Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1058 Wrecks v Zweihander
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##CL#
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
Rize lands with a right to the head.
Rize lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire tries a body shot but Rize blocks it.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rize.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire pushes Rize back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rize misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rize's elbow.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire presses Rize against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
McGuire misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rize.
McGuire tries to work over Rize's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rize throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize blocks an elbow strike from McGuire.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Rize controls the action.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rize blocking some punches.
Rize misses with some punches.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire trying to stall but Rize improves his position.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Rize. #T2#
Rize misses with a punch on the inside.
Rize stalling.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rize moves to clinch but McGuire breaks away
and McGuire counters with a huge left! Rize is in big trouble! He's backing up but McGuire isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rize from any more damage. A dominating finish by McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
An out of breath Kevin McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Rize finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Veainu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rize manages to circle out of the way.
Rize connects with a looping right hand.
Rize motions for Veainu to come forward. Rize throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Veainu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rize scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rize misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rize throws a combination that misses
and Veainu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Rize is predictable there
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Rize throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Rize thumps Veainu with a low kick.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rize throws a series of strikes that have Veainu backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rize darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rize cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rize lands with a nice body punch.
Rize misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rize's corner calls for a 1-2. Rize obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veainu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Rize manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rize misses.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Rize lands with an uppercut that bounces Veainu off the cage and back into range.
Rize throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Rize scores with a leg kick.
Rize wants to clinch.
Veainu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A low kick from Rize misses #CL#
and Veainu moves into the clinch.
Rize lands a shoulder strike.
Veainu cracks Rize with a nice body shot.
Rize looks winded!
Veainu tries a body shot but Rize blocks it.
Veainu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Veainu is working Rize over against the cage.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Veainu - that landed with a thud.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Veainu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
Rize has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Rize.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu. #ROC#Rize is rocked!
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rize is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Rize's ribcage. Rize let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rize backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a big uppercut that drops Rize! More strikes from Veainu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rize lies dazed against the cage as Veainu celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit v Materlak 2
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Rize fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fett.
Fett fails with a takedown attempt.
Rize slips under a jab from Fett.
Rize doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Fett misses.
Decent striking displayed by Fett there.
A big left from Fett misses.
Fett throws the left hand but Rize avoids the punch easily.
Fett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rize eats them both and turns towards Fett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fett throws an overhand right that lands on Rize's shoulder, as Rize tries to avoid the shot.
Rize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fett.
Fett throws an overhand right that lands on Rize's shoulder, as Rize tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Rize misses its intended target.
Rize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
Rize misses with an uppercut
and Fett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rize takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rize throws a leg kick but Fett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rize throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
Rize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fett at a distance. #T1#
Fett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rize counters with a left to the body.
Rize lands a body shot.
Rize works Fett's body with a nice hook.
Rize lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rize connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Fett. Those never looked like landing.
Zack Rize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Rize is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fett.
Rize bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fett's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Fett down.
Rize throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rize looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rize moves out of range as Fett strikes.
Rize lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fett loads up on a big right hand but Rize slips the punch.
Rize looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rize ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Fett moves out of range of the body kick from Rize.
Rize fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fett is out of range.
Rize connects with a crisp jab.
Rize lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rize scoring well with a low kick there.
Rize looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range.
Fett throws a hook but Rize blocks it.
Fett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rize. Rize circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fett misses with a hook.
Rize misses with a lunging right hand
and Fett counters with a right hand to the body.
Fett tries to bum rush Rize with a series of wild strikes but Rize uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rize dodges the punch combination from Fett.
Rize jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rize fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rize throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fett 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. #T3#
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Fett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fett cracks Rize with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Rize misses.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Rize scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rize slips a jab from Fett.
Fett lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rize has time to react.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rize.
Fett misses with a hook.
Rize takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rize.
Fett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fett misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett throws an off balance right hand
and Rize counters with a good low kick that Fett was not able to check.
Fett swings widly with a right hand
and Rize counters with a good low kick that Fett was not able to check. #T4#
Rize throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fett on the side of the head.
Rize throws out a leg kick but Fett moves out of range and Rize only half commits.
Rize slips a jab and a cross from Fett.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rize.
Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rize.
Fett throws out a loose jab but Rize uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rize darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fett tries to bum rush Rize with a series of wild strikes but Rize uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rize tries to score with a low kick but Fett moves his leg out of the way.
Rize throws the kick towards the body but Fett avoids it.
Rize scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rize lands with a good body shot.
A low kick lands for Rize.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fett swinging wildly here.
Rize throws out a counter right but Fett avoids it with no problem.
Fett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rize. Rize obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zack Rize will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rize.
Rize works Fett's body with a nice hook.
Rize misses with a lunging right hand
and Fett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rize thinking.
Fett avoids the body shot from Rize.
An inside leg kick lands from Rize.
Fett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rize. Rize obviously looking to wear him down.
Fett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rize counters with a nice uppercut.
Fett throws a looping overhand right but Rize ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rize! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Rize lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rize uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Rize lands with a nice combination. Fett backs away looking to recover.
Rize lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rize throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fett throws a right and a left that Rize avoids nicely.
Fett backing away here, and Rize unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fett connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the liver by Rize. Beautiful body shot.
Rize ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rize ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Rize fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Rize throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fett misses with a few strikes there.
Zack Rize seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rize ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rize jabs Fett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fett throws a sloppy body shot
and Rize counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rize lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Rize coming out on top.
Rize cracks Fett with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Rize.
Rize is looking to chop away at Fett's legs.
Rize connects with a body shot.
Rize has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rize lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fett throws a one two combo.
Rize throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Rize slips under a jab from Fett.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fett might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Fett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rize takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
Fett throws an off balance right hand
letting Rize counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Fett - just one landing.
Fett blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Fett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fett connects with a jab.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rize punishes Fett's body with a nice straight punch.
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rize sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rize goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Rize, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rize is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fett rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab from Rize.
Fett missing with a left hand there. Rize was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Rize connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rize dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rize thumps Fett with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Fett down.
Rize jabs Fett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fett misses with a hook
and Rize counters with a left to the body.
Fett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rize lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fett misses with a series of wild punches.
Rize throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rize avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fett swinging wildly here.
Jab from Rize.#T4#
Rize steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Fett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rize misses with a leg kick.
Rize throws out a leg kick but Fett moves out of range and Rize only half commits.
Rize stuns Fett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rize throws out a leg kick but Fett moves out of range and Rize only half commits.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rize counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fett misses the jab.
Fett checks a low kick from Rize.
Fett throws a poor cross that misses
and Rize counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize slips a jab and a cross from Fett.
Rize is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fett with a body shot.
Cassus Fett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rize tries to bum rush Fett with a series of wild strikes but Fett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rize throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Rize looks to move away, Fett throws a big counter combo but Rize just gets out of the way.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Fett.
Rize throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rize swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Rize staying out of range there.
Rize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
Fett looks to land a right hand but Rize moved out of range.
Rize lunges at Fett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fett's hand. #TD#
Fett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Rize manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Rize.
Fett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rize.
Fett lands a jab to Rize's midsection.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rize.
Rize fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fett takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
Fett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rize.
Rize has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Donk. Rize catches Fett right on the button with a cross.
Rize scores with a leg kick.
Fett shoots in looking for a takedown. Rize tries to sprawl out of it but Fett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rize manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rize looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fett misses with a straight left.
Fett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Rize throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fett scores with a nice head shot.
Rize moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Fett.
Rize jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rize misses with a looping left.
Fett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Rize dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassus Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fett misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fett misses with a looping right.
Fett misses with a left hand
and Rize counters with a straight right hand.
Rize's corner calls for a 1-2. Rize obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rize fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fett throws the left hand but Rize avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Rize releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rize dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Fett off balance momentarily.
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rize throws out a leg kick but Fett moves out of range and Rize only half commits.
Fett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rize dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fett. That did some damage!
Rize moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rize lands a nice looking body shot.
Rize cracks Fett with an open hand slap.
Rize connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fett momentarily. #T3#
Rize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
Fett is looking to counter punch.
Fett takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Rize was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rize turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rize showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fett.
Fett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fett moves out of range of the body kick from Rize.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
Fett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rize cracks a nice hook into Fett's ribs.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rize avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zack Rize is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rize lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rize paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett needs to keep his hands up - Rize had a free shot at his head there.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Rize with a nice calf kick.
Fett throws a series of punches but Rize avoids them all with ease.
Fett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Fett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rize connects with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rize.
Fett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fett throws a hook but Rize blocks it.
Rize thumps Fett with a low kick.
Rize jabs at Fett's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Fett down.
Rize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fett at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Rize comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rize has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Rize!
Zack Rize seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld live 57
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Rize throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cross misses with a hook.
Rize is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cross.
Rize checks a leg kick nicely.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Rize ducks down to avoid it.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Rize ducks down to avoid it.
Rize scores with a jab to the body.
Rize moves away from the strike by Cross.
Rize does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big right from Cross misses.
Rize let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize throws a leg kick but Cross checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Cross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rize 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.
Cross blocks a low kick nicely.
Rize turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cross throws the left hand but Rize avoids the punch easily.
Rize lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cross's sensitive parts. #T1#
Nice cross by Rize.
Cross has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rize connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Cross does no damage.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Cross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rize.
Rize throws a leg kick which misses Cross's front leg but catches the back leg as Cross tries to avoid it.
Rize ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Rize releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rize connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Rize's head but Rize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rize lands a head shot.
Rize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cross at a distance.
Cross misses with a low kick.
Cross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rize.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rize pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Cross misses with a looping left.#T2#
Cross takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Rize finds it's way through Cross's defenses.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rize.
Cross throws a leg kick but Rize moved away.
Rize looks to land a left hand but Cross moved out of range nicely.
Rize lands a jab to Cross's midsection.
Rize uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cross has time to react.
Cross avoids the body shot from Rize.
Cross is looking to counter punch.
Cross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Rize finds it's way through Cross's defenses.
Rize punishes Cross's body with a nice straight punch.
Rize fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rize turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rize takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rize slips a straight right by Cross.
Cross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Rize swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Cross off balance momentarily.
A jab from Cross misses.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rize connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rize uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Cross looks to land a right hand but Rize moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Rize.
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Rize lands with a good body shot.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cross.#KD#
Cross lands a big right hand that sends Rize crashing to the mat! Cross stays standing though and waves Rize back to his feet!#ROC#Rize is rocked!
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Rize is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him?
Cross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rize seems to have recovered his senses.
A low kick from Cross misses
and Rize counters with an outside leg kick.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cross checks it well.
A big left from Cross misses.
Rize appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rize misses with a hook to the body
and Cross counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Rize throws a right and a left that Cross avoids nicely.
Rize checks a low kick from Cross.
Rize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.
A low kick from Rize is predictable there
and Cross counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Rize misses.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. Rize moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Cross feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rize sprawling to the canvas! Rize rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cross finish him?!
Cross fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rize square on the jaw! Damn, Rize is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Jeremy Cross, 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.

Event: Nfld live 56
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Zurauskas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rize cracks a nice hook into Zurauskas's ribs.
Rize connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zurauskas momentarily.
Zurauskas 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.
Rize swinging wildly here.
Zurauskas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rize has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zurauskas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zurauskas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zurauskas.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Zurauskas down.
Rize ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas with a nice cross.
Rize misses with a low kick as Zurauskas jumps back.#T1#
Rize misses with a low kick.
Rize scores with a hook.
Zurauskas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zurauskas throws an overhand right that lands on Rize's shoulder, as Rize tries to avoid the shot.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zurauskas checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Zurauskas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rize with a hook.#KD2#
Zurauskas drops his shoulder and cracks Rize with a huge uppercut! Rize goes down! Can Zurauskas finish him? #CUT2#It looks like Zack Rize has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zurauskas tries to free his leg and advance position but Rize is retaining full guard.
Zurauskas preventing the sweep.
Zurauskas trying to control but Rize is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rize looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zurauskas forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Zurauskas controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking for a kimura but Rize is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zurauskas to get the leverage.
Rize is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zurauskas controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zurauskas looks to land a left hand but Rize moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Rize drops Zurauskas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zurauskas looks back up at him and smiles so Rize waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Paulius Zurauskas has been cut.
Rize misses with a hook to the body
and Zurauskas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rize swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zurauskas counters with a series of strikes. Rize will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rize throws a leg kick but Zurauskas checks it.
Zurauskas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rize was well out of range. Poor timing from Zurauskas.
Rize scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zurauskas drops his hands momentarily and Rize takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Zurauskas is rocked!
Rize knocks out Zurauskas with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Rize before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Rize picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Rize!
Zack Rize decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 53
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Rize darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cotilla stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rize.
Rize misses with a looping left.
Cotilla raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Rize dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cotilla. That did some damage!
Rize thows a body kick. Cotilla tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rize throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cotilla.
Cotilla lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cotilla avoids the body shot from Rize.
Cotilla throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla checks a low kick from Rize.
A nice side step and Cotilla releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Cotilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Rize fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zack Rize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rize cracks Cotilla with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotilla was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
Despite the aggression on Cotilla's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Cotilla moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Cotilla's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab lands there for Rize.
Rize throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.
Rize connects with a looping right hand.
Rize tests Cotilla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cotilla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Rize with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotilla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rize catches Cotilla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good work by Cotilla as he checks the leg kick.
Rize cracks Cotilla with an open hand slap.
Cotilla's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rize connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cotilla scrambles back to his feet.
Cotilla throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rize misses with a looping right.
Cotilla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cotilla tries to clinch there but Rize circles away. #T3#
Cotilla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rize looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Rize lands with an uppercut that bounces Cotilla off the cage and back into range.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Cotilla moves away and avoids it.
Rize misses with a hook.
Cotilla moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rize connects with a body shot that sends Cotilla's belly button to the back.
Cotilla checks a low kick from Rize.
Cotilla unleashes a big counter combination but Rize bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cotilla pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Cotilla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rize can pounce on him.
Rize takes a swing at Cotilla's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Cotilla blocks the leg kick.
Cotilla is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rize waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotilla.
Cotilla is looking for the big counter here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rize tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Cotilla.
Cotilla avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cotilla lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rize with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cotilla's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cotilla misses with a wild combination.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
Rize scores with a leg kick.
Cotilla blocks a jab.
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Cotilla darts in and clinches Rize up against the cage.
Cotilla blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Cotilla stalling in the clinch.
Rize can't find room to land a body shot as Cotilla controls the action.
Cotilla gets through Rize's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cotilla blocks an uppercut.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cotilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Rize.
Cotilla takes a shot to the head.
Rize lands a hook that snaps the head of Cotilla backwards.
Rize misses with some punches.
Rize struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotilla controls his hands. #BC2#
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rize tries to work over Cotilla's front leg with a kick but Cotilla checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cotilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Cotilla down.
Cotilla throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rize connects with a body shot that sends Cotilla's belly button to the back.
Alexander Cotilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Cotilla defending well as Rize loads up on a big left hand.
Cotilla is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Cotilla down.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Rize backs off Cotilla throws a huge counter combo but Rize manages to avoid it all.
Cotilla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Rize lands a body shot.
Rize showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cotilla.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Rize scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rize.
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Cotilla off balance momentarily.
Rize gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD2#
and Cotilla counters with a series of strikes that sends Rize to the canvas! Cotilla follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Rize keeping full guard, as Cotilla tries to pass. #T4#
Rize pulls Cotilla in to control the position.
Cotilla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rize is pulling down on Cotilla's head. It's preventing any offense from Cotilla, at least for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rize keeping moving, preventing Cotilla from controlling successfully.
Cotilla wants to get up but he can't break Rize's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cotilla's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rize misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cotilla! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Rize.
Rize lands a slapping body shot.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Rize moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rize wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Rize.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rize connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#That has opened up Alexander Cotilla's cut even more.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotilla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Cotilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Rize tenderised Cotilla's leg. Cotilla is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rize throws out a leg kick but Cotilla moves out of range and Rize only half commits.
Rize feints a jab promting Cotilla to slip. Rize then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cotilla slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cotilla's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rize blocks the body kick.
Rize throws a leg kick
and Cotilla counters with a three punch combo that has Rize backing up. Rize nods at Cotilla to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Zack Rize has been cut.
Cotilla tries to land a leg kick but Rize saw it coming and moves away.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotilla.
A jab from Rize finds it's way through Cotilla's defenses.
Rize changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rize throws a chopping leg kick but Cotilla manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rize lunges at Cotilla with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cotilla's hand.
Cotilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rize.
Rize looks to land a right hand but Cotilla moved out of range.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Rize scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Rize lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cotilla's sensitive parts.
Rize connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rize avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Rize tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rize fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cotilla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Cotilla's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rize scores with a jab to the body.
Cotilla avoids the body shot from Rize.
Cotilla doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rize lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zack Rize is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Rize misses with a low kick.
