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Event:
HFA 32
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Rizzveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ross.
Ross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Ross catches Rizzveira right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Baro Rizzveira has been cut.
Ross tries to bum rush Rizzveira with a series of wild strikes but Rizzveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rizzveira tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been hearing reports that Ross has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Ross clinches up with Rizzveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Ross avoiding damage as Rizzveira throws knees to the body.
Rizzveira tries to pull guard but Ross holds him up against the cage and eventually Rizzveira drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Rizzveira decides to pull guard.
Ross throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Rizzveira working for a triangle but Ross defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizzveira has wrist control.#T1#
Rizzveira has momentary wrist control but Ross slips an elbow through the middle.
Rizzveira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ross chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Rizzveira is rocked!#SUB2#
Rizzveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rizzveira is still in real trouble! Can Ross finish him?
Ross gets to his feet and stands over Rizzveira, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rizzveira felt that one! Ross unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rizzveira from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rey Ross!
Rey Ross took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Kawasaki throws a body punch but Rizzveira moves out of range.
Kawasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Kawasaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rizzveira tries to counter with a clinch but Kawasaki shakes him off and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Kawasaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kawasaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzveira's hands.
Kawasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kawasaki wants to land a leg kick but Rizzveira is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawasaki. Rizzveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzveira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kawasaki.
Kawasaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rizzveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Kawasaki throws a body punch but Rizzveira moves out of range.
Rizzveira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawasaki lands with a good body shot.
Rizzveira tries to move into range but Kawasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kawasaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rizzveira momentarily.
Kawasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Rizzveira is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Baro Rizzveira has been cut.
Rizzveira gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akira Kawasaki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick from Draxinger lands but Rizzveira takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Baro Rizzveira has been cut.
Draxinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzveira.
A nice leg kick from Draxinger, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rizzveira throws a head kick but Draxinger moves out of range.
#KD2#
Draxinger lands a big head kick that sends Rizzveira tumbling to the mat! Draxinger takes a step backwards and waves Rizzveira back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Rizzveira is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draxinger feints a jab and as Rizzveira dips his head, Draxinger unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Rizzveira right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Rizzveira falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Draxinger smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mohan Draxinger!
Mohan Draxinger 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rizzveira gets caught flat footed, as Mason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Rizzveira is retaining full guard.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rizzveira can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mason thows a huge punch but Rizzveira dodges it nicely.
Mason wants to stand but Rizzveira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rizzveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rizzveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rizzveira is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in Rising Sun Training inform me that Mason has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mason is taking a breather. Rizzveira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC2#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Mason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rizzveira momentarily.
Mason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick by Mason misses
and Rizzveira counters with an inside leg kick.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt
and Rizzveira counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rizzveira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mason's efforts to push away.
Mason avoids the elbow strike from Rizzveira, against the cage.
#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Rizzveira's head coaches at Cozad MMA Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Rizzveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rizzveira throws a quick counter head kick but Mason was just out of range.#TD2#
Mason dives in and scores a takedown into Rizzveira's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rizzveira wants to hit a sweep here but Mason passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rizzveira there!
Rizzveira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Rizzveira defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Mason dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mason clinches up with Rizzveira and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick
and Rizzveira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rizzveira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rizzveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mason clinches up with Rizzveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Rizzveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mason has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Rizzveira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rizzveira fakes the leg kick and cracks Mason in the body.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Rizzveira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Rizzveira sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rizzveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baro Rizzveira is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into Rizzveira's guard.#SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Rizzveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Mason trying to control but Rizzveira is working from the bottom.
Kenny Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizzveira has wrist control.#T3#
Mason wants to stand but Rizzveira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rizzveira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Rizzveira working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Rizzveira looking for subs off his back but Mason has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, if Mason 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenny Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rizzveira swivels and escapes.
Rizzveira quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Rizzveira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mason, pushing him back against the cage.
Rizzveira is trying to break the clinch but Mason is controlling him.
A short right from Rizzveira. #TD2#
Mason has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rizzveira is trying to keep an underhook but Mason manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mason controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Rizzveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rizzveira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rizzveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Rizzveira has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rizzveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rizzveira trying to control but Mason postures up.
Mason controlling the action here.
Mason's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mason shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rizzveira napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rizzveira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rizzveira can't do much from the bottom here.
