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Event:
RFLFN-11
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Goku throws a jab when Bizzle was well out of range.
Bizzle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizzle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goku but Goku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goku throws a combination. Bizzle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bizzle shoots in but Goku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bizzle misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Goku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bizzle doesn't seem phased though.
Seng Goku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bizzle or perhaps it was just good defense by Goku, which made it look bad.
Seng Goku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Bizzle.
Bizzle shoots in for a takedown but Goku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goku lands with an uppercut that bounces Bizzle off the cage and back into range.
Goku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bizzle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goku misses with a hook
and Bizzle connects with a straight left hand counter 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!
Goku scores with a punch to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Goku has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bizzle blocks a jab.
Bizzle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bizzle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Goku throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizzle.
Goku loads up on a big right hand but Bizzle slips the punch.#CL2#
Bizzle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goku, pushing him back against the cage.
Bizzle tries to work over Goku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goku blocks an elbow strike.
Goku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizzle's elbow.
Bizzle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Bizzle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goku throws a looping overhand right but Bizzle ducks down to avoid it.
Bizzle moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizzle wants to counter with a clinch but Goku pushes him away.
Goku loads up on a big right hand but Bizzle slips the punch.
Goku scores with a jab.
Goku looks to throw the jab but Bizzle is out of range.
Goku lands with a right hand.
Bizzle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizzle fails with a takedown attempt.
Goku misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Bizzle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goku lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizzle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goku blocks a jab.
Goku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Bizzle gets a takedown into half guard.
Goku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goku gets full guard.
Bizzle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goku wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bizzle is sitting in close to Goku's body. Goku has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bizzle is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bizzle is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Goku.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Seng Goku!
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Event:
RFLFN-8
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Bizzle shoots for a double leg takedown but Thayer sprawls well. He's pushed Bizzle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Bizzle scores with a takedown into Thayer's guard.
Thayer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bizzle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Thayer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bizzle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thayer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bizzle rolls with it to try and escape but Thayer cranks on the arm and Bizzle is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thad Thayer!
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Event:
RFL-53 No Limits
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Lalla shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bizzle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bizzle is pulling down on Lalla's head. It's preventing any offense from Lalla, at least for the moment.
Bizzle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lalla is controlling him.
Bizzle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bizzle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Bizzle 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.
Lalla postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Bizzle tries to sprawl out of it but Lalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bizzle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Lalla tries to keep at a distance but Bizzle has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lalla is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bizzle is defending well.
Lalla has Bizzle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bizzle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bubba Bizzle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla wants a takedown but no success here.
Bizzle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Lalla gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bizzle controlling the position for now.
Bizzle wants to get back to full guard.
Bizzle wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Bizzle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Bizzle is trying to get back to full guard.
Bizzle is doing well to control the position and prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.#T3#
Bizzle is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
Bizzle throws a sloppy head kick and Lalla moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Lalla closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bizzle wants to control but Lalla postures up.
Bizzle tries to bench press Lalla off him but Lalla keeps the position. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bizzle is trying to escape and Lalla transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bizzle is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lalla! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
In his post fight interview, Jaro Lalla started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RFLFN-2 Halloween Hellraiser
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Bizzle clinches up with Loco and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizzle is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Loco pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizzle preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Loco looking for a guillotine here but Bizzle defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loco is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bizzle trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizzle wants to sweep here but Loco controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bizzle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loco defends it easily.#T1#
Bizzle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bizzle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bizzle tries to get out of the position.
Loco throwing strikes but missing.
Bizzle wants to sweep here but Loco controlling him for the moment.
Loco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bizzle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Loco postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bizzle's guard. #SUB2#
Loco is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Loco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Loco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Loco thows a huge punch but Bizzle dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Bizzle wants to sweep but Loco has passed to side control!
Loco working away.
Loco is staying tight to Bizzle's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Loco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bizzle can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bizzle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loco is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bizzle's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bizzle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Bizzle drives through and clinches with Loco against the cage.