Cotilla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alexander Cotilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rize keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#The cut above Alexander Cotilla's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rize uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotilla is just out of range.
Cotilla throws a counter combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Cotilla down.
Rize jabs at Cotilla's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotilla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cotilla throws a head kick that misses.
Cotilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rize.
Cotilla is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rize with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Rize showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rize, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Rize!
An out of breath Zack Rize thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Rize cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Rize circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rize counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steve. That's going to slow Rize down.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Rize misses with a looping right.
Steve checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve throws a jab when Rize was well out of range.
Rize shoots in but no luck this time.
Steve attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Good exchange - Steve coming out on top.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve throws out a counter right but Rize avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steve. #CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Rize tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve working aggressively here.
Rize lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Rize breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Rize. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
Rize lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Rize takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rize is looking to wear down Steve with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Rize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize tries to work over Steve's front leg with a kick but Steve checks it.
Steve appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rize looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Rize walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rize lands a glancing blow to the side of Steve's head.
Rize misses the body punch
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Rize.
A big right from Steve misses. #T3#
Steve moves to clinch but Rize breaks away
and Rize counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rize lands a nice looking body shot.
Rize throws a low kick but Steve avoids it.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Rize misses with a straight left.
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
Rize throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rize throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rize shoots in and drives through. Steve sprawls well.#T4#
Steve misses with a left hand
and Rize makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rize works Steve's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Steve as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize lands a slapping body shot.
Rize misses with a looping right.
Rize throws a leg kick
and Steve counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rize displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Rize throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve scores with a jab. Rize acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rize circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rize swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rize just misses with a punch to the body.
Rize misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Steve darts in and clinches Rize up against the cage.
Rize tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Rize misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rize misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rize tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve is stalling here. #BC#
Rize manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Rize misses
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rize with a nice cross.#T1#
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Rize
and Steve counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zack Rize is winning the standup battle so far.
Rize works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rize will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rize misses with a looping left.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rize lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts. #T2#
Rize moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve misses with a hook to the body
and Rize counters with a low kick, right behind Steve 's knee.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rize blocks the body kick.
Rize is looking to counter punch.
Rize misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Steve drives through and clinches with Rize against the cage.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rize goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Rize controls his hands.
Rize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steve working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
A short uppercut from Steve.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve tries to work over Rize's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rize tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Rize.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Rize backwards.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Rize goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rize misses with some punches. #T4#
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Yago Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rize throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve tries to work over Rize's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve lands a body punch.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rize blocks a body shot from Steve.
A short right from Steve. #ROC2#Rize is rocked!
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Oh Rize is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yago Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Rize seems to have got his legs back now.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rize manages to avoid it.
Rize walks straight into a right hand from Steve - that's dropped him! Steve jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rize from any more punishment! Rize complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yago Steve!
A very excited looking Yago Steve made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld FN 48
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1#
Cross misses with a leg kick
and Rize counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Cross walks into a left hand.
Rize lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rize steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Rize tries to work over Cross's front leg with a kick but Cross checks it.
Rize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Cross has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rize is looking to slow Cross down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Rize finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross throws a lazy right hand but Rize sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
Cross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rize fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cross.
Cross checks a low kick from Rize.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cross avoids the body shot from Rize.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Cross misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Rize slips under a jab.
Rize scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rize ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Nice jab there from Rize.
Rize lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cross's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut lands for Rize. That snapped Cross's head back.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cross checks it well.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross fails to land with a series of punches.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rize.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rize throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cross. That's going to slow Rize down.
A left lands for Rize.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Rize misses with a hook
and Cross counters with a thumping low kick.
Rize checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Cross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rize scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cross tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rize chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Rize's head but Rize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cross lands a lovely overhand right.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cross scores with a body shot.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Rize's shoulder, as Rize tries to avoid the shot.
Cross misses with a body kick.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Cross loads up on a big right hand but Rize slips the punch.
Rize misses with a looping left.
Cross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rize misses with a head kick.
Rize steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.#T3#
Rize throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot.
Rize moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Rize connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rize catches Cross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rize takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Cross misses with a straight right.
Rize swings widly with a right hand
and Cross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Rize moved out of range nicely.
Rize does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Cross checks a leg kick nicely.
Cross misses with a left hand
and Rize counters with a straight right hand.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. Rize moves away and avoids it.
Cross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rize. Rize obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Cross misses its intended target. #T4#
Cross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rize.
A jab lands there for Rize.
A clash of legs there as Cross blocks the low kick.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Rize ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Rize. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Cross misses.
Rize is looking to counter punch.
Rize misses with an uppercut. Cross saw that one coming.
Cross flicks out a counter leg kick but Rize steps away.
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Rize scores with a shot to the body.
Rize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cross at a distance.
Cross moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Cross misses.
Rize misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
Cross is looking to slow Rize down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cross throws a hook to the side of Rize's head but Rize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rize scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cross doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Cross is predictable there
and Rize counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rize swings for the body but Cross moves out of range.
Rize slips under a jab.
Rize is looking to slow Cross down with leg kicks.
Rize scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Cross. That snapped Rize's head back.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Rize.
Nice jab there from Rize.
Rize with a hook.
You can see that Cross has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Rize lands with an overhand left.
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!
Rize uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rize thumps Cross with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Rize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize throws a leg kick
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Good work by Cross as he checks the leg kick.
Rize throws a leg kick which misses Cross's front leg but catches the back leg as Cross tries to avoid it.
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rize.
Rize lands with a nice body punch.
Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Rize counters with a low kick, right behind Cross 's knee.
Cross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rize finds it's way round the side to connect with Cross's head.
A nice leg kick from Rize, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rize dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cross. That did some damage!
Cross lands with a straight right. Rize didn't see that one coming.
Rize throws a leg kick
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross looks to score with a jab to the body but Rize is just out of range.
Cross tests Rize's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Rize is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cross counters with a big right hand! Oh Rize is in trouble here! Cross follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Cross!
After winning the bout, Jeremy Cross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 39
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Salajudin Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rize.
A big right from Salajudin Ii misses.
Jab from Rize.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rize stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheers as Salajudin Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rize doesn't seem phased though.
Rize connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rize connects with a solid leg kick.
Salajudin Ii works over Rize's head and body with a nice combination.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Salajudin Ii is just out of range.
Rize misses with a hook. Salajudin Ii ducked under it nicely.
Rize fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salajudin Ii.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rize scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Salajudin Ii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rize looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rize staying out of range there.
Salajudin Ii scores with a decent looking hook.
Rize lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salajudin Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rize.
Salajudin Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rize tries to bum rush Salajudin Ii with a series of wild strikes but Salajudin Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salajudin Ii! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Rize 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Salajudin Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rize thuds his right hand into Salajudin Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salajudin Ii moves away.
Salajudin Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Rize bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Salajudin Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rize.
Rize swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salajudin Ii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Rize.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Zack Rize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rize misses with a jab to the body
and Salajudin Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salajudin Ii misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Salajudin Ii.
Rize connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rize lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rize scores with a leg kick.
Salajudin Ii slips under a jab.
Salajudin Ii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Salajudin Ii is just out of range.
Salajudin Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Rize misses with an uppercut. Salajudin Ii saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Rize lands a nice looking body shot.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab when Rize was well out of range.
Rize misses with a hook. Salajudin Ii ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Salajudin Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rize throws a leg kick that misses.
Salajudin Ii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Salajudin Ii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rize scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salajudin Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Salajudin Ii loads up on a big right hand but Rize slips the punch.#T4#
Rize scores with a jab. Salajudin Ii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Salajudin Ii as Rize shoots in.
Salajudin Ii moves out of range as Rize strikes.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize tried to score with a low kick but Salajudin Ii checks it.
A little jabbing left from Salajudin Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rize misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Salajudin Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rize connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rize walks into a jab.
Salajudin Ii looks to land a right hand but Rize moved out of range.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Salajudin Ii moves away and avoids it.
Rize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salajudin Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Rize makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab when Rize was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Salajudin Ii avoids the body shot from Rize.
Zack Rize is winning the standup battle so far.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rize connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rize scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rize lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salajudin Ii's sensitive parts.
Rize shoots for a double leg takedown but Salajudin Ii sprawls well. He's pushed Rize's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice side step and Salajudin Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rize attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salajudin Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salajudin Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salajudin Ii can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Salajudin Ii misses.
Rize throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rize misses with an uppercut. Salajudin Ii saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Salajudin Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rize. #T1#
Rize connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salajudin Ii lands a right hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Salajudin Ii might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rize has got the better of the exchanges.
Rize wants to clinch
enabling Salajudin Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salajudin Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Salajudin Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize walks into a left hand.
Salajudin Ii slips a jab from Rize.
Salajudin Ii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salajudin Ii at a distance.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook.
Rize walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salajudin Ii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rize tries to clinch but Salajudin Ii moves away #TD2#
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rize is refusing to be controlled, as Salajudin Ii sits in half guard. #T2#
Rize won't allow Salajudin Ii to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Salajudin Ii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salajudin Ii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salajudin Ii is just content to waste time from the top position. Rize takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rize trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salajudin Ii advances to half guard. #T3#
Salajudin Ii wants to control but Rize is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Salajudin Ii seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rize has recovered full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salajudin Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rize swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Rize keeps moving.
Salajudin Ii is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Salajudin Ii is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rize is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rize has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Salajudin Ii wants to sweep but no luck.
Salajudin Ii is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Salajudin Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salajudin Ii pulls Rize in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salajudin Ii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zack Rize will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Rize ducks right into an uppercut from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii swings for the body but Rize moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Rize misses its target.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salajudin Ii moves away.
Rize paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rize with a nice calf kick.
Salajudin Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salajudin Ii throws out a counter right but Rize avoids it with no problem.
Rize swings for the body but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Rize jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize misses with a body shot.
Salajudin Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Salajudin Ii. Beautiful body shot.
Salajudin Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rize as he avoids it easily.
Salajudin Ii walks into a jab.#T1#
Salajudin Ii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Salajudin Ii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rize scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Salajudin Ii misses the jab.
Salajudin Ii digs a good hook to Rize's body.
Salajudin Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salajudin Ii blocks a leg kick.
Salajudin Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rize tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Rize throws a leg kick which misses Salajudin Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Salajudin Ii tries to avoid it.
A jab from Rize misses.
Nice shot lands for Salajudin Ii.#T2#
Rize misses the jab.
Rize throws a shot to the body.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salajudin Ii.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salajudin Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
Salajudin Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rize tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salajudin Ii slips a straight right by Rize.
Salajudin Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Rize is predictable there #TD2#
and Salajudin Ii counters with a single leg into guard. Rize didn't expect that.
Salajudin Ii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Rize keeps moving.
Salajudin Ii looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Rize is working from the bottom.
Salajudin Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rize swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salajudin Ii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Rize is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rize tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
You can see that Salajudin Ii has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Salajudin Ii misses with a left hand
and Rize counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rize. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rize.
Salajudin Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rize.
Salajudin Ii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rize scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rize throws a leg kick but Salajudin Ii moved away.
Salajudin Ii throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rize to counter with a crisp jab.
Rize throws a leg kick which misses Salajudin Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Salajudin Ii tries to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii moves away from the strike by Rize.
Salajudin Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Rize scoring well with a low kick there.
Rize works Salajudin Ii's body with a nice hook.
Salajudin Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rize scores with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Salajudin Ii down.
Salajudin Ii avoids the body shot from Rize.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Rize has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salajudin Ii finds it's way round the side to connect with Rize's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rize shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rize looks to land a left hand but Salajudin Ii moved out of range nicely.
Salajudin Ii blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Salajudin Ii scores with a jab to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salajudin Ii checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Salajudin Ii misses.
Rize misses with a leg kick
and Salajudin Ii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rize misses with a looping left.
Rize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salajudin Ii at a distance.
Salajudin Ii scores with a jab. Rize acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
Salajudin Ii scores with a body shot.
Rize uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salajudin Ii has time to react.
A jab from Salajudin Ii finds it's way through Rize's defenses.
Rize takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salajudin Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rize.
Rize cracks Salajudin Ii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Rize uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salajudin Ii.
Nice uppercut lands for Rize. That snapped Salajudin Ii's head back.
Salajudin Ii checks the leg kick.
Salajudin Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rize will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Salajudin Ii stuns Rize with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salajudin Ii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salajudin Ii checks a leg kick.
Salajudin Ii lands with an uppercut that bounces Rize off the cage and back into range.
Rize tried to score with a low kick but Salajudin Ii checks it.
Salajudin Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Rize avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rize swings for the body but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Rize lands with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Salajudin Ii as Rize shoots in.
Salajudin Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Rize counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salajudin Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
Rize throws a body punch but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii jabs Rize to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rize throws a front kick aimed at Salajudin Ii's knee but Salajudin Ii avoids it well.
Rize swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Salajudin Ii counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rize! Salajudin Ii lets Rize back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rize is rocked!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salajudin Ii drops Rize with a huge uppercut! Rize drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Salajudin Ii is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Salajudin Ii!
Super Salajudin Ii is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Super Salajudin Ii, 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.

Event: Nfld 38
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Bleak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bleak connects with a looping right hand.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
Rize turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rize misses with a looping left.
Rize connects with the punch.
Bleak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bleak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rize with a nice calf kick.
Rize is looking to score with low kicks.
Bleak tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Rize misses the target.#T1#
Bleak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rize.
Rize was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bleak blocks a jab.
Bleak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rize counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bleak has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bleak tries to clinch there but Rize circles away.
Zack Rize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bleak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rize throws a solid leg kick but Bleak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rize.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak. #T2#
Bleak avoids the body shot from Rize.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Rize with a nice calf kick.
Rize throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bleak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Rize pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bleak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bleak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Bleak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rize is trying to defend but Bleak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Rize kicks Bleak off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Rize scores with a leg kick.
Bleak misses with a hook. Rize ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rize.
Bleak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rize can pounce on him.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rize sprawls well. Rize wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bleak gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bleak.
Zack Rize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Bleak.
Rize attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Rize with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rize tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rize missing with a left hand there. Bleak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bleak fails with a takedown attempt.
Bleak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bleak blocks a leg kick.
Rize fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rize scores with a hook to the body. Bleak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rize's corner calls for a 1-2. Rize obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Bleak tries to clinch but Rize moves out of range.
Rize looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Bleak throws a counter combo.
Bleak shoots for a double leg takedown but Rize sprawls well. He's pushed Bleak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rize misses its target.
Rize throws a looping overhand right but Bleak ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize throws out a powerful jab.
Rize misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bleak is keen to just control but Rize is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Bleak seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bleak seems to be working for a kimura but Rize defends the submission attempt.
Rize is controlling Bleak's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Bleak is looking for a kimura but Rize is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bleak to get the leverage.
Bleak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rize gets back to full guard.
Bleak passes Rize's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rize trying to control here. #SUB2#
Bleak is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rize as he works his way to full guard. #SUB2#
Bleak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rize dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Rize stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bleak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rize looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Rize pushes his legs off easily.
Rize controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rize misses with an uppercut
enabling Bleak to counter with a crisp jab.
Rize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bleak can do to turn this around?
Bleak tries to clinch up but Rize circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rize takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rize but Rize pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rize swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bleak shoots in for a double leg but Rize sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bleak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bleak throws out a counter right but Rize avoids it with no problem.
Rize looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize thows a body kick. Bleak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rize attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bleak.
Rize appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zack Rize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Bleak.#T1#
Bleak takes one to the chin there.
Bleak with a poor takedown
and Rize counters with a left to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bleak checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Rize.
Bleak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rize defends well and Bleak ends up having to push Rize into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rize appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rize fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bleak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bleak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rize.
Bruno Bleak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rize misses with a low kick as Bleak jumps back.
Bleak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Rize.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
Bleak lands with a hook. Rize tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rize keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bleak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Rize defending well as Bleak loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Rize misses with a low kick as Bleak jumps back.
Rize scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rize feints and then cracks Bleak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bleak down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
No luck for Rize with that takedown attempt.
Bleak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bleak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rize.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Bleak might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Bleak misses with a straight left.
Rize scores with a hook to the body. Bleak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rize swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bleak tries to clinch up.
Rize tried to counter with a leg kick but Bleak avoided it.
Rize throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zack Rize is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bleak tries to clinch up
and Rize counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Rize.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Rize showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rize has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Rize!
A relieved looking Zack Rize thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld 37
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Kaafjord misses with a body kick.
Rize just misses with a punch to the body.
As Rize looks to move away, Kaafjord throws a big counter combo but Rize just gets out of the way.
Rize tries to bum rush Kaafjord with a series of wild strikes but Kaafjord uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Kaafjord moves away and avoids it.
Rize connects with a body shot.
Kaafjord blocks a jab.
Rize throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rize throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaafjord.
Kaafjord attempts a counter takedown but Rize avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize thows a leg kick but Kaafjord checks it #TD#
and Kaafjord counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Kaafjord has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rize is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaafjord working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Kaafjord working the ground and pound but Rize is defending the strikes.
