Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 267 Pinkman vs Kwong 2
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Rizzo wants to slow Akhtankhanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Rizzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination that misses
and Rizzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rizzo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Akhtankhanov blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akhtankhanov connects with a right hand. Rizzo shakes it off.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rizzo, as that shot connected.
Decent striking displayed by Akhtankhanov there.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rizzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzo slips under a jab.
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akhtankhanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rizzo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rizzo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rizzo with the counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination that misses
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzo swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
It looked like Akhtankhanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.#T2#
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rizzo scores with the left hand. Akhtankhanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rizzo backs up against the cage.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
A combination from Akhtankhanov does no damage.
Rizzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov lands a really nice looking cross but Rizzo seems unphased.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo slips the punch.#T3#
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rizzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Rizzo misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Rizzo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Rizzo's leg. Rizzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rizzo defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Rizzo moves out of range easily.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo.
Rizzo works Akhtankhanov's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Rizzo.
Rizzo slips under a jab.
Rizzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Rizzo jumps back.
Rizzo swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Rizzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Rizzo blocks it.
Akhtankhanov lands a two punch combo.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
That's time! Akhtankhanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination. Rizzo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Rizzo's front leg with a kick but Rizzo checks it.
Rizzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo fails with the takedown
and Akhtankhanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Akhtankhanov tries to bum rush Rizzo with a series of wild strikes but Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rizzo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akhtankhanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Akhtankhanov throws a one two combo.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Rizzo off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Rizzo's head back.
Rizzo misses with a jab to the body
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Good work by Rizzo as he checks the leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzo can do to turn this around?
A big right from Rizzo misses.
Akhtankhanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Rizzo moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
Rizzo feints the counter takedown.
Rizzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Rizzo looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Rizzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Akhtankhanov should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Rizzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
Rizzo staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akhtankhanov!
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov cracks Rizzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rizzo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Rizzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rizzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a combination
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rizzo tries to bum rush Akhtankhanov with a series of wild strikes but Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo thows a leg kick but Akhtankhanov checks it
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizzo's sensitive parts.
Rizzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Rizzo gets a takedown into half guard.
Akhtankhanov tries to kick Rizzo off in order to stand up. Rizzo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rizzo in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Rizzo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akhtankhanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Akhtankhanov prevents Rizzo from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akhtankhanov!
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
No luck for Rizzo with that takedown attempt.
Rizzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Rizzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Akhtankhanov lands a really nice looking cross but Rizzo seems unphased.
Rizzo moves forwards but Akhtankhanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Rizzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Rizzo with that takedown attempt.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rizzo defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Akhtankhanov tries to sprawl out of it but Rizzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akhtankhanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Akhtankhanov controls Rizzo momentarily but Rizzo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Rizzo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akhtankhanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB2#
Rizzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rizzo.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo trying to control the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rizzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Rizzo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rizzo thows a huge punch but Akhtankhanov dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akhtankhanov, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 251 Lovanov vs Tyler
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1##TD#
Rizzo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Greene did well to prevent Rizzo getting side control.
Greene 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.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rizzo seems to be working for a kimura but Greene defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rizzo pulls his head out easily.
Rizzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
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. Rizzo connects with a nice short shot to Greene's temple. #T1#
Greene keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Greene trying to hold on to Rizzo's head to control him but Rizzo postures up.
Greene has hold of Rizzo's hands but Rizzo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greene is refusing to be controlled, as Rizzo sits in half guard.
Rizzo trying to mount his opponent but Greene defends it. #SUB2#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.#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.
Greene trying to hold on to Rizzo's head to control him but Rizzo postures up.
Rizzo is nestled in close to Greene, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rizzo working the head and body with strikes.
Rizzo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Greene is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rizzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Greene is staying active underneath Rizzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rizzo is really struggling to control Greene but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Greene wants to control the action here but instead Rizzo manages to pass to full mount!
Greene wants to hold on but Rizzo pushes him away.
Rizzo landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Greene is in a horrible position here. Rizzo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Greene tries to hold on but Rizzo pushes him away.
Rizzo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Greene hang on?
Greene tries to lock up and control but Rizzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Greene is in all sorts of trouble here.
Greene is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene tries to reverse the position but Rizzo maintains control.
Rizzo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rizzo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rizzo controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Greene is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rizzo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rizzo avoids the attempt from Greene to control.
Greene might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rizzo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
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.#R2##TD#
Rizzo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Greene!
Rizzo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Rizzo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Greene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?#T1#
Greene regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rizzo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rizzo thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
Rizzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greene moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Greene is pulling down on Rizzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rizzo, at least for the moment.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rizzo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rizzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rizzo has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rizzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rizzo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rizzo working some strikes from top position.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Greene trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rizzo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Rizzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frank Rizzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rizzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rizzo is pushing down on Greene's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greene is fighting to maintain full guard but Rizzo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rizzo pulls his head out easily.
Greene is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rizzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Greene wants to control but Rizzo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo 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#
Greene tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rizzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo tries to work over Greene's front leg with a kick but Greene checks it.
A low kick from Rizzo misses #TD2#
and Greene counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Greene working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Greene working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Greene tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Greene has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rizzo keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Greene goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rizzo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Greene's guard! Nice work there by Rizzo!
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rizzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rizzo lands a couple of digs.
Ricky Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rizzo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Greene is looking for a triangle but Rizzo pushes his legs off easily.
Rizzo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rizzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rizzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rizzo looking to sit in guard and control but Greene gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rizzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greene sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Greene wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rizzo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Greene tries to free his leg and advance position but Rizzo is retaining full guard.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rizzo looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rizzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greene missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rizzo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greene wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rizzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Greene. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Rizzo.
Well Rizzo 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DMMA 241 Cortez vs Thorn
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Farrokhzad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
As Farrokhzad looks to move away, Rizzo throws a big counter combo but Farrokhzad just gets out of the way.
Rizzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad punishes Rizzo's body with a nice straight punch.
Farrokhzad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rizzo.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch up.
A shot to the body from Farrokhzad misses
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad misses the shot to the body.
Farrokhzad looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Bardia Farrokhzad 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.
Farrokhzad just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo tried to counter with a leg kick but Farrokhzad avoided it.
Farrokhzad misses with a left hand
and Rizzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Farrokhzad thinking.
Farrokhzad takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Farrokhzad throws a hook but Rizzo blocks it.
Rizzo is looking to counter the offense by Farrokhzad and move into the clinch.
Rizzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Rizzo with a hook.
Farrokhzad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Farrokhzad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rizzo momentarily.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad connects with a nice looking jab.
Farrokhzad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Rizzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farrokhzad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farrokhzad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Farrokhzad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad misses with the combination.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2##CL2#
Farrokhzad moves into range and clinches up with Rizzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farrokhzad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzo's elbow.
Rizzo managing to block the knees to the body from Farrokhzad.
Rizzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rizzo prevents a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Rizzo digs a right hand into Farrokhzad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farrokhzad's gas tank.
Farrokhzad takes a shot to the head.
Farrokhzad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Rizzo tightens his grip and picks Farrokhzad up, before dumping him to the ground. Farrokhzad manages to land in guard.
Farrokhzad looking for a sweep. Not yet Farrokhzad, not yet.
Rizzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farrokhzad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rizzo controls the pace.
Rizzo being controlled here momentarily.
Rizzo looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Farrokhzad wants to sweep here but Rizzo controlling him for the moment.
Farrokhzad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Farrokhzad keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rizzo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rizzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rizzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farrokhzad is pulling down on Rizzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rizzo, at least for the moment.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Farrokhzad blocks nicely. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Farrokhzad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rizzo preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rizzo throws a right hand that Farrokhzad ducks under and follows up with a left that Farrokhzad also avoids with ease.
Farrokhzad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left and a right from Farrokhzad both land. Nice combination.
Farrokhzad walks into a jab.
Farrokhzad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Farrokhzad looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Rizzo lands with a right hand.
Farrokhzad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Farrokhzad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bardia Farrokhzad 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#
Farrokhzad lands a nice hook to Rizzo's body. Rizzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rizzo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Farrokhzad on the side of the head. #TD#
Rizzo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rizzo controlling the action here.
Farrokhzad controlling the position well.
Rizzo is trying to control. Farrokhzad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad tries to get to full guard but Rizzo has control of the leg.
Farrokhzad 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.
Farrokhzad is refusing to be controlled, as Rizzo sits in half guard. #T1#
Rizzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farrokhzad's head.
Farrokhzad wants to improve his position but Rizzo is controlling well.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farrokhzad keeps working.
Rizzo is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rizzo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Farrokhzad is trying to get back to full guard.
Farrokhzad trying to hold on to Rizzo's head to control him but Rizzo postures up.
Farrokhzad is refusing to be controlled, as Rizzo sits in half guard.
Rizzo not doing much here.
Farrokhzad holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farrokhzad cracks Rizzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rizzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Farrokhzad misses its intended target.
Rizzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rizzo slips a jab from Farrokhzad.
It looked like Rizzo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farrokhzad.
Rizzo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bardia Farrokhzad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farrokhzad checks a low kick from Rizzo.
Farrokhzad takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Rizzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farrokhzad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo is looking to counter punch.
Farrokhzad throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Rizzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Farrokhzad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Farrokhzad just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrokhzad.
Rizzo blocks a jab.
Rizzo lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Rizzo is looking to chop away at Farrokhzad's legs. #TD#
Rizzo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Farrokhzad sprawls well initially but Rizzo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrokhzad wants to get back to full guard.
Farrokhzad trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Farrokhzad wants to hold on but Rizzo pushes him away.
Rizzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Farrokhzad tries to hold on but Rizzo pushes him away.
Rizzo content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Rizzo working for a submission but Farrokhzad is keeping him at bay.
Rizzo trying to control but Farrokhzad is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Farrokhzad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rizzo.
Farrokhzad swinging wildly here.
Rizzo throws a sloppy body shot
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Farrokhzad misses.
Farrokhzad misses with an uppercut
and Rizzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Farrokhzad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rizzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farrokhzad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action.
Farrokhzad connects with a knee to the head.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzo controls his hands.
Farrokhzad throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Farrokhzad looking to throw knees to the head but Rizzo is blocking nicely. #TD#
Rizzo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Farrokhzad can't fight it off and eventually Rizzo manages to take the fight to the floor. Farrokhzad looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Farrokhzad wants to sweep but no luck.
Rizzo postures up.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farrokhzad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farrokhzad being controlled here, momentarily.
Farrokhzad 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.
Farrokhzad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Rizzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rizzo lands a jab to Farrokhzad's midsection.
Farrokhzad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
As Farrokhzad tries to get set, Rizzo tries to push him back and clinch up but Farrokhzad manages to avoid the attempt.
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Rizzo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Farrokhzad quickly recovers to half guard.
Farrokhzad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rizzo trying to control but Farrokhzad is working from the bottom.
Rizzo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo grinds an elbow into Farrokhzad's temple. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Farrokhzad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farrokhzad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rizzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rizzo throws an elbow but Farrokhzad slips to the side and avoids it well.
Farrokhzad is trying to get back to half guard.
Rizzo is looking to take a break and control but Farrokhzad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rizzo taking a breather here.
Farrokhzad is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rizzo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Farrokhzad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rizzo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Farrokhzad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo slows the pace down.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Rizzo.
I think Rizzo 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 233 Okongwu vs Lovanov
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Karumaa thumps Rizzo with a low kick.
Karumaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karumaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karumaa lands a slapping body shot.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Rizzo.
Rizzo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rizzo throws an off balance right hand
and Karumaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Rizzo.
Karumaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Karumaa.
Karumaa 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.
Rizzo tries to work over Karumaa's front leg with a kick but Karumaa checks it.
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Karumaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rizzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Karumaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rizzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karumaa. #T1#
Karumaa misses the body punch
and Rizzo counters with a right hand to the body.
Karumaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rizzo will feel that in the morning.
Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Karumaa misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Rizzo moves into the clinch.
Rizzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rizzo digs a right hand into Karumaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karumaa's gas tank.
Karumaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karumaa has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzo.
Karumaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rizzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Karumaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Karumaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karumaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karumaa misses with the head strike. #BC#
Karumaa breaks from the clinch.
Karumaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Rizzo's head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo staying out of range there.
Karumaa 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.
Karumaa throws a front kick aimed at Rizzo's knee but Rizzo avoids it well.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karumaa. That's going to slow Rizzo down.
Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Rizzo looks for the body kick but Karumaa saw that one coming.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.
Karumaa misses with a leg kick.
Karumaa sets himself, and Rizzo steps forward looking for the clinch! Karumaa avoids it this time.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo takes one to the chin there.
Karumaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Karumaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rizzo checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Rizzo.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Karumaa is just out of range.
