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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Bizarria (ranked 3379 p4p, 421 weight class) and Kevin Space (ranked 2803 p4p, 362 weight class). Bizarria's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Arnaldo Antunes - Alta Noite. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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204 lbs
26 - 15 - 0 |
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26
212 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luciano Bizarria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Space!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Space catches Bizarria right on the button with a cross.
Bizarria misses with an uppercut.
Space ducks under a wild hook from Bizarria.
Space gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bizarria avoids the head kick by Space.
Space moves away from the strike by Bizarria.
Space shoots in for a takedown but Bizarria shows good takedown defense.
Space gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bizarria lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bizarria trying to control the position from guard on top but Space is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bizarria won't allow Space to sweep him here.
Space is pulling down on Bizarria's head. It's preventing any offense from Bizarria, at least for the moment.
Bizarria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bizarria lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Space has control of Bizarria's left arm, preventing Bizarria from doing any damage.
Bizarria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bizarria chips away with some ground and pound.
Space is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bizarria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Space works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Space keeping moving, preventing Bizarria from controlling successfully.
Bizarria chips away with some ground and pound.
Space pulls Bizarria in close to prevent any damage.
Space tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Space controlling Bizarria's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria with a nice head shot there.
Bizarria trying to control but Space is working from the bottom.
Space is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bizarria won't allow Space to sweep him here.
Bizarria connects with a couple of short punches.
Space has control of Bizarria's left arm, preventing Bizarria from doing any damage.
Bizarria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Space works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Space is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Space wants to pass the guard but Bizarria is defending well.
Space is looking for a kimura but Bizarria is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Space to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space is looking for a kimura here.
Bizarria moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bizarria lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bizarria preventing the sweep.
Space keeping full guard, as Bizarria tries to pass.
Space controls Bizarria momentarily but Bizarria frees himself.
Space is pulling down on Bizarria's head. It's preventing any offense from Bizarria, at least for the moment.
Bizarria has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria looking to pass the guard.
Space is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Space is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bizarria scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bizarria's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Space looking for a sweep. Not yet Space, not yet.
Bizarria postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizarria wants to control from the top but Space keeps moving.
Bizarria landing some decent shots from guard.
Space looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Bizarria dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bizarria looking to score a takedown here. Space is defending well but Bizarria drives through and ends up in Space's guard.
Luciano Bizarria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Space pulls Bizarria in to control the position.
Space looking for a sweep. Not yet Space, not yet.
Space has control of Bizarria's left arm, preventing Bizarria from doing any damage.
Bizarria content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bizarria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bizarria with a nice head shot there.
Space lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Space trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Space is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bizarria keeping moving, preventing Space from controlling successfully.
Bizarria working a defensive guard here.
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.
Space looking to pass the guard.
Space drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bizarria looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bizarria looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bizarria!
Bizarria lands a few punches from side control.
Bizarria working the body and head with strikes.
Bizarria throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Space sneaks back into half guard.
Space wants to improve his position but Bizarria is controlling well.
Space manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space controls Bizarria momentarily but Bizarria frees himself.
Bizarria content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Space has momentary wrist control but Bizarria slips an elbow through the middle.
Space lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Space passes Bizarria's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Space seems to be working for a kimura but Bizarria defends the submission attempt.
Bizarria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Space can do to turn this around?
Space is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bizarria has managed to free his arm - good work.
Space is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria keeping full guard, as Space tries to pass.
Bizarria bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Space's guard.
Bizarria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bizarria throws a big right hand that misses.
Space trying to control the position here.
Bizarria scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bizarria throws a big right hand that misses.
Bizarria tries to free his leg and advance position but Space is retaining full guard.
Space working a defensive guard here.
Space avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bizarria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Space works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Space keeping full guard, as Bizarria tries to pass.
Bizarria stopping the sweep attempt from Space.
Space manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bizarria manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Space trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Space forces his way into half guard.
Space is looking to advance position but Bizarria won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Bizarria dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bizarria is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Space's half guard.
Space keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Space avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bizarria.
Space is controlling Bizarria's trapped leg to prevent Bizarria from advancing to side control.
Bizarria tries to pass the half guard into mount. Space knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bizarria wants to work for an arm triangle but Space is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Space is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bizarria scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizarria missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Space is holding on to half guard well.
Space wants to improve his position but Bizarria is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Space is looking to improve his position.
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 Space's temple.
Bizarria thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Space's head.
Space is trying to maintain the position but Bizarria is very close to passing his half guard.
Bizarria missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Space is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Bizarria there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bizarria scores with a couple of nice shots.
Space keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bizarria throwing shots but Space is blocking nicely.
Bizarria working over Space with some ground and pound. Space looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bizarria working the head and body with strikes.
Space is looking to improve his position.
Space has his hands clasped together around Bizarria's back. He's all about the action.
Bizarria drops an elbow to the side of Space's head.
Kevin Space has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria is working for a submission of some sort.
Bizarria winds up and cracks Space with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Space has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bizarria is working away from the top position though.
Space regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bizarria trying to control but Space is working from the bottom.
Space managing to control the position.
Space tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luciano Bizarria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Space wants to improve his position but instead Bizarria has moved into half guard.
Bizarria performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Bizarria is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Space is looking for a sweep. Bizarria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Space trying to control from the bottom.
Bizarria drops an elbow to the side of Space's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Bizarria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bizarria has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Bizarria!
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hype
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