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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Greenhart closes the distance but Rizzo moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rizzo lands a nice shot that snaps Greenhart's head back.
Greenhart misses with a takedown attempt
and Rizzo counters with a leg kick.
Greenhart looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Rizzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greenhart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Greenhart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rizzo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenhart tries to clinch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greenhart in his tracks.
Greenhart fails with the takedown
and Rizzo counters with a left to the body.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Greenhart.#T1#
Greenhart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greenhart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenhart looks winded!
Rizzo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Greenhart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rizzo counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Greenhart is rocked!
Cody Greenhart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Rizzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rizzo.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greenhart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Rizzo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Greenhart! Rizzo lets Greenhart back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Greenhart is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizzo finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenhart has his takedown stuffed
and Rizzo counters with a big left hand that crumples Greenhart! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Rizzo!
Our winner, Frank Rizzo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
LEVEL 1
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruno Fortuna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fortuna shoots in for a double leg but Rizzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fortuna is looking to clinch but Rizzo is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Fortuna tries to keep at a distance but Rizzo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Rizzo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fortuna (0) vs (4) Rizzo
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fortuna keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuna is trying to get back to half guard.
Rizzo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1##SUB2#
Rizzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fortuna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fortuna is trying to get back to half guard.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fortuna keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rizzo wants to control but Fortuna is keeping him busy. #T2#
Rizzo controlling the position. #SUB2#
Rizzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fortuna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rizzo wants to control but Fortuna is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rizzo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fortuna has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Rizzo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Fortuna is trying to escape and Rizzo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Fortuna is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rizzo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Rizzo!
A very excited looking Frank Rizzo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Song throws an off balance right hand
letting Rizzo counter with a right hand.
Song swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rizzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Song closes the distance but Rizzo moves to the side
letting Rizzo counter with a right hand.
Song throws a combination that misses
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Song is looking to clinch but Rizzo is avoiding it.
Song gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Song throws a poor cross that misses
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Rizzo. Beautiful body shot.
Jacob Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Song misses with a combination
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Song misses with a hook
and Rizzo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Song misses with a double jab
and Rizzo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Song throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rizzo counter with a right hand.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Song looks winded!
Rizzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Song closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rizzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rizzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Song throws a right hand that misses
and Rizzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rizzo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rizzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Song throws a combination that misses
and Rizzo counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Rizzo.
Rizzo punishes Song's body with a nice straight punch.
Song takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Song takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rizzo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rizzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Song doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Song is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rizzo.
Rizzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Song on the side of the head.
Rizzo connects with a body shot that sends Song's belly button to the back.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rizzo lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo.
Decent striking displayed by Rizzo there.
Rizzo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Song takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rizzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rizzo. That's going to slow Song down.
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Song has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Song takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Song swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rizzo counters with a low kick, right behind Song 's knee.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rizzo - that will leave a mark!
Rizzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Song takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rizzo lands with an overhand left.
Song with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rizzo to score with a decent uppercut.
Rizzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rizzo lands a nice hook to Song's body. Song takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rizzo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Song has time to react.
Nice body punch from Rizzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo throws a front kick that sends Song stumbling back into the cage.
Song's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rizzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rizzo. That snapped Song's head back.
The crowd cheers as Rizzo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Song doesn't seem phased though.
Rizzo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Song is rocked!#T4#
Rizzo thumps Song with a low kick.
Song takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Song is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizzo finish him?
Good leg kick by Rizzo.
Rizzo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Song has time to react.
Rizzo thows a body kick. Song tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Song seems to have recovered his senses.
Rizzo connects with an inside leg kick.#KD#
Rizzo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Song sprawling to the canvas! Song rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rizzo finish him?!
Song takes one to the side of the head.
Rizzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rizzo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#KD#
Rizzo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Song sprawling to the canvas! Song rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rizzo finish him?!
Rizzo cracks Song with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Song tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rizzo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Song is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 608
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Josh connects with a crisp jab.
Rizzo throws an overhand right that lands on Josh's shoulder, as Josh tries to avoid the shot.
Rizzo misses with a body kick.