Rizzo connects with a crisp jab.
Karumaa is looking to wear down Rizzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karumaa misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Rizzo counters by clinching up.
Rizzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karumaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karumaa working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Rizzo - that landed with a thud.
Rizzo misses with some punches.
Karumaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karumaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rizzo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Karumaa lands a really nice looking cross but Rizzo seems unphased.
Karumaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Karumaa keeps it at a distance.
Karumaa works Rizzo's body with a nice hook.
Karumaa scores with the left hand. Rizzo knows he should have avoided that one.
Rizzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kratos Karumaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karumaa throws a hook but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Rizzo connects with a body shot that sends Karumaa's belly button to the back.
Rizzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Karumaa counters with a straight right hand.
Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Karumaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Rizzo misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kratos Karumaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Karumaa.
Rizzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karumaa.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Rizzo is out of range.
Rizzo wants to clinch.
Rizzo drops his hands momentarily and Karumaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa misses with a body punch
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karumaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Karumaa lands a jab to Rizzo's midsection.
Frank Rizzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A jab from Karumaa misses.
Karumaa connects with the punch.
Karumaa takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Karumaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzo can do to turn this around?
Rizzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rizzo moves out of range of the body kick from Karumaa.
Rizzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Rizzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rizzo slips a straight right by Karumaa.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karumaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the body.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Karumaa moves out of range as Rizzo strikes.
Karumaa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
Karumaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rizzo just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Karumaa. That snapped Rizzo's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Karumaa should have avoided that one.
Rizzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karumaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karumaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizzo misses with a looping right.
Karumaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Karumaa misses
and Rizzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rizzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Rizzo throws a right hand that Karumaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Karumaa also avoids with ease.
Karumaa lands with a shot to the body.
Karumaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Karumaa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo. #T3#
Karumaa cracks Rizzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rizzo throws a low kick but Karumaa avoids it.
Karumaa stuffs the takedown.
Karumaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Rizzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo takes one to the chin there.
Rizzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rizzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karumaa. Karumaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Rizzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Rizzo lands a nice hook to Karumaa's body. Karumaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rizzo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karumaa looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Rizzo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa.
Rizzo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo moves forwards but Karumaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karumaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Karumaa throws a good cross that connects.
Karumaa misses the jab.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karumaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karumaa blocks a jab.
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo slips the punch.
Rizzo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Rizzo throws out a counter right but Karumaa avoids it with no problem.
Rizzo lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kratos Karumaa dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rizzo wants to land a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
Karumaa with a nice calf kick.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Karumaa tenderised Rizzo's leg. Rizzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rizzo misses with a looping right.
Karumaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Karumaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karumaa.
Rizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karumaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karumaa feints and then cracks Rizzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rizzo down. #T1#
Rizzo scores with a hook.#TD2#
Rizzo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rizzo showed some decent athleticism there.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karumaa keeps working. #SUB2#
Rizzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karumaa is just riding it out for now. Rizzo eventually gives up the hold.
Karumaa tries to kick Rizzo off but Rizzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rizzo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karumaa defends it well.
Rizzo wants to take a breather but Karumaa is having none of it.
Rizzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karumaa is not content to let Rizzo control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Karumaa.
Rizzo defending well as Karumaa loads up on a big left hand.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karumaa counters with a nice body shot.
Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Rizzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rizzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Karumaa as Rizzo shoots in.
Rizzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karumaa tries to avoid it but Rizzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karumaa to the ground. Karumaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karumaa throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Kratos Karumaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Rizzo.
Rizzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karumaa throws out the jab.
Rizzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karumaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rizzo in his tracks. #T4#
Karumaa throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot.
Karumaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rizzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karumaa throws a push kick but Rizzo slaps the foot to one side.
Rizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karumaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karumaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo defending well as Karumaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo misses with a hook.
Karumaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rizzo moves away from the strike by Karumaa.
Rizzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karumaa.#CL2#
Rizzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karumaa lands with a left to the head.
Karumaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rizzo tries a body shot but Karumaa blocks it.
Frank Rizzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karumaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kratos Karumaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karumaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kratos Karumaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karumaa, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 225 Klimenko vs Kiryu
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Rizzo throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov cracks Rizzo with a good jab.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Rizzo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rizzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Rizzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzo tries to avoid it.
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rizzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo dives in for a single leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Rizzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rizzo's knee momentarily.#T1#
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Rizzo saw it coming and moves away.
Rizzo takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Rizzo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Rizzo. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Rizzo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rizzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Kersikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rizzo is aware though and is defending well.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Rizzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Rizzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov motions for Rizzo to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends Rizzo stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Rizzo unleashes a big counter combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Rizzo tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov shakes him off and moves away.
Rizzo checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rizzo throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Rizzo misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Rizzo moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Rizzo pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rizzo swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
Rizzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Rizzo blocks it.
Rizzo throws a counter combo.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rizzo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Kersikov gets caught napping as Rizzo dives in and scores a takedown. Kersikov manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Rizzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kersikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rizzo's guard. Nice move by Kersikov!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rizzo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rizzo throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Rizzo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Rizzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rizzo, at least for the moment.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov is trying to keep Rizzo in close.
Kersikov pulls Rizzo in close to prevent any damage.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzo can do to turn this around?
Rizzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Rizzo won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rizzo.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzo's guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rizzo holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov is looking to stand up but Rizzo won't let him.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rizzo is retaining full guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Rizzo is keeping the position.
Frank Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving. #T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rizzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Rizzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzo tries to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Rizzo jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Rizzo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rizzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rizzo jabs at Kersikov's body.
Rizzo misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Rizzo misses the jab.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov thumps Rizzo with a low kick.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rizzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Kersikov stuns Rizzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Rizzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4##TD2#
Rizzo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rizzo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rizzo's back!
Kersikov has the hooks in. Rizzo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov is looking to control Rizzo but Rizzo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rizzo trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rizzo punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Rizzo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rizzo throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Rizzo with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Rizzo there.
Rizzo lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rizzo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rizzo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo wants to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.#T1#
Rizzo walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Rizzo's belly button to the back.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Rizzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rizzo.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Rizzo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo misses the target.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rizzo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Rizzo avoids it.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Rizzo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rizzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Rizzo throws a shot to the body.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rizzo misses with a double jab.
