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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ichabod Klopfenstein was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Rizzo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klopfenstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rizzo Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Klopfenstein takes one on the button.
Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rizzo Jr moves into the clinch.
Klopfenstein turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Klopfenstein manages to end up in side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sloppy strikes there by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rizzo Jr keeps working.
Rizzo Jr gets back to half guard.
Rizzo Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klopfenstein .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein controlling the action here.
Rizzo Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Rizzo Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Klopfenstein is keen to just control but Rizzo Jr is a slippery customer.
Klopfenstein is thwarting Rizzo Jr's attempts to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rizzo Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Klopfenstein 's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klopfenstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Rizzo Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Rizzo Jr gets through Klopfenstein 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr working aggressively here.
Rizzo Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rizzo Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klopfenstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rizzo Jr smiles and moves away.
Rizzo Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rizzo Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo Jr closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rizzo Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rizzo Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klopfenstein avoids it.
Rizzo Jr working Klopfenstein over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rizzo Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rizzo Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Klopfenstein is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands with a right to the head.
Rizzo Jr is working Klopfenstein over against the cage.
Rizzo Jr scores with a shot to the side of Klopfenstein 's head.
Klopfenstein looks gassed!
Klopfenstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rizzo Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frank Rizzo Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Klopfenstein .
A frustrated look appears on Klopfenstein 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rizzo Jr gets through Klopfenstein 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein avoids a wild elbow strike from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr tries a knee to the head but Klopfenstein blocks it.
A short uppercut from Rizzo Jr.
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!
Rizzo Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Klopfenstein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr pushes Klopfenstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klopfenstein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Klopfenstein is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rizzo Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rizzo Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Klopfenstein .
Rizzo Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klopfenstein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rizzo Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Rizzo Jr is leaning against Klopfenstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Rizzo Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on Klopfenstein 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rizzo Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rizzo Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Klopfenstein is able to avoid easily.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rizzo Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Rizzo Jr catches Klopfenstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rizzo Jr with a hook.
A head kick by Rizzo Jr misses
and Klopfenstein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rizzo Jr really felt that one!
Rizzo Jr has managed to clinch.
Rizzo Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Klopfenstein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rizzo Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Klopfenstein is breathing heavily.
Rizzo Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Klopfenstein is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rizzo Jr to the mat. Rizzo Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein won't allow Rizzo Jr to sweep him here.
Klopfenstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Klopfenstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klopfenstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rizzo Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klopfenstein is one step ahead there.
Rizzo Jr is pulling down on Klopfenstein 's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rizzo Jr is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Klopfenstein .
Rizzo Jr is looking to clinch but Klopfenstein is avoiding it.
A head kick by Klopfenstein misses
and Rizzo Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Klopfenstein walks into a stiff left hand from Rizzo Jr.
Klopfenstein gets tackled into the cage by Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr maintains the clinch.
Klopfenstein is looking for a takedown.
Rizzo Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo Jr is pressed up against the cage. Klopfenstein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rizzo Jr down to the mat. Rizzo Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Frank Rizzo Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Klopfenstein .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rizzo Jr instigates a clinch.
Rizzo Jr lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klopfenstein .
Rizzo Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rizzo Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Klopfenstein .
Rizzo Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rizzo Jr lands an uppercut.
Klopfenstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rizzo Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Klopfenstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rizzo Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rizzo Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klopfenstein , pushing him back against the cage.
Klopfenstein is trying to pull guard but Rizzo Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rizzo Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klopfenstein taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Klopfenstein being controlled against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Klopfenstein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rizzo Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rizzo Jr stalls.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rizzo Jr moves in looking to clinch but Klopfenstein pushes him off.
Rizzo Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Klopfenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rizzo Jr is looking to clinch.
Rizzo Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rizzo Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Klopfenstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rizzo Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Klopfenstein 's head.
Rizzo Jr is looking to clinch.
Rizzo Jr scores with a head kick. Klopfenstein tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr moves into the clinch.
Rizzo Jr stalls.
Klopfenstein is looking for a takedown.
Klopfenstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rizzo Jr lands with a right to the head.
Klopfenstein letting Rizzo Jr take a breather here.
Rizzo Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rizzo Jr.
Klopfenstein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rizzo Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Rizzo Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klopfenstein or not.
Rizzo Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Klopfenstein avoids the damage to the body.
Rizzo Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rizzo Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Rizzo Jr gets underhooks to prevent Klopfenstein 's takedown attempt.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Rizzo Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Klopfenstein .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr gets through Klopfenstein 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Rizzo Jr gets underhooks to prevent Klopfenstein 's takedown attempt.
Klopfenstein blocks an elbow strike from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo Jr trying to stall but Klopfenstein improves his position.
Rizzo Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klopfenstein avoids it.
A body shot lands from Rizzo Jr.
Come on Rizzo Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Klopfenstein goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo Jr prevents it.
Rizzo Jr is looking to control Klopfenstein 's arms but Klopfenstein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rizzo Jr has his back to the cage.
Rizzo Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rizzo Jr lands an elbow just above Klopfenstein 's eye.
Rizzo Jr misses with a body punch.
Rizzo Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Klopfenstein controls his hands.
Rizzo Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Rizzo Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klopfenstein goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo Jr prevents it.
Rizzo Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rizzo Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klopfenstein can do to turn this around?
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rizzo Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Klopfenstein is defending well for now.
Klopfenstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rizzo Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Rizzo Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klopfenstein .
The referee is keeping an eye on Rizzo Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rizzo Jr obliges.
Frank Rizzo Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rizzo Jr gets through Klopfenstein 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr is stalling here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klopfenstein tries for a takedown but Rizzo Jr manages to get underhooks.
Rizzo Jr cracks Klopfenstein with a nice body shot.
Klopfenstein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rizzo Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Rizzo Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klopfenstein trying to land knees to the body.
Rizzo Jr dodges an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rizzo Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo Jr!
Frank Rizzo Jr gave a mention to XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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