Josh wants to clinch but Rizzo slips to the side
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Josh scores with a three punch combo!
Rizzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rizzo lands with a cross.
Josh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Josh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Josh takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Josh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Josh lands a nice shot that snaps Rizzo's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rizzo.
We've been told by Rizzo's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rizzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Josh.
Rizzo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Josh misses with a looping left.#T1#
A big right from Josh misses.
Rizzo lunges at Josh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Josh's hand.
Josh misses with a hook to the body
and Rizzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Josh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Josh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Josh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rizzo tries to land a front kick but Josh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Josh slips under a jab.
Rizzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frank Rizzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Josh closes the distance and clinches.
Rizzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Josh backwards.
Josh blocks the elbow strike.
Josh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Josh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Josh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rizzo.
Rizzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rizzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Rizzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside that Josh shrugs off.
Josh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Josh tries a body shot but Rizzo blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Josh.
Josh lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Josh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Josh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Rizzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Josh. #TD2#
Josh wants the takedown. Rizzo is fighting it off but Josh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rizzo's guard against the cage.
Rizzo wants to sweep here but Josh controlling him for the moment.
Josh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rizzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Josh keeps trying to improve his position.
Rizzo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Josh wants to sweep here but Rizzo controlling him for the moment.
Rizzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rizzo passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Rizzo prevents Josh from improving his position.
Josh is staying active underneath Rizzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rizzo content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Josh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rizzo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Josh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Josh is refusing to be controlled, as Rizzo sits in half guard.
Rizzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Josh is trying to get back to full guard.
Rizzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Josh wants to get back to full guard.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Josh keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rizzo lands a really nice looking cross but Josh seems unphased.
Rizzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rizzo jabs at Josh's body.
Josh scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Josh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Josh is looking to take a break and control but Rizzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Josh working over Rizzo with some ground and pound. Rizzo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo is positioning himself well to prevent Josh advancing to mount.
Rizzo wants to control but Josh is keeping busy.
Rizzo is not content to let Josh control the position.#T1#
Rizzo wants to improve his position but Josh is controlling well.
Rizzo is trying to maintain the position but Josh is very close to passing his half guard.
Josh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Josh 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.
Josh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rizzo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Josh has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #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.
Josh lands a big shot there that rocks Rizzo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Josh controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Josh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rizzo is surviving well by controlling Josh's body position as best he can.
Rizzo wants to control but Josh is having none of it.
Josh lands a nice shot to the head.
Josh trying to control but Rizzo is having none of it.
Rizzo regains half guard.#T3#
Josh wants to pass the guard but Rizzo is defending well.
Josh slips a nice elbow through Rizzo's hands, connecting with Rizzo's forehead.
Josh not doing much here.
Josh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rizzo keeps working.
Rizzo wants to get back to full guard.
Rizzo is trying to control but can't.
Josh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Josh is trying to control the action in half guard but Rizzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Josh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Josh is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Josh is looking for a kimura here.
Rizzo wants to control but Josh is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo tries to roll over but Josh keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Josh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rizzo throws a front kick that sends Josh stumbling back into the cage.
Rizzo lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rizzo.
Josh darts in looking for a takedown but Rizzo gets double underhooks and turns Josh into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Josh checks a leg kick.
Josh moves out of range of the body kick from Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Josh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rizzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo throws a wild body kick that Josh sees coming a mile off.
Rizzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Rizzo throws a front kick that sends Josh stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Josh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Rizzo thumps Josh with a low kick.
Rizzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Josh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Josh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Josh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rizzo to score with a decent uppercut.
Frank Rizzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Josh.
Rizzo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Josh just manages to avoid it.
Josh shoots in and drives through. Rizzo sprawls well.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogan Josh.
Rizzo lands a jab to the nose.
Josh shoots in and drives through. Rizzo sprawls well.
Rizzo catches Josh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Josh throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot.
Rizzo tried to counter with a leg kick but Josh avoided it.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Josh.
Rizzo clobbers Josh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rizzo lands with a straight right. Josh didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Josh.
#T2#
A cross from Josh lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Josh. That snapped Rizzo's head back.
Rizzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Josh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rizzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Josh's head.