Rizzo misses with a left hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rizzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Rizzo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kersikov to the ground. Rizzo is now in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov wants to control the position but Rizzo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB2#
Rizzo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kersikov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kersikov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but Rizzo instead regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Frank Rizzo just about did enough to take it.
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#
Rizzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Rizzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A clash of legs there as Rizzo blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Rizzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rizzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Rizzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Rizzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Rizzo clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rizzo misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Rizzo ducks down to avoid it.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Rizzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Rizzo with a nice calf kick.
Rizzo throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rizzo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rizzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Rizzo moves into the clinch.
Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Rizzo had a free shot at his head there.
Rizzo motions for Kersikov to come forward. Rizzo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Rizzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Rizzo forces Kersikov back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Kersikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rizzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov had his way with Frank Rizzo in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov works Rizzo's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov lands with a hook. Rizzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov pushes Rizzo away with a front kick.#CL2#
Rizzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rizzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Rizzo working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov pushes Rizzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Rizzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rizzo as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov tries to work over Rizzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo dodges the punch combination from Kersikov.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rizzo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Rizzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Rizzo has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Rizzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Rizzo sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kersikov enables Rizzo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kersikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Kersikov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rizzo tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Rizzo's leg but Rizzo calmly moves out of range.
Rizzo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Rizzo moves out of range. #T3#
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo closes the distance but Kersikov moves to the side
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rizzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
As Kersikov backs off Rizzo throws a huge counter combo but Kersikov manages to avoid it all.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick. #CL2#
Rizzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov is trying to push Rizzo away but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Kersikov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Kersikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizzo.
Rizzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov is trying to push Rizzo away but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov working hard to break the clinch.
Kersikov tries to stall but Rizzo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kersikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Rizzo lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marko Kersikov.
I think Kersikov 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov retains his bantamweight title!
Marko Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 215 Magrath vs Don 3
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Rizzo misses with a body shot
and Reaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Reaper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rizzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut
letting Reaper counter with a right hand.
Rizzo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reaper under the eye.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Rizzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reaper throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Rizzo catches Reaper right on the button with a cross.
Rizzo works Reaper's body with a nice hook.
Reaper misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Rizzo blocks the low kick.
Reaper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Reaper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Reaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reaper throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Reaper throws a chopping leg kick but Rizzo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rizzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reaper connects with an inside leg kick.
Reaper lands a right hook to the body.
Reaper jabs Rizzo right on the nose. Rizzo blinks but takes it well.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reaper.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Nice uppercut lands for Rizzo. That snapped Reaper's head back.
Rizzo misses with a hook.
It seemed like Reaper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Reaper. #T2#
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Reaper.
Rizzo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reaper lands an overhand right.
Reaper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reaper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reaper looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reaper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rizzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rizzo jabs at Reaper's body.#CL#
Rizzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reaper, pushing him back against the cage.
Rizzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rizzo.
Reaper is struggling to control the position.
Reaper scores with a hook to the body.
Reaper is trying to break the clinch but Rizzo is controlling him.#T3#
Rizzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzo has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Reaper lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reaper.
Rizzo can't find room to land a body shot as Reaper controls the action.
Reaper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Reaper is pushing Rizzo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reaper misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Reaper breaks from the clinch.
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reaper.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Reaper.#T4#
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Reaper throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzo takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Reaper slips under a jab.#CL#
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reaper taking a breather.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rizzo prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper has Rizzo pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Reaper breaks from the clinch.
Reaper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reaper tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Rizzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rizzo with a nice head shot there.
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 Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Reaper.
Reaper misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Reaper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo misses with the combination.
Reaper throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Reaper lands an overhand right.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper.
Rizzo tries to counter by clinching up but Reaper breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rizzo darts in and clinches Reaper up against the cage.
Reaper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a nice uppercut.
Rizzo prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Rizzo throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Reaper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reaper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reaper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizzo's sensitive parts.
Reaper connects with an inside leg kick.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reaper.
Reaper throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
Rizzo working aggressively here. #BC2#
Reaper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Reaper keeps it at a distance.
Reaper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rizzo under the eye.
Reaper scores with a leg kick.
Reaper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
A slow jab from Reaper misses its intended target. #T2#
Rizzo throws a hook to the side of Reaper's head but Reaper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Reaper misses the shot to the body.
Reaper looks to land a left hand but Rizzo moved out of range nicely.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Rizzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rizzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rizzo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jake Reaper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reaper lands an overhand right.
Reaper is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jake Reaper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reaper misses with a hook to the body
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reaper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reaper misses the jab.#T3#
Rizzo tries to clinch up.
Rizzo walks into a straight right hand from Reaper.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Reaper is avoiding it.
Reaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Reaper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Rizzo tries to clinch up.
Rizzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reaper.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rizzo checks a leg kick nicely.
Reaper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzo connects with a body shot.
Rizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reaper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A big left from Reaper misses.
A quick step to the side and Rizzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reaper sprawls well. Reaper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rizzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rizzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reaper.
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!
Reaper lands a lovely overhand right.
Reaper throws a solid leg kick but Rizzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reaper.#TD#
Rizzo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reaper seems a little lost for a moment, as Rizzo dominates the positioning.
Rizzo advances to mount.
Rizzo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rizzo tries to clinch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
Reaper tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Reaper misses #TD#
and Rizzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rizzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo slips nicely into half guard.
Frank Rizzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reaper tries to get to full guard but Rizzo has control of the leg. #T1#
Ground and pound from Rizzo.
Reaper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizzo.
Rizzo is looking to advance position but Reaper won't allow it.
Rizzo slows the pace down in half guard.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reaper keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reaper is looking to control Rizzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reaper avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rizzo is taking a breather. Reaper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reaper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizzo.
Rizzo stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reaper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo lands a right hook to the body.
Reaper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rizzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reaper thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it #CL#
and Rizzo counters by clinching up.
Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzo.
Reaper takes a shot to the head.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaper's elbow.
Reaper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reaper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Reaper breaks from the clinch.
Rizzo lands a jab to Reaper's midsection.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Rizzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Reaper is trying to push Rizzo away but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Reaper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rizzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action.
Reaper digs a right hand underneath Rizzo's ribcage. Rizzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frank Rizzo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rizzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reaper avoiding damage as Rizzo throws knees to the body.
Rizzo working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A hook to the body from Rizzo.
Rizzo blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Rizzo on the inside.
Reaper tries to break free but Rizzo pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rizzo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 205 Alyoshin vs Mahmut
Date: Jun 21, 2023

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Van Asch blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Van Asch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rizzo.
