PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Show me how to live. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ross
vs
Rizzo Jr

179 cm
36
168 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

170 cm
34
144 lbs
28 - 17 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rizzo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ross throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rizzo Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rizzo Jr tests Ross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Ross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Ross checks a leg kick.
Rizzo Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo Jr.
Ross swings for the body but Rizzo Jr moves out of range.
Rizzo Jr throws a shot to the body.
Ross blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rizzo Jr 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 Ross has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ross and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rizzo Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross throws a looping overhand right but Rizzo Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Rizzo Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross digs a good hook to Rizzo Jr's body.
Ross tries a head kick but it misses.
Ross throws a good cross that connects.
Rizzo Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ross checks it well.
Ross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ross moves out of range of the strikes.
Ross takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ross.
Ross misses with a hook. Rizzo Jr ducked under it nicely.
Rizzo Jr ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
A nice combination there by Ross.
Rizzo Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Ross.
Rizzo Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ross ducks down to avoid it.
Ross lands with a good body shot.
Ross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ross jabs Rizzo Jr right on the nose. Rizzo Jr blinks but takes it well.
Ross misses with a wild body shot.
Ross throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rizzo Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ross was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rizzo Jr tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Rizzo Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ross finds it's way round the side to connect with Rizzo Jr's head.
A shot to the liver by Ross. Beautiful body shot.
Ross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rizzo Jr wants to clinch up but Ross keeps it at a distance.
Ross misses with a head kick.
Rizzo Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Ross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo Jr manages to avoid it.
Ross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo Jr.
Ross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rizzo Jr. That did some damage!
A low kick from Rizzo Jr is predictable there
and Ross counters with a thumping low kick.
Ross gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rizzo Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizzo Jr takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross checks a low kick from Rizzo Jr.
Ross on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ross throws a leg kick but Rizzo Jr moved away.
Ross throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo Jr's shoulder, as Rizzo Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Ross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr wants to clinch.
Ross connects with an inside leg kick.
Ross misses with a body kick.
Ross fails to land with a series of punches.
Rizzo Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut.
Rizzo Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ross is out of range.
Ross throws a jab when Rizzo Jr was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rizzo Jr looks to land a right hand but Ross moved out of range.
Ross throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzo Jr.
Ross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo Jr tries to move into range but Ross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo Jr.
Ross checks a low kick from Rizzo Jr.
Ross slips under a jab from Rizzo Jr.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo Jr.
Ross tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Rizzo Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ross's head.
Rizzo Jr swings for the body but Ross moves out of range.
Rizzo Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the side of Ross's head but Ross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rizzo Jr tries to land a leg kick but Ross saw it coming and moves away.
Ross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Rizzo Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rizzo Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ross.
A slow jab from Rizzo Jr misses its intended target.
Ross thuds a left hand into Rizzo Jr's body.
Rizzo Jr connects with a body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rizzo Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ross walks into a stiff left hand from Rizzo Jr.
Ross on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rizzo Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook but Ross blocks it.
Rizzo Jr lands with a right hand.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo Jr ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
Ross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rizzo Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ross just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross cracks Rizzo Jr with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frank Rizzo Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ross just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross swings for the body but Rizzo Jr moves out of range.
Rizzo Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rizzo Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rizzo Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Ross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo Jr.

Rizzo Jr has closed the distance and engaged Ross in a clinch.
Rizzo Jr wants to stall.
Ross can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo Jr controls the action.
Ross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzo Jr's elbow.
Rizzo Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ross avoids it.
Ross throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ross has had enough of the clinch but Rizzo Jr keeps him there for the moment.

Ross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ross shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rizzo Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Rizzo Jr misses.
Ross misses with a straight left.
Ross cracks the inside of Rizzo Jr's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo Jr is looking to chop away at Ross's legs.
Rizzo Jr tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
Ross slips under a jab.
Rizzo Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzo Jr scores with a jab. Ross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rizzo Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Ross coming out on top.
Rizzo Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Ross's side.
Rizzo Jr avoids the body shot from Ross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rizzo Jr wants to clinch.
Ross tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Ross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ross.
Rizzo Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Ross finds it's way through Rizzo Jr's defenses.
Ross scores with a head kick. Rizzo Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ross.
Ross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ross loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo Jr slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo Jr misses the target.
Rizzo Jr blocks a head kick by Ross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rizzo Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ross misses with a low kick as Rizzo Jr jumps back.
Rizzo Jr misses with a body shot.
Rizzo Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross throws a body punch but Rizzo Jr moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr motions for Ross to come forward. Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Rizzo Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Rizzo Jr lands with a right to the head.
Rizzo Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rizzo Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Ross gets an underhook and turns Rizzo Jr into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr trying to stall but Ross improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ross is just out of range.