Josh tries for a takedown but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Josh.
An inside leg kick from Rizzo misses.
Josh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rizzo takes a swing at Josh's ribcage but misses.
Josh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rizzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Josh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rizzo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Josh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Josh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rizzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Rizzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Josh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Josh is looking to land body kicks.
Rizzo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Josh.
Josh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Josh checks a leg kick nicely.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Josh with the counter takedown but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Rizzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Josh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizzo is looking to slow Josh down with leg kicks.
That kick from Rizzo tenderised Josh's leg. Josh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Josh blocks a jab.
Josh throws the left hand but Rizzo avoids the punch easily.
Josh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rizzo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rizzo connects with the punch.#T4#
Rizzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Josh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rizzo. Rizzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Josh takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Josh. That did some damage!
Josh throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Josh.
Rizzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Josh takes one to the chin there.
Josh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rizzo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Josh misses with a body shot.
Rizzo avoids the head kick by Josh.
Rizzo staying out of range there.
Josh ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Josh misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rizzo 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
A relieved looking Frank Rizzo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Rogan Josh spoke after the fight, saying 'If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe!'. |
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Event:
CFC 594
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Rizzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rizzo throws a low kick, looking for Belenuik's leg but Belenuik calmly moves out of range.
Rizzo lands with a good body shot.
Rizzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belenuik checks it well.
Belenuik tries to counter by clinching up but Rizzo breaks away and moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rizzo.
Rizzo tries a low kick but Belenuik avoids it.
Rizzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belenuik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Belenuik is out of range.
Belenuik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belenuik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rizzo scores with a push kick.
Rizzo tries to clinch but Belenuik moves out of range. #CL2#
Rizzo clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rizzo misses with a body punch.
Rizzo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rizzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belenuik backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belenuik's defenses. #TD#
Belenuik jumps guard and drags Rizzo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1##SUB#
Belenuik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rizzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rizzo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Belenuik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belenuik is keeping the position for now.
Belenuik is trying to keep Rizzo in close.
Belenuik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rizzo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rizzo stopping the sweep attempt from Belenuik.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Belenuik keeps moving.
Belenuik being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rizzo throws the kick towards the body but Belenuik avoids it.
Belenuik is looking to counter the offense by Rizzo and move into the clinch.
Belenuik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rizzo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Belenuik gets a clinch.
Rizzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belenuik's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Belenuik can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action.
Belenuik is trying to pull guard but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Rizzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rizzo lands a damaging elbow.
Rizzo misses with an elbow strike.
Rizzo lands with a right to the head.
Belenuik avoids the elbow strike from Rizzo, against the cage.
Belenuik tries to pull guard but Rizzo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rizzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belenuik tries to pull guard but Rizzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Belenuik drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danylo Belenuik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belenuik avoids a wild elbow strike from Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a body punch.
Rizzo prevents a body shot from Belenuik.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Belenuik blocks the elbow strike.
Rizzo misses with an elbow strike.
Belenuik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Belenuik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Belenuik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belenuik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rizzo misses with an elbow strike.
Rizzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belenuik tries to work over Rizzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belenuik lands with a right to the head.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Danylo Belenuik has been cut.
Rizzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rizzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rizzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belenuik's brow.
Rizzo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rizzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belenuiks head.
Rizzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belenuik is working Rizzo over against the cage.
Rizzo looking to throw knees to the head but Belenuik is blocking nicely.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Belenuik pulls Rizzo into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danylo Belenuik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good work by Belenuik as he checks the leg kick.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belenuik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rizzo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belenuiks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belenuik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rizzo. Rizzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Rizzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belenuik checks it well.
Rizzo thuds his right hand into Belenuik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rizzo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Belenuik seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rizzo gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Belenuik counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo is letting Belenuik control him for a moment. #SUB#
Belenuik wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rizzo, who protects the arm well.
Rizzo tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Belenuik taking a breather here.
Rizzo is looking for a sweep.
Rizzo struggling a bit here.
Rizzo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belenuik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Belenuik is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rizzo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rizzo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Belenuik is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Rizzo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Belenuik. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belenuik tries to control but Rizzo wriggling away.
