PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Bizarria (ranked 186 p4p, 29 weight class) and Zorba The Dancing Buddha (ranked 870 p4p, 137 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bizarria might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Arnaldo Antunes - Alta Noite. The Dancing Buddha comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Zorba Time kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Luciano Bizarria had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bizarria
vs
The Dancing Buddha

183 cm
33
211 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

190 cm
35
209 lbs
21 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luciano Bizarria!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zorba The Dancing Buddha!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dancing Buddha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Bizarria counters with a shoot takedown. The Dancing Buddha fights it but they end up in guard.

The Dancing Buddha has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bizarria has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Bizarria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from The Dancing Buddha

and Bizarria counters with a takedown into side control.
The Dancing Buddha bucks up and tries to throw Bizarria off but instead Bizarria has got his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Dancing Buddha covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bizarria missing with strikes from the back.
Bizarria throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The Dancing Buddha covering up well and avoiding damage.
The Dancing Buddha just trying to survive but Bizarria is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria misses with an elbow to the head.

Bizarria is looking for the choke from the back position but The Dancing Buddha is controlling his hands well.
Bizarria connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for The Dancing Buddha to escape the position.
The Dancing Buddha trying to control the position but Bizarria manages to sink in the hooks.
Bizarria punches the canvas rather than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Dancing Buddha is really stuck here.

Bizarria is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bizarria misses with punches from the back.
Bizarria punches the canvas rather than the man.
The Dancing Buddha is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bizarria looking for the RNC.
The Dancing Buddha covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bizarria missing with strikes.

Bizarria looking for the choke but no joy.
Bizarria softening up his opponent with strikes here.
You can see the frustration on The Dancing Buddha's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The Dancing Buddha is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Bizarria 's hooks.
Bizarria has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizarria tries to control but The Dancing Buddha wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Dancing Buddha is looking to improve his position but Bizarria isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizarria scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The Dancing Buddha?
Bizarria unloads with some shots from mount but The Dancing Buddha bucks and avoids them well.
Bizarria lands with some strikes.
Bizarria throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bizarria with good strikes from the mount here!
Bizarria looking to land elbow strikes but The Dancing Buddha uses the position to regain half guard.
The Dancing Buddha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bizarria.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizarria missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Dancing Buddha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bizarria.
Bizarria looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bizarria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bizarria throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bizarria not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bizarria looks to land a strike but The Dancing Buddha avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bizarria looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Bizarria dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A punch combination from The Dancing Buddha misses.
The Dancing Buddha throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizarria.
Bizarria attempts a counter takedown but The Dancing Buddha avoids it well and moves away.
The Dancing Buddha looks to land a left hand but Bizarria moved out of range nicely.
Bizarria half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from The Dancing Buddha misses.
Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Dancing Buddha sprawls and moves away.
A big right from The Dancing Buddha misses.
Bizarria changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dancing Buddha misses the shot to the body.
The Dancing Buddha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bizarria counters with a shoot takedown. The Dancing Buddha fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bizarria is looking to work some ground and pound but The Dancing Buddha has wrist control.
The Dancing Buddha is trying to control the position but Bizarria postures up.
Bizarria with a nice head shot there.
Bizarria missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bizarria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Dancing Buddha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bizarria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Dancing Buddha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Dancing Buddha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bizarria haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bizarria missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria throwing strikes but missing.
The Dancing Buddha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bizarria postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bizarria forces his way into half guard.
Bizarria thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bizarria trying to control the action but The Dancing Buddha is working from the bottom.
The Dancing Buddha is looking to control Bizarria's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Dancing Buddha avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Dancing Buddha throws a series of punches but Bizarria avoids them all with ease.
The Dancing Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizarria was well out of range. Poor timing from The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a looping left.
Bizarria half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Dancing Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizarria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Dancing Buddha wants to clinch up but Bizarria keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Luciano Bizarria has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Dancing Buddha. Bizarria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Dancing Buddha sprawls and moves away.
A big right from The Dancing Buddha misses.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but The Dancing Buddha is quick to defend against it.
Bizarria blocks a jab.
Bizarria attempts a counter takedown but The Dancing Buddha avoids it well and moves away.
The Dancing Buddha has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Dancing Buddha misses with an uppercut. Bizarria saw that one coming.
Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Dancing Buddha sprawls and moves away.
Bizarria staying out of range there.
Bizarria half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zorba The Dancing Buddha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The Dancing Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizarria half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bizarria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Dancing Buddha.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown.
The Dancing Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a telegraphed body shot

so Bizarria counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bizarria throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dancing Buddha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bizarria.
Bizarria throws an elbow that misses. The Dancing Buddha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bizarria's guard. Nice move by The Dancing Buddha!