Kaafjord lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaafjord.
Rize tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaafjord wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Rize's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Kaafjord are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rize tries to improve position but can't.
Kaafjord with the ground and pound but Rize regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rize is looking for a sweep. Kaafjord is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rize is refusing to be controlled, as Kaafjord sits in half guard. #T2#
Kaafjord not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaafjord throws a strike but Rize avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rize keeping moving, preventing Kaafjord from controlling successfully.
Kaafjord wants to pass the guard but Rize is keeping the position.
Kaafjord is stalling in the full guard.
Kaafjord pushing down on Rize's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kaafjord is pressing down on Rize's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rize is holding on for now.
Rize is not content to let Kaafjord control the position.#T3#
Kaafjord with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kaafjord wants to control but Rize is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rize lands a jab.
A head kick by Kaafjord misses
and Rize counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Kaafjord takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rize throws a body punch but Kaafjord moves out of range.
Kaafjord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rize.
Kaafjord lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Rize with a jab.
Rize tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rize throws a low kick but Kaafjord avoids it.
Rize attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kaafjord swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
Zack Rize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rize lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kaafjord on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaafjord throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rize throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kaafjord drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rize sprawls and moves away.
Good exchange - Rize coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tungsten Kaafjord's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Rize finds it's target.
Rize connects with a nice looking jab.
Rize defending well as Kaafjord loads up on a big left hand.
Rize misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaafjord misses the target.
Rize lands with a right hand. #CUT2#Tungsten Kaafjord's cut is getting worse.
Rize is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rize misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rize misses with a leg kick
letting Kaafjord counter with a right hand.
Zack Rize seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rize has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rize throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaafjord counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Rize throws out a powerful jab.
Rize looks to land a right hand but Kaafjord moved out of range.
Kaafjord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rize was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaafjord.
Rize lands an overhand right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rize 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 Kaafjord has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kaafjord and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rize throws a lazy body kick
letting Kaafjord counter with a right hand.
Rize cracks Kaafjord with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#Tungsten Kaafjord's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rize misses with a looping left.
Rize misses with a jab to the body
and Kaafjord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rize has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaafjord has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaafjord there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Kaafjord lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rize falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kaafjord dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tungsten Kaafjord!
Tungsten Kaafjord retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Tungsten Kaafjord thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 174
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Sampson takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
Rize takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rize 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.
Sampson throws a leg kick
and Rize makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sampson misses with a hook
and Rize counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sampson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sampson thuds his right hand into Rize's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rize chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
A lazy left from Rize finds it's target.
Sampson walks into a jab.#KD2#
Rize sends Sampson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rize is motioning to the referee to let Sampson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Sampson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rize throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sampson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Sampson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sampson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sampson seems to have got his legs back now.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Rize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sampson.
Rize was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sampson motions for Rize to come forward. Sampson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Rize fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sampson.
Sampson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rize connects with a nice looking jab.
Rize throws a front kick aimed at Sampson's knee but Sampson avoids it well.
Sampson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rize feints a counter leg kick.
Sampson scores with a hook to the body. Rize takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sampson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rize. Rize circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sampson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rize steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
Rize tries a low kick but Sampson avoids it.
A big left from Sampson misses.
A nice side step and Rize releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sampson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rize.
Sampson throws a body punch but Rize moves out of range. #T2#
Sampson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rize moves away.
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rize.
Sampson throws a hook but Rize blocks it.
Rize doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rize scores with a sloppy right hand. Sampson should have avoided that one.
Rize has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rize misses with an uppercut. Sampson saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Sampson misses its target.
Rize misses with a leg kick.
Sampson is looking to counter punch.
Sampson throws a leg kick
and Rize counters with a straight right hand.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rize does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sampson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rize takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sampson swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Rize on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sampson misses
and Rize counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Sampson misses.
Rize walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sampson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rize swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rize throws a lazy right hand but Sampson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sampson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rize.
Sampson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rize throws a front kick aimed at Sampson's knee but Sampson avoids it well.
Rize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Rize as he connects with a hook.
Sampson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Sampson misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Rize releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rize is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sampson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sampson slips a jab from Rize.
Sampson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rize in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Rize feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sampson sprawling to the canvas! Sampson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rize finish him?!
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sampson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sampson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rize. Sampson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rize!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Rize!
Zack Rize is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Zack Rize, 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.
Douglas Sampson spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.

Event: OFK 300 - Khan Vs Escalante
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Philips lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rize throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Philips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Rize does no damage.
Rize throws a low kick but it's checked well by Philips.
Philips slips under a jab from Rize.#CL2#
Philips pushes Rize up against the cage in a clinch.
Philips will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rize up against the cage.
Philips creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rize's defenses.
Philips putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rize in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips lands a nice uppercut.
Philips lands with a light punch inside.
Rize works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Philips lands an uppercut.
Philips lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rize lands a right hand.
Rize lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Philips.#T1#
Rize lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Rize.
Rize lands a left hand that snaps the head of Philips backwards.
Philips throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Philips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rize avoids it.
Philips has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rize seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Philips can turn it around.#BC#
Rize pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Philips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Philips blocks the leg kick.
Rize is looking to slow Philips down with leg kicks.
Philips scores with a head kick.
Philips with a nice cross.
Philips misses with a head kick.
Rize lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Philips misses with an uppercut
and Rize makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Rize throws a nice looking combination but Philips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Philips is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rize with a body shot.
Philips misses with a low kick.
Philips throws a head kick that Rize semi-blocks.
Philips looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rize was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Philips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Philips looks winded!
Philips fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rize checks it well.
Philips attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Philips takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Radio Philips has been cut.
Philips motions for Rize to come forward. Philips throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Philips moves into the clinch successfully.
Rize scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rize is working Philips over against the cage.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Rize.
Rize lands a body punch. #BC#
Rize pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Rize.
Rize connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Philips momentarily.
Rize looks to land a left hand but Philips moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Rize misses the target.
Rize misses with a body shot.
Rize wobbles Philips with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Rize dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Philips to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zack Rize!
A victorious Zack Rize thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 293 - Rize Vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Rize throws out a loose jab but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Cubbedge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rize scores with a jab.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cubbedge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cubbedge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Rize.
Rize misses with a hook. Cubbedge ducked under it nicely.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Rize - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge slips under a jab from Rize.
Rize misses with a hook. Cubbedge ducked under it nicely.
Rize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cubbedge.
A quick step to the side and Rize tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rize throws out a leg kick but Cubbedge moves out of range and Rize only half commits.
Cubbedge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rize with a body shot.
Rize is looking to chop away at Cubbedge's legs. #T1#
Rize moves out of range as Cubbedge strikes.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up
and Rize counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rize tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rize lands a nice shot to the body.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge misses with a hook.
Rize catches Cubbedge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cubbedge tries to clinch but Rize is having none of it.
Rize lands a jab to the head.
Rize lands a two punch combo.
Rize slips under a jab from Cubbedge.#T2#
A low kick from Rize misses
and Cubbedge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cubbedge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rize to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Cubbedge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Cubbedge moves into the clinch.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cubbedge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rize misses with a punch on the inside.
Cubbedge stalling against the cage.
Cubbedge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rize.
Cubbedge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rize misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cubbedge tries a body shot but Rize blocks it.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cubbedge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Cubbedge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rize backwards.
Cubbedge tries to work over Rize's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cubbedge misses with a punch on the inside.
Cubbedge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge prevents Rize from breaking the clinch.
Cubbedge tries to land knees in the clinch but Rize avoids the damage to the body.
Cubbedge scores with a shoulder strike.
Cubbedge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rize managing to block the knees to the body from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge digs a right hand underneath Rize's ribcage. Rize let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cubbedge scores with a knee to the head.
Rize's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cubbedge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cubbedge scores with a hook to the body.
Rize is breathing heavily.
Cubbedge landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cubbedge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rize or not.
Cubbedge lands an uppercut.
Cubbedge landing knees to the head.
Cubbedge working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
A short left from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rize avoids it.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cubbedge is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rize is trying to force a seperation but Cubbedge has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Rize is rocked!
Cubbedge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Rize is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cubbedge landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cubbedge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cubbedge is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cubbedge lands a knee to the body.
Cubbedge working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Cubbedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cubbedge instigates a clinch.
Cubbedge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rize or not.
Cubbedge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rize backwards.
Cubbedge unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Rize out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Rize off his feet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Billy Cubbedge!
Billy Cubbedge is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Billy Cubbedge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 286 - Cubbedge Vs Rize
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Cubbedge moves out of range of the strikes.
Rize keeps the fight on the outside.
Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cubbedge checks a low kick from Rize.
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge.
A left and a right from Rize both land. Nice combination.
Rize lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cubbedge. Rize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rize throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cubbedge moves out of range as Rize strikes.
Cubbedge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rize 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.
Cubbedge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rize needs to keep his hands up - Cubbedge had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Rize cracks Cubbedge with an open hand slap.
Some bone on bone action there as Cubbedge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rize works Cubbedge's body with a nice hook.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cubbedge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cubbedge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rize at a distance.
Cubbedge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rize just misses with a punch to the body.
Rize fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cubbedge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cubbedge wants to clinch.#T2#
Cubbedge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rize.
Rize tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cubbedge is able to avoid easily.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rize dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rize connects with a right hand. Cubbedge shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
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!
Rize is looking to score with low kicks.
Rize throws a leg kick that misses.
Rize swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cubbedge counters with a straight right hand.
Rize darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
Rize scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Cubbedge checks a low kick from Rize.
Decent striking displayed by Rize there.
Cubbedge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by Rize there.
Cubbedge lands with an uppercut that bounces Rize off the cage and back into range.
Rize connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Rize misses.
Cubbedge tries to clinch but Rize moves out of range.
Cubbedge misses with a wild body shot.
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Cubbedge down. #T4#
Cubbedge defending well as Rize loads up on a big left hand.
Cubbedge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rize misses with a hook
and Cubbedge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rize wants to slow Cubbedge down by chopping away at his legs.
Cubbedge connects with a single shot there.
Rize moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cubbedge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rize uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick from Rize, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rize swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Rize throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cubbedge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge's cut.
That's time! Cubbedge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zack Rize seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rize works the jab nicely.
Rize lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rize misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cubbedge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rize counters with a stiff right hand.
Rize throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge.
A big right from Cubbedge misses.
Rize buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rize digs a good body shot into Cubbedge's ribs.#T1#
Rize throws a low kick, looking for Cubbedge's leg but Cubbedge calmly moves out of range.
Cubbedge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rize.
Rize misses with an uppercut. Cubbedge saw that one coming.
Rize comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cubbedge takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick by Rize misses
and Cubbedge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cubbedge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rize has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rize misses with a hook.
Good work by Cubbedge as he checks the leg kick.
Cubbedge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rize throws a body punch but Cubbedge moves out of range. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Cubbedge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rize ducks right into an uppercut from Cubbedge.
Rize works Cubbedge's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge is looking to clinch but Rize is avoiding it.
Rize is looking to slow Cubbedge down with leg kicks.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cubbedge digs a good body shot into Rize's ribs.
Cubbedge doesn't manage to clinch there - Rize circles away.
Cubbedge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cubbedge swings for the body but Rize moves out of range.
Cubbedge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Cubbedge misses with a body shot
and Rize connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rize lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cubbedge throws a body punch but Rize moves out of range.
Rize throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rize blocks a jab.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Cubbedge misses its target.
Rize 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rize.
Rize throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cubbedge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rize throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cubbedge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cubbedge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cubbedge's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T4#
Rize scores with a jab to the head.
Rize connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Cubbedge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rize, pushing him back against the cage.
Cubbedge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rize blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cubbedge lands a nice knee to the body.
Rize is breathing heavily.
Cubbedge scores with a knee to the head.
Cubbedge lands an uppercut.
Rize tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage.
Cubbedge scores with a knee to the head.
Cubbedge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rize is defending well for now.
Cubbedge misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rize scores with a shoulder strike.
Cubbedge lands a nice uppercut.
Cubbedge has a couple of punches blocked by Rize.
Rize struggles to land a body shot inside as Cubbedge controls his hands.
Cubbedge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rize.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge's cut.
That's time! Cubbedge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Rize takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cubbedge walks into a left hand.
Cubbedge throws a hook but Rize avoids it easily.
Cubbedge tries to close the distance and clinch but Rize swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rize only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cubbedge checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Cubbedge throws a big shot that misses.
Cubbedge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cubbedge blocks a jab.
Cubbedge moves out of range as Rize strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize clobbers Cubbedge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rize moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cubbedge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Cubbedge moves out of range as Rize strikes.
Rize thumps Cubbedge with a low kick.
Cubbedge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the body from Cubbedge misses
and Rize counters with a left and a right that stings Cubbedge.
Cubbedge takes one to the side of the head.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge misses with a wild body shot.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge misses with a hook.
Rize looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Rize.#T2#
Cubbedge dips to his left and cracks Rize with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Rize.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cubbedge walks into a left hand.
Cubbedge tries to move into range but Rize moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rize scores with a shot to the body.
Rize tries to work over Cubbedge's front leg with a kick but Cubbedge checks it.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cubbedge.
Rize scores with a shot to the body.
Rize misses with a hook.#T3#
Rize misses with a looping right.
Rize cracks Cubbedge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cubbedge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge misses with a body punch
and Rize counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cubbedge thinking.
Rize throws a jab when Cubbedge was well out of range.
Cubbedge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rize manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge needs to keep his hands up - Rize had a free shot at his head there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cubbedge checks a leg kick.
Cubbedge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rize.#T4#
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut.
Rize takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rize uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rize thows a leg kick but Cubbedge checks it
and Cubbedge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rize thinking.
Rize connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rize circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rize flicks out a counter leg kick but Cubbedge steps away.
Rize looks for a takedown but Cubbedge sprawls well.
Rize defending well as Cubbedge loads up on a big left hand.
Rize wants to slow Cubbedge down by chopping away at his legs.
Cubbedge throwing a counter right hand but Rize manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge'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.#R4#
Rize waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cubbedge.
It looked like Cubbedge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rize stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
Rize looks to land a left hand but Cubbedge moved out of range nicely.
Cubbedge slips a jab from Rize.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Rize throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize staying out of range there.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab. #CL#
Cubbedge closes the distance and pushes Rize back into the cage.
Rize tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cubbedge's elbow. #T1#
Rize tries to work over Cubbedge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cubbedge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rize tries a body shot but Cubbedge blocks it.
Rize is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cubbedge utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Billy Cubbedge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rize is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cubbedge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cubbedge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cubbedge has a couple of punches blocked by Rize.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge.
Rize misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cubbedge stalling in the clinch.
Cubbedge pushes Rize back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize tries to break free but Cubbedge pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge tries a knee to the head but Rize blocks it.
A short left from Rize. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Cubbedge.
Cubbedge can't find room to land a body shot as Rize controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Cubbedge.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Cubbedge as the two fighters clinch.
Cubbedge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Cubbedge.
Rize lands a hook that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Cubbedge putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rize in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cubbedge lands a nice knee to the body.
Cubbedge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rize backwards.
Cubbedge is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cubbedge.
Rize misses with a body punch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Cubbedge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cubbedge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cubbedge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cubbedge throws a punch but it's blocked by Rize.
Cubbedge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cubbedge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cubbedge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cubbedge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rize avoids it.
Rize misses with some punches. #BC2#
Rize breaks the clinch.
Rize throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Rize.
Rize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rize tries to land a leg kick but Cubbedge saw it coming and moves away.
Rize lands a nice shot that snaps Cubbedge's head back. #T4#
Rize misses with a left hand
and Cubbedge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Rize throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Rize swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cubbedge.
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rize moves away.
A cross from Rize lands.
Rize looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rize buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rize fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rize jabs Cubbedge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge had his way with Zack Rize in that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge's cut.
That's time! Cubbedge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Rize lands with a good body shot.
Rize throws a body punch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cubbedge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rize.
Cubbedge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rize misses with a straight left.
Cubbedge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rize swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge misses with a shot to the body
and Rize counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cubbedge swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rize counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cubbedge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rize.#T1#
Cubbedge tries to clinch but Rize is having none of it.
Rize jabs Cubbedge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cubbedge wants to clinch up but Rize keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Rize.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the side of Rize's head but Rize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cubbedge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cubbedge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rize.
Cubbedge looks to throw the jab but Rize is out of range.
Rize appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cubbedge throws a lazy uppercut
and Rize counters with a nice uppercut.
Cubbedge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rize slips a jab from Cubbedge.#T2#
Rize misses with a looping right.
A jab from Rize misses.
Rize scores with a nice right hand.
Rize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge avoids the body shot from Rize.
Cubbedge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rize fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cubbedge avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Rize throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rize wants to land a leg kick but Cubbedge is out of range. #T3#
Rize lands with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cubbedge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rize jabs Cubbedge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rize connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cubbedge connects with a looping right hand.