#TD2#
Loco wants the takedown. Bizzle is fighting it off but Loco persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bizzle's guard against the cage.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bizzle manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bizzle is trying to stall.
Bizzle lands a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizzle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD#
Bizzle pulls guard successfully.
Loco wants to control from the top but Bizzle keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mono Loco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bizzle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Bizzle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Loco napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Loco gets back to half guard.
Loco is looking to improve his position.
Loco is looking to control Bizzle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loco avoid being mounted?
Loco is looking to improve his position.
Loco is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Loco looking for submissions off his back.
Loco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bizzle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bizzle's back!#T1#
Loco controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Bizzle right now.
Loco is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bizzle has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Loco.#SUB2#
Loco has managed to slip his arm under Bizzle's chin. This could be all over... yep, Bizzle is tapping out! Submission win for Loco.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mono Loco!
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Event:
RFL - 46 The New Generation
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bizzle shoots in and bounces Howlett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Howlett wants to stand and escape but Bizzle is having none of it.
Bizzle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Howlett has a closed guard, preventing Bizzle from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett wants to stand up but Bizzle is controlling him.
Bizzle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Bizzle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bizzle passes Howlett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bizzle with the ground and pound but Howlett uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bizzle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bizzle advances to half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bizzle seems to be looking for submissions.
Howlett is trying to stand up here but Bizzle is controlling him well. #ES2#
Howlett kicks Bizzle off and gets back to his feet.
Howlett looks to throw the jab but Bizzle is out of range.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Bizzle avoids nicely.
Bizzle thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bizzle leaves Howlett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howlett looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizzle is just out of range.#T3##CL#
Bizzle clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Howlett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howlett misses with a two punch combination.
Bizzle leaves Howlett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bizzle throws a low kick but Howlett avoids it.
Bizzle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizzle was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.#CL#
Bizzle rushes Howlett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bizzle after a bit of a struggle.
Bubba Bizzle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Bizzle as the two fighters clinch.
Howlett looks winded!#TD#
Bizzle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bizzle has control of Howlett's left arm, preventing Howlett from doing any damage.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bizzle swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Bizzle has control of Howlett's left arm, preventing Howlett from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howlett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Howlett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bizzle dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bizzle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizzle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Howlett's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Bizzle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Bizzle has Howlett up against the cage in a clinch.
Bizzle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?#BC#
Bizzle manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howlett. Bizzle does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Bizzle looking to score a takedown here. Howlett is defending well but Bizzle drives through and ends up in Howlett's guard.#SUB#
Bizzle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Howlett dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Howlett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bizzle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howlett defends well.
Howlett throws an elbow that misses. Bizzle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howlett's guard. Nice move by Bizzle!#REVR#
Bizzle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bizzle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bizzle throwing strikes from guard but Howlett blocks nicely. #T1#
Bizzle advances to half guard.
Bizzle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #ES2#
Howlett has one foot on Bizzle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Bizzle avoids nicely.
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizzle.
Howlett throws a series of strikes that have Bizzle backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Bizzle has been cut.#T2#
A punch combination from Howlett misses.
Bizzle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizzle was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
We've been told by Bizzle's head coaches at DRAGON MMA - 12 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Bizzle avoids nicely.
Howlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizzle manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bizzle darts in and clinches Howlett up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett is trying to drag Bizzle to the mat but Bizzle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Howlett is breathing heavily.#TD#
Bizzle pulls Howlett into guard.
Bizzle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howlett's guard. #REVR#
Bizzle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bizzle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Howlett for as long as he can get away with.
Howlett wants to stand and escape but Bizzle is having none of it. #T3#
Bizzle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bizzle advances position into side control!
Bizzle misses with the ground and pound.
Howlett is looking to get back to his feet here but Bizzle is keeping cool and he's managed to take Howlett's back.
Bizzle has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Howlett's body.