Baro Rizzveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mason is staying tight to Rizzveira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rizzveira tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position. #SUB2#
Mason is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rizzveira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mason staying calm.#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.
Rizzveira tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason tries to move to mount but Rizzveira blocks the move with his legs.
Rizzveira being controlled for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mason winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Mason! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 12
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Rizzveira misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rizzveira enables Oliveira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rizzveira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Rizzveira has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.
Rizzveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Rizzveira, not yet.
Rizzveira trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Rizzveira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oliveira has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Rizzveira is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Oliveira has latched onto it... Big trouble! Oliveira pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rizzveira is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Oliveira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Oliveira!
Dean Oliveira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 87
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Daicse punishes Rizzveira's body with a nice straight punch.
Daicse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzveira.
Rizzveira with the counter takedown but Daicse avoids it easily.
A head kick by Daicse misses
and Daicse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzveira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rizzveira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daicse finds it's way round the side to connect with Rizzveira's head. #CUT#It looks like Baro Rizzveira has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Rizzveira.
Rizzveira tries to land a front kick but Daicse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rizzveira blocks a jab.
Rizzveira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daicse throws a right and a left that Rizzveira avoids nicely.
Daicse misses with a straight right.
Rizzveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rizzveira misses with a wild body shot.
Daicse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daicse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daicse digs a good body shot into Rizzveira's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daicse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Daicse.
Daicse stuffs the takedown.#T1##TD2#
Rizzveira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daicse sprawls well initially but Rizzveira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rizzveira wants to pass the guard but Daicse is defending well.
Daicse trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Rizzveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daicse desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Daicse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rizzveira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Daicse wants to hold on but Rizzveira pushes him away.
Daicse is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rizzveira wants to control the pace but Daicse is squirming around nicely.
Daicse taking shots to the head.
Daicse tries to hold on but Rizzveira postures up.
Rizzveira punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daicse is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzveira throws some wild stikes that Daicse manages to avoid easily.
#T3#
Rizzveira looking to ground and pound but Daicse is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Rizzveira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Daicse has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Daicse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rizzveira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Daicse holds on for dear life, controlling Rizzveira's posture momentarily.
Daicse wants to control but Rizzveira is having none of it.
Daicse is trying to escape the mount.
Rizzveira unloads with some shots from mount but Daicse bucks and avoids them well.
A nice elbow there by Rizzveira.#T4#
Daicse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rizzveira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Daicse to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Daicse shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Rizzveira looking for a guillotine from mount but Daicse is having none of it.
Daicse is looking to get to half guard.
Daicse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rizzveira working for a guillotine from mount but Daicse is in no mood to give up.
Daicse holds on for dear life, controlling Rizzveira's posture momentarily.
Daicse tries to hold on but Rizzveira postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baro Rizzveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baro Rizzveira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Daicse scores with a three punch combo!
Daicse misses with a straight right.
Daicse throws a nice looking combination but Rizzveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Daicse misses its intended target.
Rizzveira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daicse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rizzveira but Rizzveira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Rizzveira tries to counter it with a takedown but Daicse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mark Daicse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daicse connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daicse.
Daicse stuffs the takedown attempt from Rizzveira. Rizzveira gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Daicse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzveira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rizzveira tries to move into range but Daicse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rizzveira misses with a body kick.
Daicse misses the shot to the body.
Daicse lands with a nice combination. Rizzveira backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Rizzveira is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Daicse ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Rizzveira clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Daicse!
Mark Daicse really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BANZAI NUTRITION logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 71
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Rizzveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rizzveira throws a sloppy head kick and Cooke moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cooke rushes Rizzveira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Rizzveira tightens his grip and picks Cooke up, before dumping him to the ground. Cooke manages to land in guard.
Cooke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cooke tries to get out of the position.
Cooke is trying to control the position but Rizzveira postures up. #SUB2#
Rizzveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rizzveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooke is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cooke looking for a guillotine here but Rizzveira defends easily.
Rizzveira trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1##SU2#
Rizzveira stands up and waves to Cooke to follow him.
Rizzveira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cooke avoids the head kick by Rizzveira.
Cooke blocks a head kick by Rizzveira.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Cooke gets caught napping as Rizzveira dives in and scores a takedown. Cooke manages to retain guard.
Cooke lands some strikes from the bottom.
