PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lobsta Mang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mang comes into the arena with They Try Ta Boil Me blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rizzo Jr's choice of entrance music: Lazy Eye. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mang
vs
Rizzo Jr

180 cm
24
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

193 cm
21
245 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lobsta Mang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Rizzo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mang shoots for a takedown but Rizzo Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr cracks Mang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mang throws a leg kick but Rizzo Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mang tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mang throws a push kick but Rizzo Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Mang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rizzo Jr throws a jab when Mang was well out of range.
Mang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rizzo Jr can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from Rizzo Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo Jr.
Mang thows a leg kick but Rizzo Jr checks it
and Rizzo Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mang's knee momentarily.
Mang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rizzo Jr is able to avoid easily.
Mang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rizzo Jr is out of range and Mang settles back down.
Rizzo Jr lands a high kick!

It looks like Lobsta Mang has been cut.
Rizzo Jr misses with a double jab.
Mang throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr takes a swing at Mang's ribcage but misses.
Mang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizzo Jr's sensitive parts.
Rizzo Jr tries to clinch up.
Lobsta Mang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzo Jr tries to clinch but Mang is having none of it.
Rizzo Jr with a jab.
Mang is looking to land body kicks.

Rizzo Jr tries to sprawl but Mang drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo Jr trying to hold on to Mang's head to control him but Mang postures up.
Mang trying to control from half guard but Rizzo Jr is working away.
Rizzo Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Rizzo Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr has control of Mang's left arm, preventing Mang from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Mang is proving a slippery customer.

Rizzo Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mang wants to control from the top but Rizzo Jr keeps moving.
Mang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mang throwing strikes but missing.
Mang landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rizzo Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rizzo Jr keeping moving, preventing Mang from controlling successfully.
Mang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mang wants to control from the top but Rizzo Jr keeps moving.
Rizzo Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rizzo Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mang is one step ahead there.
Rizzo Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Enrique Rizzo Jr has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Mang gets a double leg takedown into Rizzo Jr's guard.
Rizzo Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mang controls the pace.
Mang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rizzo Jr controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo Jr trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Enrique Rizzo Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rizzo Jr throws a low kick, looking for Mang's leg but Mang calmly moves out of range.
Mang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Enrique Rizzo Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mang avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enrique Rizzo Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lobsta Mang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

That kick from Rizzo Jr tenderised Mang's leg. Mang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mang tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo Jr moves his leg out of the way.

Rizzo Jr clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Rizzo Jr fails to land.
Mang blocking some punches.
Rizzo Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Mang controls the action.
Mang throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzo Jr.
Mang prevents a body shot from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr misses with some punches.
Mang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rizzo Jr pushes Mang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mang tries to throw a body punch but Rizzo Jr avoids it by throwing Mang back against the cage.
Mang is trying to break the clinch but Rizzo Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Rizzo Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Mang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Rizzo Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mang digs a right hand into Rizzo Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rizzo Jr's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Mang.

It looks like Enrique Rizzo Jr has been cut.

Mang breaks the clinch.
Mang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook but Mang blocks it.
Rizzo Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mang's sensitive parts.
Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but Mang moves out of range easily.
Rizzo Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rizzo Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Mang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rizzo Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Mang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo Jr working a defensive guard here.
Rizzo Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mang throws an elbow that misses. Rizzo Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mang's guard. Nice move by Rizzo Jr!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rizzo Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Mang has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rizzo Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rizzo Jr keeping moving, preventing Mang from controlling successfully.
Mang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rizzo Jr's head.
Mang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mang trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr pulls Mang in close to prevent any damage.
Mang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lobsta Mang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rizzo Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Enrique Rizzo Jr.
An inside leg kick from Mang misses.
Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Mang moves out of range as Rizzo Jr throws a body kick.

Rizzo Jr gets caught flat footed, as Mang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rizzo Jr is trying to control the position but Mang postures up.
Rizzo Jr keeping moving, preventing Mang from controlling successfully.
Mang cracks Rizzo Jr with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mang throwing strikes from guard but Rizzo Jr blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo Jr seems keen to control Mang's posture.
Mang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rizzo Jr looking to control.
Mang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mang throws a big elbow that misses.
Mang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rizzo Jr is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rizzo Jr is on top in guard.
Rizzo Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Mang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lobsta Mang dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Rizzo Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mang scores with a head kick. Rizzo Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enrique Rizzo Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Mang lands but Rizzo Jr takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rizzo Jr checks it well.
Rizzo Jr throws a jab when Mang was well out of range.
Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick.
Mang takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rizzo Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mang swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr swings for the body but Mang moves out of range.
Rizzo Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mang throws a leg kick but Rizzo Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rizzo Jr throws out a loose jab but Mang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo Jr blocks a leg kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the side of Mang's head but Mang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mang.
Mang looks for the body kick but Rizzo Jr saw that one coming.
Rizzo Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mang scores with a push kick.
Mang misses with a low kick.
Mang throws a head kick but Rizzo Jr moves out of range.
Mang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rizzo Jr takes a swing at Mang's ribcage but misses.

Mang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rizzo Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Mang is proving a slippery customer.
Rizzo Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mang!
Rizzo Jr trying to control but Mang is having none of it.
Mang wants to hold on but Rizzo Jr pushes him away.
Mang is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mang is working hard here to advance position.
Rizzo Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Mang is squirming around, avoiding Rizzo Jr's attempts to control the action.
Mang holds on to Rizzo Jr around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mang is looking to improve his position but Rizzo Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Mang has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Rizzo Jr's lack of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rizzo Jr wants to stand but Mang has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Enrique Rizzo Jr.
Mang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lobsta Mang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mang 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lobsta Mang!
Our winner, Lobsta Mang, 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.