#T4##SUB#
Bizzle has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Howlett! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bizzle gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bubba Bizzle!
A victorious Bubba Bizzle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RISE 40: Quick vs Orndorf
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Bizzle tries for a takedown but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Bizzle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velasquez, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Bizzle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Velasquez uses from the top position.
Bizzle wants to sweep here but Velasquez controlling him for the moment.
Velasquez trying to control but Bizzle is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bizzle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Velasquez defends well.
Velasquez throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Bizzle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizzle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bizzle pulls Velasquez in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Bizzle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velasquez is aware though and is defending well.
Bizzle has control of Velasquez's left arm, preventing Velasquez from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez lands a nice shot that snaps Bizzle's head back.
Velasquez works the jab nicely.
Bizzle 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.#CL#
Bizzle moves into the clinch.
Bizzle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Velasquez up against the cage.#T2##BC#
Bizzle breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Bizzle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bizzle wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizzle prevents Velasquez from improving his position.
Bizzle wants to pass to mount but Velasquez is defending the position.
Velasquez manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bizzle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez, not yet.
Bizzle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizzle stands and throws Velasquez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bizzle working the ground and pound but Velasquez is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Velasquez's face as Bizzle controls the position. #T4#
Velasquez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Bizzle controls the position.#SUB#
Bizzle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bizzle swings around for an armbar but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bizzle's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bubba Bizzle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bizzle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bizzle dives in and scores a takedown into Velasquez's guard.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Bizzle from controlling successfully.
Bizzle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bizzle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez has control of Bizzle's left arm, preventing Bizzle from doing any damage.
Bizzle preventing the sweep. #T1#
Bizzle throws a big elbow that misses.
Bizzle won't allow Velasquez to sweep him here.
Bizzle tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
Bizzle postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Bizzle closes the distance and clinches.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Bizzle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Velasquez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bizzle punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bizzle looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Bizzle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bizzle controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
Bizzle misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB#
Bizzle goes for an armbar but Velasquez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Velasquez.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Bizzle keeps moving. #T3#
Bubba Bizzle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velasquez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bizzle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bizzle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Velasquez is controlling him.
Velasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Velasquez wants to pass the guard but Bizzle is keeping the position.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Bizzle keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Velasquez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bizzle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Velasquez is trying to control the position but Bizzle postures up.
Velasquez wants to sweep here but Bizzle controlling him for the moment.
Velasquez is trying to keep Bizzle in close.
Bizzle content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Bizzle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bizzle misses with a takedown attempt - Velasquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bizzle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bizzle misses with a takedown attempt
and Velasquez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bizzle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bizzle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Velasquez manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Bizzle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Bizzle pulls Velasquez into guard.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizzle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez cracks Bizzle with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bizzle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogelio Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizzle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bizzle wants to sweep here but Velasquez controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Velasquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bizzle wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Bizzle keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Velasquez working some strikes from top position.
Bizzle looking for a sweep. Not yet Bizzle, not yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Velasquez looking to sit in guard and control but Bizzle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Velasquez 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.
Bizzle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Velasquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Velasquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bizzle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bizzle is pulling down on Velasquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Velasquez, at least for the moment.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Bizzle keeps moving. #T3#
Bizzle is trying to control the position but Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Bizzle keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizzle wants to sweep here but Velasquez controlling him for the moment.
Velasquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bizzle is looking to improve his position.
Bizzle is not content to let Velasquez control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Velasquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bizzle is trying to maintain the position but Velasquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Bizzle is staying active underneath Velasquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Bizzle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bizzle trying to advance position but Velasquez counters by regaining guard.
Bubba Bizzle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bizzle 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rogelio Velasquez.
I think Bizzle 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 Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Bizzle!
An out of breath Bubba Bizzle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RISE 38: Slaughter vs Anthony
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Bagueirau throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Bizzle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bizzle 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.
