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Event:
IFC MW 29 Murhaa V Heavyweight
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Sizzaro throws an off balance right hand
and Snow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sizzaro throws a right hand that misses
and Snow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Sizzaro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sizzaro misses with a hook to the body
and Snow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sizzaro's knee momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Snow has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Sizzaro misses the target.
Sizzaro misses with a takedown attempt
and Snow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sal Sizzaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sizzaro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sizzaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzaro misses with a takedown attempt
and Snow counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Sizzaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snow flicks out a counter leg kick but Sizzaro steps away.#TD#
Sizzaro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sizzaro prevents Snow from improving his position.#T1#
Snow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sizzaro distracts Snow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sizzaro trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sizzaro is one step ahead there.
Snow is still trying to improve position.
Sizzaro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Snow throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sizzaro preventing the sweep.
Sizzaro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sizzaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sizzaro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snow dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Sizzaro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Snow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snow works over Sizzaro with some ground and pound from guard.
Snow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sizzaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snow is aware though and is defending well.
Snow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sizzaro is keeping the position for now.
Snow lands a couple of elbows.#T3##SUB#
Sizzaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sizzaro is pulling down on Snow's head to control his posture.
Sizzaro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sizzaro 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.
Snow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sizzaro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sizzaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sizzaro controls Snow momentarily but Snow frees himself.
Snow working some strikes from top position.
Sizzaro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snow manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sizzaro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sizzaro passes Snow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snow tries to get to full guard but Sizzaro has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Snow will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sizzaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Snow counters with a leg kick.
Sizzaro misses with a body shot
and Snow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sizzaro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snow counters with a thumping low kick.
Sizzaro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sizzaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snow counters with a nice body shot.
Sizzaro throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Snow misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzaro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind Sizzaro 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Sizzaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sizzaro takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sizzaro throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alex Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sizzaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Sizzaro.
Snow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sizzaro throws a leg kick
and Snow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sizzaro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Snow counters with a right hand to the body.
Sizzaro throws a right hand that misses
and Snow counters with a good low kick that Sizzaro was not able to check.
A jab from Sizzaro misses.
Snow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sizzaro with a poor takedown
and Snow counters with a good low kick that Sizzaro was not able to check.
Sizzaro misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Snow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sizzaro misses with a body punch
and Snow counters with an inside leg kick.
Sizzaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Snow counters with a nice body shot.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sizzaro.
#T2#
A low kick from Sizzaro misses
and Snow counters with a good low kick that Sizzaro was not able to check.
Sizzaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sizzaro throws a right hand that misses
and Snow counters with a nice body shot.
Sizzaro misses with a low kick as Snow jumps back.
A nice side step and Snow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sizzaro misses with a leg kick
and Snow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Snow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sizzaro rather than just go for the knockout.
Sizzaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Snow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sizzaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snow counters with a leg kick.
Sizzaro shoots for a takedown but Snow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alex Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sizzaro misses with a hook
and Snow counters with a left to the body.
Snow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Sizzaro throws a leg kick but Snow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sizzaro throws a hook but Snow avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Snow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sizzaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sizzaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sizzaro throws a sloppy body shot
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind Sizzaro 's knee.
Sizzaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snow counters with an inside leg kick.
Sizzaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snow counters with a thumping low kick.
Sizzaro misses with an uppercut
and Snow counters with an inside leg kick.
Sizzaro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snow as he avoids it easily.
Sizzaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Snow counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
Sizzaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind Sizzaro 's knee.
Sizzaro misses with a right hand
and Snow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sizzaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sizzaro misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
Snow was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sizzaro throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Sizzaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Snow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sizzaro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Snow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sizzaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Snow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sizzaro throws a leg kick
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind Sizzaro 's knee.
A low kick from Sizzaro is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sizzaro swings widly with a right hand
and Snow counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Sizzaro misses with a body punch
and Snow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sizzaro throws an off balance right hand
and Snow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sizzaro is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Snow's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sizzaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Sizzaro.
Snow only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Snow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sizzaro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Snow trying to control the position.
Sizzaro looking to sit in guard and control but Snow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sal Sizzaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sizzaro working for a triangle but Snow defends it easily.
Snow chips away with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB#
Sizzaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sizzaro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sizzaro tries to get out of the position.
Sizzaro working a defensive guard here.
Sizzaro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Snow is pulling down on Sizzaro's head to control his posture.
Sizzaro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sizzaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sizzaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Snow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sizzaro keeping full guard, as Snow tries to pass.
Snow chips away with some ground and pound.
Snow connects with a couple of short punches.
