rizzo Jr's body. Rizzo Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Rizzo Jr jabs Andriamboavonjy right on the nose. Andriamboavonjy blinks but takes it well. Rizzo Jr leaves Andriamboavonjy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Rizzo Jr jabs Andriamboavonjy right on the nose. Andriamboavonjy blinks but takes it well.
Andriamboavonjy is rocked! Andriamboavonjy throws a shot from downtown. Rizzo Jr moves away and avoids it. Andriamboavonjy just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andriamboavonjy.
Rizzo Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andriamboavonjy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Rizzo Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook but Andriamboavonjy avoids it easily. Frank Rizzo Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rizzo Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Andriamboavonjy thows a body shot but no joy. Andriamboavonjy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rizzo Jr. Andriamboavonjy is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizzo Jr finish him? Rizzo Jr shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Andriamboavonjy takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rizzo Jr sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Andriamboavonjy bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Rizzo Jr! Frank Rizzo Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'Julio Driggs, your manager AK46.5 has a big mouth and because of that you are going to pay!! I dont care when or where but you are going to get knocked the eff out!!'.
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