Rizzo wants to control but Belenuik is having none of it.
Belenuik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rizzo is looking to escape.
Rizzo is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Belenuik tries to control but Rizzo wriggling away. #SUB#
Belenuik is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rizzo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rizzo!
Belenuik keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Belenuik looking for a guillotine here but Rizzo defends easily.
Belenuik keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo stopping the sweep attempt from Belenuik.#T4#
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Belenuik keeps moving. #SUB#
Belenuik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Belenuik working for a triangle but Rizzo defends it easily.
Belenuik looking for a sweep. Not yet Belenuik, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Belenuik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danylo Belenuik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danylo Belenuik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rizzo swings for the body but Belenuik moves out of range.
Rizzo digs a good hook to Belenuik's body.
Belenuik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
Rizzo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Belenuik if he has to take too many more of those.
Rizzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rizzo lands the left hand.
Rizzo takes a swing at Belenuik's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Belenuik off the cage and back into range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belenuik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belenuik wants to clinch.
Frank Rizzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizzo lands a front kick.#T1#
Rizzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rizzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rizzo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belenuik on the side of the head.
Rizzo misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Belenuik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rizzo won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Belenuik wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rizzo, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Belenuik tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belenuik has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rizzo gets back to half guard.
Rizzo regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Belenuik wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rizzo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Belenuik 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 Rizzo.#SUB#
Belenuik wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rizzo, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belenuik trying to control the action but Rizzo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Belenuik is trying to get an arm triangle but Rizzo is defending well. #T3#
Rizzo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Belenuik is working for a kimura but Rizzo is defending it quite comfortably.
Belenuik is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Belenuik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rizzo defends it well. #SUB#
Belenuik is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rizzo trying to control from the bottom.
Rizzo keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belenuik wants to control but Rizzo is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Belenuik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rizzo wants to control but Belenuik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rizzo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Rizzo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 589
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Rizzo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rizzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo with a nice calf kick.
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rizzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson cracks Rizzo with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Rizzo lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Rizzo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Rizzo. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rizzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rizzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rizzo. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rizzo.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Rizzo.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rizzo throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Rizzo only half commits.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A low kick lands for Rizzo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Rizzo.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Rizzo motions for Johnson to come forward. Rizzo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rizzo cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizzo.
Johnson cracks Rizzo with an open hand slap.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws the left hand but Rizzo avoids the punch easily.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rizzo tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Rizzo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rizzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
Rizzo's corner calls for a 1-2. Rizzo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Rizzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rizzo.
Rizzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!#T4#
Rizzo looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Rizzo motions for Johnson to come forward. Rizzo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rizzo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rizzo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Rizzo lands with an overhand left.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
That's time! Rizzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johnson checks a low kick from Rizzo.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Rizzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rizzo swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rizzo moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Rizzo misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Rizzo is rocked!
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Rizzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rizzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rizzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a big left hand that crumples Rizzo! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Johnson!
James Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 580
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Belyaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rizzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Belyaev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belyaev stopping the sweep attempt from Rizzo.
Belyaev chips away with some ground and pound.
Belyaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belyaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rizzo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Belyaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Belyaev cracks Rizzo with a solid left hand.
Belyaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rizzo's head.
Belyaev is fighting to break Rizzo's control of his arms but Rizzo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Belyaev chips away with some ground and pound.
Belyaev preventing the sweep.
Belyaev connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belyaev landing some decent shots from guard.
Belyaev stopping the sweep attempt from Rizzo.
Belyaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rizzo working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Belyaev works over Rizzo with some ground and pound from guard.
Rizzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belyaev working some strikes from top position.
Belyaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rizzo's head.
Belyaev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Belyaev tries to pass.
Belyaev advances position into side control!
Belyaev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rizzo!
Belyaev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Belyaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rizzo's face.
Belyaev lands a big shot there that rocks Rizzo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belyaev prevents Rizzo from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Belyaev.
Rizzo tries to lock up and control but Belyaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Belyaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#Rizzo is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Belyaev.
Rizzo is still in real trouble! Can Belyaev finish him?#T2#
Rizzo is working to get back to half guard.
