Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SSD 1
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Rizzuto Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Panhandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle, before Panhandler throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Rizzuto Jr's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Panhandler lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mikal Panhandler!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2022

#R1##CL#
LI closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
LI lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
LI avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LI defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LI postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
LI has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
LI sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LI is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but LI is defending well. Rizzuto Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! LI has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rizzuto Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vito Rizzuto Jr!
A very excited looking Vito Rizzuto Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Rizzuto Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Michaels is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rizzuto Jr enables Michaels to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rizzuto Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Michaels controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Rizzuto Jr is looking for a triangle but Michaels pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Michaels avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Michaels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizzuto Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michaels has managed to get both his arms back between Rizzuto Jr's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rizzuto Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Michaels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Michaels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michaels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rizzuto Jr is keeping the position for now.
Michaels wants to get up but he can't break Rizzuto Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzuto Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Rizzuto Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Michaels is retaining full guard.
Michaels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Michaels is taking a breather. Rizzuto Jr 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.#SUB#
Rizzuto Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michaels pulls his head out easily.
Michaels with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Michaels wants to free his trapped foot but Rizzuto Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rizzuto Jr controls his leg. #T2##SUB#
Rizzuto Jr is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Michaels is tapping! Great win for Rizzuto Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vito Rizzuto Jr!
A less than humble Vito Rizzuto Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Rocha moves into the clinch.
Rizzuto Jr jumps guard but Rocha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Rocha jumps guard and drags Rizzuto Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Rizzuto Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rocha dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Rocha showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Rizzuto Jr looking for a guillotine here but Rocha defends easily. #SUB#
Rizzuto Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rocha is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rizzuto Jr.
Rizzuto Jr is trying to work for a sweep but Rocha has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rizzuto Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rocha is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rizzuto Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T1#
Rocha mounts Rizzuto Jr! Really nice guard pass there!
Rizzuto Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rocha.
Rizzuto Jr prevents Rocha from taking his back.
Rizzuto Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rizzuto Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Rocha wants to work for an arm triangle but Rizzuto Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Rocha performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Rocha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rizzuto Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Rizzuto Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Rocha stalling. #SUB#
Rizzuto Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocha pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Rocha moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Rocha has hold of Rizzuto Jr's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rizzuto Jr tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rocha cranks the arm and Rizzuto Jr screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rizzuto Jr, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carlos Rocha!
After winning the bout, Carlos Rocha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: QFC Tournament 1116 Round 4
Date: Aug 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
Peeples clinches up with Rizzuto Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzuto Jr.
Peeples tries to throw a body punch but Rizzuto Jr avoids it by throwing Peeples back against the cage.
Peeples tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rizzuto Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzuto Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peeples tries to work over Rizzuto Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rizzuto Jr is trying to pull guard but Peeples has him pressed against the cage.
Rizzuto Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peeples just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kawonn Peeples has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Rizzuto Jr.
Peeples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peeples misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzuto Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rizzuto Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peeples tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto Jr's elbow.
Peeples misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzuto Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Peeples to keep the fight standing.
Peeples tries a body shot but Rizzuto Jr blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peeples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peeples pushes Rizzuto Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Peeples fails to land.
Peeples pushes Rizzuto Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peeples can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzuto Jr controls the action.
Peeples goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peeples lands an uppercut.#T1#
Peeples misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzuto Jr is trying to pull guard but Peeples has him pressed against the cage.
Peeples tries a body shot but Rizzuto Jr blocks it.
Rizzuto Jr is trying to pull guard but Peeples turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rizzuto Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peeples tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto Jr's elbow. #TD2#
Rizzuto Jr pulls Peeples into guard.
Peeples landing with the ground and pound.
Peeples scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Peeples lands a couple of elbows.
Peeples lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peeples is aware though and is defending well.
Peeples is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr has his foot on Peeples's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peeples works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peeples with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peeples lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peeples defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Peeples works over Rizzuto Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Peeples has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peeples defends it easily.
Rizzuto Jr looks winded!
Peeples showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Peeples with a nice head shot there.
Peeples 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.