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses.
Rizzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rizzo, as that shot connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Asch.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Rizzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rizzo scores with a shot to the body.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Rizzo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van Asch!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo takes a little break here. Van Asch wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Van Asch can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Asch tries to buck Rizzo off but Rizzo is having none of it.
Rizzo landing a few strikes.
Rizzo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Van Asch works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rizzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #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.
Rizzo controlling the action here.
Van Asch is trying to maintain the position but Rizzo is very close to passing his half guard.
Van Asch manages to get to full guard.
Rizzo distracts Van Asch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Van Asch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Asch controls Rizzo momentarily but Rizzo frees himself.
Rizzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Asch has wrist control.
Rizzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Rizzo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzo darts in looking for a takedown but Van Asch gets double underhooks and turns Rizzo into the cage.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo misses with a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with an inside leg kick. #TD2#
Rizzo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Asch is pressing down on Rizzo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Asch trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Asch thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it
and Rizzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Asch sprawls well. He's pushed Rizzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Asch checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch scores with a head kick.
Rizzo cracks Van Asch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Asch moves out of range as Rizzo strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Van Asch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Asch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Rizzo slaps the foot to one side.
Van Asch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Rizzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rizzo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Asch. That one must have hurt.
Van Asch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Asch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Asch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Good work by Van Asch as he checks the leg kick.
Rizzo tries to work over Van Asch's front leg with a kick but Van Asch checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Rizzo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick.
Van Asch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizzo's sensitive parts.
Van Asch throws a hook but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Rizzo scores with a jab.#T3#
Rizzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rizzo cracks Van Asch with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Rizzo misses
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Van Asch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rizzo misses with a low kick as Van Asch jumps back.#CL2#
Rizzo closes the distance and pushes Van Asch back into the cage.
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action.
Van Asch misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizzo.#BC#
Van Asch breaks from the clinch. #T4#
A nice combination there by Rizzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo moves in looking to clinch but Van Asch pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Asch misses its target.
Van Asch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Rizzo.
Van Asch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Asch looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Frank Rizzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3##CL2#
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Van Asch in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Asch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Asch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rizzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Asch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Asch.
Van Asch lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rizzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Rizzo avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the cage.
Rizzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rizzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rizzo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Asch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rizzo can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch tries to work over Rizzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside.
Rizzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rizzo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Frank Rizzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action. #T1#
Van Asch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rizzo has a couple of punches blocked by Van Asch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rizzo connects with a body shot.
Rizzo wants to clinch but Van Asch slips to the side
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rizzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Van Asch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rizzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Asch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rizzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Asch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo lands with a good body shot.
Van Asch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Rizzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range and Rizzo settles back down.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Asch rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Asch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo digs a good hook to Van Asch's body.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Van Asch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Rizzo instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzo lands a jab to Van Asch's midsection.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rizzo misses with a body shot
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Rizzo closes the distance and pushes Van Asch back into the cage.
Van Asch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rizzo blocking some punches.
Rizzo lands a left hand.
Van Asch lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
A big right from Rizzo misses.
Van Asch throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Rizzo tries to clinch up
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
Van Asch with a nice cross.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rizzo with a nice cross.
Rizzo looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Rizzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rizzo throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
It appears Van Asch was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD2#
Rizzo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Van Asch's guard.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo passes into half guard.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Van Asch gets full guard.
Van Asch trying to keep a closed guard but Rizzo is proving a slippery customer.
Rizzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Van Asch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rizzo.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rizzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Van Asch misses with a hook to the body
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo misses with a takedown attempt - Van Asch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Asch throws a big counter combination but Rizzo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rizzo thuds a left hand into Van Asch's body.
A shot to the body from Van Asch misses
and Rizzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo jabs Van Asch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rizzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Van Asch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Asch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rizzo finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Asch's head. #CL2#
Van Asch gets tackled into the cage by Rizzo. Rizzo maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Van Asch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rizzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Asch tries a body shot but Rizzo blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch tries to break the clinch but Rizzo is controlling the position.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hand to the body from Van Asch. #BC#
Van Asch breaks from the clinch.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rizzo lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Asch as he avoids it easily.
Van Asch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rizzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rizzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Asch avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Van Asch lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Asch. That snapped Rizzo's head back. #CL2#
Rizzo gets a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo.
As Rizzo backs away, Van Asch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Van Asch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rizzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rizzo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Rizzo finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Rizzo misses with a body shot
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
It appears Van Asch was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rizzo with a poor takedown
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koos Van Asch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Rizzo.
Rizzo moves out of range of the body kick from Van Asch. #T2#
Jab from Van Asch.
Rizzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Rizzo works Van Asch's body with a nice hook.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Rizzo has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Rizzo successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rizzo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Rizzo working for submissions but it's allowed Van Asch to get to half guard. #T3#
Van Asch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Van Asch is stalling here. Rizzo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Van Asch seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rizzo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rizzo wants to control for a moment but Van Asch uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Frank Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rizzo throws a strike but Van Asch avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Asch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rizzo controls the pace.
Van Asch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Let's hope that Rizzo 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Asch wants to sweep here but Rizzo controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Rizzo.
Well Rizzo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
In his post fight interview, Frank Rizzo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 200 Pinkman vs Grant 3
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Rizzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Rizzo misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Rizzo tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Rizzo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Frank Rizzo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rizzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rizzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Rizzo is rocked!
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Rizzo throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rizzo fails to land the takedown.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Rizzo moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov misses with a hook
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Rizzo throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Rizzo scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Rizzo slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Rizzo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rizzo! But no joy.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzo throws out the jab.
Rizzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Rizzo misses with a low kick. #T3#
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Rizzo defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Rizzo has managed to clinch.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov pushes Rizzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov has had enough of the clinch but Rizzo keeps him there for the moment.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Kersikov breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Rizzo counters by clinching up.
Rizzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo working aggressively here.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Rizzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
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 Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Rizzo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rizzo tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away. #TD2#
Rizzo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kersikov to the ground. Rizzo is now in Kersikov's guard.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Rizzo with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo postures up in Kersikov's guard and throws a big left but Kersikov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo working some strikes from top position.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead Rizzo has moved into half guard.
Rizzo prevents Kersikov from standing back up. #T1#
Kersikov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov controlling Rizzo's posture.