Belyaev drops a big elbow. That's hurt Rizzo! More shots from Belyaev and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev!
A victorious Daniel Belyaev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC 569
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Rizzo connects with a crisp jab.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Rizzo instigates a clinch.
Rizzo has a couple of punches blocked by Ki.
Rizzo lands with a short shot to the head.
Rizzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzo misses with an elbow strike.
Ki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ki is looking to break free of the clinch but Rizzo has double underhooks.
Rizzo prevents Ki from breaking the clinch.
Rizzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Ki blocks an elbow strike.
Ki wants to break free but Rizzo has control.
Rizzo prevents Ki from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rizzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ki.
Rizzo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Rizzo slips a jab and a cross from Ki.
Ki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rizzo.
Ki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo.
Rizzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Ki tries to bum rush Rizzo with a series of wild strikes but Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ki misses with a combination
and Rizzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo tries to land a front kick but Ki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ki misses with the combination.
Ki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ki looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.#T2#
Ki misses with a double jab
and Rizzo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rizzo tries to clinch up but Ki circles away and keeps his distance.
Ki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzo counters with a low kick, right behind Ki 's knee.
Ki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Ki blocks the leg kick.
Rizzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rizzo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ki swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ki feints a jab promting Rizzo to slip. Ki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rizzo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rizzo throws a jab when Ki was well out of range.
Ki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Rizzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Ki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rizzo throws a low kick, looking for Ki's leg but Ki calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Rizzo instigates a clinch.
Rizzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ki is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Rizzo.
Ki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rizzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ki blocks an uppercut.
Ki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rizzo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ki can turn it around.
Rizzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rizzo looking to throw knees to the head but Ki is blocking nicely.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Rizzo. #BC2#
Ki breaks from the clinch.
Rizzo moves out of range of the leg kick from Ki.
A nice leg kick from Rizzo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ki swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Ki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ki looks to clinch
and Rizzo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ki slips under a jab from Rizzo.
Ki throws a counter combo.
Ki looks to land a combination. Rizzo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rizzo circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Rizzo fails to land.
Ki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizzo.
Rizzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Rizzo.
Ki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ki is trying to break free.
Ki blocks an elbow strike from Rizzo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ki misses with a combination
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo misses with a low kick as Ki jumps back.
Ki throws a series of punches but Rizzo avoids them all with ease.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body. Ki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Ki.
Ki slips a jab from Rizzo.
Ki feints a jab promting Rizzo to slip. Ki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rizzo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ki.
Ki misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rizzo. That's going to slow Ki down. #T1#
Rizzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ki throws a right and a left that Rizzo avoids nicely.
Rizzo defending well as Ki loads up on a big left hand.
Ki blocks a jab.
Ki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo dodges the punch combination from Ki.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ki.
Jae Woon Ki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rizzo tests Ki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jae Woon Ki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Ki in a clinch.
Rizzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ki's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rizzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ki's brow.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside that Ki shrugs off.
Ki managing to block the knees to the body from Rizzo.
#T2##BC2#
Ki manages to break the clinch.
Rizzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ki's head backwards.
Ki throws a series of punches but Rizzo avoids them all with ease.
Ki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rizzo rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ki.
A punch combination from Ki misses.
Rizzo works the jab nicely.
Rizzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ki off the cage and back into range.
Ki throws a lazy body kick
and Rizzo counters with a low kick, right behind Ki 's knee.
Rizzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ki.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rizzo.
Ki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ki unleashes a big counter combination but Rizzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Ki closes the distance and pushes Rizzo back into the cage.
Rizzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rizzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ki.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Ki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ki blocks it with crossed arms.
Rizzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ki can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Ki breaks from the clinch.
Rizzo misses with a low kick as Ki jumps back.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ki throws a combination that misses
and Rizzo counters with a low kick, right behind Ki 's knee.
Ki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rizzo thumps Ki with a low kick.
Ki throws a series of strikes that have Rizzo backpedaling.
Ki misses with a series of wild punches.
Rizzo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rizzo tries to clinch there but Ki circles away.
Ki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ki misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rizzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Rizzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ki.
Rizzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ki misses with the combination.
Ki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Rizzo gets a clinch.
Rizzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo. #CUT#It looks like Jae Woon Ki has been cut.
Ki has had enough of the clinch but Rizzo keeps him there for the moment.
Rizzo lands a nice uppercut.
Ki avoiding damage as Rizzo throws knees to the body.
Rizzo misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jae Woon Ki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ki.
Ki checks a low kick from Rizzo.
Ki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ki's knee momentarily.
Rizzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jae Woon Ki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rizzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rizzo is looking to score with low kicks.
As Rizzo backs off Ki throws a huge counter combo but Rizzo manages to avoid it all.
Ki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ki throws a combination that misses
and Rizzo counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rizzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ki throws a solid leg kick but Rizzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ki.#CL2#
Ki instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ki's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Ki is trying to force a seperation but Rizzo has the dominant position.#BC2#
Ki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rizzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Ki. Those never looked like landing.
Rizzo with a nice cross.
Ki swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rizzo counter with a right hand.
Ki misses with a body shot
and Rizzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ki's knee momentarily.
Rizzo feints and then cracks Ki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ki down.
Rizzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rizzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Ki misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Ki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Rizzo instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Rizzo.#T2#
Rizzo dodges the punch combination from Ki.
Ki throws a hook but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Rizzo throwing a counter right hand but Ki manages to avoid it.
Rizzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Rizzo dodges the punch combination from Ki.
As Ki backs away, Rizzo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rizzo throws the left hand but Ki avoids the punch easily.
Ki throws a leg kick
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Rizzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rizzo tries a body shot but Ki blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses.
Ki trying to control the position but instead, Rizzo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ki into the cage.
Rizzo tries to throw a body punch but Ki avoids it by throwing Rizzo back against the cage. #T3#
Rizzo has a couple of punches blocked by Ki.
Stalling in the clinch from Ki.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rizzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ki's brow. #BC2#
Ki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ki.
Rizzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rizzo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ki lands a lovely overhand right.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rizzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ki blocks a jab.
Ki misses with the combination.
Ki throws a lazy uppercut
and Rizzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Ki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Rizzo as he connects with a hook.
Rizzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ki misses with a wild combination.
Rizzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rizzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rizzo dodges the punch combination from Ki.
Rizzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ki.
Ki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rizzo throws out a leg kick but Ki moves out of range and Rizzo only half commits.
A solid body kick from Rizzo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ki off the cage and back into range.
Jae Woon Ki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo stuns Ki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rizzo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
A very excited looking Frank Rizzo 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:
CFC 561
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Rizzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Berzebal.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Berzebal checks it.
Rizzo sizes up Berzebal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rizzo throws a chopping leg kick but Berzebal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Berzebal gets a double leg takedown into Rizzo's guard.
Berzebal advances to half guard.
Berzebal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Berzebal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rizzo for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo is looking to control Berzebal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rizzo avoid being mounted?
Berzebal tries to pass to full mount but Rizzo defends it. #T1#
Rizzo trying to control but Berzebal postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berzebal is trying to control. Rizzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rizzo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rizzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berzebal pulls his head out easily.
Rizzo trying to hold on to Berzebal's head to control him but Berzebal postures up.
Rizzo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Berzebal is staying active.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Berzebal tries to clinch but Rizzo is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rizzo scores with a hook.#CL2#
Rizzo pushes Berzebal up against the cage in a clinch.
Berzebal is trying to pull guard but Rizzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berzebal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rizzo to keep the fight standing.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Makana Berzebal has been cut.
Berzebal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Berzebal is looking to break free of the clinch but Rizzo has double underhooks.
Berzebal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rizzo after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makana Berzebal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berzebal.
Berzebal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Berzebal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rizzo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizzo.
Berzebal tries to score a body lock takedown but Rizzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Berzebal gets control of Rizzo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Berzebal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Berzebal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rizzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rizzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berzebal is breathing heavily.
Berzebal keeping full guard, as Rizzo tries to pass. #T3#
Berzebal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rizzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rizzo looking to pass the guard.
Berzebal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
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.