Peeples content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rizzuto Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peeples controls the pace.#SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peeples can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peeples gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peeples is working Rizzuto Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peeples looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Peeples stands up over Rizzuto Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peeples working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peeples postures up and lands a big shot to Rizzuto Jr's brow.
Peeples keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rizzuto Jr's head.#SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peeples doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peeples manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rizzuto Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Peeples advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Peeples is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Peeples lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peeples winds up and cracks Rizzuto Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peeples looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Rizzuto Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peeples scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peeples controlling the pace.
Peeples takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Peeples connects with a nice short shot to Rizzuto Jr's temple. #SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rizzuto Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peeples scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzuto Jr wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rizzuto Jr taking some punishment here, with Peeples in his half guard.
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. Peeples connects with a nice short shot to Rizzuto Jr's temple.
Peeples lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Peeples is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peeples uses his free foot to push down on Rizzuto Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rizzuto Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kawonn Peeples dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Peeples closes the distance and clinches.
Rizzuto Jr tries to pull guard but Peeples holds him up against the cage and eventually Rizzuto Jr drops back down to his feet.
Peeples pushes Rizzuto Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rizzuto Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peeples walks away with a smile on his face. Rizzuto Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rizzuto Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peeples pinned against the cage. Peeples gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kawonn Peeples has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Rizzuto Jr.
Peeples throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzuto Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Peeples misses.
Rizzuto Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rizzuto Jr tries to clinch but Peeples is having none of it.
Peeples throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Peeples has closed the distance and engaged Rizzuto Jr in a clinch.
Rizzuto Jr is breathing heavily.
Peeples misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peeples lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rizzuto Jr tries to pull guard but Peeples forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rizzuto Jr jumps guard but Peeples turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peeples swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peeples working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Rizzuto Jr tries to pull guard but Peeples holds him up against the cage and eventually Rizzuto Jr drops back down to his feet.
Rizzuto Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peeples walks away with a smile on his face. Rizzuto Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peeples lands with an uppercut that bounces Rizzuto Jr off the cage and back into range.
Rizzuto Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Peeples tries to sprawl out of it but Rizzuto Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peeples manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Peeples closes the distance and pushes Rizzuto Jr back into the cage.
Peeples lands a body shot.
Rizzuto Jr tries to pull guard but Peeples won't allow it.
Rizzuto Jr tries to pull guard but Peeples holds him up against the cage and eventually Rizzuto Jr drops back down to his feet.
Kawonn Peeples has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peeples tries to work over Rizzuto Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peeples lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rizzuto Jr backwards.
Still in the clinch, Peeples scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peeples goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rizzuto Jr blocks a body shot from Peeples.
Peeples softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Peeples tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto Jr's elbow.
Peeples digs a right hand into Rizzuto Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rizzuto Jr's gas tank.
Peeples lands a hook that snaps the head of Rizzuto Jr backwards.
Rizzuto Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peeples smiles and moves away.
Rizzuto Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Rizzuto Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzuto Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peeples cracks Rizzuto Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rizzuto Jr slips a jab from Peeples.#CL#
Peeples moves into range and clinches up with Rizzuto Jr.
Peeples can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzuto Jr controls the action.
A short right from Peeples on the inside.
Rizzuto Jr blocking some punches.
Peeples is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzuto Jr can do to turn this around?
Peeples throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzuto Jr jumps guard but Peeples stands there with Rizzuto Jr around his waist. Rizzuto Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rizzuto Jr jumps guard but Peeples turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peeples lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Peeples presses Rizzuto Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peeples lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rizzuto Jr backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Peeples.
Peeples lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peeples digs a right hand underneath Rizzuto Jr's ribcage. Rizzuto Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Peeples.
Peeples tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peeples is leaning against Rizzuto Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peeples lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rizzuto Jr backwards.
Peeples lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rizzuto Jr backwards.
Good body shot from Peeples.
Rizzuto Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rizzuto Jr prevents a body shot from Peeples.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peeples creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Rizzuto Jr is rocked!
Peeples misses with a body punch.