Rize misses with an uppercut.
Rize lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rize moves away.
Cubbedge wants to clinch but Rize slips to the side
and Rize counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cubbedge's knee momentarily.
Rize lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Rize throws a right hand that misses
and Cubbedge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rize thinking.
Rize throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Cubbedge moves away and avoids it.
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!
Rize scores with a nice head shot.
Zack Rize is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cubbedge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rize on the side of the head.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cubbedge moves away.
Cubbedge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Billy Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Rize throws a low kick but Cubbedge avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Rize comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rize has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Rize!
Zack Rize is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Zack Rize made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 277 - Chika Vs Cooper
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gazersky.
Gazersky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rize defends it well.
Rize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gazersky manages to avoid it.
Gazersky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rize jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gazersky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rize.
Rize looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rize throws a front kick aimed at Gazersky's knee but Gazersky avoids it well.
Gazersky moves away from the strike by Rize.
Gazersky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rize moves away.
Rize swings for the body but Gazersky moves out of range.
Nice shot by Rize.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rize connects with a single shot there.
Gazersky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rize has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rize tries to work over Gazersky's front leg with a kick but Gazersky checks it.
A jab from Gazersky misses. #T1#
Gazersky scores with a hook to the body. Rize takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rize displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gazersky throws out the jab.
Rize tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gazersky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rize takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zack Rize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rize misses with a body shot.
Gazersky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gazersky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rize.
And Gazersky tries to counter it with a takedown but Rize pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rize motions for Gazersky to come forward. Rize throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gazersky with the counter takedown but Rize avoids it easily.
Rize staying out of range there.
Gazersky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rize manages to avoid it.
Rize getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rize lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gazersky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gazersky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Gazersky 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.
Gazersky checks a low kick from Rize.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gazersky. Rize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gazersky just manages to avoid it.
Rize throws a leg kick but Gazersky checks it.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Gazersky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rize defends it well.#TD2#
Gazersky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rize's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gazersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gazersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rize trying to keep a closed guard but Gazersky is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gazersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gazersky throws a big right hand that misses.
Rize tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Gazersky drops back looking for a leg! Rize is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rize manages to kick Gazersky off! Gazersky jumps back into Rize's guard.
Gazersky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gazersky wants to control from the top but Rize keeps moving.
Gazersky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gazersky works over Rize with some ground and pound from guard.
Gazersky throws a strike but Rize rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gazersky tries to strike from the bottom.
Rize engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Gazersky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rize wants to pass the guard but Gazersky is keeping the position.
Gazersky tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gazersky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gazersky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zack Rize will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rize's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Rize finds it's way through Gazersky's defenses.
Rize throws an overhand right that lands on Gazersky's shoulder, as Gazersky tries to avoid the shot.
Rize is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Gazersky takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
Gazersky just misses with a punch to the body.
Rize fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gazersky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gazersky throws a body shot but no joy.
Gazersky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rize counters with an inside leg kick.
Gazersky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazersky checks a leg kick nicely.
Rize fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gazersky.
Gazersky misses the shot to the body.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gazersky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gazersky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rize rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Rize. #T1#
Gazersky misses with a hook. Rize ducked under it nicely.
Rize keeps Gazersky at a distance using the push kick.
Rize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gazersky can do to turn this around?
Gazersky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rize.
Rize misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Gazersky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Rize makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rize scores with a sloppy right hand. Gazersky should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gazersky lands an overhand right.
Gazersky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rize.
Gazersky misses with a straight right.
Gazersky misses the shot to the body.
Rize misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Rize cracks a nice hook into Gazersky's ribs.
Rize on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rize lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gazersky swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Rize counter with a right hand.
Gazersky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rize.#CL#
Rize moves into range and clinches up with Gazersky.#TD2#
Gazersky pulls guard.
Rize preventing the sweep.
Rize stays in close to Gazersky's body and controls the position.
Gazersky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Gazersky wants to pass the guard but Rize is defending well.
Gazersky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gazersky thows a huge punch but Rize dodges it nicely.
Rize is positioning himself well to prevent Gazersky advancing to mount.
Gazersky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Gazersky wants to work for an arm triangle but Rize is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gazersky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rize does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rize makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rize.
Rize looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gazersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gazersky trying to control but Rize is working from the bottom.
Rize lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rize tries to free his leg and advance position but Gazersky is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that second round.
That's time! Rize's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gazersky loads up on a big right hand but Rize slips the punch.
Rize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gazersky.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gazersky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rize defends it well.
Gazersky blocks a leg kick.
Rize looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gazersky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gazersky throws a body shot but no joy.
Gazersky swings for the body but Rize moves out of range.
Gazersky swings for the body but Rize moves out of range.
As Gazersky tries to get set, Rize tries to push him back and clinch up but Gazersky manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gazersky manages to avoid it.
Gazersky throws an overhand right that lands on Rize's shoulder, as Rize tries to avoid the shot.
Rize is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rize misses with a body shot. #T1#
Rize throws a front kick aimed at Gazersky's knee but Gazersky avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gazersky. Rize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize is looking to score with low kicks.
Gazersky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gazersky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rize manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rize throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rize displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gazersky throws out the jab.
Rize misses with a hook.
Rize dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gazersky. That did some damage!
Gazersky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rize at a distance.
Rize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gazersky.
Rize connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Gazersky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Rize connects with a solid leg kick.
Gazersky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rize with a jab.
Rize slips a jab from Gazersky.
Rize throws a low kick, looking for Gazersky's leg but Gazersky calmly moves out of range.
Rize sizes up Gazersky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gazersky feints the counter takedown.
Gazersky slips under a jab from Rize.
Gazersky misses with a wild body shot.
Gazersky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rize throwing a counter right hand but Gazersky manages to avoid it.
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gazersky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rize under the eye.
Rize throws a jab when Gazersky was well out of range.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Rize misses.
Rize staying out of range there.
Rize throws a lazy right hand but Gazersky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Rize finds it's target.
Rize shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rize tries to work over Gazersky's front leg with a kick but Gazersky checks it.
And Gazersky tries to counter it with a takedown but Rize pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gazersky checks a low kick from Rize.#CL#
Rize gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marlon Gazersky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gazersky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rize just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize struggles to land a body shot inside as Gazersky controls his hands.
Gazersky misses with a body punch.
Gazersky lands a hook that snaps the head of Rize backwards.
Gazersky jumps guard but Rize stands there with Gazersky around his waist. Gazersky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Gazersky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rize walks away with a smile on his face. Gazersky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zack Rize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Gazersky.
Gazersky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gazersky avoids the body shot from Rize.
Gazersky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rize defends it well.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Gazersky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gazersky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rize just misses with a punch to the body.
Zack Rize is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gazersky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rize. Rize obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Rize throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rize scores with a decent looking hook.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Rize throws a series of punches but Gazersky moves out of range.
No joy there for Rize, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gazersky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Rize showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rize, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Rize!
After winning the bout, Zack Rize thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 272 - Cubbedge Vs Gazersky
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Rize misses.
Rize delivers a nice body kick.
Rize takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Philips drops his hands momentarily and Rize takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Radio Philips has been cut.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philips was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
Philips takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Philips.
Philips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rize.
Rize moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Philips misses with a low kick as Rize jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Philips checks a leg kick.
Philips throws a counter combo.
Rize connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rize works Philips's body with a nice hook.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rize tries to counter by clinching up but Philips breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Philips gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Philips throws a low kick but Rize moves out of range easily.
Philips changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rize scores with a hook to the body. Philips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Philips.
Philips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rize catches Philips with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Philips is rocked!
Crack! Rize connects with the perfect overhand right and Philips falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Rize!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Rize!
An out of breath Zack Rize thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 264-Vaiduoklis Vs Bomstærk
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Rize throws a low kick but Cubbedge avoids it.
Cubbedge connects with a body shot that sends Rize's belly button to the back.
Rize scores with a nice head shot.
Rize throws a solid leg kick but Cubbedge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rize.
Cubbedge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rize scores with a shot to the body.
Rize connects with a body shot.#CL#
Cubbedge moves into the clinch.
Rize doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rize blocking some punches.
Rize lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cubbedge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cubbedge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Cubbedge has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge lands a nice uppercut.
Rize tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cubbedge's elbow.
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
Rize blocks an uppercut.
Rize is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cubbedge is defending well.#T1#
Cubbedge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rize.
A short right from Rize on the inside.
Rize misses with some punches.
Cubbedge struggles to land a body shot inside as Rize controls his hands.
Rize on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cubbedge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rize's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
Rize blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rize.
Rize lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cubbedge obliges.
Rize working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cubbedge.
Cubbedge blocks a body shot from Rize.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cubbedge.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cubbedge misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Rize tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rize.
Rize stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize tries to score a body lock takedown but Cubbedge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Billy Cubbedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Rize.
Cubbedge misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge misses with a punch on the inside.
Cubbedge trying to land knees to the body.
Cubbedge tries to land a knee to the head but Rize blocks with his arms.
Rize lands an uppercut.
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rize lands a hook that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cubbedge.
Cubbedge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
Cubbedge misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
Cubbedge throws a punch but it's blocked by Rize.
Cubbedge throws a head punch that misses.
Cubbedge lands with a short shot to the head.
Rize lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cubbedge throws a punch but it's blocked by Rize.
Cubbedge throws a punch but it's blocked by Rize.
Rize misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rize struggles to land a body shot inside as Cubbedge controls his hands.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cubbedge has a couple of punches blocked by Rize.
Cubbedge looking to throw knees to the head but Rize is blocking nicely.
Rize misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rize.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cubbedge.
Rize lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rize has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cubbedge presses Rize against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Rize.
Rize can't find room to land a body shot as Cubbedge controls the action.
Cubbedge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Rize on the inside.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cubbedge cracks Rize with a nice body shot.
Cubbedge has a couple of punches blocked by Rize.
Cubbedge scores with a shot to the side of Rize's head.
Cubbedge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Cubbedge - that landed with a thud.
Cubbedge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Cubbedge.
A short right from Rize on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rize tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage.
Cubbedge misses with a knee strike.
Rize prevents a body shot from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Billy Cubbedge 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.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Rize darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rize dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cubbedge. That did some damage!
Cubbedge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rize let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rize moves away from the strike by Cubbedge.
Jab, jab by Rize - just one landing.
Cubbedge connects with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Cubbedge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rize misses with a straight right.
Cubbedge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rize throws a leg kick but Cubbedge sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cubbedge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That kick from Rize tenderised Cubbedge's leg. Cubbedge is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rize lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rize.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cubbedge moves out of range of the leg kick from Rize.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cubbedge at a distance.
Rize misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Cubbedge. Beautiful body shot.
Rize jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cubbedge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rize to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Cubbedge. Beautiful body shot.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cubbedge moves away.
Rize bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cubbedge's head.
Cubbedge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rize.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Rize.
Zack Rize seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rize throws a sloppy body shot
and Cubbedge counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Rize throws a leg kick
and Rize takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rize was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rize can pounce on him.
Cubbedge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rize. Rize obviously looking to wear him down.
Cubbedge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rize at a distance.
Cubbedge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rize uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cubbedge.
Rize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cubbedge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cubbedge moves out of range of the strikes.
Rize dips to his left and cracks Cubbedge with an uppercut!
Rize throws a low kick, looking for Cubbedge's leg but Cubbedge calmly moves out of range.
Rize lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Rize throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Cubbedge counters by moving into the clinch.
Billy Cubbedge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cubbedge.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands a right hand.
Rize managing to block the knees to the body from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Cubbedge.
Rize misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Rize scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cubbedge struggles to land a body shot inside as Rize controls his hands.
Rize working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cubbedge looking to throw knees to the head but Rize is blocking nicely.
A short right from Rize.
Cubbedge tries a body shot but Rize blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Rize avoiding damage as Cubbedge throws knees to the body.
Cubbedge tries to throw a body punch but Rize avoids it by throwing Cubbedge back against the cage.
Cubbedge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rize's elbow.
A short left from Rize.
Rize lands a right hand. #BC2#
Rize breaks from the clinch.
Rize throws a lazy right hand but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rize throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rize attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cubbedge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rize slips a straight right by Cubbedge.
It seemed like Rize was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rize tries to land a front kick but Cubbedge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cubbedge walks into a stiff left hand from Rize.
Rize swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Cubbedge down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Rize uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cubbedge.
Rize looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
Rize fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cubbedge is out of range.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cubbedge checks it well.
Rize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cubbedge.
Rize throws a lazy uppercut
and Rize takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cubbedge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cubbedge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rize throws out the jab.
Rize misses with an uppercut
and Cubbedge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge checks a leg kick nicely.
Cubbedge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rize misses with a lunging right hand
and Rize takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rize. #T1#
Rize tries to score with a low kick but Cubbedge moves his leg out of the way.
Rize scores with a nice strike.
Rize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Cubbedge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cubbedge.
Rize misses with the combination. #CL#
Cubbedge has managed to clinch.
Rize softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rize lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize prevents a body shot from Cubbedge. #T2#
Cubbedge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cubbedge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rize stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cubbedge.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cubbedge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rize.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rize pushes Cubbedge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cubbedge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rize has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rize lands a left hand.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
Rize gets through Cubbedge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge.
Rize lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Rize goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cubbedge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cubbedge tries to throw a body punch but Rize avoids it by throwing Cubbedge back against the cage.
Rize gets through Cubbedge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cubbedge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rize is defending well for now.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cubbedge.
A nice left hand lands by Rize.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rize.
Rize misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cubbedge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge.
Cubbedge working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rize.
Cubbedge swings wildly with an uppercut but Rize uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Rize.
Rize working aggressively here.
Cubbedge lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rize - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge misses with some punches. #T4#
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cubbedge working Rize over with knees to the body.
Cubbedge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rize backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands a nice shot to the body.
Cubbedge lands a body shot.
Cubbedge landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cubbedge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cubbedge misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Cubbedge.
Rize misses with a body punch.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Billy Cubbedge did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Rize misses with a low kick.
Cubbedge misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Rize as he connects with a hook.
Rize lands the left hand.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Cubbedge moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
Cubbedge sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rize tries to score with a low kick but Cubbedge moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Rize takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge tries to close the distance and clinch but Rize swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rize with a hook.
Cubbedge slips a jab from Rize.
Cubbedge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
That kick from Rize tenderised Cubbedge's leg. Cubbedge is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rize wants to land a leg kick but Cubbedge is out of range.
Rize lands a really nice looking cross but Cubbedge seems unphased.
Rize misses with a straight right.
Rize is looking to slow Cubbedge down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Cubbedge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cubbedge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rize swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rize misses the body punch
and Cubbedge counters with a nice body shot.
Rize will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rize swats away the attempt to clinch by Cubbedge.#T2#
Cubbedge slips under a jab.
Cubbedge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rize in his tracks.
Rize's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cubbedge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rize scrambles back to his feet.
Rize sizes up Cubbedge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rize has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab, jab by Rize - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rize punishes Cubbedge's body with a nice straight punch.
Rize connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rize.
Rize lands with a hook. Cubbedge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cubbedge checks it well.
Cubbedge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cubbedge.#T3#
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
Rize doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheers as Rize lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cubbedge doesn't seem phased though.
Rize is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge.
Cubbedge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rize connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rize scores with a sloppy right hand. Cubbedge should have avoided that one.
Rize attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Rize lands with a cross.
Cubbedge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cubbedge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cubbedge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cubbedge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rize fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cubbedge.
Rize takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Rize.
Rize throws a jab when Cubbedge was well out of range.
Cubbedge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rize throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cubbedge on the side of the head.
Rize throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cubbedge counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Rize.
Good exchange - Cubbedge coming out on top.#ROC#Rize is rocked!
Cubbedge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rize throws a sloppy body shot
and Cubbedge counters with a right hand from hell and Rize is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Cubbedge!
Billy Cubbedge retains his heavyweight title!
Billy Cubbedge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 259 - New Year Fight Night
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Good leg kick by Rize.
Radar throws out a loose jab but Rize uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radar swings widly with a right hand
and Rize cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Max Radar has been cut.
Rize misses with a hook. Radar ducked under it nicely.
Radar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rize swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Radar misses with a straight left.
Rize cracks Radar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rize 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.
Radar misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Radar misses the target.
Radar just misses with a punch to the body.
Rize misses with a leg kick
and Radar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rize misses with a lunging right hand
and Radar counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Rize misses.
Rize steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Radar.
Rize appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Radar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Radar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Radar thumps Rize with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rize avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rize swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Radar checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Radar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Rize slips under a jab.
Radar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Radar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rize counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Radar looks to throw the jab but Rize is out of range.
Radar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Radar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Radar throws a shot from downtown. Rize moves away and avoids it.
Radar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radar misses with a hook
and Rize counters with a good low kick that Radar was not able to check.
Rize misses with a leg kick.
Radar scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Radar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rize thuds a left hand into Radar's body.
Rize sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Radar tries to work over Rize's front leg with a kick but Rize checks it.