Rizzo Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ross tries to land knees in the clinch but Rizzo Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Ross pushes off an throws an elbow but Rizzo Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzo Jr takes a shot to the head.
Ross scores with a hook to the body.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Rizzo Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Rizzo Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ross lands a nice knee to the body.
Ross tries to break free but Rizzo Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Ross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ross prevents a body shot from Rizzo Jr.
Ross lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ross up against the cage.
Ross lands an elbow that stopped Rizzo Jr in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rizzo Jr blocks a body shot from Ross.
Ross misses with some punches.
Ross managing to block the knees to the body from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ross throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rizzo Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr wants to stall.
Rizzo Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Ross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzo Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rizzo Jr tries to throw a body punch but Ross avoids it by throwing Rizzo Jr back against the cage.
Rizzo Jr avoiding damage as Ross throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rizzo Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ross struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzo Jr controls his hands.
Ross looking to throw knees to the head but Rizzo Jr is blocking nicely.
Rizzo Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Ross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Ross.
Ross blocking some punches.
Rizzo Jr taking a breather.
Rizzo Jr stalling the fight.
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 a nice knee to the body.
Rick Ross has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rizzo Jr missing with knees to the body.
Ross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rizzo Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ross avoids it.

Ross manages to break the clinch.
Ross with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ross takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rizzo Jr needs to keep his hands up - Ross had a free shot at his head there.
Rizzo Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ross scores with a one two! Rizzo Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rizzo Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ross to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Ross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook but Ross avoids it easily.
Ross is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ross connects with a crisp jab.
Ross moves forwards but Rizzo Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr misses with a combination
and Ross counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross's corner calls for a 1-2. Ross obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rizzo Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ross momentarily.
Rizzo Jr throws a body punch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rizzo Jr's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as Ross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ross lands a head kick. Rizzo Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rizzo Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ross blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut.
Ross takes a swing at Rizzo Jr's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ross with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Ross clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rizzo Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Ross.
Ross missing with knees to the body.
Ross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ross gets through Rizzo Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ross has had enough of the clinch but Rizzo Jr keeps him there for the moment.

Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ross 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 Rizzo Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rizzo Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Rizzo Jr tenderised Ross's leg. Ross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ross throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Rizzo Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rizzo Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rizzo Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Ross scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ross.
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 swings wildly with an uppercut but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rizzo Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzo Jr's elbow.
Ross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rizzo Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rizzo Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ross throws an elbow but it misses.
Rizzo Jr tries to stall but Ross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rizzo Jr 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 Ross has denied him.
Rizzo Jr keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rizzo Jr dodges an elbow strike from Ross.
Ross scores with a shoulder strike.
Ross avoiding damage as Rizzo Jr throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo Jr slows down the pace here.
Ross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Rizzo Jr.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rizzo Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ross's elbow.
Ross scores with a shot to the side of Rizzo Jr's head.
Ross throws an elbow that misses.

Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick.
Ross clobbers Rizzo Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick which misses Ross's front leg but catches the back leg as Ross tries to avoid it.
Rizzo Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rizzo Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ross. Ross obviously looking to wear him down.
Rizzo Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Rizzo Jr misses
and Ross counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rizzo Jr's knee momentarily.
Rizzo Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Rizzo Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzo Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ross was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo Jr.
Ross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizzo Jr's sensitive parts.
Ross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rizzo Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ross scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Rizzo Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ross slips under a jab from Rizzo Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a leg kick which misses Rizzo Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzo Jr tries to avoid it.
Rizzo Jr tries to land a front kick but Ross steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross throws a low kick but Rizzo Jr moves out of range easily.
Ross takes a swing at Rizzo Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ross misses with a double jab.
Rizzo Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rizzo Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rizzo Jr under the eye.
Rizzo Jr takes one on the button.
Ross throws a leg kick but Rizzo Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Rizzo Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizzo Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rizzo Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ross lands with a hook. Rizzo Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick from Rizzo Jr misses.
Rizzo Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rick Ross will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ross slips under a jab.
Ross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ross scores with a decent looking hook.
Rizzo Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Rizzo Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Rizzo Jr wants to clinch.
Ross fakes the leg kick and cracks Rizzo Jr in the body.
Ross avoids a kick to the body.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rizzo Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ross with a hook.
Rizzo Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross swings away with a body shot that misses

and Rizzo Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rizzo Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Rizzo Jr blocking some punches.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr misses with some punches.
Rizzo Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rizzo Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rizzo Jr working aggressively here.
Ross lands an uppercut.
Rizzo Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ross tries to work over Rizzo Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rizzo Jr misses with some punches.
Rizzo Jr missing with knees to the body.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr misses with some punches.
Rizzo Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ross throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzo Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ross tries to throw a body punch but Rizzo Jr avoids it by throwing Ross back against the cage.
Rizzo Jr blocks an uppercut.
Rizzo Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rizzo Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ross missing with knees to the body.
Ross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ross misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Rizzo Jr to work.
Rizzo Jr tries to throw a body punch but Ross avoids it by throwing Rizzo Jr back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross tries to break free but Rizzo Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rizzo Jr obliges.
Ross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rizzo Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Rizzo Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Ross blocks with his arms.
Rizzo Jr missing with knees to the body.
Rizzo Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzo Jr taking a breather.
Ross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ross throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rizzo Jr avoiding damage.
Ross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rizzo Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross tries to throw a body punch but Rizzo Jr avoids it by throwing Ross back against the cage.
Ross scores with a knee to the head.
Ross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ross misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Rizzo Jr.
Ross working aggressively here.
Ross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rizzo Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Rizzo Jr is rocked!
Rizzo Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Ross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rizzo Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ross tries to break free but Rizzo Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Rizzo Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rick Ross.
I think Ross 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!