PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chrystov Aleksey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chrystov Aleksey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aleksey
vs
Rizzo

170 cm
21
181 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

New World Order Clothing
Just Fight

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chrystov Aleksey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rizzo enables Aleksey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rizzo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aleksey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aleksey trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Aleksey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aleksey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rizzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aleksey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aleksey looking to pass the guard.
Aleksey trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aleksey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aleksey trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.

Rizzo has his feet on Aleksey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aleksey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Tony Rizzo has been cut.
Aleksey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzo counters with a big head kick but Aleksey shrugs it off.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown but Aleksey shows good takedown defense.
Rizzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aleksey sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Rizzo gets caught flat footed, as Aleksey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Aleksey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rizzo, up you get!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleksey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aleksey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aleksey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chrystov Aleksey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rizzo.
Rizzo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rizzo slips a jab and a cross from Aleksey.
Aleksey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aleksey wants it to stay on the feet.
Aleksey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aleksey misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Aleksey misses.
Aleksey with a hook.
Nice cross by Aleksey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo looks to land a combination but Aleksey avoids it well.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo dodges the punch combination from Aleksey.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aleksey as he jumps to the side.
Aleksey 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.
Aleksey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rizzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aleksey somewhat.
Aleksey shoots in for a takedown but Rizzo shows good takedown defense.
Aleksey is breathing heavily.
Rizzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rizzo slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rizzo as Aleksey shoots in.
Aleksey throws a right hand that misses
and Rizzo counters with a big head kick but Aleksey shrugs it off.
A combination from Rizzo does no damage.
Rizzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aleksey.
Rizzo misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the head.
Aleksey shoots in but Rizzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Aleksey scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aleksey with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrystov Aleksey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Rizzo's cut.
That's time! Aleksey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Aleksey cracks Rizzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aleksey throws a right and a left that Rizzo avoids nicely.
Aleksey slaps away a takedown attempt from Rizzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice body punch from Aleksey.
Aleksey looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range.
Aleksey connects with a crisp jab.
Rizzo defending well as Aleksey loads up on a big left hand.
Aleksey misses with a takedown attempt - Rizzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aleksey throws a one two combo.
Aleksey misses with a wild combination.
Rizzo tries to move into range but Aleksey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aleksey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rizzo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aleksey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rizzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aleksey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aleksey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rizzo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aleksey is controlling him.
Aleksey wants to stand but Rizzo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aleksey wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aleksey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aleksey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aleksey won't allow Rizzo to sweep him here.
Aleksey pushes down on Rizzo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Aleksey stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rizzo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Aleksey is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rizzo.
Aleksey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aleksey tries to bum rush Rizzo with a series of wild strikes but Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksey misses with a combination

and Rizzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aleksey's guard.

Aleksey manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Aleksey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rizzo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aleksey wants to pass the guard but Rizzo is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo is looking to stand up but Aleksey isn't so interested in that idea.
Aleksey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Rizzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aleksey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aleksey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aleksey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Aleksey avoids the head kick by Rizzo.
Aleksey lands with a nice body punch.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chrystov Aleksey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rizzo.
Horrible takedown by Aleksey or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizzo which made him look bad.
Aleksey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aleksey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rizzo shoots in and drives through. Aleksey sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrystov Aleksey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Rizzo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Aleksey misses with a few strikes there.
Chrystov Aleksey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Aleksey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aleksey throws a strike but Rizzo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Aleksey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rizzo, up you get!
Horrible takedown by Aleksey or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizzo which made him look bad.
Aleksey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aleksey jabs Rizzo right on the nose. Rizzo blinks but takes it well.
Chrystov Aleksey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rizzo is looking to land body kicks.
Rizzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aleksey as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aleksey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aleksey.
Nice sprawl there from Aleksey as Rizzo shoots in.
Rizzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aleksey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chrystov Aleksey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rizzo.
Aleksey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rizzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aleksey scores with a punch to the head.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Aleksey. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aleksey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rizzo sprawls well. Rizzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aleksey gets slowly back to his feet.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches up with Aleksey, looking for a takedown. Rizzo pushes Aleksey against the cage but Aleksey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aleksey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aleksey duly obliges.
Aleksey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aleksey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzo can do to turn this around?

Aleksey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rizzo is on top in guard.
Aleksey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Rizzo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Aleksey sprawls well. He's pushed Rizzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice shot lands for Aleksey.
Rizzo shoots in and drives through. Aleksey sprawls well.
Aleksey stalks Rizzo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rizzo's face. Rizzo staggers backwards, shaken.
Aleksey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chrystov Aleksey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aleksey looks to land a combination but Rizzo avoids it well.
Aleksey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rizzo.

Aleksey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rizzo!
Rizzo is squirming around, avoiding Aleksey's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo working to try and regain half guard.
Aleksey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aleksey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aleksey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rizzo hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizzo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aleksey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrystov Aleksey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aleksey 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chrystov Aleksey!
During a confident post fight interview, Chrystov Aleksey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.