Bizzle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bagueirau on the ground.#SUB2#
Bagueirau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagueirau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bagueirau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bizzle is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bagueirau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bizzle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bizzle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizzle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bagueirau's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Bagueirau actively working from the bottom here.
Bizzle performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bizzle connects with a nice short shot to Bagueirau's temple.
Bagueirau manages to get to full guard.
Bizzle stays in close to Bagueirau's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Bizzle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bizzle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bizzle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Bagueirau looking for a guillotine here but Bizzle defends easily.
#T2#
Bizzle trying to control but Bagueirau is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bagueirau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagueirau controls Bizzle momentarily but Bizzle frees himself.
Bizzle stands and throws Bagueirau's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bizzle trying to control the position but Bagueirau is working away.
Bagueirau is letting Bizzle control him for a moment.
Bagueirau is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Bagueirau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bagueirau trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bizzle manages to pass to mount!
Bizzle avoids the attempt from Bagueirau to control.
Bizzle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bagueirau hang on?
Bagueirau manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bagueirau wants to control but Bizzle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bagueirau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bagueirau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bizzle trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagueirau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bizzle has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bagueirau to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bizzle is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bagueirau pulls down on the head and he's put Bizzle to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sildosoves Bagueirau!
Sildosoves Bagueirau bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RISE 35 - Farina vs Alison 2
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Bianchi checks a low kick from Bizzle.
Bizzle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bianchi counters with a series of strikes. Bizzle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bizzle shoots for a takedown but Bianchi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Bianchi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bizzle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bianchi controls Bizzle momentarily but Bizzle frees himself.
Bizzle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bianchi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've been hearing that Bianchi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bianchi not doing much here.
#T1#
Bizzle taking some punishment here, with Bianchi in his half guard.
Bizzle is refusing to be controlled, as Bianchi sits in half guard.
Bizzle is trying to control but can't.
Bianchi working over Bizzle with some ground and pound. Bizzle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bianchi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bianchi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bianchi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Bianchi trying to control from half guard but Bizzle is working away.
Bianchi stalling.
Bizzle is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bianchi lands a nice short elbow.
Bizzle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizzle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bianchi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Bizzle trying to keep a closed guard but Bianchi is proving a slippery customer.
Bianchi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bianchi passes into half guard.
Bianchi slips a nice elbow through Bizzle's hands, connecting with Bizzle's forehead.
Bizzle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bianchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bianchi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bianchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bizzle keeps working.
Bianchi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Bianchi there.
Bizzle wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bianchi is trying to control the action in half guard but Bizzle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Bianchi there.
Bianchi is looking to take a break and control but Bizzle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Bianchi seems content to control.
Bianchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bizzle keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bianchi working the head and body with strikes.
Bizzle taking some punishment here, with Bianchi in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Bianchi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bizzle or perhaps it was just good defense by Bianchi, which made it look bad.
Bizzle moves forwards but Bianchi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bianchi throws an overhand right that drops Bizzle like a sack of potatoes! Bianchi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessio Bianchi!
Alessio Bianchi retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Alessio Bianchi 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.
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Event:
RISE 31 - Kelly vs Sadollah
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bizzle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Suarez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Bizzle tightening his grip on Suarez, looking for the choke.
Suarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bizzle on the ground.
Bizzle controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Bizzle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Bizzle working for the choke. #T1#
Suarez is trying to stand back up.
Bizzle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Suarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suarez is trying to stand back up.
Bizzle lands shots from the back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suarez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bizzle lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Bizzle scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Suarez is looking for a way out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizzle controlling from the back.
Suarez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Suarez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Suarez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##SUB2#
Bizzle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Bizzle looking for the RNC.
Bizzle is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Suarez. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB2#
Bizzle looking for the RNC.
Suarez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Suarez is breathing heavily.
Bizzle controlling the position well here. Suarez rolled but Bizzle kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Bizzle looking to break Suarez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Suarez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bizzle will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Bizzle lands strikes to the head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bizzle controlling the positon.