Rizzo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rizzo trying to control but Berzebal is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rizzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick.
Berzebal walks into a left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Rizzo. No joy for Berzebal on that attempt.
Rizzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berzebal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rizzo is looking to slow Berzebal down with leg kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berzebal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rizzo tries to avoid it but Berzebal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rizzo to the ground. Rizzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rizzo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rizzo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berzebal under the eye.
Rizzo tries to clinch up but Berzebal circles away and keeps his distance.
Rizzo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Makana Berzebal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Rizzo.
Berzebal darts in looking for a takedown but Rizzo gets double underhooks and turns Berzebal into the cage.
Rizzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Berzebal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rizzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rizzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Berzebal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rizzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
I was talking to Berzebal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Berzebal is looking to break free of the clinch but Rizzo has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Rizzo.
Rizzo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rizzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rizzo lands an elbow just above Berzebal 's eye.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow.
Rizzo presses Berzebal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rizzo lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rizzo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo. #CUT2#Makana Berzebal's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Rizzo lands an elbow inside that Berzebal shrugs off.
Rizzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Rizzo.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside that Berzebal shrugs off. #CUT2#Makana Berzebal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rizzo lands an elbow that stopped Berzebal in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Makana Berzebal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Rizzo!
After winning the bout, Frank Rizzo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 551
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Rizzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Chang feints a jab promting Rizzo to slip. Chang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rizzo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Rizzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rizzo throws a low kick, looking for Chang's leg but Chang calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo.
Chang connects with a right hand. Rizzo shakes it off.
Rizzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws an off balance right hand
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Chang lands with a right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Rizzo tried to score with a low kick but Chang checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chang! But no joy.
Rizzo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rizzo with a nice calf kick.
Rizzo swings widly with a right hand
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Chang keeps the fight on the outside.
Rizzo walks into a straight right hand from Chang.
Rizzo throws a leg kick
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Rizzo is rocked!
Chang measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Rizzo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tommy Chang!
A relieved looking Tommy Chang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 538
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Slappin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Slappin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slappin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rizzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slappin's brow.
Slappin lands an elbow just above Rizzo 's eye.
Rizzo avoids the elbow strike from Slappin, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slappin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rizzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Andy Slappin has been cut.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rizzo blocks an elbow strike.
Slappin blocks an elbow strike.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Slappin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo prevents it.
Rizzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slappin is defending well for now.
Slappin dodges an elbow strike from Rizzo.
#T1#
Rizzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rizzo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rizzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slappin has Rizzo pushed against the cage.
Slappin blocks a body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo dodges an elbow strike from Slappin.
Rizzo misses with an elbow over the top.
Slappin blocks an elbow strike.
Slappin trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Slappin pulls Rizzo into guard.
Slappin is pulling down on Rizzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rizzo, at least for the moment.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Slappin keeps moving. #T2#
Slappin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzo's guard. #REVB#
Slappin content to stall in guard here.
Slappin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rizzo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slappin on the ground.
It looks like Slappin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rizzo trying to control the position.
Slappin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB#
Rizzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slappin is aware though and is defending well.
Slappin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rizzo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slappin shoots in and drives through. Rizzo sprawls well.#CL#
Rizzo clinches with his opponent.
Rizzo digs a right hand into Slappin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slappin's gas tank.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slappin jumps guard but Rizzo stands there with Slappin around his waist. Slappin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Slappin.
Slappin looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Rizzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rizzo tries a body shot but Slappin blocks it.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rizzo tries to throw a body punch but Slappin avoids it by throwing Rizzo back against the cage.
Slappin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Slappin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rizzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slappin working aggressively here.
Slappin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rizzo crunches a lovely knee into Slappin's ribcage.
Slappin looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slappin fails to pull guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Slappin blocks an elbow strike.
Slappin is pushing Rizzo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rizzo pushes Slappin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Slappin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Slappin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Slappin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizzo circles away.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rizzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo. #CL#
Rizzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slappin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizzo avoids it.
Rizzo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rizzo tries to work over Slappin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rizzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slappin's defenses.
Slappin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rizzo is keeping busy.
Slappin takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Slappin throws an elbow but it misses.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses.