Rize connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Rize blocks a jab.
Rize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radar.
Radar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rize has knocked Radar down with a huge combo! Rize steps away and waves a wobbly Radar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Radar is rocked!
A good leg kick by Rize.
Oh Radar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rize takes a swing at Radar's ribcage but misses.
Radar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rize circles away quickly and effectively.
Rize just misses with a punch to the body.
Radar throwing a counter right hand but Rize manages to avoid it.
Radar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Radar seems to have got his legs back now.
Rize needs to keep his hands up - Radar had a free shot at his head there.
Rize cracks Radar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#Max Radar's cut is getting worse.
Rize cracks Radar with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Radar tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rize pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Radar is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rize!
A relieved looking Zack Rize thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 252- Mad Onion Vs Chambers
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Philips fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rize is out of range.
Rize throws a big shot that misses.
Rize takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Philips ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Philips throws a counter combo.
Rize moves out of range as Philips strikes.
Philips lands a slapping body shot.
Rize misses with a left hand
and Philips counters with a good low kick that Rize was not able to check.
Rize throws a right and a left that both miss.
Philips follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Crunch! Philips slams his shin into Rize's torso.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philips misses the jab.
Philips throws a leg kick which misses Rize's front leg but catches the back leg as Rize tries to avoid it.
Philips fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rize uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Philips has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize is looking to score with low kicks.
Philips was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rize on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rize misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Rize throws a low kick but Philips avoids it.
Philips appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rize throws a chopping leg kick but Philips manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Philips goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Philips drops his hands momentarily and Rize takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Philips does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rize thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rize has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Philips takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rize throws out a loose jab but Philips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Philips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rize.
Philips looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rize lands with an uppercut that bounces Philips off the cage and back into range.
Good work by Philips as he checks the leg kick.
Philips wants to slow Rize down by chopping away at his legs.
Rize ducks under a wild hook from Philips.
Philips moves out of range as Rize strikes.
Philips was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Philips misses. #T2#
Philips sizes up Rize with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Philips's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rize under the eye.
Rize connects with a solid leg kick.
Rize thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Rize throws a leg kick which misses Philips's front leg but catches the back leg as Philips tries to avoid it.
Philips tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rize is able to avoid easily.
Rize shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Philips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rize.
Rize throws a leg kick but Philips moved away.
Philips avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Philips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Philips throws a hook to the side of Rize's head but Rize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Philips moves out of range of the strikes.
Rize scores with a hook to the body. Philips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rize will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Philips is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Philips appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Philips moves out of range of the leg kick from Rize.
Philips scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Philips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rize connects with a single shot there.
Philips connects with an inside leg kick.
Rize throws a hook but Philips avoids it easily.
Philips doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rize slips a jab from Philips.
Philips ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Philips throws a hook but Rize blocks it.
Philips connects with a high kick.
Philips lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Rize misses with a right hand
and Philips counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rize throws a leg kick but Philips checks it.
Philips looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rize checks a leg kick.
Rize looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rize just misses with a punch to the body.
Philips is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Philips fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rize has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Rize.
Rize scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Rize throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Philips shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Rize - just one landing.
Philips wants to slow Rize down by chopping away at his legs.
Philips takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philips was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
Rize throws a low kick but it's checked well by Philips.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zack Rize will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Rize is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Philips fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rize is out of range.
Rize jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rize moves into range and connects with a jab.
Philips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rize.
Philips connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Philips avoids the body shot from Rize.
Philips checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Philips checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rize rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Philips moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rize throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Philips on the side of the head.
Rize uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Rize dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Philips. That did some damage!
Good standup being displayed there by Rize as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rize fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Philips has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Philips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Philips goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rize slips under a jab from Philips.
Rize walks into a jab.
Rize lands with a straight right. Philips didn't see that one coming.
Philips throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rize does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Philips scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Philips keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rize just misses with a punch to the body.
Rize thows a left - swing and a miss!
Philips connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Rize to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Philips!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Radio Philips!
An out of breath Radio Philips thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 245 - Paris Vs Kelly
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Rize jabs at Goodman's body.
Goodman doesn't manage to clinch there - Rize circles away.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rize lands with a right hand.
Rize moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Rize waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
Goodman wants to clinch
and Rize counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rize lands with a hook. Goodman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goodman misses the jab.#CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and pushes Rize back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rize tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rize has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rize lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Goodman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rize misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rize tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
Rize ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rize.#T1#
The fighters circling - Rize throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Rize sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman fails with a takedown attempt.
Goodman connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick from Rize, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rize thuds his right hand into Goodman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rize uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Rize swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rize swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rize throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Rize was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
Goodman doesn't manage to clinch there - Rize circles away.
Rize lands a nice looking body shot.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rize is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goodman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goodman tries to counter with a clinch but Rize shakes him off and moves away.
Rize cracks Goodman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rize is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rize scores with a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rize takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Goodman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Rize lands a nice looking body shot.
Rize connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rize shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goodman defends it nicely.
Goodman throws a front kick aimed at Rize's knee but Rize avoids it well.
Rize on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Rize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Rize darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goodman tries to clinch but Rize moves out of range. #T3#
Rize dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rize throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rize.
Rize connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman thinks about the counter body kick.
Rize just misses with a punch to the body.
Rize scores with a nice right hand.
Rize is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rize manages to avoid it.
A combination from Goodman does no damage. #CL2#
Goodman clinches up with Rize and pushes him back against the cage.
Goodman leaning against his opponent.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman tries a body shot but Rize blocks it.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman. #T4#
A short uppercut from Goodman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rize makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rize blocks an elbow strike.
Goodman trying to control the position but instead, Rize has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goodman into the cage.
Rize tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage. #BC2#
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rize connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Goodman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Goodman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rize is out of range.
Goodman dips to his left and cracks Rize with an uppercut!
Goodman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goodman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman tries to clinch up
and Rize makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zack Rize 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.#R2#
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rize.
Rize lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Rize.
Rize throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rize 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 Goodman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goodman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A lazy body kick from Goodman
letting Rize counter with a right hand.
Goodman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Rize there.
A shot to the liver by Rize. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Rize.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Rize circles away and keeps his distance.
Rize connects with a leg kick.
Rize scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Goodman instigates a clinch.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Rize blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman taking a breather.
Goodman is trying to push Rize away but Rize has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Rize.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rize backwards.
A short left from Rize.
Rize lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rize blocks an uppercut.
Saul Goodman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goodman misses with an elbow over the top.
Rize goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
A body shot lands from Rize.
Rize struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Goodman pushes Rize back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodman can do to turn this around?
Goodman is trying to maintain a safe position but Rize gets an underhook and turns Goodman into the cage.
Rize fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rize. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Rize doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rize lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Rize.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Rize.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rize.
Goodman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rize working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Rize tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Goodman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rize has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rize working aggressively here.
Rize scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Rize lands an uppercut.
Rize blocking some punches.
Rize tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Rize stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rize doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rize goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Rize pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman is trying to stall.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Rize.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Rize lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Rize as the two fighters clinch.
Rize throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rize.
Rize lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rize lands a nice uppercut.
Rize lands a shot to the body.
Rize doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rize.
Nice body punch from Rize.
Rize lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Goodman is rocked!
Rize misses with a body punch.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rize fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goodman is still on wobbly legs! Can Rize finish him?
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman seems to have recovered his senses.
Rize avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Rize half committed to a counter leg kick.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rize was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman tries a low kick but Rize avoids it.
As Goodman backs away, Rize returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Rize.
Rize throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman stuns Rize with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Goodman misses.
Rize throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodman. That did some damage!
Rize lands a lovely overhand right.
Goodman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Rize pushes him off.#CL2#
Goodman darts in and clinches Rize up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Rize lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Rize misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rize lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rize.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
A nice left hand lands by Rize.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rize.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rize lands a big right hand that drops Goodman! The killer instinct kicks in and Rize finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rize!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rize!
A relieved looking Zack Rize thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAFC 53
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Rize connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch lands to the side of Rize 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simunic staying out of range there.
Simunic scores with a body shot.
Simunic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Rize walks into a jab.
Simunic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rize doesn't seem bothered though.
Simunic misses with a low kick.
Simunic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simunic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Rize tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simunic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rize feints and then cracks Simunic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simunic down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Rize dodges the punch combination from Simunic.
Jab, jab by Rize - just one landing.
Rize throws a hook but Simunic blocks it.
Simunic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simunic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Rize is looking to land body kicks.
Simunic slips a jab and a cross from Rize.
Simunic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simunic misses with an uppercut. Rize saw that one coming.
Simunic misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Simunic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #KD2#
Simunic lands a big head kick that sends Rize tumbling to the mat! Simunic takes a step backwards and waves Rize back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Rize is rocked!
Simunic closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rize! Simunic dives in looking to finish! Rize is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antun Simunic!
An out of breath Antun Simunic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC Tokyo
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Rize moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Veainu finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Zack Rize has been cut.
A good leg kick by Rize.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Rize misses with a combination #KD#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Rize toppling to the canvas! Rize scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC#Rize is rocked!
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!
Rize fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veainu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rize misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Veainu counters with a big right hand! Oh Rize is in trouble here! Veainu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu retains his heavyweight title!

Event: LAFC London
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
IV misses with a looping right.
Rize moves away from the strike by IV.
Rize 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.
Rize looks to throw the jab but IV is out of range.
IV takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
IV throws a jab but it's blocked by Rize.
Charlie IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rize gets tackled into the cage by IV. IV maintains the clinch.
IV tries to circle away but Rize has him pinned against the cage.
IV misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rize misses with a short punch on the inside.
IV has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rize lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of IV backwards.
Rize softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rize creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
IV tightens his grip and picks Rize up, before dumping him to the ground. Rize manages to land in guard.

Rize kicks IV off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
Rize digs a good body shot into IV's ribs.
IV misses the shot to the body. #T1#
IV takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Rize drops IV with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but IV looks back up at him and smiles so Rize waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Rize cracks IV with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! IV looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rize finish him? #ROC2#IV is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
IV throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rize counters with an outside leg kick.
Oh IV is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
IV is breathing heavily.
Rize moves in close and cracks IV with a massive right hand! IV, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Rize!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Rize!
Zack Rize thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AFC 6: Rize vs Bone
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bone was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
Rize throws a series of punches but Bone avoids them all with ease.
Bone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rize.
Rize cracks a nice hook into Bone's ribs.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Rize misses with an uppercut.
Rize misses with a body shot.
Bone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bone with a hook.
Bone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rize.
Bone throws out a counter right but Rize avoids it with no problem.
Rize waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bone.
Bone takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
Bone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Rize misses.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize throws a body punch but Bone moves out of range.
Bone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize. #T1#
Rize turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bone misses the shot to the body.
Rize misses with a double jab.
Bone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rize misses with a looping right.
Bone misses with a hook.
Rize throwing a counter right hand but Bone manages to avoid it.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Rize throws a shot to the body.
Bone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rize. That did some damage!
Rize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rize's sensitive parts.
Rize avoids the body shot from Bone.
Bone misses the jab.
Rize changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Bone.
Rize punishes Bone's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Bone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rize moves away.#T2#
Bone throws a body punch but Rize moves out of range.
Rize takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bone slips a straight right by Rize.
Bone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rize. Rize obviously looking to wear him down.
Bone throws a right hand that misses
and Rize connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rize takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bone moves out of range of the strikes.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
Bone misses the shot to the body.
Rize takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bone lands a lovely overhand right.
Rize with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Bone just misses with a punch to the body.
Bone feints and then cracks Rize's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rize down.
Rize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bone.
Rize misses the jab.
Bone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rize throws a body punch but Bone moves out of range.
Bone punishes Rize's body with a nice straight punch.
Rize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rize checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
Rize throws a jab when Bone was well out of range.
Bone slips a jab from Rize.
Rize blocks a low kick nicely.
Rize misses with a hook.
Rize looks to land a right hand but Bone moved out of range.
Bone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Bone steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Bone scores with a three punch combo!
Bone just misses with a punch to the body.
Bone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Bone does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Rize.
Bone looks to score with a jab to the body but Rize is just out of range.
A big left from Rize misses.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rize was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
Rize feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rize.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bone. Rize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize throws out a leg kick but Bone moves out of range and Rize only half commits.
A lazy left from Rize finds it's target.
Bone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rize fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rize gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Rize. That snapped Bone's head back.
Bone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rize tests Bone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bone tries to bum rush Rize with a series of wild strikes but Rize uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rize connects with a right hand. Bone shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bone. Rize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rize rather than just go for the knockout.
Rize misses with a two punch combination.
Rize connects with a nice looking jab.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bone.
Bone slips under a jab.
Bone lands a jab to Rize's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bone moves forwards but Rize connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rize checks a low kick from Bone.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bone 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.
Decent striking displayed by Rize there.#T1#
Rize misses with a leg kick
and Bone counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as Bone blocks the low kick.
Rize lands a really nice looking cross but Bone seems unphased.
Rize stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bone misses with a straight right.
Bone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bone misses with a wild body shot.
Rize throwing a counter right hand but Bone manages to avoid it.
Rize jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zack Rize is winning the standup battle so far.
Bone throws out a loose jab but Rize uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize slips a jab from Bone.
Bone scores with a jab to the body.
Bone slips a jab from Rize.
Bone connects with a body shot.
Rize throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rize lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Rize. Those never looked like landing.
Bone takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
Rize is looking for a counter combo.
Rize misses with a hook
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rize waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bone.
Bone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bone lands a jab to Rize's midsection.
Bone takes one on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bone. That's going to slow Rize down.
Bone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rize looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rize moves out of range as Bone strikes.
Bone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rize makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rize moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rize throws a low kick but Bone moves out of range easily.
Bone blocks a jab.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rize has got the better of the exchanges.
Bone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rize checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Rize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bone manages to avoid it.
Rize lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Rize goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rize catches Bone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bone throws a right hand that Rize ducks under and follows up with a left that Rize also avoids with ease.
A big right from Bone misses.
Bone throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rize.
Bone misses with a hook. Rize ducked under it nicely.
Bone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rize stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Rize. Those never looked like landing.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rize was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Bone is just out of range.
Rize tries to land a leg kick but Bone saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Rize throws out a leg kick but Bone moves out of range and Rize only half commits.
Rize takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bone lands with an overhand left.
Bone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rize.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rize.
Bone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rize misses with a hook.
Bone shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bone connects with an inside leg kick.
Rize with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bone checks it well.
Bone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rize sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rize is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bone throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zack Rize 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.#R3#
Bone checks a leg kick nicely.
Bone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bone takes one to the chin there.
Bone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Rize moves out of range easily.
Bone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rize moves away.
Rize tried to counter with a leg kick but Bone avoided it.
Bone blocks a low kick nicely.
Bone digs a good hook to Rize's body.
Bone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rize.
Rize connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone misses with a kick to the body.
Rize misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bone! But no joy.
Rize misses the jab.
Rize lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bone just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rize on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bone can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bone blocks a low kick nicely.
Bone thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Rize blocks the leg kick.
Bone misses with a body kick.
Rize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bone manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Bone.
Bone misses with a looping right.
Bone throws a big shot that misses.
Bone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rize counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rize misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rize darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rize sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Rize checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bone scores with the left hand. Rize knows he should have avoided that one.
Bone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rize can pounce on him.
Rize wants to slow Bone down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Bone throws a hook to the side of Rize's head but Rize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rize ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rize is looking to counter punch.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Bone moves out of range of the strikes.
Bone moves out of range of the leg kick from Rize.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Rize - just one landing.
Rize attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bone checks it well.
Bone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rize misses with a right hand
and Bone counters with a right hand to the body.
Bone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rize has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rize does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bone flicks out a counter leg kick but Rize steps away.
Rize tries to land a leg kick but Bone saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Rize swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bone. Rize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rize misses with a body shot.
Rize misses with a hook. Bone ducked under it nicely.
Bone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rize moves out of range as Bone strikes.
Rize throws a leg kick but Bone checks it.
Rize scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rize jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Bone off balance momentarily.
Bone cracks Rize with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rize attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bone swings for the body but Rize moves out of range. #T4#
Rize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bone.
Rize throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Rize finds it's way through Bone's defenses.
Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bone throws a hook but Rize blocks it.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Rize lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rize takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bone.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Bone is looking for the big counter here.
Rize lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bone's sensitive parts.
Rize punishes Bone's body with a nice straight punch.
Bone misses with a body shot.
Rize was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Rize throws a hook to the side of Bone's head but Bone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rize is looking to slow Bone down with leg kicks.
A big left from Rize misses.
Bone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rize misses with a body kick.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Rize throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rize misses the body punch
and Bone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick misses from Bone.
Rize tests Bone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rize.
Rize throws a lazy right hand but Bone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize with a hook.
Bone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rize's hands.
Bone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rizes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bone moves out of range as Rize throws a body kick. #T1#
Rize on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rize takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rize attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bone takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Bone moves away and avoids it.