Suarez trying to get back to his feet but Bizzle is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Bizzle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Bizzle looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Bizzle dominated that round.
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#
Bizzle cracks Suarez with an open hand slap.
We've been informed that Bizzle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bizzle misses with a low kick.
Suarez stuffs the takedown.
Bizzle avoids the head kick by Suarez.
Bizzle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Bizzle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suarez's half guard.
Suarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Bizzle seems content to control.
Bizzle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bizzle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bizzle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Suarez taking some punishment here, with Bizzle in his half guard.
Bizzle moves nicely into side control.
Bizzle working the head with strikes.
Bizzle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bizzle controls the position from side control.
Bizzle scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Bizzle is staying tight to Suarez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bizzle lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here as Bizzle stalls from top position.
Bizzle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bizzle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3##SU2#
Bizzle stands up.
Suarez fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Bizzle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Bizzle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bizzle controlling the position.
Bizzle wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Bizzle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Bizzle pulls Suarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Suarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bizzle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bizzle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suarez is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bizzle is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bizzle content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Bizzle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizzle.
Suarez stops a takedown attempt from Bizzle.
#BC2#
Bizzle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patricio Suarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bizzle shoots in and gets a takedown into Suarez's guard.#SUB2#
Bizzle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bizzle drops back looking for a leg! Suarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suarez manages to kick Bizzle off! Bizzle jumps back into Suarez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizzle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bizzle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bizzle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bizzle taking a breather here.
Suarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suarez tries to get out of the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Suarez pushes Bizzle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bizzle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Bizzle stands up. #TD2#
Bizzle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Suarez is looking to get back to his feet here but Bizzle is keeping cool and he's managed to take Suarez's back.
Patricio Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Bizzle looking to break Suarez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Suarez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bizzle will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Bizzle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Bizzle landing with strikes.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bizzle controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Bizzle looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Suarez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Bizzle has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Suarez is in real trouble here. Bizzle gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Suarez is tapping out! Bizzle wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bubba Bizzle!
A relieved looking Bubba Bizzle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RISE 27 - Barnaby vs Bartoli
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Guida is looking to clinch but Bizzle is avoiding it.
#TD#
Guida throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bizzle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Guida is in Bizzle's guard.
Guida throwing strikes but missing.
Bizzle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bizzle wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guida with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Guida is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizzle has wrist control.
Guida looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Guida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Bizzle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bizzle is pushing down on Guida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Guida is fighting to maintain full guard but Bizzle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Guida is looking to improve his position.
Bizzle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bizzle is working away from the top position though.
Bizzle prevents Guida from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Bizzle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bizzle working over Guida with some ground and pound. Guida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bizzle trying to control the action but Guida is working from the bottom.
Bizzle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Guida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bizzle on the ground.
Guida is looking to improve his position.
Guida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bizzle.
Guida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bizzle. #T3#
Bizzle wants to control but Guida is keeping him busy.
Guida looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bizzle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guida is trying to control but can't.
Guida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guida scores with the left hand. Bizzle knows he should have avoided that one.
Bizzle closes the distance and clinches up with Guida, looking for a takedown. Bizzle pushes Guida against the cage but Guida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bizzle misses with a combination
#TD#
and Guida counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bizzle!
Guida working the body and head with strikes.
Guida content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Bizzle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guida throws an elbow but Bizzle slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Bizzle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guida landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Bizzle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bizzle regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizzle manages to get to full guard.
Bizzle keeping moving, preventing Guida from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Bidon Guida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Bizzle gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bizzle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Guida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guida lands in his opponent's guard.
Guida being controlled here momentarily.
Bizzle trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guida throws an elbow that misses. Bizzle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guida's guard. Nice move by Bizzle!#REVB#
Bizzle trying to control the position from guard on top but Guida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guida tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Bizzle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bizzle wants to pass to mount but Guida is defending the position.
Guida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bizzle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guida tries to get to full guard but Bizzle has control of the leg. #SUB#
Guida actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bizzle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guida trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bizzle manages to pass to mount!