Rizzuto Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Peeples finish him?
Peeples presses Rizzuto Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Peeples.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peeples creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peeples scores with a shoulder strike.
Peeples cracks Rizzuto Jr with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Peeples as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peeples creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peeples. #T4#
Peeples lands a right hand.
Peeples lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peeples lands an uppercut.
Peeples throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Peeples works on Rizzuto Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Peeples.
Peeples lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rizzuto Jr.
A short left from Peeples.
Peeples unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rizzuto Jr! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Peeples is unloading with more strikes now! Rizzuto Jr drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kawonn Peeples!

Event: QFC Tournament 1116 Round 3
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Rizzuto Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adesanya defends it nicely.
Rizzuto Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adesanya swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Adesanya takes the fight into the clinch.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rizzuto Jr jumps guard but Adesanya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Rizzuto Jr gets control of Adesanya's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rizzuto Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rizzuto Jr pushes a forearm under Adesanya's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Adesanya is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vito Rizzuto Jr!
Vito Rizzuto Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: QFC Tournament 1116 Round 2
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1##TD2#
ONeill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
ONeill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Rizzuto Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. ONeill is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
ONeill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead ONeill passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
ONeill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rizzuto Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rizzuto Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions off his back.
ONeill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB#
Rizzuto Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
ONeill seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
ONeill is looking for a kimura here.
Rizzuto Jr gets back to full guard. #SUB#
ONeill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizzuto Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, ONeill has managed to get both his arms back between Rizzuto Jr's legs - danger averted.
ONeill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Rizzuto Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rizzuto Jr has his foot on ONeill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. ONeill works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
ONeill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizzuto Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, ONeill has managed to get both his arms back between Rizzuto Jr's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
ONeill gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rizzuto Jr closes the distance and clinches up with ONeill, looking for a takedown. Rizzuto Jr pushes ONeill against the cage but ONeill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rizzuto Jr tries to clinch but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill circles away from the clinch attempt.
ONeill is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
ONeill circles away from the clinch attempt
and ONeill counters with a good, hard body kick but Rizzuto Jr shrugs it off.
Rizzuto Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rizzuto Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but ONeill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ONeill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Rizzuto Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but ONeill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Rizzuto Jr backs off ONeill throws a huge counter combo but Rizzuto Jr manages to avoid it all.
Rizzuto Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - ONeill circles away.
ONeill throws a sloppy head kick and Rizzuto Jr moves out of range easily.
Rizzuto Jr has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Rizzuto Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Rizzuto Jr tries to keep at a distance but ONeill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rizzuto Jr jumps guard but ONeill stands there with Rizzuto Jr around his waist. Rizzuto Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Rizzuto Jr gets control of ONeill's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rizzuto Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
ONeill stands and throws Rizzuto Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
ONeill gets to mount! Rizzuto Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rizzuto Jr regains half guard.#T4#
ONeill keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rizzuto Jr is looking for a sweep. ONeill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rizzuto Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, ONeill seems content to control.#SU2#
ONeill escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
ONeill closes the distance and clinches.
Rizzuto Jr is trying to pull guard but ONeill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rizzuto Jr tries to pull guard but ONeill won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzuto Jr jumps guard but ONeill stands there with Rizzuto Jr around his waist. Rizzuto Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul ONeill will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rizzuto Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
ONeill throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD2#
ONeill dives in and scores a takedown into Rizzuto Jr's guard.#SUB#
Rizzuto Jr pushes a forearm under ONeill's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, ONeill is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vito Rizzuto Jr!
A very excited looking Vito Rizzuto Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: QFC Tournament 1116 Round 1
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Rizzuto Jr wants to clinch but Marsh slips to the side
and Rizzuto Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Rizzuto Jr rushes Marsh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rizzuto Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rizzuto Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marsh just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Rizzuto Jr jumps guard. #SUB2#
Rizzuto Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Marsh throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rizzuto Jr's body to avoid the submission. Rizzuto Jr has instead reached around Marsh's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rizzuto Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vito Rizzuto Jr!
Vito Rizzuto Jr 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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