PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alive. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Morrison
vs
Rizzo Jr

180 cm
29
157 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

170 cm
27
155 lbs
15 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Syndicate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Rizzo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morrison lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rizzo Jr just misses with a punch to the body.

Morrison moves into the clinch.
Rizzo Jr tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing Rizzo Jr back against the cage.
Morrison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rizzo Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzo Jr.
Morrison misses with a knee to the head.

Morrison manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Rizzo Jr finds it's way through Morrison's defenses.
Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut.

Rizzo Jr darts in and clinches Morrison up against the cage.
Rizzo Jr misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison misses with an elbow over the top.
Rizzo Jr misses with some punches.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo Jr throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo Jr jabs Morrison right on the nose. Morrison blinks but takes it well.
Rizzo Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Rizzo Jr misses the shot to the body.
Morrison wants to clinch up but Rizzo Jr keeps it at a distance.
Rizzo Jr throws a head kick that misses.

Rizzo Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.

Morrison manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Morrison.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rizzo Jr missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzo Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morrison tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morrison misses with the combination.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank Rizzo Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rizzo Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rizzo Jr throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
Rizzo Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rizzo Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Rizzo Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrison counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Morrison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rizzo Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morrison.
Morrison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizzo Jr.

Rizzo Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Morrison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rizzo Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rizzo Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rizzo Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo Jr lands with a light punch inside.

Morrison is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Rizzo Jr fails to land.
Rizzo Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Morrison.
Morrison working aggressively here.
Morrison blocking some punches.
Morrison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rizzo Jr is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Rizzo Jr as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo Jr dips a shoulder and cracks Morrison with a mighty uppercut! Morrison falls back against the cage and Rizzo Jr unloads with a barrage of strikes! Morrison is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rizzo Jr screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Rizzo Jr!
Frank Rizzo Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Xtreme Merchandise, into his post fight interview.