Bizzle lands a heavy elbow.
Bizzle tries to control but Guida wriggling away.
Bubba Bizzle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bizzle looking to finish Guida with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guida!
Bizzle controlling the pace for now.
Bizzle avoids the attempt from Guida to control.#T3#
Guida is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bizzle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bizzle tries to control but Guida wriggling away.
Guida is trying to escape the mount.
Bizzle with a couple of short strikes.
Guida is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bizzle wants to control the pace but Guida is squirming around nicely.
Guida is desperately trying to improve his position but Bizzle has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Bizzle looking to control but Guida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bizzle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Guida is squirming around, avoiding Bizzle's attempts to control the action.
Guida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bizzle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bizzle throwing strikes here but Guida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bizzle avoids the attempt from Guida to control.
Guida is bucking up trying to escape but Bizzle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Bizzle 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#
Bizzle wants to clinch.
Bizzle swats away the attempt to clinch by Guida.
Guida doesn't manage to clinch there - Bizzle circles away.
Bizzle throws a head kick but Guida moves out of range.
Bizzle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bizzle works over Guida's head and body with a nice combination.
Guida blocks a head kick by Bizzle.
Guida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bizzle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guida somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bizzle but Bizzle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bubba Bizzle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bizzle circles away.
Bizzle was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Bidon Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Guida misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Bizzle closes the distance and pushes Guida back into the cage.#TD#
Guida is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bizzle can't fight it off and eventually Guida manages to take the fight to the floor. Bizzle looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Bizzle pushes Guida off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Bizzle moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Bizzle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizzle fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bizzle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizzle is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Bizzle is pressed up against the cage. Guida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bizzle down to the mat. Bizzle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guida shoots in for a takedown but Bizzle shows good takedown defense.
Bizzle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bizzle is defended easily by Guida.
Bizzle shoots in looking for a takedown. Guida tries to sprawl out of it but Bizzle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Bizzle darts in and clinches Guida up against the cage.#TD2#
Bizzle successfully pulls guard.
Bizzle has momentary wrist control but Guida slips an elbow through the middle.#T3##SUB2#
Guida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bizzle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guida is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Guida looking to sit in guard and control but Bizzle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Guida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Bizzle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guida pulls his head out easily.
Guida missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Guida slips a nice elbow through Bizzle's hands, connecting with Bizzle's forehead.
Guida scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guida content to control rather than advance.
Bizzle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bizzle is trying to keep Guida in close.
Bizzle looking for a sweep. Not yet Bizzle, not yet.
Bizzle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bizzle wants to stand but Guida is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Bizzle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bizzle 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Bizzle!
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Event:
KFC:5
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Lopes fails with a takedown attempt.
Bizzle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopes tries to clinch but Bizzle moves out of range. #CL2#
Bizzle moves into the clinch.
Lopes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bizzle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lopes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lopes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopes is breathing heavily.
Lopes lands a shot to the body.
Lopes tries to pull guard but Bizzle holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopes drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Lopes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizzle looking for a takedown.
Lopes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bizzle prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopes.
Lopes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bizzle goes for a takedown attempt but Lopes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Bizzle throws a good cross that connects.
Lopes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizzle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bizzle rushes Lopes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bizzle tries to circle away but Lopes has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Bizzle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopes fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bizzle looking to score a takedown here. Lopes is defending well but Bizzle drives through and ends up in Lopes's guard.
Lopes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bizzle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SU2#
Bizzle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bizzle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bizzle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Bizzle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lopes was covering up waiting for the punch and Bizzle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizzle looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Bizzle stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Bizzle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lopes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizzle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lopes!
Bizzle is landing with some decent strikes but Lopes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bizzle controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
It looks like Bizzle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've been informed that Bizzle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bizzle lands a nice shot to the head.
Lopes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bizzle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bizzle content just to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Bizzle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bizzle tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lopes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Bizzle counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Bizzle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Bizzle 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.
