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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rizzo Jr (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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155 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Virgil Cid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rizzo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cid checks a leg kick nicely.
Cid staying out of range there.
Rizzo Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cid.
A low kick from Rizzo Jr misses
and Cid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cid motions for Rizzo Jr to come forward. Cid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo Jr tries to land a leg kick but Cid saw it coming and moves away.
Rizzo Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Cid.
Rizzo Jr drops his hands momentarily and Cid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been informed that Rizzo Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rizzo Jr looks to throw the jab but Cid is out of range.
Cid checks a leg kick.
Rizzo Jr drops his hands momentarily and Cid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rizzo Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cid.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cid moves out of range as Rizzo Jr strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rizzo Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cid - the referee stops the clock and Rizzo Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cid. Rizzo Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crunch! Rizzo Jr slams his shin into Cid's torso.
Cid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid drops his hands momentarily and Rizzo Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rizzo Jr tried to score with a low kick but Cid checks it.
Cid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cid connects with a high kick.
Rizzo Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cid counters with an outside leg kick.
Cid lands a high kick!
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!
An inside leg kick from Rizzo Jr misses.
Cid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rizzo Jr throws out a leg kick but Cid moves out of range and Rizzo Jr only half commits.
Cid lands with a nice body punch.
Cid checks a low kick from Rizzo Jr.
Cid connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid lands with a slapping head kick.
Cid just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cid was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo Jr.
Cid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rizzo Jr checks it well.
Rizzo Jr tries to clinch up but Cid circles away and keeps his distance.
Rizzo Jr scores with a hook.
Cid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo Jr.
Cid with a jab.
Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cid.
Rizzo Jr tried to score with a low kick but Cid checks it.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo Jr connects with a body shot.
Rizzo Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Cid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cid throws a hook but Rizzo Jr blocks it.
Cid throws a low kick but Rizzo Jr moves out of range easily.
Rizzo Jr defending well as Cid loads up on a big left hand.
Cid throws the kick towards the body but Rizzo Jr avoids it.
Rizzo Jr throws out a leg kick but Cid moves out of range and Rizzo Jr only half commits.
Rizzo Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Cid feints and then cracks Rizzo Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rizzo Jr down.
Cid moves away from the strike by Rizzo Jr.
Cid misses with a hook. Rizzo Jr ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr swings for the body but Cid moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo Jr misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rizzo Jr swings for the body but Cid moves out of range.
Cid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cid misses with a body kick.
Cid scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cid moves away from the strike by Rizzo Jr.
Cid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizzo Jr.
Nice body kick from Rizzo Jr.
It looks like Cid has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rizzo Jr pushes Cid away with a front kick.
A good leg kick by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cid throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rizzo Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rizzo Jr throws a wild body kick that Cid sees coming a mile off.
Cid checks a leg kick.
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 Virgil Cid will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rizzo Jr blocks the body kick.
Rizzo Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cid misses with a hook.
Cid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rizzo Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rizzo Jr blocks a jab.
Cid scores with a nice head shot.
Cid throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Cid.
Rizzo Jr slips a jab from Cid.
Rizzo Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Cid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rizzo Jr.
Cid takes a swing at Rizzo Jr's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Cid thumps Rizzo Jr with a low kick.
Cid blocks a jab.
Rizzo Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cid has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Rizzo Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rizzo Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Virgil Cid has been cut.
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!
Rizzo Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rizzo Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rizzo Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cid throws out the jab.
Rizzo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cid moves away.
Rizzo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cid moves away.
Cid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr works over Cid's head and body with a nice combination.
Rizzo Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Frank Rizzo Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid tries to work over Rizzo Jr's front leg with a kick but Rizzo Jr checks it.
Cid misses with a wild body shot.
Cid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Rizzo Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rizzo Jr connects with a jab.
Cid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cid swings for the body but Rizzo Jr moves out of range.
Rizzo Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cid scores with a nice right hand.
Rizzo Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cid.
Rizzo Jr moves out of range as Cid throws a body kick.
Cid misses with a kick to the body.
Cid misses with a body shot.
Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick but Cid moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Cid does it's job there.
Rizzo Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Rizzo Jr misses
and Cid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a jab when Cid was well out of range.
Rizzo Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rizzo Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Cid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rizzo Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cid is out of range.
Rizzo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rizzo Jr misses with a leg kick
and Cid counters with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo Jr misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cid crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rizzo Jr - the referee stops the clock and Cid gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rizzo Jr. Cid manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick.
Rizzo Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rizzo Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo Jr misses the target.
Rizzo Jr lands with a right hand.
Rizzo Jr throws a push kick but Cid slaps the foot to one side.
Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut. Cid saw that one coming.
Cid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzo Jr's hands.
Cid throws a body punch but Rizzo Jr moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cid throws a push kick but Rizzo Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Cid tries to work over Rizzo Jr's front leg with a kick but Rizzo Jr checks it.
Cid misses with an uppercut.
Rizzo Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Virgil Cid's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rizzo Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Cid is predictable there
and Rizzo Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rizzo Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Cid counters with a stiff right hand.
Rizzo Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo Jr moves out of range as Cid throws a body kick.
Cid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cid keeps the fight on the outside.
Cid checks the leg kick.
Rizzo Jr catches Cid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Cid finds it's way through Rizzo Jr's defenses.
Cid will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the side of Cid's head but Cid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rizzo Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Rizzo Jr ducks under a wild hook from Cid.
Rizzo Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rizzo Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cid scrambles back to his feet.
