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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matsuo Azuma (ranked 7030 p4p, 336 weight class) and Juan Rizky (ranked 7676 p4p, 355 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matsuo Azuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Rizky!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azuma shoots for a takedown but Rizky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rizky dives in and grabs Azuma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azuma pushes down on Rizky's head and hops out.
Azuma is looking to counter the offense by Rizky and move into the clinch.
Rizky lands a jab to the nose.
Azuma avoids the head kick by Rizky.
Azuma is looking for a counter combo.
Azuma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azuma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rizky's waist but Rizky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azuma off to one side.
Rizky tries to counter with a clinch but Azuma shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuo Azuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azuma slips under a jab from Rizky.
Azuma dives in for a single leg takedown but Rizky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azuma doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Rizky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Azuma trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rizky told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rizky with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rizky landing some decent shots from guard.
Azuma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rizky tries to free his leg and advance position but Azuma is retaining full guard.
Rizky slips nicely into half guard.
Azuma tries to get to full guard but Rizky has control of the leg.
Rizky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rizky working over Azuma with some ground and pound. Azuma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rizky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azuma has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Azuma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rizky working the head and body with strikes.
Rizky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Rizky there.
Rizky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rizky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azuma defending well though.
Rizky working Azuma over with strikes.
Rizky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azuma defending well though.
Azuma is looking for a sweep. Rizky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rizky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rizky seems to be working for a kimura but Azuma defends the submission attempt.
Rizky lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rizky is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Azuma has hold of Rizky's hands but Rizky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Azuma is trying to stand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Azuma wants to control but Rizky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Azuma is in trouble now - Rizky has advanced to mount!
Azuma is breathing heavily.
Rizky lands a nice shot to the head.
Azuma taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizky lands a heavy elbow.
Rizky lands a big elbow.
Rizky lands a nice shot to the head.
Azuma is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizky lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Azuma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rizky working for a guillotine from mount but Azuma is in no mood to give up.
Rizky pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rizky jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Azuma is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Azuma and Rizky has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rizky connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Azuma some visible discomfort.
Rizky looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rizky working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Rizky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Azuma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rizky's guard.
Rizky pushes Azuma off and gets back to his feet.
Azuma seems to have got his legs back now.
Azuma avoids the head kick by Rizky.
Azuma doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizky circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Azuma or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizky, which made it look bad.
Azuma throws a nice head kick!
Rizky throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azuma throws a series of punches but Rizky moves out of range.
Azuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azuma defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizky swings for the body but Azuma moves out of range.
Azuma fails with the takedown.
Rizky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rizky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azuma counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Azuma dodges the punch combination from Rizky.
Rizky lands with a nice body punch.
Rizky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick by Azuma misses
and Rizky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rizky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rizky throws a big elbow that misses.
Azuma keeping full guard, as Rizky tries to pass.
Azuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizky postures up and lands a big shot to Azuma's brow.
Rizky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rizky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizky with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rizky is working Azuma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Azuma is trying to control the position but Rizky postures up.
Rizky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rizky with a nice head shot there.
Rizky landing with the ground and pound.
Azuma keeping moving, preventing Rizky from controlling successfully.
Azuma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rizky drops back looking for a leg! Azuma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azuma manages to kick Rizky off! Rizky jumps back into Azuma's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizky throwing strikes from guard but Azuma blocks nicely.
Rizky scoring with some ground and pound.
Rizky drops back looking for a leg! Azuma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azuma manages to kick Rizky off! Rizky jumps back into Azuma's guard.
Rizky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Azuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Rizky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Azuma avoids the head kick by Rizky.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizky misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rizky.
Rizky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azuma dives in for a single leg takedown but Rizky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Azuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azuma defends it well.
Juan Rizky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizky misses with a straight right.
Matsuo Azuma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Rizky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azuma managing to block the knees to the body from Rizky.
Nice elbow from Rizky.
It looks like Matsuo Azuma has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azuma trying to stall but Rizky improves his position.
Rizky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Azuma tries to pull guard but Rizky holds him up against the ropes and eventually Azuma drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuo Azuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azuma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rizky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rizky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azuma is trying to defend but Rizky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Azuma has hold of Rizky's hands but Rizky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azuma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rizky trying to control the action but Azuma is working from the bottom.
Azuma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizky.
Azuma has one foot on Rizky's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rizky moves out of range as Azuma throws a body kick.
Rizky scores with a punch to the head.
Azuma darts in looking for a takedown but Rizky gets double underhooks and turns Azuma into the ropes.
Rizky with the counter takedown but Azuma avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azuma leaves Rizky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Azuma as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Rizky as Azuma shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Rizky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azuma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizky.
Azuma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rizky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rizky wants to take a breather but Azuma is having none of it.
Azuma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rizky.
Azuma trying to hold on to Rizky's head to control him but Rizky postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizky lands strikes from half guard.
Rizky trying to control from half guard but Azuma is working away.
Rizky seems to be working for a kimura but Azuma defends the submission attempt.
Rizky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azuma keeps working.
Rizky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azuma defending well though.
Juan Rizky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizky trying to control the action but Azuma is working from the bottom.
Matsuo Azuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azuma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rizky scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Rizky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rizky 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Rizky!
Juan Rizky took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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FIGHT
RATING
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