Bizzle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Bizzle drops back looking for a leg! Lopes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopes manages to kick Bizzle off! Bizzle jumps back into Lopes's guard.
Bizzle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopes keeping full guard, as Bizzle tries to pass.
Bizzle works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SU2#
Bizzle postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lopes to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Bizzle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopes's guard.
Bizzle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bizzle wants to pass the guard but Lopes is keeping the position.
Bizzle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopes's head.#T2#
Bizzle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bizzle wants to pass the guard but Lopes is keeping the position.
Bizzle controlling from the top position.
Lopes wants to sweep but no luck.
Bubba Bizzle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bizzle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bizzle landing some decent shots from guard.
Bizzle with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Bizzle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bizzle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SU2#
Bizzle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lopes, up you get! #TD2#
Lopes gets caught flat footed, as Bizzle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bizzle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bizzle lands a couple of elbows.
Bizzle working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Bizzle stands up from Lopes's guard - Bizzle perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Bizzle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lopes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bizzle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bizzle winds up and cracks Lopes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4##SU2#
Bizzle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
David Lopes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bizzle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Bizzle takes the fight into the clinch.
Bizzle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopes walks away with a smile on his face. Bizzle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his 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!
Bizzle misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Bizzle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopes is trying to defend but Bizzle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bizzle controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Bizzle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lopes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bizzle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bizzle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bizzle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Bizzle stands and steps away. Lopes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Lopes instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bizzle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bizzle manages to end up in side control.
Lopes is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Bizzle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bizzle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bizzle rushes Lopes and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Lopes misses with some punches.
Bizzle misses with an elbow over the top.
Bizzle tries to pull guard but Lopes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bizzle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bizzle is trying to stall.
Bizzle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
David Lopes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Bizzle.
Bizzle tries to pull guard but Lopes holds him up against the cage and eventually Bizzle drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lopes as Bizzle tries to tie him up.
Lopes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bizzle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Bizzle successfully pulls guard.
Bizzle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2##SUB2#
Bizzle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lopes wants to control from the top but Bizzle keeps moving.
Bizzle is controlling Lopes's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bizzle can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Lopes prevents Bizzle from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bizzle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bizzle not doing much here.
David Lopes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Lopes is defending against the submission attempts here by Bizzle.
Bizzle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bubba Bizzle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bizzle stops Lopes from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bizzle content to control rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Bizzle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bizzle 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Bizzle!
The defeated David Lopes had this to say: 'I will try it.'.
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Event:
KFC: 4
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bizzle 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.#SUB2#
Mxyzptlk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bizzle is aware though and is defending well.
Mxyzptlk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bizzle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mxyzptlk stops Bizzle from standing up.
Mxyzptlk tries to free his leg and advance position but Bizzle is retaining full guard.
Mxyzptlk wants to control from the top but Bizzle keeps moving.
Mxyzptlk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizzle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mxyzptlk throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Bizzle looking for subs off his back but Mxyzptlk has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bizzle is staying active underneath Mxyzptlk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bizzle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mxyzptlk on the ground.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mxyzptlk lands a nice short elbow.
Mxyzptlk stalling.
Mxyzptlk wants to control but Bizzle is keeping him busy.
Bizzle is looking for a sweep. Mxyzptlk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bizzle won't allow Mxyzptlk to pass to mount.
Bizzle is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mxyzptlk jumps into side control!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mxyzptlk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mxyzptlk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Bizzle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bizzle tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mxyzptlk punishes Bizzle with strikes from the back mount.
Mxyzptlk thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T3#
Mxyzptlk tries to keep control of the position but Bizzle is staying busy.
Bizzle tries to break free.
What can Bizzle do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Bizzle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Bizzle looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Bizzle won't enjoy being in this position. Mxyzptlk looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bizzle is tapping - it's over boys! Mxyzptlk picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mister Mxyzptlk!
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