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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes to the cage accompanied by Mainlining Murder. Lance Storm has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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231 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Storm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Rizzo loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Rizzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Storm. Storm gets slowly back to his feet.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzo throws out the jab.
Storm closes the distance and clinches.
Rizzo blocks a body shot from Storm.
Storm gets underhooks to prevent Rizzo's takedown attempt.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm breaks the clinch.
Storm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rizzo lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Lance Storm has been cut.
Rizzo throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo lands a big shot that drops Storm! Can he finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rizzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rizzo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Storm on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Storm tries to get out of the position.
Storm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rizzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rizzo throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Rizzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Storm counters by clinching up.
Lance Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Rizzo.
Storm trying to stall but Rizzo improves his position.
Rizzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Storm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rizzo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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 throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is working Storm over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Storm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Storm wants to sweep but no luck.
Storm is trying to control the position but Rizzo postures up.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Storm keeping full guard, as Rizzo tries to pass.
Storm wants to stand and escape but Rizzo is having none of it.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rizzo preventing the sweep.
Rizzo lands a couple of elbows.
Rizzo being controlled here momentarily.
Rizzo stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.
Rizzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm looking to control.
Rizzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Storm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rizzo is looking for a sweep. Storm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rizzo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rizzo lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Rizzo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rizzo won't allow Storm to pass to mount.
Rizzo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Rizzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Rizzo misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Rizzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Storm moves into the clinch.
Rizzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rizzo shoots and misses
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Michael Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm moves into range and clinches up with Rizzo.
Storm breaks the clinch.
Rizzo throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Rizzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm which made him look bad.
Storm has closed the distance and engaged Rizzo in a clinch.
Storm manages to break the clinch.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Storm's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm slips a straight right by Rizzo.
Storm drives through and clinches with Rizzo against the cage.
Storm gets control of Rizzo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Storm will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rizzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rizzo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rizzo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rizzo throwing strikes but missing.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
Storm pulls Rizzo in close to prevent any damage.
Rizzo lands a couple of digs.
Rizzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Storm working a defensive guard here.
Storm has Rizzo pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rizzo works over Storm with some ground and pound from guard.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rizzo distracts Storm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
Storm pulls Rizzo in close to prevent any damage.
Storm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rizzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Storm preventing the sweep.
Rizzo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rizzo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rizzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Storm chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm controlling from the top position.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo trying to strike off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rizzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Storm pushes Rizzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Rizzo leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rizzo prevents Storm from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Rizzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm which made him look bad.
Storm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Lance Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Rizzo.
Storm has closed the distance and engaged Rizzo in a clinch.
Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm tries to clinch but Rizzo is having none of it.
Rizzo looks for a takedown but Storm sprawls well.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Storm throws a body kick that misses.
Storm moves in looking to clinch but Rizzo pushes him off.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Storm wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rizzo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rizzo showed some decent athleticism there.
Storm regains full guard. Nicely done.
Storm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rizzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Rizzo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm wants to control but Rizzo is having none of it.
Storm taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lance Storm's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rizzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rizzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Storm momentarily.
Lance Storm's cut is getting worse.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Rizzo connects with a single shot there.
Lance Storm's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Storm's waist but Storm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rizzo off to one side.
Storm is looking to clinch but Rizzo is avoiding it.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses with a looping right.
Rizzo scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm working to try and regain half guard.
Rizzo dominating with strikes here.
Rizzo with the ground and pound from mount.
Rizzo dominating with strikes here.
Storm is looking to improve his position but Rizzo isn't that keen on the idea.
Rizzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Storm working to try and regain half guard.
Rizzo cracks Storm with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rizzo with a couple of short strikes.
Michael Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Rizzo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rizzo landing punches.
Storm sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to get back to his feet.
Rizzo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Storm moves into full guard.
Storm looking to control.
Rizzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Storm 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.
Rizzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Storm is trying to control the position but Rizzo postures up.
Rizzo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Storm's head.
Storm is trying to control the position but Rizzo postures up.
Rizzo chips away with some ground and pound.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm controlling Rizzo's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm 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.
Rizzo landing some decent shots from guard.
Rizzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rizzo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Storm trying to control the position.
Rizzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
Rizzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Storm trying to keep a closed guard but Rizzo is proving a slippery customer.
Rizzo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jeez, Lance Storm's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lance Storm's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Rizzo!
Michael Rizzo is the new heavyweight champion!
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