Sizzaro has momentary wrist control but Snow slips an elbow through the middle.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sizzaro working a defensive guard here.
Sizzaro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snow postures up and lands a big shot to Sizzaro's brow. #SUB#
Sizzaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Snow distracts Sizzaro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow wants to pass the guard but Sizzaro is keeping the position.
Snow is in close to Sizzaro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Snow stands and throws Sizzaro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sizzaro tries to buck Snow off but Snow is having none of it.
Sizzaro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Snow wants to pass to mount but Sizzaro is defending the position.
Snow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Snow connects with a nice short shot to Sizzaro's temple. #T4#
Snow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Snow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sizzaro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sizzaro.
Snow lands a couple of digs.
Snow wants to pass the guard but Sizzaro is keeping the position.
Snow lands a couple of digs.
Snow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snow won't allow Sizzaro to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow works over Sizzaro with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Snow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sal Sizzaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snow lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snow 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Snow!
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Event:
IFC 50 Tower vs Heavyweight
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Sizzaro gets the takedown into side control.
Starks is looking to regain half guard here but Sizzaro keeps moving and retains side control.
Sizzaro throwing strikes but Starks manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sizzaro is looking to regain half guard here but Starks keeps moving and retains side control.
Starks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Starks working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sizzaro is looking to regain half guard here but Starks keeps moving and retains side control.
Starks taking a breather here. #T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Starks working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Starks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Starks controls the position.
Sizzaro wants to control but Starks postures up.
Starks taking a breather here.
Sizzaro's coaches at Fight Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Starks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Starks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sizzaro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sizzaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Starks remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Starks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sizzaro sets himself, and Starks steps forward looking for the clinch! Sizzaro avoids it this time.
A low kick from Sizzaro is predictable there #TD2#
and Starks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Sizzaro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Starks controls the pace.
Sizzaro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sizzaro working a defensive guard here.
Starks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sizzaro looking for a sweep. Not yet Sizzaro, not yet.
Starks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Sizzaro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Starks stacks Sizzaro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Starks!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Starks remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sizzaro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Starks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sizzaro?
Starks content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Starks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sizzaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sizzaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Starks wants to counter with a clinch but Sizzaro pushes him away.
Starks digs a good body shot into Sizzaro's ribs.
Sizzaro misses with an uppercut. Starks saw that one coming.
Starks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sizzaro throws the left hand but Starks avoids the punch easily.
Starks is looking to clinch.
Starks thuds his right hand into Sizzaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Sal Sizzaro has been cut.
Starks tries to clinch up but Sizzaro circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Sizzaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sizzaro swings for the body but Starks moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzaro tries to score with a low kick but Starks moves his leg out of the way.
Sizzaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Starks.
Starks wants to clinch.
Sizzaro throwing a counter right hand but Starks manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sizzaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sizzaro.
Starks wants to counter the offense by Sizzaro and move into the clinch position.
Starks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sizzaro throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Starks counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Starks.
Starks works on Sizzaro's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Starks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Starks.
Starks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sizzaros head.
Starks lands a body shot.
Starks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sizzaro backwards.
Nice body punch from Starks.
A short left from Starks. #T2#
Sizzaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Starks.
Starks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Starks lands with a short shot to the head.
Starks scores with a hook to the body.
Starks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Starks stalls.
Starks digs a right hand into Sizzaro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sizzaro's gas tank.
Starks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Starks lands an uppercut.
Sizzaro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Starks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Starks scores with a hook to the body.
Starks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Starks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Starks.
Starks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sizzaro backwards. #T3#
Starks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Starks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sizzaro.
Starks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sizzaro backwards.
A hook to the body from Starks.
Starks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Starks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sizzaro letting Starks take a breather here.
Starks receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Starks pushes Sizzaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Starks scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Starks.
Starks lands a hook that snaps the head of Sizzaro backwards.
Starks lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Starks.
Starks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Starks lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
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!
Starks is leaning against Sizzaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starks lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Starks.
A hook to the body from Starks.
Starks scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Starks.
Starks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Starks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Starks.
Starks slowing the pace effectively.
Starks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Starks is leaning against Sizzaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Starks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Starks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sal Sizzaro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Starks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sizzaro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Sizzaro misses the target.
Sizzaro misses with a body shot.
Starks tries to clinch up.
Starks stuns Sizzaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sizzaro throws a hook to the side of Starks's head but Starks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Starks tries to clinch there but Sizzaro circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Sizzaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Starks tries to clinch there but Sizzaro circles away.
Sizzaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Starks has closed the distance and engaged Sizzaro in a clinch.
Starks lands a shot to the body.
Starks lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starks lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Starks.
Starks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sizzaro backwards. #T1#
A short left from Starks.
Starks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Starks.
Starks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sizzaro takes a shot to the head.
Starks is leaning against Sizzaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Starks lands with a light punch inside.
Starks lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Starks.
Starks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Sizzaro is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Starks.
Oh Sizzaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starks slows down the pace here.
A short left from Starks.
Starks is leaning against Sizzaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sizzaro seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Starks.
#T2#
Starks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Starks as the two fighters clinch.
Starks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Starks.
A shot in the inside from Starks.
Starks lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Starks.
Starks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Starks.
Starks works on Sizzaro's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Starks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Starks is leaning against Sizzaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Starks lands a body punch.
Starks lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Starks is leaning against Sizzaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starks scores with a shot to the side of Sizzaro's head. #KD2#
Starks lands a big uppercut and Sizzaro is down! He's in big trouble - Starks follows him to the mat!
Sizzaro is trying to maintain the position but Starks is very close to passing his half guard.
Starks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Starks controlling from the full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Let's hope that Starks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Blake Starks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Starks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sizzaro tries to hold on but Starks pushes him away.
Starks content just to control the position here.
Starks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Starks lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sizzaro hang on?
Starks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Starks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Starks 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Starks!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Blake Starks waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
IFC 47 Heavyweight V Seventeen
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Tuong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Sal Sizzaro has been cut.
Tuong slips a straight right by Sizzaro.
A countering left hand to the body from Tuong misses.
Tuong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sizzaro under the eye.
Tuong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sizzaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tuong lands with a straight right. Sizzaro didn't see that one coming.
Tuong catches Sizzaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tan Han Tuong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sizzaro misses with a looping right.
Tuong jabs at Sizzaro's body.
Tuong scores with a jab to the body.
Sizzaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tuong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tuong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
Sal Sizzaro's cut is getting worse.
We've been hearing reports that Sizzaro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
BOOM! Tuong lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sizzaro. Sizzaro tries to recover but Tuong is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sizzaro lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Han Tuong!
A very excited looking Tan Han Tuong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IFC 44
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Esch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sizzaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sizzaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esch.
Sizzaro misses with a body shot
and Sizzaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Esch tries to clinch but Sizzaro is having none of it. #TD2#
Sizzaro drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sizzaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Esch is retaining full guard.
Sizzaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sizzaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Esch has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzaro slips nicely into half guard.
Esch pushes Sizzaro off looking to stand but Sizzaro dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Sizzaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Esch is just riding it out for now. Sizzaro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sizzaro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Esch has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Sizzaro thows a huge punch but Esch dodges it nicely.
Sizzaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sizzaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Esch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sizzaro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Esch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sizzaro.
Sizzaro not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sizzaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sizzaro throwing shots but Esch is blocking nicely.
Sizzaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Esch defending well though.
Esch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sizzaro is taking a breather. Esch says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Sizzaro.
Esch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sizzaro.
Esch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sizzaro. #T3#
Sizzaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sizzaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sizzaro is looking to advance position but Esch won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sizzaro lands a nice short elbow.
Sizzaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sizzaro thows a huge punch but Esch dodges it nicely.
Esch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sizzaro.
Sizzaro wants to control but Esch is keeping him busy.
Esch is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sizzaro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sizzaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Esch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sizzaro.
Sizzaro trying to control the pace.
Sizzaro is pressing down on Esch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esch is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Sizzaro is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sizzaro is trying for a kimura here. Esch looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sizzaro wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sal Sizzaro!
Sal Sizzaro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated En Esch had this to say: 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
IFC 40
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Sizzaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sizzaro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sizzaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldner lands a slapping body shot.
Goldner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goldner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goldner with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Sizzaro 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.
Sizzaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldner is retaining full guard.
Goldner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sizzaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sizzaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sizzaro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goldner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goldner tries to get out of the position.
Sizzaro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goldner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Sizzaro passes Goldner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sizzaro passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sizzaro controlling from the full mount.
Sizzaro raining down shots from the mount!
Sizzaro is landing with some decent strikes but Goldner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sizzaro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sizzaro scoring with strikes but Goldner is staying in there. #T2#
Sizzaro controlling the pace for now.
Sizzaro with the ground and pound from mount.
Goldner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sizzaro on the ground.
Sizzaro controlling from the full mount.
Sizzaro cracks Goldner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Goldner has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sizzaro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sizzaro working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT2#
It looks like Warren Goldner has been cut.
Sizzaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Sizzaro is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Sizzaro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sal Sizzaro!
Sal Sizzaro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
IFC New Blood V.2 Round 2
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Farage throws out a loose jab but Sizzaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sizzaro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Farage is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Farage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farage lands a jab to the head.
We've been told by Farage's head coaches at LOD: House of Gladiators that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sizzaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Farage.#KD#
Farage lands a big right hand that sends Sizzaro crashing to the mat! Farage stays standing though and waves Sizzaro back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Sal Sizzaro has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farage lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Sizzaro shoots in and bounces Farage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Farage looking to control.
Sizzaro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sizzaro looking to pass the guard.
Farage looking to control.
#T1#
Farage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sizzaro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sizzaro has eaten all the pies!
Sizzaro trying to pass the guard but Farage defending well.
Sizzaro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Farage tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sizzaro tries to pass to full mount but Farage defends it.
Farage is trying to maintain the position but Sizzaro is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Sizzaro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Sizzaro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farage is looking to control Sizzaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farage avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sizzaro misses the shot to the body.
Sizzaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sizzaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sizzaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Farage is out of range and Sizzaro settles back down.
Farage lands the left hand.
Nigel Farage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Sizzaro.
Farage tests Sizzaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Sal Sizzaro's cut even more.#TD2#
Sizzaro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Farage sprawls well initially but Sizzaro persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Sizzaro winds up and cracks Farage with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Sizzaro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farage defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sizzaro is looking to take a break and control but Farage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farage wants to improve his position but Sizzaro is controlling well.
Sizzaro wants to free his trapped foot but Farage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sizzaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farage defending well though.
Sizzaro moves nicely into side control.
Farage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sizzaro. #T4#
Farage looks to move to half guard but instead Sizzaro has passed into mount! Damn!
Farage working to try and regain half guard.
Sizzaro breaks from Farage's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sizzaro controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sizzaro throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sizzaro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sizzaro landing punches.
Farage gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farage wants to control but Sizzaro is keeping busy.
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 Nigel Farage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sal Sizzaro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sizzaro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Farage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from Farage. #TD2#
Sizzaro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sizzaro wants to control from the top but Farage keeps moving.
Farage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sizzaro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sizzaro postures up in Farage's guard and throws a big left but Farage blocks it.
Farage wants to sweep here but Sizzaro controlling him for the moment.
Sal Sizzaro has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Sizzaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farage looking to control.
Sizzaro is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nigel Farage is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Sizzaro gets a takedown into half guard.
Sizzaro not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Sizzaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farage is just riding it out for now. Sizzaro eventually gives up the hold.
Farage trying to control here.
#T2#
Sizzaro lands strikes from half guard.
Sizzaro is taking a breather. Farage says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Sizzaro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Farage defend it? Sizzaro steps over the head and cranks it - Farage is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sizzaro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sal Sizzaro!
A less than humble Sal Sizzaro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
IFC New Blood V.2 Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruslanov ducks under a wild hook from Sizzaro.
A shot to the body from Sizzaro misses #TD#
and Ruslanov counters with a shoot takedown. Sizzaro fights it but they end up in guard.
Ruslanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruslanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sizzaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruslanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruslanov working some strikes from top position.
Ruslanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruslanov trying to control but Sizzaro is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Sizzaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruslanov defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanov trying to control but Sizzaro is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Sizzaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruslanov defends well.
Ruslanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruslanov wants to control but Sizzaro is keeping him busy.
Ruslanov is really struggling to control Sizzaro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ruslanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sizzaro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruslanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruslanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sizzaro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruslanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruslanov is nestled in close to Sizzaro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruslanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sizzaro taking some punishment here, with Ruslanov in his half guard. #T2#
Ruslanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruslanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruslanov drops an elbow to the side of Sizzaro's head.
Sizzaro has hold of Ruslanov's hands but Ruslanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruslanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruslanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruslanov 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.
Ruslanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruslanov lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Ruslanov.
Sizzaro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruslanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Ruslanov connects with a nice short shot to Sizzaro's temple.
Sizzaro is looking to control Ruslanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sizzaro avoid being mounted?
Ruslanov is nestled in close to Sizzaro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruslanov lands a nice short elbow.
Sizzaro has hold of Ruslanov's hands but Ruslanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Ruslanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ruslanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sizzaro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruslanov winds up and cracks Sizzaro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ruslanov trying to control from half guard but Sizzaro is working away.
Ruslanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sizzaro is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruslanov lands a nice short elbow.
Ruslanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sizzaro keeps working.
Ruslanov stalling away here and it's allowed Sizzaro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ruslanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sizzaro's head.
Ruslanov preventing the sweep.
Ruslanov works over Sizzaro with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Sizzaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruslanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruslanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sizzaro keeping moving, preventing Ruslanov from controlling successfully.
Ruslanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruslanov landing with the ground and pound.
Sizzaro keeping moving, preventing Ruslanov from controlling successfully.
Ruslanov is working Sizzaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sizzaro looking for a sweep. Not yet Sizzaro, not yet.
Ruslanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruslanov is working Sizzaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sizzaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruslanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruslanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sizzaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruslanov is out of range and Sizzaro settles back down.
Ruslanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sizzaro can do to turn this around?
Sizzaro swings for the body but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Sizzaro. No joy for Ruslanov on that attempt.
Sizzaro throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ruslanov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sizzaro!
Sizzaro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruslanov wants to control but Sizzaro is keeping him busy.
Sizzaro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ruslanov lands some shots froms side control.
Ruslanov slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sizzaro for as long as he can get away with.
Ruslanov cracks Sizzaro with a big right hand but Sizzaro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sizzaro can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Ruslanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ruslanov trying to control the position but Sizzaro is working away.
Ruslanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sizzaro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ruslanov is chipping away with strikes.
Sizzaro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ruslanov looks up at the clock and then as Sizzaro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruslanov landing strikes.
Sizzaro can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruslanov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sizzaro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sizzaro taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
Ruslanov is chipping away with strikes.
Sizzaro can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruslanov is looking to take a break and control but Sizzaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sizzaro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sizzaro is looking for a sweep.
Sizzaro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ruslanov working the body and head with strikes.
Sizzaro seems a little lost for a moment, as Ruslanov dominates the positioning.
Ruslanov is looking to take a break and control but Sizzaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruslanov controlling the position. #T3#
Ruslanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sizzaro is looking for a sweep.
Ruslanov works to advance to full mount. Sizzaro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ruslanov lands a big elbow.
Ruslanov lands with some strikes.
Ruslanov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sizzaro hang on?
Sizzaro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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. Ruslanov connects with a nice short shot to Sizzaro's temple.
Ruslanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sizzaro keeps working.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Ruslanov winds up and cracks Sizzaro with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ruslanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruslanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sizzaro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruslanov 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.
Ruslanov 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sizzaro is looking to improve his position.
Sizzaro is refusing to be controlled, as Ruslanov sits in half guard.
Ruslanov working Sizzaro over with strikes.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Ruslanov is stalling here. Sizzaro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruslanov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sizzaro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sizzaro working away.
The referee asks Sizzaro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sizzaro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ruslanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sizzaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruslanov is just out of range.
Ruslanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sizzaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruslanov is just out of range.
Ruslanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sizzaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruslanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Sizzaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sizzaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruslanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sizzaro swings for the body but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ruslanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ruslanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sizzaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruslanov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Ruslanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzaro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruslanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sizzaro misses the shot to the body.
Ruslanov attempts a counter takedown but Sizzaro avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Sizzaro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruslanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sizzaro.
Sizzaro looks to land a left hand but Ruslanov moved out of range nicely.
Sizzaro missing with a left hand there. Ruslanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sizzaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruslanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sizzaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sizzaro wants it to stay on the feet.
Sizzaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sizzaro misses with a body shot.
Sizzaro is looking to land body kicks.
Ruslanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Sizzaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Ruslanov shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruslanov.
Sizzaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Sizzaro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ruslanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sizzaro is in Ruslanov's guard.
Ruslanov is pulling down on Sizzaro's head to control his posture.
Ruslanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sizzaro's guard. #REVR#
Ruslanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Sizzaro working for a triangle but Ruslanov defends it easily.
Ruslanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sizzaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammed Ruslanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ruslanov postures up and lands a big shot to Sizzaro's brow.
Ruslanov trying to control but Sizzaro is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruslanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruslanov is in close to Sizzaro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruslanov landing with the ground and pound.
Sizzaro looking to control.
Ruslanov is stalling in the full guard.
Ruslanov cracks Sizzaro with a solid left hand.#T4#
Ruslanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruslanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Ruslanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Sizzaro keeps moving.
Ruslanov is working Sizzaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruslanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruslanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruslanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruslanov landing with the ground and pound.
Sal Sizzaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammed Ruslanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruslanov content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sal Sizzaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruslanov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ruslanov!
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