Slappin takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Slappin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizzo avoids it.
Slappin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Slappin.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Slappin is breathing heavily.
Rizzo scores with a shot to the side of Slappin's head.
Slappin takes an elbow to the temple.
Rizzo lands with a left to the head.
Slappin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slappin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rizzo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slappin is looking to clinch but Rizzo is avoiding it.
Rizzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slappin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slappin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Rizzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slappin misses with a body shot.
Rizzo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2##CL#
Rizzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside that Slappin shrugs off.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Slappin is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Slappin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizzo finish him?
Nice elbow from Rizzo.
Rizzo has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Slappin - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Rizzo, and another! Slappin is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Frank Rizzo!
Our winner, Frank Rizzo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 530
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Fo scores with a one two! Rizzo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rizzo slips under a jab.
Fo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo.
Fo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've been told by Rizzo's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rizzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fo swinging wildly here.
Rizzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo.#CL#
Rizzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rizzo lands an elbow just above Fo 's eye.
Rizzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Fo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Rizzo.
Rizzo lands an elbow that stopped Fo in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Fo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rizzo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rizzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Fo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Rizzo.
Fo tries to break free but Rizzo pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rizzo lands a nice knee to the body.
Rizzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rizzo lands a damaging elbow.
Fo's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rizzo connects with a knee to the head.
Fo takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Rizzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rizzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rizzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fo backwards.
Rizzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fo's defenses.
Fo avoiding damage as Rizzo throws knees to the body.
Rizzo lands a damaging elbow.
Rizzo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rizzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fo's defenses.
Fo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rizzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses.
Fo prevents a body shot from Rizzo. #T3#
Rizzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fo backwards.
Fo dodges an elbow strike from Rizzo.
Rizzo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rizzo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Fo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside.
Rizzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fo.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo lands an elbow that stopped Fo in his tracks for a moment.
Rizzo lands an elbow just above Fo 's eye.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rizzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fo looking to stall.
Rizzo lands an elbow that stopped Fo in his tracks for a moment.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rizzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fo's brow.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rizzo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fo blocks an elbow strike from Rizzo.
Rizzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fo's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
That's time! Rizzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fo digs a good hook to Rizzo's body.
Rizzo tries to clinch up.
Fo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rizzo throws the kick towards the body but Fo avoids it.
Rizzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fo. That did some damage!
Rizzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fo is out of range.
Rizzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fo can do to turn this around?
Fo lands with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Rizzo.
Rizzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rizzo slips a jab from Fo.
Fo lands a really nice looking cross but Rizzo seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Fo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Fo misses.
Rizzo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rizzo can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo scores with a leg kick.
Rizzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Fo lands a jab-cross combination.
Fo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rizzo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hung Fo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fo lands a right hook to the body.
Fo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Rizzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fo. That did some damage!
Rizzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fo moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Rizzo closes the distance and pushes Fo back into the cage.
Rizzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fo takes an elbow to the temple.
Rizzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Hung Fo has been cut.
Rizzo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo misses with an elbow strike.
Fo tries to break free but Rizzo pushes him back against the cage.
Rizzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fo's defenses.
Rizzo keeps control of Fo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Rizzo misses with the head strike.
Fo wants to stall.
Fo wants to stall.
Fo is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Rizzo has denied him.
Fo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rizzo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rizzo lands a damaging elbow.
Rizzo scores a nice knee to the body.
Fo looking to slow down the pace here.
Rizzo tries a knee to the head but Fo blocks it.
#T3#
Rizzo lands an elbow inside.
Rizzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rizzo lands a right hand.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside.
Rizzo gets through Fo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo has Fo pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Fo is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Rizzo - that's hurt Fo badly! Oh, another knee lands and Fo is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Fo doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Frank Rizzo! |
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Event:
CFC 507
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
White half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rizzo!
A shot to the body from White misses
and Rizzo counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Rizzo feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
A nice leg kick from Rizzo, right into the meat of the thigh.
White throws out a loose jab but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
White is looking to chop away at Rizzo's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White misses with a left hand
and Rizzo counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rizzo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 9:10
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo! |
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