Rizzo Jr staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr is looking to clinch but Cid is avoiding it.
Rizzo Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cid.
A shot to the body from Rizzo Jr misses
and Cid counters with a left to the body.
Cid throws a sloppy body shot
and Rizzo Jr counters with a body kick that stops Cid in his tracks momentarily.
Rizzo Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizzo Jr tries to score with a low kick but Cid moves his leg out of the way.
Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick but Cid checks it.
Cid throws a leg kick
and Rizzo Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rizzo Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizzo Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cid counters with a good low kick that Rizzo Jr was not able to check.
Cid takes one on the button.
Cid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Cid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rizzo Jr thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rizzo Jr looks to land a right hand but Cid moved out of range.
Rizzo Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cid's calf.
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!
Cid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rizzo Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the side of Cid's head but Cid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rizzo Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rizzo Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rizzo Jr takes one on the button.
Rizzo Jr tries to land a leg kick but Cid saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Rizzo Jr misses.
Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizzo Jr.
Cid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizzo Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick.
Cid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rizzo Jr wants to clinch.
Rizzo Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cid misses with a looping right.
Rizzo Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cid checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid connects with an inside leg kick.
Cid throws out a leg kick but Rizzo Jr moves out of range and Cid only half commits.
Rizzo Jr swinging wildly here.
Rizzo Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cid has time to react.
Cid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A clash of legs there as Rizzo Jr blocks the low kick.
Cid blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rizzo Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rizzo Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizzo Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Cid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rizzo Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Cid moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo Jr really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Virgil Cid's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cid ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cid connects with a body shot.
A cross from Rizzo Jr lands.
Cid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rizzo Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Rizzo Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cid.
Cid moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cid swings for the body but Rizzo Jr moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rizzo Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cid.
Rizzo Jr manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Rizzo Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Rizzo Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cid works Rizzo Jr's body with a nice hook.
Cid misses with a body punch
and Rizzo Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Cid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rizzo Jr avoids the body shot from Cid.
Rizzo Jr throws a looping overhand right but Cid ducks down to avoid it.
Rizzo Jr misses with a left hand
and Cid finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cid avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Cid is predictable there
and Rizzo Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cid's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rizzo Jr. That did some damage!
Rizzo Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cid cracks Rizzo Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cid throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rizzo Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cid moves out of range of the body kick from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr throws a right hand that Cid ducks under and follows up with a left that Cid also avoids with ease.
Rizzo Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cid swats away the attempt to clinch by Rizzo Jr.
Cid connects with an inside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cid finds it's way round the side to connect with Rizzo Jr's head.
A good leg kick by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Cid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Cid scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Cid throws a low kick, looking for Rizzo Jr's leg but Rizzo Jr calmly moves out of range.
Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut. Cid saw that one coming.
Rizzo Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Rizzo Jr misses
enabling Cid to counter with a crisp jab.
Cid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo Jr manages to avoid it.
Cid walks into a jab.
Cid lands a nice looking body shot.
Rizzo Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cid looks for the body kick but Rizzo Jr saw that one coming.
Rizzo Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rizzo Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo Jr.
Cid pushes Rizzo Jr away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cid moves out of range as Rizzo Jr throws a body kick.
A jab from Rizzo Jr misses.
Cid throws a jab when Rizzo Jr was well out of range.
Cid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cid with a nice cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cid connects with a leg kick. Rizzo Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cid lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rizzo Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rizzo Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cid throws a leg kick but Rizzo Jr checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Cid had his way with Frank Rizzo Jr in that round.
The cut man is working on Virgil Cid's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rizzo Jr slips under a jab.
Rizzo Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Cid counters with an inside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr misses with a hook.
Rizzo Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Cid tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Cid finds it's way through Rizzo Jr's defenses.
Cid on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rizzo Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rizzo Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cid can pounce on him.
Cid tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick as Cid jumps back.
Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but Cid moves out of range easily.
That kick from Rizzo Jr tenderised Cid's leg. Cid is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid moves out of range as Rizzo Jr throws a body kick.
Cid connects with a leg kick. Rizzo Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Cid tenderised Rizzo Jr's leg. Rizzo Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cid.
Cid loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo Jr slips the punch.
Cid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rizzo Jr misses with a leg kick.
Cid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rizzo Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Cid finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo Jr misses with a body shot.
Cid looks to land a right hand but Rizzo Jr moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid lands the left hand.
Cid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rizzo Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rizzo Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizzo Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cid.
Cid misses with an uppercut.
Rizzo Jr moves out of range as Cid throws a body kick.
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!
Rizzo Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cid tries a head kick but it misses.
Rizzo Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Cid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cid tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid slips a jab from Rizzo Jr.
Cid throws a push kick but Rizzo Jr slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo Jr.
Cid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr misses with a leg kick.
Rizzo Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rizzo Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rizzo Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cid throws a head kick that misses.
Cid throws a nice looking combination but Rizzo Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cid jabs at Rizzo Jr's body.
A head kick misses from Rizzo Jr.
Cid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid moves out of range of the body kick.
Cid connects with an inside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr lands with a right hand.
Jab by Cid.
Rizzo Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cid with a jab.
Rizzo Jr checks a leg kick.
Rizzo Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cid is out of range and Rizzo Jr settles back down.
Rizzo Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Cid's shoulder, as Cid tries to avoid the shot.
Cid blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cid checks a leg kick.
Rizzo Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rizzo Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Virgil Cid.
I think Cid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Virgil Cid retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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