The Dancing Buddha throws a strike but Bizarria rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria passes into half guard.
The Dancing Buddha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bizarria.
Bizarria thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Dancing Buddha is looking for a sweep. Bizarria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bizarria throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bizarria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Dancing Buddha can do to turn this around?
Bizarria missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Dancing Buddha is looking to improve his position.
The Dancing Buddha won't allow Bizarria to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria is working hard here to advance position.
Bizarria throws a strike but The Dancing Buddha avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The Dancing Buddha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bizarria is looking to work some ground and pound but The Dancing Buddha has wrist control.
The Dancing Buddha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bizarria in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Dancing Buddha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Dancing Buddha is trying to keep Bizarria in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from The Dancing Buddha misses the target.
The Dancing Buddha swings for the body but Bizarria moves out of range.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but The Dancing Buddha is quick to defend against it.
Bizarria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Dancing Buddha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Bizarria.
Bizarria appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from The Dancing Buddha does it's job there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Bizarria's shoulder, as Bizarria tries to avoid the shot.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a hook

and Bizarria counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Dancing Buddha!
Bizarria wants to control but The Dancing Buddha is keeping him busy.
Bizarria throws an elbow but The Dancing Buddha slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bizarria in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizarria throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The Dancing Buddha parries the strikes from Bizarria easily there. Bizarria is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Dancing Buddha to escape.
Bizarria misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Luciano Bizarria did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The Dancing Buddha tries to clinch up.
The Dancing Buddha throws a lazy body kick

and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Dancing Buddha won't be happy with that.
Bizarria in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bizarria is putting a hurting on The Dancing Buddha here, landing some big shots from side control.

Bizarria is trying to get an arm triangle but The Dancing Buddha is defending well.
Bizarria sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but The Dancing Buddha is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bizarria thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bizarria in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bizarria is trying to get an arm triangle but The Dancing Buddha is defending well.
Bizarria working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Bizarria.
Luciano Bizarria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bizarria misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bizarria throwing strikes but The Dancing Buddha manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The Dancing Buddha trying to control the position but Bizarria is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria tries to buck The Dancing Buddha off but The Dancing Buddha is having none of it.
The Dancing Buddha trying to control the position but Bizarria is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Dancing Buddha wants to control but Bizarria is keeping him busy.
The Dancing Buddha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bizarria preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Dancing Buddha cracks Bizarria with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Dancing Buddha swings for the body but Bizarria moves out of range.
Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Dancing Buddha sprawls and moves away.
The Dancing Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizarria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizarria changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Dancing Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but The Dancing Buddha is quick to defend against it.
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 Luciano Bizarria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bizarria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Bizarria's shoulder, as Bizarria tries to avoid the shot.
The Dancing Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Bizarria appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a looping left.
Bizarria half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dancing Buddha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizarria blocks a jab.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but The Dancing Buddha is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha tries to clinch but Bizarria moves away

and Bizarria counters with a takedown into side control.

The Dancing Buddha bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bizarria takes one on the button.
The Dancing Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizarria was well out of range. Poor timing from The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha throws a hook but Bizarria blocks it.
The Dancing Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizarria sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizarria changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Dancing Buddha clobbers Bizarria with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Dancing Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Bizarria slips the punch.
Bizarria appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Dancing Buddha throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Dancing Buddha wants to control but Bizarria is keeping busy.
Bizarria throwing shots but The Dancing Buddha is blocking nicely.
Zorba The Dancing Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Dancing Buddha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bizarria winds up and cracks The Dancing Buddha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Bizarria.
Bizarria lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Dancing Buddha wants to improve his position but Bizarria is controlling well.
Bizarria not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bizarria throwing shots but The Dancing Buddha is blocking nicely.
Bizarria thows a huge punch but The Dancing Buddha dodges it nicely.
Luciano Bizarria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria slows the pace down in half guard.

Bizarria is working for a kimura but The Dancing Buddha is defending it quite comfortably.
Bizarria controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The Dancing Buddha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bizarria pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zorba The Dancing Buddha.
I think Bizarria 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Bizarria!
Luciano Bizarria retains his light heavyweight title!