Rizzo landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is trying to keep Rizzo in close.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.#T3#
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Rizzo misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Rizzo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rizzo is one step ahead there.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Rizzo's head back.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Rizzo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a three punch combo!
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Rizzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rizzo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Rizzo
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rizzo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo darts in trying to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?#T1#
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Rizzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses with a takedown
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Rizzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rizzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Rizzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Rizzo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Rizzo with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Rizzo has his takedown stuffed
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marko Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Rizzo.
Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Rizzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rizzo connects with a single shot there.
Rizzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rizzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rizzo. Rizzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Rizzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though. #T4##TD2#
Rizzo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Rizzo getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rizzo is one step ahead there.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Rizzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 192 Don Vs Costeau
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Rizzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adeoluwa cracks Rizzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rizzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Adeoluwa, which made it look bad.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
Adeoluwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rizzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Adeoluwa finds it's way through Rizzo's defenses.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Adeoluwa throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot. #T1##TD2#
Rizzo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adeoluwa!
Rizzo controlling the position.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Adeoluwa struggling a bit here.
Adeoluwa manages to get back to half guard.
Rizzo prevents Adeoluwa from improving his position.
Adeoluwa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adeoluwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rizzo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adeoluwa's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Adeoluwa is keeping the position.
Rizzo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rizzo is one step ahead there.
Adeoluwa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzo's guard. #REVR#
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rizzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Adeoluwa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizzo has wrist control.
Adeoluwa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Rizzo trying to keep a closed guard but Adeoluwa is proving a slippery customer.
Adeoluwa lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Rizzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adeoluwa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #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.
Adeoluwa working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adeoluwa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa being controlled here momentarily.
Adeoluwa throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa postures up in Rizzo's guard and throws a big left but Rizzo blocks it.
Rizzo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Adeoluwa is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chukwu Adeoluwa 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#
Adeoluwa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rizzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Rizzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Adeoluwa.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rizzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adeoluwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Adeoluwa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo needs to keep his hands up - Adeoluwa had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Adeoluwa misses
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adeoluwa lands with a cross.
Rizzo lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Rizzo blocks a jab.
Rizzo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adeoluwa defends it well.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Rizzo feints the counter takedown.
Adeoluwa digs a good hook to Rizzo's body.
Adeoluwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzo can do to turn this around?
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adeoluwa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rizzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adeoluwa thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it #TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control from the bottom.
Rizzo trying to control from half guard but Adeoluwa is working away.
Adeoluwa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rizzo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rizzo's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo trying to control the hands but Adeoluwa breaks the grip. #T2#
Rizzo is really stuck here.
Rizzo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rizzo won't allow Adeoluwa to pass to mount.
Adeoluwa thows a huge punch but Rizzo dodges it nicely.
Adeoluwa thows a huge punch but Rizzo dodges it nicely.
Adeoluwa wants to free his trapped foot but Rizzo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adeoluwa working Rizzo over with strikes.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Rizzo is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Adeoluwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rizzo trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Adeoluwa 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.
Adeoluwa throwing shots but Rizzo is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rizzo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Adeoluwa landing with the ground and pound.
Rizzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adeoluwa postures up in Rizzo's guard and throws a big left but Rizzo blocks it. #SUB2#
Rizzo working for a triangle but Adeoluwa defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rizzo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adeoluwa defends it easily.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adeoluwa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rizzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adeoluwa stands up over Rizzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rizzo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Adeoluwa 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.
Rizzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Chukwu Adeoluwa 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chukwu Adeoluwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Adeoluwa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rizzo under the eye.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rizzo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rizzo tries to clinch up
letting Adeoluwa counter with a right hand.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut
and Rizzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo takes one on the button.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Adeoluwa is controlling Rizzo's trapped leg to prevent Rizzo from advancing to side control.
Rizzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Rizzo passes into side.
Rizzo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rizzo trying to control the position but Adeoluwa is working away.
Rizzo landing strikes.
Adeoluwa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adeoluwa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rizzo is nestled in close to Adeoluwa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Frank Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Adeoluwa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adeoluwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rizzo content to stall in guard here.
Rizzo is fighting to break Adeoluwa's control of his arms but Adeoluwa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Adeoluwa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Rizzo passes easily into half guard.
Rizzo wants to pass to mount but Adeoluwa is defending the position.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Adeoluwa moves into full guard.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the position but Rizzo postures up.
Adeoluwa has control of Rizzo's left arm, preventing Rizzo from doing any damage.
Rizzo trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rizzo throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rizzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adeoluwa misses with a right hand
and Rizzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adeoluwa misses with a left hand
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Rizzo wants to clinch.
Adeoluwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo throws a low kick, looking for Adeoluwa's leg but Adeoluwa calmly moves out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Rizzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Rizzo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adeoluwa 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
A very excited looking Chukwu Adeoluwa 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: DMMA 186 McCain vs Martin
Date: Apr 19, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rizzo forces Bouddi back against the cage and clinches.
Rizzo blocks an uppercut.
Bouddi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Bouddi in a clinch.
Rizzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bouddi misses with some punches.
Bouddi lands a left hand.
Bouddi blocks an elbow strike.
Rizzo misses with the head strike.
Rizzo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bouddi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bouddi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bouddi sizes up Rizzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bouddi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Bouddi misses with a low kick as Rizzo jumps back.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi thuds a left hand into Rizzo's body.
Rizzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bouddi.
Rizzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bouddi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bouddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rizzo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bouddi did well to prevent Rizzo getting side control.
Rizzo wants to advance to full mount but Bouddi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bouddi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rizzo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bouddi tries to roll over but Rizzo keeps him under control.
Bouddi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rizzo. #T2#
Rizzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bouddi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rizzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rizzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bouddi is looking to improve his position.
Bouddi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rizzo.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rizzo lands strikes from half guard.
Bouddi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rizzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo not doing much here.
Rizzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Rizzo wants to take a breather but Bouddi is having none of it.
Rizzo is just content to waste time from the top position. Bouddi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bouddi 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.
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bouddi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rizzo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Rizzo gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Rizzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bouddi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizzo.
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but Bouddi defending well.
Rizzo is controlling the pace.
Rizzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Rizzo 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#
Bouddi thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it #TD2#
and Rizzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bouddi's guard.
Bouddi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rizzo controls the pace.
Rizzo is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Bouddi trying to control the position here.
Rizzo trying to control but Bouddi is working from the bottom.
Rizzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koa Bouddi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Rizzo tries to clinch but Bouddi moves out of range.
Rizzo ducks right into an uppercut from Bouddi.
Rizzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rizzo ducks right into an uppercut from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rizzo at a distance. #T2#
Rizzo blocks a low kick nicely.
Rizzo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bouddi throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Rizzo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Rizzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bouddi gets through Rizzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Rizzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rizzo 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bouddi.
Rizzo looks to land a combination. Bouddi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bouddi scores with a jab to the body.
Bouddi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rizzo is out of range.
Koa Bouddi is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Bouddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bouddi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Bouddi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rizzo.
Bouddi thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it
and Rizzo counters with a left to the body.
Rizzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bouddi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bouddi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rizzo.
Bouddi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzo.
Bouddi is looking to wear down Rizzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bouddi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rizzo checks it well.
Bouddi lands a leg kick that knocks Rizzo off balance momentarily.
Bouddi throws a leg kick
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bouddi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Rizzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bouddi avoids the body shot from Rizzo. #T4#
Bouddi thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it #TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bouddi won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Rizzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bouddi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rizzo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rizzo working the ground and pound but Bouddi is defending the strikes.
Rizzo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bouddi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rizzo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rizzo scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A leg kick checked by Rizzo.
Bouddi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rizzo drops his hands momentarily and Bouddi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bouddi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bouddi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bouddi thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it #TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rizzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rizzo looking to sit in guard and control but Bouddi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rizzo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1##SUB2#
Rizzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bouddi is aware though and is defending well.
Bouddi wants to stand but Rizzo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rizzo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Bouddi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bouddi has managed to get both his arms back between Rizzo's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rizzo is trying to control the position but Bouddi postures up.
Rizzo 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#
Rizzo wants to take a breather but Bouddi is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Rizzo there.
Rizzo thows a huge punch but Bouddi dodges it nicely.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rizzo trying to control from half guard but Bouddi is working away.
Rizzo throws a strike but Bouddi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Bouddi keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Bouddi is controlling Rizzo's posture.
Rizzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Bouddi is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice shot by Rizzo.#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.
Bouddi scores with a decent looking hook.
Bouddi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rizzo lands with a good body shot.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bouddi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rizzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bouddi thinking.
Bouddi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rizzo will feel that in the morning.
Bouddi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bouddi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bouddi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bouddi misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Rizzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bouddi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bouddi looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koa Bouddi.
I think Rizzo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DMMA 180 Harakka vs Kwong
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Fukumitsu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fukumitsu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Fukumitsu scores with a punch to the head.
Fukumitsu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rizzo's head.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukumitsu swings widly with a right hand
and Rizzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukumitsu moves away.
Fukumitsu misses with a lunging right hand
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rizzo has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo scores with a hook.
Rizzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Rizzo avoids the punch easily.
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rizzo counter with a right hand.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu cracks Rizzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fukumitsu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Fukumitsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Fukumitsu swings widly with a right hand
and Rizzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fukumitsu misses with a left hand
and Rizzo counters with a nice body shot.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut.
Fukumitsu lands the left hand.
Fukumitsu falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Rizzo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rizzo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fukumitsu after a bit of a struggle.
Fukumitsu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fukumitsu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Fukumitsu breaks from the clinch.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo slips the punch.
Rizzo wants to counter the offense by Fukumitsu and move into the clinch position.
Fukumitsu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fukumitsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fukumitsu sets himself, and Rizzo steps forward looking for the clinch! Fukumitsu avoids it this time.
Rizzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut
and Rizzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fukumitsu misses with a hook
and Rizzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fukumitsu looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range.
Rizzo slips a jab from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Rizzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Rizzo looking to score a takedown here. Fukumitsu is defending well but Rizzo drives through and ends up in Fukumitsu's guard.
Fukumitsu wants to stand up but Rizzo is controlling him.
Rizzo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rizzo won't allow Fukumitsu to get back to his feet.
Rizzo advances to half guard.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand. #T3#
Rizzo lands strikes from half guard.
Rizzo prevents Fukumitsu from standing back up.
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. Rizzo connects with a nice short shot to Fukumitsu's temple.
Rizzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fukumitsu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rizzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fukumitsu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rizzo.
Rizzo wants to free his trapped foot but Fukumitsu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rizzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Fukumitsu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rizzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Rizzo.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet.
Rizzo working Fukumitsu over with strikes.
Rizzo prevents Fukumitsu from standing back up.
Rizzo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fukumitsu is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fukumitsu misses the jab.#CL2#
Fukumitsu tries to keep at a distance but Rizzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fukumitsu is trying to break the clinch but Rizzo is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rizzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fukumitsu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fukumitsu is trying to push Rizzo away but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rizzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rizzo misses with the head strike.
Rizzo stalling against the cage. #BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left.
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Fukumitsu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Rizzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Rizzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Rizzo counters with a left to the body.
Frank Rizzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fukumitsu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rizzo stuns Fukumitsu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a two punch 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!
Fukumitsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Fukumitsu misses with a body punch
and Fukumitsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fukumitsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rizzo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukumitsu misses with a combination
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukumitsu throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukumitsu swinging wildly here.
Rizzo wants to counter the offense by Fukumitsu and move into the clinch position.
Fukumitsu takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Fukumitsu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fukumitsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body.
Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fukumitsu wants to break free but Rizzo has control. #TD2#
Rizzo pulls guard. #T3#
Rizzo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rizzo trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Rizzo is looking for a triangle but Fukumitsu pushes his legs off easily.
Rizzo 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#
Fukumitsu is trying to stand.
Rizzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Rizzo lands strikes from half guard.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rizzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fukumitsu has hold of Rizzo's hands but Rizzo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frank Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fukumitsu pushes Rizzo off but Rizzo dives into side control.
Rizzo slows the pace down.
Rizzo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fukumitsu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rizzo controlling the position from side mount.
Rizzo landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rizzo moves forwards but Fukumitsu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Rizzo. Beautiful body shot.
Rizzo tries to clinch but Fukumitsu is having none of it.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Rizzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rizzo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fukumitsu keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Fukumitsu wants to stand up but Rizzo is controlling him.
Rizzo trying to control but Fukumitsu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu is looking to stand up but Rizzo isn't so interested in that idea.
Rizzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fukumitsu wants to stand and escape but Rizzo is having none of it.
Rizzo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rizzo landing with the ground and pound.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet but Rizzo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rizzo lands a couple of elbows.
Fukumitsu wants to stand up but Rizzo is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Rizzo tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Rizzo rushes Fukumitsu and presses him up against the cage.
