PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Bizarria (ranked 635 p4p, 98 weight class) and Tung Fo (ranked 3382 p4p, 432 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bizarria might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Arnaldo Antunes - Alta Noite. Tung Fo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bizarria
vs
Fo

183 cm
32
211 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

200 cm
27
215 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luciano Bizarria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tung Fo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bizarria sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fo somewhat.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown.

Bizarria gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bizarria is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria has Fo pulled in close to control his posture.
Fo is looking to advance position but Bizarria has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Fo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bizarria working Fo over with strikes here.
Bizarria fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bizarria working the ground and pound effectively.
Fo tries to reverse the position but Bizarria maintains control.
Fo is bucking up trying to escape but Bizarria cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bizarria punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizarria unloading with bombs!
Fo is working to get back to half guard.
Bizarria in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fo gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fo wants to get back to full guard.
Bizarria trying to control the action but Fo is working from the bottom.
Fo is looking for a sweep. Bizarria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bizarria working the head and body with strikes.
Fo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bizarria scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fo tries to roll over but Bizarria keeps him under control.
Fo taking some punishment here, with Bizarria in his half guard.
Bizarria is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bizarria drops an elbow to the side of Fo's head.
Fo moves into full guard.
Bizarria in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bizarria tries to roll over but Fo keeps him under control.

Fo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bizarria sees it coming and defends easily.

Fo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bizarria doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fo.

Fo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bizarria defends it well.

Fo is trying to work for a kimura but Bizarria is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Fo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bizarria is now in Fo's guard. A big mistake from Fo there, giving up the dominant position!
Bizarria scoring with some ground and pound.
Bizarria with a nice head shot there.
Bizarria landing with the ground and pound.

Fo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizarria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fo is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Bizarria 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.

Fo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bizarria avoids it really well and circles away.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown.
Fo tries to clinch but Bizarria moves out of range.
Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fo sprawls and moves away.
Fo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bizarria sprawls well. Bizarria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fo gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fo misses with a takedown

and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Luciano Bizarria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tung Fo.
Bizarria postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bizarria with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizarria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria landing with the ground and pound.
Fo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Fo looking for a guillotine here but Bizarria defends easily.

Fo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bizarria lands a couple of digs.
Bizarria postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Fo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bizarria escapes and throws Fo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fo gets back to half guard.
Bizarria drops an elbow to the side of Fo's head.
Bizarria wants to take a breather but Fo is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Bizarria there.
Bizarria working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Fo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bizarria pulls his head out easily.

Fo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bizarria trying to mount his opponent but Fo defends it.
Bizarria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fo can do to turn this around?

Bizarria is working for a kimura but Fo is defending it quite comfortably.
Bizarria working Fo over with strikes.
Fo tries to roll over but Bizarria keeps him under control.
Bizarria lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fo works his way to full guard. Good work.

Fo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Fo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bizarria is aware though and is defending well.
Bizarria stopping the sweep attempt from Fo.
Bizarria wants to control from the top but Fo keeps moving.
Bizarria cracks Fo with a solid left hand.
Bizarria landing with the ground and pound.
Bizarria wants to control from the top but Fo keeps moving.

Fo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bizarria is aware though and is defending well.
Bizarria lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bizarria is working Fo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria stands and throws Fo's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Bizarria is trying to get an arm triangle but Fo is defending well.
Fo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bizarria working the head and body with strikes.
Fo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bizarria's best efforts.
Bizarria slips a nice elbow through Fo's hands, connecting with Fo's forehead.
Bizarria drops an elbow to the side of Fo's head.
Fo manages to get to full guard.
Bizarria won't allow Fo to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizarria working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fo's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fo is on top in guard.

Fo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Bizarria dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Fo moves into the clinch.
Fo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bizarria just stands there and leans against the cage.

Fo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bizarria's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fo keeping moving, preventing Bizarria from controlling successfully.
Bizarria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fo working for a triangle but Bizarria defends it easily.
Bizarria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizarria scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bizarria slips nicely into half guard.
Fo tries to get to full guard but Bizarria has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Bizarria there.
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. Bizarria connects with a nice short shot to Fo's temple.
Bizarria wants to take a breather but Fo is having none of it.
Fo wants to get back to full guard.
Fo is refusing to be controlled, as Bizarria sits in half guard.
Fo gets back to full guard.
Bizarria working some strikes from top position.
Fo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bizarria tries to free his leg and advance position but Fo is retaining full guard.
Fo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bizarria manages to get himself to full guard.

Fo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fo stands and throws Bizarria's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Fo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Fo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bizarria rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fo's guard! Nice work there by Bizarria!
Fo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bizarria's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Fo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bizarria with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bizarria lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Fo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Fo working for a triangle but Bizarria defends it easily.

Bizarria got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bizarria has managed to get both his arms back between Fo's legs - danger averted.
Bizarria is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Fo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bizarria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bizarria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bizarria content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Luciano Bizarria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria trying to control the position from guard on top but Fo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fo looking for a sweep. Not yet Fo, not yet.
Fo keeping moving, preventing Bizarria from controlling successfully.
Fo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bizarria trying to control the position from guard on top but Fo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bizarria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bizarria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bizarria controlling from the top position.
Bizarria's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tung Fo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano Bizarria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizarria trying to control but Fo is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Bizarria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bizarria, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Bizarria!