Rize takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rize feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bone misses with a body punch
and Rize makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good leg kick by Rize.
Rize pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bone is out of range and Rize settles back down.
Rize lands a jab.
Rize throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Rize coming out on top.
Bone looks to throw the jab but Rize is out of range. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Bone misses its intended target.
Bone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rize throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bone on the side of the head.
Rize misses with a hook. Bone ducked under it nicely.
Rize lands a jab to the nose.
Bone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rize at a distance.
Bone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bone misses the target.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Bone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bone slips under a jab from Rize.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rize was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
Rize buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Rize misses with a body shot.
Bone throws a looping overhand right but Rize ducks down to avoid it.
Bone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rize loads up on a big right hand but Bone slips the punch.
Rize throws a hook but Bone blocks it.
Rize wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bone throws a combination that misses
and Rize counters with an inside leg kick.
Bone lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rize.
Rize takes a swing at Bone's ribcage but misses.
Rize looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bone throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Bone blocks the leg kick.
Rize throws a looping overhand right but Bone ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Bone misses the shot to the body.
Rize will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rize misses with a body shot.
Bone throws the left hand but Rize avoids the punch easily.
Rize slips a jab from Bone.
Rize feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bone throws a jab but it's blocked by Rize.
You can see that Bone has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Bone wants to slow Rize down by chopping away at his legs.
Rize steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Rize stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bone.
Bone misses with a low kick.
Bone slips a straight right by Rize.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bone! But no joy.
Rize misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Bone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rize doesn't seem phased though.
Bone checks the leg kick.
Rize on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Zack Rize will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Rize digs a good hook to Bone's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Bone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rize misses with a right hand
and Bone counters with a left and a right that stings Rize.
Bone lands a jab to Rize's midsection.
Rize moves away from the strike by Bone.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Bone down.
A low kick from Rize is predictable there
and Bone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bone clobbers Rize with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rize circles away quickly and effectively.
Rize was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rize.
Rize explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rize throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Rize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Bone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rize throws a jab when Bone was well out of range.
Kay Bone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rize.
Rize misses with a body shot
and Bone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bone scores with a nice strike.
Rize throws a looping overhand right but Bone ducks down to avoid it.
Bone defending well as Rize loads up on a big left hand.
Rize throws a hook but Bone avoids it easily.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Bone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick from Bone, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bone. That's going to slow Rize down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rize checks a leg kick.
Rize throws a leg kick
letting Bone counter with a right hand. #T2#
Bone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rize throws out a leg kick but Bone moves out of range and Rize only half commits.
Rize misses with a lunging right hand
and Bone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Rize.
Nice shot lands for Rize.
Bone misses with a body punch
enabling Rize to counter with a crisp jab.
Rize takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bone slips a jab from Rize.
Sloppy strikes from Rize. Those never looked like landing.
Bone scores with a jab to the body.
Bone takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
Bone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rize is looking to counter punch.
Rize has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bone finds it's way round the side to connect with Rize's head.
Rize throws a hook to the side of Bone's head but Bone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Rize swinging wildly here.
Rize misses with a lunging right hand
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
Bone scores with a head kick.
Rize throws a hook to the side of Bone's head but Bone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rize is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bone.
Bone takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
Bone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rize looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rize.
Rize jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rize. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Rize.
Rize defending well as Bone loads up on a big left hand.
Bone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rize manages to avoid it.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bone misses with a wild body shot.
Rize throws a looping overhand right but Bone ducks down to avoid it.
Rize walks into a stiff left hand from Bone.
The fighters circling - Rize throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rize as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Bone.
Zack Rize is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rize has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bone.
Bone just misses with a punch to the body.
Bone misses with a looping left.
Rize lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rize punishes Bone's body with a nice straight punch.
Bone misses with a hook.
Bone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kay Bone.
Well Rize has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Rize!
Zack Rize retains his heavyweight title!
Zack Rize seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AFC 3: Regulator vs Rize
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Rize fails to land with a series of punches.
Rize throws a shot to the body.
Rize throws a leg kick but Dispatch Regulator sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dispatch Regulator swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rize misses with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a stiff right hand.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dispatch Regulator ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Dispatch Regulator throwing a counter right hand but Rize manages to avoid it.
Dispatch Regulator looks to score with a jab to the body but Rize is just out of range.
A jab from Rize does it's job there.
Rize with a nice cross.
Dispatch Regulator avoids the body shot from Rize.
A clash of legs there as Dispatch Regulator blocks the low kick.
Rize scores with a decent looking hook.
Dispatch Regulator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dispatch Regulator avoids the body shot from Rize.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dispatch Regulator throws a solid leg kick but Rize takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dispatch Regulator.#T1#
Dispatch Regulator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rize lands a jab to Dispatch Regulator's midsection.
Dispatch Regulator has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Dispatch Regulator is predictable there #CL2#
and Rize counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dispatch Regulator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rize misses with a punch on the inside.
Rize digs a right hand into Dispatch Regulator's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dispatch Regulator's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dispatch Regulator.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by Dispatch Regulator. #BC2#
Rize's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dispatch Regulator buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rize lands a jab-cross combination.
Rize takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rize throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rize looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dispatch Regulator takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Rize throws a leg kick but Dispatch Regulator checks it.
Dispatch Regulator walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rize checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rize! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Dispatch Regulator.
Rize 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.
Dispatch Regulator motions for Rize to come forward. Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rize throws a poor cross that misses
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rize throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dispatch Regulator misses the jab.
Dispatch Regulator has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rize.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Rize connects with an inside leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rize moves away.
Rize jabs at Dispatch Regulator's body.
Dispatch Regulator slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dispatch Regulator misses the jab.#T3#
Dispatch Regulator stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rize.
Good exchange - Dispatch Regulator coming out on top.
Rize misses with a body kick.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rize throws a body punch but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range.
Rize misses with a double jab
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rize scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dispatch Regulator doesn't seem bothered though.
Rize ducks under a wild hook from Dispatch Regulator.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dispatch Regulator checks it well.
Rize scores with a nice strike.
Dispatch Regulator misses the shot to the body.
Dispatch Regulator throws a sloppy head kick and Rize moves out of range easily.
Rize ducks right into an uppercut from Dispatch Regulator.
Rize throws a jab when Dispatch Regulator was well out of range.#T4#
Rize throws a hook to the side of Dispatch Regulator's head but Dispatch Regulator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rize throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dispatch Regulator blocks a leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dispatch Regulator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rize bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dispatch Regulator's head backwards.
Dispatch Regulator throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rize's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dispatch Regulator under the eye.
Rize slips a straight right by Dispatch Regulator.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
Dispatch Regulator ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Dispatch Regulator tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Dispatch Regulator misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rize lands a two punch combo.
Rize thumps Dispatch Regulator with a low kick.
Rize rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rize throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dispatch Regulator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rize avoids a kick to the body.
Rize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rize throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dispatch Regulator crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rize - the referee stops the clock and Dispatch Regulator gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rize. Dispatch Regulator manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dispatch Regulator throws a chopping leg kick but Rize manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dispatch Regulator motions for Rize to come forward. Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize thuds a left hand into Dispatch Regulator's body.
Rize tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rize throws a chopping leg kick but Dispatch Regulator manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Dispatch Regulator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Dispatch Regulator avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rize fakes the leg kick and cracks Dispatch Regulator in the body.
Rize lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rize connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dispatch Regulator's hands.
Dispatch Regulator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rize has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rize misses with a jab to the body
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Rize misses the target.
Good exchange - Dispatch Regulator coming out on top.
Good standup being displayed there by Rize as he connects with a hook.
Rize thumps Dispatch Regulator with a low kick.
Rize stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dispatch Regulator.
A swing and a miss from Dispatch Regulator.
Rize misses with a body shot
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a good low kick that Rize was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dispatch Regulator slips a jab from Rize.#T2#
Rize avoids a kick to the body.
Rize scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rize catches Dispatch Regulator with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rize throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a thumping low kick.
Rize scores with a jab.
Rize throws a wild body kick that Dispatch Regulator sees coming a mile off.
Dispatch Regulator appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator throws a lazy right hand but Rize sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dispatch Regulator just misses with a punch to the body.
Dispatch Regulator ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zack Rize seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a wild body shot.
Dispatch Regulator swings widly with a right hand
letting Rize counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Dispatch Regulator misses its intended target.
Dispatch Regulator lunges at Rize with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rize's hand. #T3#
Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick but Rize sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rize lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dispatch Regulator attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rize throws a big shot that misses.
Dispatch Regulator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dispatch Regulator buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dispatch Regulator has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rize finds it's way round the side to connect with Dispatch Regulator's head.
Rize tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rize connects with a right hand. Dispatch Regulator shakes it off.
Rize scores with a jab.
Rize has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dispatch Regulator walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rize checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rize tried to score with a low kick but Dispatch Regulator checks it.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rize lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rize connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Rize throws a body punch but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range.
Dispatch Regulator slips under a jab from Rize.
Dispatch Regulator throws the kick towards the body but Rize avoids it.
Dispatch Regulator throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dispatch Regulator thumps Rize with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Rize scoring well with a low kick there.
Dispatch Regulator throws a shot from downtown. Rize moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Rize finds it's target.
Rize's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dispatch Regulator connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rize scrambles back to his feet.
Dispatch Regulator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rize tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rize stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Rize lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dispatch Regulator slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Rize.
Dispatch Regulator throws a low kick, looking for Rize's leg but Rize calmly moves out of range.
Dispatch Regulator's corner calls for a 1-2. Dispatch Regulator obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dispatch Regulator on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rize pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land a front kick but Rize steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dispatch Regulator checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dispatch Regulator's head.
Jab, jab by Rize - just one landing.
Dispatch Regulator takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Rize as he connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dispatch Regulator checks a leg kick. #T1#
Dispatch Regulator throws a head kick that misses.
Dispatch Regulator tries to move into range but Rize moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
Rize throws the left hand but Dispatch Regulator avoids the punch easily.
Dispatch Regulator jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Rize fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dispatch Regulator on the side of the head.
Dispatch Regulator takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dispatch Regulator tries to move into range but Rize moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Dispatch Regulator is rocked!
Dispatch Regulator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dispatch Regulator throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator moves away from the strike by Rize.
Dispatch Regulator looks to land a left hand but Rize moved out of range nicely.
Dispatch Regulator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Dispatch Regulator chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rize can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rize.
Rize catches Dispatch Regulator with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Rize is predictable there
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a nice leg kick.
Rize tries to move into range but Dispatch Regulator moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dispatch Regulator looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dispatch Regulator is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rize.
Rize tries to score with a low kick but Dispatch Regulator moves his leg out of the way.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dispatch Regulator looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab from Rize.
Dispatch Regulator checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dispatch Regulator fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rize just manages to avoid it.
Rize throws a lazy uppercut
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a left to the body.
Dispatch Regulator goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Rize moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator swats away the attempt to clinch by Rize.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize. #CL2#
Rize drives through and clinches with Dispatch Regulator against the cage.
Rize lands a right hand.
Rize working aggressively here.
Rize lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dispatch Regulator backwards.
Rize pushes Dispatch Regulator back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dispatch Regulator digs a right hand underneath Rize's ribcage. Rize let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rize lands a nice shot to the body.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but Dispatch Regulator uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Rize on the inside.
Rize misses with a punch on the inside.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a shoulder strike.
Rize blocks a body shot from Dispatch Regulator.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rize lands an uppercut.
Rize lands a left hand.
Dispatch Regulator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Rize - that landed with a thud.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to break free.
Dispatch Regulator tries to work over Rize's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a punch to the body.
Rize lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dispatch Regulator backwards.
Rize blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to stall.
Rize lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Rize scores with a body shot.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick but Rize sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dispatch Regulator lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rize's sensitive parts.
Dispatch Regulator drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dispatch Regulator checks it well.
Rize motions for Dispatch Regulator to come forward. Rize throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rize is looking to chop away at Dispatch Regulator's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Dispatch Regulator misses its intended target.
Rize tried to score with a low kick but Dispatch Regulator checks it.
Rize checks a leg kick. #T1#
Dispatch Regulator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rize.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a wild body shot.
Dispatch Regulator walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dispatch Regulator throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dispatch Regulator closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rize lands a head shot.
Dispatch Regulator keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Dispatch Regulator misses its intended target.
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Dispatch Regulator off balance momentarily.#T2#
Rize scores with a hook.
Dispatch Regulator drops his hands momentarily and Rize takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Donk. Rize catches Dispatch Regulator right on the button with a cross.
Oh Dispatch Regulator is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dispatch Regulator dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rize. That did some damage!
Rize cracks Dispatch Regulator with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dispatch Regulator falls to his knees and Rize doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rize!
Zack Rize is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Zack Rize thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSSD 62: Rize/Kirin
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Rize misses with a right hand
and Kirin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Kirin responds with a good body kick, but Rize manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Rize gets a clinch.
Rize lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Kirin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rize is working Kirin over against the cage.
Kirin looks winded!
Rize is working Kirin over against the cage.
Rize lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rize.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Rize controls the action.
Rize lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Rize softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rize.
Kirin is trying to maintain a safe position but Rize gets an underhook and turns Kirin into the cage.
Rize digs a right hand into Kirin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kirin's gas tank.
Kirin stops a takedown attempt from Rize.
Still in the clinch, Rize scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rize makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Nice body punch from Rize.
Rize lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Rize lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kirin.
Rize lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
Rize lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Rize breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Rize closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rize misses with a body punch.
Rize gets through Kirin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rize tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rize lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Kirin misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Rize scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rize digs a right hand into Kirin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kirin's gas tank.
Kirin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Rize.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rize lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rize lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirin backwards. #ROC#Kirin is rocked!
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rize finish him?
Rize unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kirin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rize is unloading with more strikes now! Kirin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rize!
A very excited looking Zack Rize made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SSSD 56: Vurris/Rize
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from Vurris is predictable there
and Rize counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Vurris.
Vurris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vurris shoots in for a takedown but Rize shows good takedown defense.
Vurris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rize checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vurris misses with an uppercut. Rize saw that one coming.
Vurris throws a body shot but no joy.
Vurris jabs Rize to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vurris throws a body kick that misses
and Vurris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vurris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rize.
Vurris dives in for a single leg takedown but Rize sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize tries a body shot but Vurris blocks it.
Rize lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Rize lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vurris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rize fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Vurris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vurris throws a low kick but Rize moves out of range easily.
Rize throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rize finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rize fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vurris.
Vurris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rize is looking to chop away at Vurris's legs.
Rize scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vurris doesn't seem bothered though.
Zack Rize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vurris is breathing heavily.
Rize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vurris at a distance.
Rize scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Rize misses #TD#
and Vurris counters with a single leg into guard. Rize didn't expect that.
Rize controlling the position.
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!
Rize wants to hit a sweep here but Vurris passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rize there! #T2#
Rize wants to hold on but Vurris pushes him away.
Rize tries to reverse the position but Vurris maintains control.
Vurris throwing strikes here but Rize is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rize slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rize controlling the position well.
Rize is trying to get back to full guard.
Rize is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Vurris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rize wants to get back to full guard.
Vurris wants to free his trapped foot but Rize is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rize regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Vurris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vurris won't allow Rize to sweep him here.
Vurris stands up over Rize, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rize wants to sweep here but Vurris controlling him for the moment.
Vurris wants to pass the guard but Rize is keeping the position.
Rize is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Vurris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Vurris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rize dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Rize looking to pass the guard.
Rize controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rize trying to move into half guard but instead Vurris has managed to sweep!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zack Rize will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rize walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vurris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zack Rize seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vurris takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rize swings for the body but Vurris moves out of range.
Vurris feinted with a counter takedown.
Rize chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by Vurris misses
and Rize counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A good leg kick by Rize.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Vurris throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rize makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rize blocks the leg kick.
Rize lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris misses with a takedown
and Rize cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rize lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Vurris dives in and scores a takedown into Rize's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vurris being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Vurris wants to pass the guard but Rize is keeping the position.
Rize looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vurris trying to control the position from guard on top but Rize is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rize has Vurris pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rize has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rize avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Vurris gets a double leg takedown into Rize's guard.

Rize is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vurris presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rize lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vurris backwards.
Rize lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vurris or not.
Rize goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rize gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Rize pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vern Vurris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Vurris off balance momentarily.
Vurris fails to land the takedown.
Vurris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rize. Rize obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
A jab lands there for Rize.
Rize is looking to slow Vurris down with leg kicks.
A combination from Rize does no damage.
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vurris misses the shot to the body.
Rize throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vurris.
Vurris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vurris misses with a takedown
and Rize counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Vurris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rize moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
Vurris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rize.
Rize avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rize fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vurris.#T4#
Vurris just misses with a punch to the body.
Rize appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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!
Vurris connects with the punch.
Vurris throws a low kick but Rize moves out of range easily.