Rizzveira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cooke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rizzveira wants to control but Cooke is keeping busy.
Rizzveira is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cooke is staying active.#T2##SUB#
Cooke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cooke moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rizzveira taking a bit of punishment here - Cooke scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Cooke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke advances nicely into full mount.
Cooke avoids the attempt from Rizzveira to control.
Rizzveira is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Rizzveira is bucking up trying to escape but Cooke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rizzveira felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cooke controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzveira is squirming around, avoiding Cooke's attempts to control the action.
Rizzveira prevents Cooke from taking his back.#SUB#
Cooke is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rizzveira has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rizzveira tries to reverse the position but Cooke maintains control.
BOOM! Cooke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rizzveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cooke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Rizzveira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cooke.
Cooke is breathing heavily.#T4#
Rizzveira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Cooke working for a submission but Rizzveira is keeping him at bay.
Rizzveira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rizzveira wants to get back to full guard.
Cooke is pressing down on Rizzveira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rizzveira is holding on for now.
Rizzveira manages to get to full guard.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Cooke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rizzveira throws a head kick that half lands.
Rizzveira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rizzveira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rizzveira lands with a slapping head kick.
Rizzveira throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Rizzveira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cooke sprawls well initially but Rizzveira persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Cooke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Rizzveira is looking for a kimura but Cooke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rizzveira to get the leverage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rizzveira is breathing heavily.
Cooke tries to roll over but Rizzveira keeps him under control.
Cooke works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Rizzveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooke is retaining full guard.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Rizzveira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cooke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rizzveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rizzveira wants to pass the guard but Cooke is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cooke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rizzveira stands and throws Cooke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cooke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rizzveira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Rizzveira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rizzveira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rizzveira trying to control but Cooke is having none of it.
Cooke tries to hold on but Rizzveira pushes him away.
Rizzveira mounts Cooke! Really nice guard pass there!
Rizzveira looking to control but Cooke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Rizzveira avoids the attempt from Cooke to control.
Rizzveira pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SU2#
Rizzveira is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rizzveira scores with a head kick. Cooke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rizzveira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#TD#
Cooke dives in and scores a takedown into Rizzveira's guard.#SUB2#
Rizzveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cooke connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rizzveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cooke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cooke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cooke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizzveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cooke has managed to get both his arms back between Rizzveira's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rizzveira's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Rizzveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rizzveira manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Rizzveira's guard. #SUB2#
Cooke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizzveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cooke has managed to get both his arms back between Rizzveira's legs - danger averted.
Rizzveira keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baro Rizzveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rizzveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cooke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rizzveira.
That kick from Rizzveira tenderised Cooke's leg. Cooke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rizzveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooke tries to clinch but Rizzveira moves out of range.
Cooke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rizzveira throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rizzveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crunch! Rizzveira slams his shin into Cooke's torso.
Baro Rizzveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rizzveira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cooke tries to roll over but Rizzveira keeps him under control.#T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooke wants to control but Rizzveira is keeping busy.
Baro Rizzveira has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rizzveira is looking for a kimura but Cooke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rizzveira to get the leverage.
Cooke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rizzveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rizzveira's back!#SUB#
Rizzveira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cooke has Rizzveira flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB#
Rizzveira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2#
Cooke has the hooks in. Rizzveira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rizzveira trying to control the hands but Cooke won't let him. #SUB#
Cooke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cooke is trying to stick to Rizzveira's back but Rizzveira is turning into Cooke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cooke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rizzveira.
Rizzveira lands a couple of digs.
Rizzveira trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Rizzveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooke is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Rizzveira working for a triangle but Cooke defends it easily.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Rizzveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cooke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cooke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cooke passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura but Rizzveira is defending well.
#T4##SUB#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura but Rizzveira is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rizzveira manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rizzveira working for a triangle but Cooke defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Cooke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Rizzveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baro Rizzveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rizzveira 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baro Rizzveira!
A relieved looking Baro Rizzveira 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rizzveira tries to sprawl but Richmond drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rizzveira moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Rizzveira is looking to cinch up a triangle. Richmond throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rizzveira's body to avoid the submission. Rizzveira has instead reached around Richmond's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rizzveira arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Baro Rizzveira!
A victorious Baro Rizzveira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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