Vurris's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Vurris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rize misses the body punch
and Vurris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vurris throws a poor cross that misses
and Rize counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vurris thinking.
Rize digs a good hook to Vurris's body.
Rize fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rize.
Rize lands a nice shot to the body.
Vurris moves out of range as Rize strikes.
Rize has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Vurris down.
An inside leg kick lands from Rize.
Rize is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vurris rather than just go for the knockout.
Vurris gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rize counters with a stiff right hand.
Rize lands a nice hook to Vurris's body. Vurris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rize looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rize buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vurris lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rize.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rize can pounce on him.
Rize misses with a kick to the body.
Rize lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vurris's sensitive parts.
Vurris throws out a loose jab but Rize uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vurris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vurris throws a right and a left that Rize avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rize counters with a good low kick that Vurris was not able to check.
Rize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vurris.
Vurris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rize can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Rize.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Vurris off balance momentarily.#T1#
Rize wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rize throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vurris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rize looks to land a body kick but Vurris moved away.
Rize lands a glancing blow to the side of Vurris's head.
Rize lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Vurris is rocked!
Rize circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vurris to the canvas! Vurris doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rize keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rize!
An out of breath Zack Rize thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSSD 52: Luciano/Rize
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Rize throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luciano is looking for a counter combo.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rize scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luciano in his tracks.
Rize connects with a solid leg kick.
Rize scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rize throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rize just manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Rize counters with a straight right hand.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rize tries to clinch
and Luciano counters with a series of strikes. Rize will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rize throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Luciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rize.
Rize swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Rize tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Rize throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
As Rize looks to move away, Luciano throws a big counter combo but Rize just gets out of the way.
Rize tries to land a leg kick but Luciano saw it coming and moves away.
Rize thows a leg kick but Luciano checks it
and Luciano counters with a left and a right that stings Rize.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rize pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Rize settles back down.
Rize connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rize swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Rize thuds his right hand into Luciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luciano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rize misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rize jabs Luciano right on the nose. Luciano blinks but takes it well.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Rize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rize checks a low kick from Luciano.#T2#
Rize misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rize misses with a jab to the body
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Rize is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Luciano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luciano defending well as Rize loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rize looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rize scoring well with a low kick there.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Rize gets a clinch.
Rize misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Rize scores with a shot to the side of Luciano's head. #T3#
Luciano works on Rize's body with a couple of short punches.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Rize lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rize controls his hands.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Rize throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luciano.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rize.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Luciano throws a nice looking combination but Rize bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luciano checks a low kick from Rize.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luciano throws a nice looking combination but Rize bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Luciano misses
enabling Rize to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rize attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Luciano counters with a quick kick to the body but Rize blocks it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rize has knocked Luciano down with a huge combo! Rize steps away and waves a wobbly Luciano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
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!
Rize lands a head shot.
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rize lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano seems to have got his legs back now.
Rize tries to land a leg kick but Luciano saw it coming and moves away.
Rize stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Luciano down.
Rize explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
Luciano takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
Luciano slips a straight right by Rize.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Luciano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rize counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rize.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rize.
Rize dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Luciano counters with a head kick that drops Rize to the mat! Rize scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Rize as he checks the leg kick.
Rize throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rize 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.#T1#
Luciano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rize is able to avoid easily.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rize was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Rize scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rize fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Rize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
A bone on bone clash there as Luciano blocks the leg kick.
Rize takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luciano checks the leg kick.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rize wants to land a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize throws a leg kick
and Luciano counters with a series of strikes. Rize will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Rize misses with a left hand #KD#
and Luciano counters with a crisp one two that drops Rize! Luciano thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rize to his feet! Rize is in big trouble!#ROC#Rize is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rize misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luciano counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Charles Luciano, 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.

Event: GDL 127: Daddy VS Raczynski
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Rize tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kogos is able to avoid easily.
Kogos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kogos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Rize.
Rize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kogos.
Rize works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Rize misses with the combination.
Kogos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rize lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rize misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
Rize misses with a low kick. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kogos struggles to land a body shot inside as Rize controls his hands.
Kogos lands a nice shot to the body.
Kogos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rize has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kogos.
Rize lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've been informed that Kogos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Kogos breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Kogos 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.
Kogos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kogos distracts Rize with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kogos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rize controls Kogos momentarily but Kogos frees himself.
Rize bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kogos's guard. #REVR##T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kogos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rize is one step ahead there.
Kogos managing to control the position.
Kogos controls Rize momentarily but Rize frees himself.
Kogos wants to control the position but Rize says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rize seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rize is trying to control. Kogos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rize passes to side control. #T3#
Kogos is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kogos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rize is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rize prevents Kogos from getting the reversal.
Rize controlling from mount.
Rize looking to control but Kogos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kogos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rize trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Kogos gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Rize seems content to control.
Kogos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kogos keeping moving, preventing Rize from controlling successfully.
Rize won't allow Kogos to sweep him here.
Rize postures up.
Rize trying to control but Kogos is working from the bottom.
Rize won't allow Kogos to sweep him here.
Rize slips nicely into half guard.
Kogos is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kogos misses with a body shot.
Rize takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Rize misses
and Kogos counters with a left to the body.
Kogos lands with a cross.
Rize misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Kogos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rize's guard.
Kogos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rize is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rize controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rize keeping moving, preventing Kogos from controlling successfully.
Kogos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kogos landing some decent shots from guard.
Kogos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Rize avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kogos connects with a couple of short punches.
Rize looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kogos is one step ahead there.
Rize has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kogos postures up in Rize's guard and throws a big left but Rize blocks it.
Rize utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kogos postures up in Rize's guard and throws a big left but Rize blocks it.
Rize is trying to keep Kogos in close.
Rize tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kogos lands a couple of digs.
Rize wants to stand but Kogos is controlling the position.
Rize managing to control the position.
Kogos looking to pass the guard.
Rize manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kogos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kogos wants to sweep but no luck.
Kogos has his hands on Rize's head, controlling the position.
Rize wants to control from the top but Kogos keeps moving. #T3#
Kogos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kogos wants to sweep here but Rize controlling him for the moment.
Rize slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Paulo Kogos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rize tries to free his leg and advance position but Kogos is retaining full guard.
Rize looking to sit in guard and control but Kogos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rize looking for a sweep. Not yet Rize, not yet.
Kogos forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rize manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Rize is trying to keep Kogos in close.
Kogos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rize wants to get back to his feet but Kogos passes into half guard.
Rize trying to control but Kogos postures up.
Nice strikes from Kogos there.
Kogos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kogos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rize trying to control but Kogos postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rize has hold of Kogos's hands but Kogos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rize is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rize keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rize lands a jab.
Rize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Kogos.
A big right from Rize misses.
Rize turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rize misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Rize moves into the clinch successfully.
Rize makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kogos leaning against his opponent.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kogos is stalling here.
Rize blocks a body shot from Kogos.
Rize has Kogos pressed against the cage, preventing Kogos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Rize misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rize.
Kogos tries a body shot but Rize blocks it.
Kogos has a couple of punches blocked by Rize.
Rize lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kogos backwards. #CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Rize tries to work over Kogos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kogos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kogos struggles to land a body shot inside as Rize controls his hands.
Rize lands a right hand.
Kogos prevents a body shot from Rize.
Rize tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Kogos.
Kogos stalling.
Rize throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kogoss head.
Kogos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rize with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by Kogos. #BC#
Rize pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Kogos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rize moves away.
Rize was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rize throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kogos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kogos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rize moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rize looking to control.
Kogos stands up over Rize, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kogos postures up.
Rize is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kogos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kogos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kogos is working Rize over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Kogos throwing strikes but missing.
Rize trying to control the position here.
Rize is trying to control the position but Kogos postures up.
Rize lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kogos wants to sweep here but Rize controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kogos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kogos pulls Rize in to control the position.
Rize trying to control the position from guard on top but Kogos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kogos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rize is one step ahead there.
Kogos is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kogos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rize postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Rize showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rize 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Rize!
A victorious Zack Rize thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GDL 120: Bitch Tits VS Yan
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Rize walks into a jab.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Rize steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Rize moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rize sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rize takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rize misses with a body kick.
Rize moves away from the strike by Christ.
Rize throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christ takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christ staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Christ's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Rize clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Rize.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Rize.
Christ misses with some punches. #BC2#
Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Rize.
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christ misses with a straight left. #T1#
Christ takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Christ looks winded!
Rize scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Jack Christ has been cut.
Christ takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Christ takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christ misses with a hook.
Rize buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christ misses with a right hand
and Rize counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Christ off balance momentarily.
Rize seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice uppercut there from Rize.
Rize works Christ's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Rize fakes the leg kick and cracks Christ in the body.
Rize lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD#
Rize lands a big uppercut and Christ crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Christ looks OK. Rize waves Christ back to his feet!#ROC#Christ is rocked!
Rize throws a leg kick which misses Christ's front leg but catches the back leg as Christ tries to avoid it.
Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Rize finish him?
Rize throws a front kick that sends Christ stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Rize stuns Christ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christ seems to have recovered his senses.
Rize connects with an inside leg kick.
Christ takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Rize.
Christ let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christ walks into a straight right hand from Rize.
Rize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Christ throws a counter combo.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rize.
Christ slips a straight right by Rize.
You can see that Christ has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Christ cracks Rize with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rize.
Rize avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rize tries to counter by clinching up but Christ breaks away and moves out of range.#KD#
Rize drops Christ with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Christ looks back up at him and smiles so Rize waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Rize connects with a solid leg kick.
Rize walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
Rize lands with a nice body punch.
Rize thumps Christ with a low kick.
Rize scoring well with a low kick there.
Rize feints and then cracks Christ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christ down.
Christ throws a body punch but Rize moves out of range.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Rize cracks Christ with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Christ looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rize finish him? #CUT#That has opened up Jack Christ's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rize drops Christ with a huge uppercut! Christ drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rize is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rize!
After winning the bout, Zack Rize thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 40
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Rize clinches with his opponent.
Mamar looking for a takedown.
Mamar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rize doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rize blocking some punches.
Rize blocks an uppercut.
Mamar misses with a body punch.
Mamar blocking some punches.
Rize tries to throw a body punch but Mamar avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage. #TD#
Mamar decides to pull guard.
Mamar keeping moving, preventing Rize from controlling successfully.
Mamar is pulling down on Rize's head. It's preventing any offense from Rize, at least for the moment.
Rize controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rize passes Mamar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rize looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rize wants to pass the guard but Mamar is defending well.
Mamar has his hands clasped together around Rize's back. He's all about the action.
Rize is trying to control. Mamar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mamar is trying to control but can't.
Rize stalling.
Mamar tries to roll over but Rize keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mamar is pressing down on Rize's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mamar controlling Rize's posture.
Mamar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rize content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Rize gets a clinch.
Mamar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rize backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Mamar will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Rize doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamar circles away.
A jab from Mamar misses.
A punch lands to the side of Rize 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rize fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rize scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Rize.
Rize uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamar.#CL#
Mamar darts in and clinches Rize up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mamar fails to land.
Rize takes a shot to the head.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Mamar.
Mamar pushes Rize back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mamar pushes Rize back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Rize.
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!
A short right from Mamar on the inside.
Rize blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rize goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mamar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mamar fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Mamar.
A nice left hand lands by Mamar.
A short left from Mamar. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mamar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rize tries a body shot but Mamar blocks it.
Rize tries to work over Mamar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamar swings wildly with an uppercut but Rize uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rize blocks a body shot from Mamar.
Rize lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mamar.
Rize tries to work over Mamar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
Mamar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rize.
A short uppercut from Mamar.
Mamar tries to score a body lock takedown but Rize shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rize.
Mamar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rize is leaning against Mamar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rize lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamar misses with some punches. #T2#
Rize lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Mamar.
Kevin Mamar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mamar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mamar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mamar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mamar lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mamar. #TD#
Mamar jumps guard.
Rize controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize wants to control from the top but Mamar keeps moving.
Mamar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rize content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Mamar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Mamar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kevin Mamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rize connects with an inside leg kick.
Mamar moves away from the strike by Rize. #CL#
Mamar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rize.
Mamar scores with a shot to the side of Rize's head. #BC2#
Rize breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Mamar misses with a looping left.
Rize is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mamar slips under a jab from Rize.
Rize scoring well with a low kick there.
Mamar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rize misses with a straight left.
Rize feints and then cracks Mamar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mamar down.
Mamar digs a good body shot into Rize's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamar throws a jab when Rize was well out of range.#CL2#
Rize instigates a clinch. #T1#
Rize scores with a shoulder strike.
Mamar gets through Rize's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mamar misses with some punches.
Mamar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mamar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rize works on Mamar's body with a couple of short punches.
Mamar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mamar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rize can do to turn this around?
Mamar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rize can't find room to land a body shot as Mamar controls the action.
Rize lands with a left to the head.
Rize tries to throw a body punch but Mamar avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage.
Rize blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rize blocks an uppercut.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamar.
Mamar blocks an uppercut.
Mamar misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Mamar misses with a punch to the body.
Mamar swings wildly with an uppercut but Rize uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Rize.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rizes head.
Rize tries to throw a body punch but Mamar avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage.
Mamar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rize lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rize works on Mamar's body with a couple of short punches.
Mamar throws a head punch that misses.
Rize blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rize misses with a punch on the inside.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamar lands a nice shot to the body.
Rize takes a shot to the head.
Rize fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamar is leaning against Rize and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rize takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Mamar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kevin Mamar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Mamar wants to clinch up but Rize keeps it at a distance.
Rize tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mamar tests Rize's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Rize.
Rize walks into a left hand.
Rize clobbers Mamar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the body from Mamar misses
and Rize counters with a good low kick that Mamar was not able to check.
Mamar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rize throws out the jab.
Mamar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rize paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rize takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamar avoids the body shot from Rize. #CL#
Mamar moves into the clinch successfully.
Rize misses with a body punch.
Rize tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamar's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rize.
Mamar throws a head punch that misses.
Mamar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mamar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rize is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mamar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamar.
Mamar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rizes head.
Mamar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rize just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rize misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mamar swings wildly with an uppercut but Rize uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rize stops a takedown attempt from Mamar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Mamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rize is stalling here.
Rize blocking some punches.
Rize throws a head punch that misses.
Rize gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mamar.
Mamar throws a head punch that misses.
Rize misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Mamar blocks an uppercut.
Rize lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamar backwards.
Mamar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mamar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rize tries a body shot but Mamar blocks it.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Mamar.
Rize's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamar swings wildly with an uppercut but Rize uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Mamar.
Mamar struggles to land a body shot inside as Rize controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
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!
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamar.
Rize tries to throw a body punch but Mamar avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mamar fails to land.
Mamar blocking some punches.
Mamar struggles to land a body shot inside as Rize controls his hands.
Mamar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize throws a head punch that misses.
Mamar scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kevin Mamar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamar was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
Mamar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rize.
Rize throws a looping overhand right but Mamar ducks down to avoid it.
Rize uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamar.
Rize wants to counter the offense by Mamar and move into the clinch position.
Mamar wants to clinch up but Rize keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamar. Rize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rize throws a leg kick which misses Mamar's front leg but catches the back leg as Mamar tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Rize forces Mamar back against the cage and clinches.
Mamar lands a body punch.
Rize stalls.
Still in the clinch, Rize scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rize misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamar.
Rize misses with a punch to the body.
Rize misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rize goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mamar fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rize.
Rize can't find room to land a body shot as Mamar controls the action. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Mamar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mamar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rize.
Rize is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamar is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Mamar fails to land.
Rize throws a head punch that misses.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamar blocks a body shot from Rize.
Rize is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mamar lands a shoulder strike.
Rize lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rize.
Rize lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamar backwards.
Mamar working aggressively here.
Rize blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamar presses Rize against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rize is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A shot in the inside from Mamar.
Mamar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mamar pushes Rize back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamar throws a head punch that misses.
Rize working aggressively here. #TD#
Rize is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mamar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rize to the mat. Rize regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Rize kicks Mamar off and gets to his feet.
Mamar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rize at a distance.
Mamar misses with a looping right.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamar connects with a looping right hand.
Rize looks to throw the jab but Mamar is out of range.
Zack Rize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rize misses with a leg kick.
Mamar is looking to counter punch.
Mamar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rize was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamar.
Rize tries to counter with a clinch but Mamar shakes him off and moves away.
Rize takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rize jabs at Mamar's body.
Zack Rize seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mamar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rize swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rize wants to counter with a clinch but Mamar pushes him away.
Rize throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mamar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zack Rize has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zack Rize.
I think Mamar 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Mamar!
Kevin Mamar retains his heavyweight title!
Kevin Mamar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ENIGMA 35
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Rize slips a jab from Johnson.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Rize appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Rize counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rize counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Rize throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rize connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Rize counters by clinching up.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Rize lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Rize scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rize digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Rize avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Rize connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Johnson has been cut.
Rize scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Rize lands a nice uppercut.
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rize.
Rize struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rize's elbow.
Rize lands a left hand.
Rize struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rize lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Rize pushes Johnson against the cage. Rize is working some dirty boxing. Rize pushes off with a quick right hook! Johnson goes down! Johnson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rize moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rize!
An out of breath Zack Rize thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 28
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Rize lands with a shot to the body.
Rize has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rize shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Kurschmann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rize turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rize throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rize smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Kurschmann has been cut.
Rize lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rize connects with a leg kick.
Kurschmann tests Rize's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurschmann tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rize manages to circle out of the way.
Rize takes a swing at Kurschmann's ribcage but misses.
Rize with a nice cross.
Rize scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Rize.
Kurschmann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurschmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.#T1#
Rize tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rize throws out a powerful jab.
Rize misses with a straight left.
Rize throws a series of punches but Kurschmann moves out of range.
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Kurschmann off balance momentarily.
Rize misses with a body shot.
Rize is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kurschmann rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Rize closes the distance and pushes Kurschmann back into the cage.
Rize tries to throw a body punch but Kurschmann avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage.
Kurschmann lands a shoulder strike.
Kurschmann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurschmann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurschmann gets through Rize's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kurschmann scores with a shot to the side of Rize's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rize scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurschmann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rize backwards. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kurschmann fails to land.
Rize blocks a body shot from Kurschmann.
Kurschmann blocks a body shot from Rize.
Rize working aggressively here.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Kurschmann.
Kurschmann lands a right hand.
Kurschmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurschmann misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
Rize tries a body shot but Kurschmann blocks it.
Kurschmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rize tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize misses with some punches.
Rize lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kurschmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
Kurschmann lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Kurschmann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rize scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rize digs a good body shot into Kurschmann's ribs.
Rize with a nice calf kick.
Rize uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kurschmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rize counters with an outside leg kick.
Rize connects with a jab.
Rize listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kurschmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rize.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurschmann misses the target.
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rize swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurschmann throws a jab when Rize was well out of range.#T1#
Kurschmann throws a jab when Rize was well out of range.
Rize slips under a jab from Kurschmann.
Rize connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurschmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Rize takes the fight into the clinch.
Rize working aggressively here.
Rize blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rize tries to land a knee to the head but Kurschmann blocks with his arms.
Kurschmann working aggressively here.
Rize tries to work over Kurschmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kurschmann is leaning against Rize and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurschmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Rize trying to land knees to the body.
Kurschmann misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurschmann.
Rize blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Kurschmann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rize misses with a body punch.
Kurschmann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rize lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurschmann backwards.
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Kurschmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rize scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rize has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rize wants to land a leg kick but Kurschmann is out of range.
Kurschmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Rize does it's job there.
Rize throws the left hand but Kurschmann avoids the punch easily.
Rize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurschmann.
A good leg kick by Rize.
Some wild striking there from Rize.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Kurschmann'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kurschmann throws a shot from downtown. Rize moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Rize.
Rize uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurschmann.
Rize moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kurschmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Rize is just out of range.
Rize looks to land a left hand but Kurschmann moved out of range nicely.
Kurschmann is looking to counter punch.
Kurschmann misses with a looping right.
Kurschmann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kurschmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurschmann moves away.
Rize has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize looks to land a right hand but Kurschmann moved out of range.
Kurschmann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rize lands with a shot to the body.
Rize clobbers Kurschmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kurschmann's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T1#
Kurschmann lands a really nice looking cross but Rize seems unphased.
Rize will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurschmann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kurschmann is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rize's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kurschmann swings widly with a right hand
and Rize makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rize throws a chopping leg kick but Kurschmann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kurschmann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rize.
Frank Kurschmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rize ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurschmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurschmann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rize uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurschmann.
Kurschmann throws a lazy right hand but Rize sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rize dodges the punch combination from Kurschmann. #T2##CL2#
Rize clinches up with Kurschmann and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurschmann.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Rize scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rize.
Rize tries a body shot but Kurschmann blocks it.
Kurschmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rize misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurschmann misses with some punches.
Kurschmann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kurschmann lands with a light punch inside.
Kurschmann is trying to break free.
Rize blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank Kurschmann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kurschmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurschmann uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zack Rize.
I've got Rize winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Rize!
Zack Rize seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 22
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
McDermott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Rize counter with a right hand. #CL#
Rize has managed to clinch.
Rize tries a body shot but McDermott blocks it.
Rize keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDermott's efforts to push away.
Rize lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McDermott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rize pushes McDermott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rize lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rize creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rize looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rize manages to break the clinch.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Rize backs off McDermott throws a huge counter combo but Rize manages to avoid it all.
McDermott feints a jab promting Rize to slip. McDermott then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rize slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott slips a straight right by Rize.
Rize missing with a left hand there. McDermott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Rize scores with a leg kick.
Rize avoids the body shot from McDermott. #CL#
Rize drives through and clinches with McDermott against the cage.
Rize misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Rize.
Rize keeps control of McDermott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rize working aggressively here.
McDermott takes a shot to the head.
Rize pushes McDermott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDermott looks winded!
Rize lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rize cracks McDermott with a nice body shot.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rize.
Rize lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rize softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Rize. #ROC#McDermott is rocked!
McDermott blocking some punches.
Rize lands a right hand.
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Rize finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
McDermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Rize lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rize definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rize lands a shot to the body.
Rize can't find room to land a body shot as McDermott controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Rize.
Rize can't find room to land a body shot as McDermott controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rize.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize digs a right hand underneath McDermott's ribcage. McDermott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rize misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rize lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
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.#R2##CL#
Rize gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by McDermott.
McDermott wants to get back to striking at distance but Rize won't allow it.
Zack Rize has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rize misses with the head strike.
McDermott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rize struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermott controls his hands.
Rize lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rize tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermott's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize lands a left hand.
Rize lands a right hand.
Rize struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermott controls his hands.
McDermott blocking some punches.
Rize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDermott can do to turn this around?
McDermott tries to circle away but Rize has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Rize has McDermott pressed against the cage.
Rize prevents McDermott from breaking the clinch.
McDermott blocking some punches.
Rize tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermott's elbow.
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
Rize lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize tries a body shot but McDermott blocks it.
Rize pushes McDermott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDermott blocking some punches.
Rize scores with a shot to the side of McDermott's head.
Rize working aggressively here.
Rize misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Rize. #T2#
Rize tries to throw a body punch but McDermott avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rize.
Rize lands a hook that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Rize lands a body shot.
McDermott is breathing heavily.
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!
McDermott takes a shot to the head.
Rize tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by McDermott.
Rize softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rize.
Rize lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDermott or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Rize.
A shot in the inside from Rize.
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Rize.
Rize blocks a jab.
Rize tries to counter by clinching up but McDermott breaks away and moves out of range.
McDermott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDermott defending well as Rize loads up on a big left hand.
Rize uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermott.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Rize drops McDermott with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McDermott looks back up at him and smiles so Rize waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rize.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize digs a good body shot into McDermott's ribs.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Rize clinches up with McDermott and pushes him back against the cage.#KD#
Rize drops McDermott onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McDermott is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McDermott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rize lands a big right hand! McDermott is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Rize!
A very excited looking Zack Rize made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 15
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Moxley throws a lazy uppercut
and Rize counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moxley thinking.
Rize definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moxley misses with an uppercut.
Moxley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moxley throws a right hand that misses
letting Rize counter with a right hand.
Moxley loads up on a big right hand but Rize slips the punch.
Rize thinks about countering with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxley. Rize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Rize.
Rize dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moxley. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Rize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley.
A cross from Rize lands.
Rize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley.
Rize moves away from the strike by Moxley.
An attempted straight right counter from Rize misses the target.
Moxley moves out of range of the strikes.
Rize closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moxley! But no joy.
Rize works Moxley's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Rize misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Moxley lunges at Rize with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rize's hand.
Rize turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moxley scores with a shot to the body.
Rize throws a jab but it's blocked by Moxley.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
Rize fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moxley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rize wants to land a leg kick but Moxley is out of range.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Moxley is just out of range.
Rize shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rize is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moxley blocks a jab.
Moxley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Rize is predictable there
letting Moxley counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Rize.
Moxley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rize.#T2#
Rize tries to land a leg kick but Moxley saw it coming and moves away.
Rize takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rize throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moxley counters with a nice uppercut.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxley missing with a left hand there. Rize was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moxley throws a body punch but Rize moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
It looked like Rize wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley misses with a body shot.
Rize uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Rize throws a leg kick but Moxley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rize.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Moxley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moxley throws the left hand but Rize avoids the punch easily.
Rize misses with a hook. Moxley ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moxley! But no joy.
Rize connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rize ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moxley tries to move into range but Rize moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zack Rize will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Moxley scores with a jab. Rize acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rize connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moxley. Moxley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rize connects with a right hand. Moxley shakes it off.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rize loads up on a big right hand but Moxley slips the punch.
Rize just misses with a punch to the body.
Moxley throws a hook but Rize avoids it easily.
Rize's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rize duly obliges.
Moxley misses with a body shot.
Moxley ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Moxley scores with a shot to the body.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moxley moves away.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Rize saw that one coming.
Moxley scores with a hook to the body. Rize takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rize finds it's way round the side to connect with Moxley's head.
Rize slips a jab and a cross from Moxley.
Rize appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moxley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Moxley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rize.
Rize staying out of range there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Moxley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rize has got the better of the exchanges.
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Moxley lunges at Rize with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rize's hand.
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rize was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Rize.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxley.
Moxley slips under a jab from Rize.
Rize displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Moxley as he connects with a hook.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxley.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxley.
Jab, jab by Rize - just one landing.
Moxley misses with a hook.#T2#
Rize misses with a low kick.
Moxley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moxley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rize scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moxley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moxley 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.
Moxley misses with a body shot.
Rize looks to land a right hand but Moxley moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Rize. That snapped Moxley's head back.
Rize takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moxley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rize.
Moxley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moxley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rize.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize tries to score with a low kick but Moxley moves his leg out of the way.
Rize feints and then cracks Moxley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moxley down.
Rize attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rize.
It looked like Rize wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zack Rize will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rize takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Moxley as he connects with a hook.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Rize attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moxley connects with a body shot that sends Rize's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Moxley.
No joy there for Rize, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moxley throws a hook but Rize avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rize on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rize cracks a nice hook into Moxley's ribs.
Moxley misses with a straight left.
A big right from Rize misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Rize wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moxley missing with a left hand there. Rize was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rize tried to counter with a leg kick but Moxley avoided it.
Rize loads up on a big right hand but Moxley slips the punch.
Moxley blocks a leg kick.
Rize takes a swing at Moxley's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Rize slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rize is just out of range.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moxley checks it well.
Rize jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moxley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moxley scores with a nice strike.
Rize looks to throw the jab but Moxley is out of range.
Moxley swings for the body but Rize moves out of range.
Moxley swings for the body but Rize moves out of range.
Rize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moxley throws a jab when Rize was well out of range.
Rize just misses with a punch to the body.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Moxley misses with a hook. Rize ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rize with a body shot.
Rize throws a solid leg kick but Moxley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rize.
Moxley lands a really nice looking cross but Rize seems unphased.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Moxley moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Moxley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rize. Rize obviously looking to wear him down.
Zack Rize is winning the standup battle so far.
Rize on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moxley checks a leg kick.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moxley was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Rize misses.
Moxley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moxley sizes up Rize with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moxley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moxley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rize.
Rize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley.
Rize misses with a low kick as Moxley jumps back.
Moxley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moxley ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
A countering left hand to the body from Moxley misses.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Rize is out of range.
Rize was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moxley connects with a crisp jab.
Rize fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moxley is out of range.
Brock Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moxley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rize.
A little jabbing left from Moxley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moxley checks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Moxley.
Well Rize has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Rize!
Zack Rize thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2021

#R1#
Rize moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rize blocks a head kick by Vici.
Vici ducks right into an uppercut from Rize.
Rize cracks Vici with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vici walks into a stiff left hand from Rize.
Vici tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD2#
Rize lands a big uppercut and Vici crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vici looks OK. Rize waves Vici back to his feet!#ROC2#Vici is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vici looks for the body kick but Rize saw that one coming.
Oh Vici is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vici seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vici bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vici seems to have got his legs back now.
Vici pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rize throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vici throws a body kick that misses.
Rize lands with a shot to the body.
Rize connects with a body shot.
Vici could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rize moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vici misses with a head kick.
Vici takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD2#
Rize sends Vici crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rize is motioning to the referee to let Vici up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Vici doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vici is breathing heavily.
Rize thuds a left hand into Vici's body.
Vici takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1##KD2#
Rize sends Vici crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rize is motioning to the referee to let Vici up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Vici throws the kick towards the body but Rize avoids it.
Rize was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rize lands a nice shot to the body.
Vici misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rize weaves into range and cracks Vici right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Vici goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Rize is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Rize!
Zack Rize thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Falmouth scores with a kick to the body.
Rize 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.
Rize will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falmouth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Falmouth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rize.
Rize throws an overhand right that lands on Falmouth's shoulder, as Falmouth tries to avoid the shot.
Falmouth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Falmouth wants to clinch up but Rize keeps it at a distance.
Falmouth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Falmouth wants to clinch up but Rize keeps it at a distance.
Falmouth slips under a jab.
Rize throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Falmouth counter with a right hand.
Falmouth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rize defends well and Falmouth ends up having to push Rize into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Falmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falmouth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Rize misses.
Falmouth darts in trying to clinch
and Rize counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Rize is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falmouth.
Falmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rize misses with a jab to the body
and Falmouth counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Rize.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Falmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rize.
Falmouth takes one to the side of the head.
Rize circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rize misses with a straight left.
Falmouth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rize sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Falmouth somewhat.
Zack Rize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Falmouth.
Rize misses with a hook.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falmouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
Rize throws a hook but Falmouth blocks it.#T2#
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falmouth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Aaron Falmouth has been cut.
Rize connects with a good right hand that stumbles Falmouth. Falmouth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Falmouth is defended easily by Rize.
Good leg kick by Rize.
Rize misses with a lunging right hand
and Falmouth counters with a left to the body.
Rize throws a series of punches but Falmouth avoids them all with ease.
Rize dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rize misses with a body shot.
Falmouth flicks out a counter leg kick but Rize steps away.
Rize connects with a leg kick.
Falmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rize.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Falmouth replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rize blocks it well.#T3#
Falmouth with a poor takedown
and Rize counters with an inside leg kick.
Rize throws an off balance right hand
and Falmouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rize keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Falmouth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Rize, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rize misses with a looping right.
Rize circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rize fires out a quick counter leg kick but Falmouth just manages to avoid it.
Falmouth fails to land the takedown.
Rize tried to counter with a leg kick but Falmouth avoided it.
Rize walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Falmouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Falmouth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rize misses with a hook
and Falmouth counters with a stiff right hand.
Rize dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falmouth. That did some damage!
Falmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falmouth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from Rize misses. #T4#
Falmouth closes the distance and clinches up with Rize, looking for a takedown. Falmouth pushes Rize against the cage but Rize circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falmouth moves away.
Zack Rize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rize blocks the body kick.
Falmouth drops his hands momentarily and Rize takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rize scores with a leg kick.
Rize scores with a crisp jab that stopped Falmouth in his tracks.
Falmouth ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Falmouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falmouth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rize swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falmouth tries to clinch but Rize is having none of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Falmouth!
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Falmouth checks it well.
Rize fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Falmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rize lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Falmouth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rize lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Falmouth circles away quickly and effectively.
Falmouth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rize defends it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Falmouth down.
No luck for Falmouth with that takedown attempt.
Falmouth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rize misses with a straight right.
Falmouth misses with a left hand
and Rize counters with a left to the body.
Aaron Falmouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falmouth fails with the takedown.
It appears Rize was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zack Rize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Falmouth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falmouth slips under a jab.
Falmouth tries to clinch up.
Rize missing with a left hand there. Falmouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falmouth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Falmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Rize throws a big shot that misses.
Rize throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Rize moves into the clinch.
Falmouth tries to pull guard but Rize forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Falmouth is breathing heavily.
Rize lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falmouth backwards.
Rize will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Falmouth up against the cage.
Rize struggles to land a body shot inside as Falmouth controls his hands.
Falmouth has had enough of the clinch but Rize keeps him there for the moment.
Rize tries to work over Falmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rize working aggressively here.
Rize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falmouth can do to turn this around?
Rize lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falmouth backwards.
Falmouth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rize scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Falmouth is rocked!#T2#
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falmouth is still on wobbly legs! Can Rize finish him?
Rize fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falmouth blocking some punches.
Rize misses with the head strike.
Rize fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rize misses with some punches.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize working aggressively here.
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!#BC#
Rize pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rize weaves into range and cracks Falmouth right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Falmouth goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Rize is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Rize!
After winning the bout, Zack Rize thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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