Rizzo goes for a takedown attempt but Fukumitsu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Fukumitsu in a clinch.
Fukumitsu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fukumitsu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rizzo prevents Fukumitsu from breaking the clinch.
Rizzo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fukumitsu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rizzo can turn it around.#BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch.
Rizzo defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Rizzo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Fukumitsu lands with a nice combination. Rizzo backs away looking to recover.
Fukumitsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fukumitsu backing away here, and Rizzo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand
and Rizzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fukumitsu thinking.
Rizzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a shoot takedown. Fukumitsu fights it but they end up in guard.
Rizzo is pushing down on Fukumitsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fukumitsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Rizzo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rizzo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rizzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rizzo slips a nice elbow through Fukumitsu's hands, connecting with Fukumitsu's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo working the head and body with strikes.
Rizzo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fukumitsu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Fukumitsu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fukumitsu is looking to get back to is feet but Rizzo passes into side control.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rizzo just content to control the position.
Rizzo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rizzo grinds an elbow into Fukumitsu's temple.
Rizzo looks up at the clock and then as Fukumitsu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rizzo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rizzo staying calm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rizzo 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
A very excited looking Frank Rizzo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DMMA 172 Harakka vs Ledoux
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Lvavatai misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
Rizzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lvavatai . That's going to slow Rizzo down.
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Rizzo counters by clinching up.
Rizzo misses with a body punch.
Rizzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lvavatai tries to circle away but Rizzo has him pinned against the cage.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lvavatai 's elbow.
Lvavatai letting Rizzo take a breather here.#BC2#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rizzo feinted with a counter takedown.
Lvavatai looks to land a combination but Rizzo avoids it well.
Lvavatai misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Rizzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Lvavatai lands a nice looking body kick.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lvavatai missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lvavatai misses with a straight left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lvavatai 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.
Jab, jab by Lvavatai - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
The fighters circle momentarily. Lvavatai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Rizzo darts in and clinches Lvavatai up against the cage.
Rizzo misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
Jab, jab by Lvavatai - just one landing. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lvavatai throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Rizzo.
Lvavatai wants to get back to striking at distance but Rizzo won't allow it.
Rizzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lvavatai 's efforts to push away.
Rizzo tries to throw a body punch but Lvavatai avoids it by throwing Rizzo back against the cage.
Lvavatai wants to get back to striking at distance but Rizzo won't allow it.
Rizzo avoiding damage.
Lvavatai is trying to break the clinch but Rizzo is controlling him.
Lvavatai wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Rizzo pushes Lvavatai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lvavatai is defending well for now.
Lvavatai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rizzo stalls.
Lvavatai wants to break free but Rizzo has control. #BC2#
Lvavatai 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rizzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lvavatai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lvavatai looks to land a combination but Rizzo avoids it well.
Lvavatai throws a poor cross that misses
and Rizzo counters with a leg kick.
Rizzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
Lvavatai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Rizzo tries to counter by clinching up but Lvavatai breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Lvavatai gets caught napping as Rizzo dives in and scores a takedown. Lvavatai manages to retain guard.#T4#
Lvavatai is trying to control the position but Rizzo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo preventing the sweep.
Lvavatai pulls Rizzo in close to prevent any damage.
Rizzo stands up over Lvavatai , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lvavatai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzo's guard. #REVB#
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!
Lvavatai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rizzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rizzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lvavatai is looking to advance position but Rizzo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The referee warns Lvavatai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tiaoali Lvavatai will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rizzo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Lvavatai keeping full guard, as Rizzo tries to pass.
Lvavatai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rizzo throwing strikes but missing.
Rizzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lvavatai trying to keep a closed guard but Rizzo is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rizzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rizzo lands with a right hand.
Lvavatai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Lvavatai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lvavatai throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
Lvavatai missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lvavatai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lvavatai throws a wild body kick that Rizzo sees coming a mile off.
Lvavatai throws a series of punches but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo feinted with a counter takedown.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Lvavatai . No joy for Rizzo on that attempt.
Lvavatai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Rizzo does no damage.
Lvavatai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Lvavatai checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Rizzo takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo.
Rizzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lvavatai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lvavatai misses with a series of wild punches.
Rizzo walks into a left hand.
Lvavatai cracks Rizzo with a good jab.
Lvavatai throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot.
Lvavatai scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Lvavatai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rizzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Lvavatai sprawls well. He's pushed Rizzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lvavatai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lvavatai scores with a nice strike.
Lvavatai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lvavatai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rizzo.
Lvavatai looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Lvavatai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Lvavatai lands.
Rizzo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rizzo moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai 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#
Lvavatai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rizzo on the side of the head.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .#TD#
Rizzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rizzo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lvavatai to see if he's OK.
Rizzo wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping him busy.
Lvavatai is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lvavatai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rizzo is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Lvavatai 's face as Rizzo controls the position.
Lvavatai is looking for a sweep.
Rizzo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lvavatai is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Lvavatai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rizzo grinds an elbow into Lvavatai 's temple.
Rizzo working away.
Lvavatai is looking for a sweep.
Rizzo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lvavatai to see if he's OK.
Rizzo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lvavatai to see if he's OK.
Lvavatai seems a little lost for a moment, as Rizzo dominates the positioning.
Rizzo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Rizzo cracks Lvavatai with a big elbow.
Rizzo working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lvavatai 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rizzo 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.
Rizzo is staying tight to Lvavatai 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rizzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lvavatai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rizzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lvavatai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lvavatai is not content to let Rizzo control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lvavatai 's face as Rizzo controls the position. #T3#
Rizzo trying to control the position but Lvavatai is working away.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rizzo working the body and head with strikes.
Rizzo lands an elbow.
Rizzo working away.
Rizzo cracks Lvavatai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lvavatai manages to get back to half guard.
Rizzo trying to control the action but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Rizzo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rizzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rizzo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lvavatai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rizzo controlling from the full mount.
Lvavatai is working to get back to half guard.
Rizzo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lvavatai 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 165 OMalley vs Pinkman
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Otori lands with a slapping head kick.
Rizzo works the jab nicely.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Otori cracks Rizzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo throws a push kick but Otori slaps the foot to one side.
Otori misses with a hook.
Rizzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Otori throws out a counter right but Rizzo avoids it with no problem.
Otori throws a nice head kick!
Rizzo misses with a wild combination.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Otori connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rizzo. Rizzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Otori lands the left hand.#TD#
Rizzo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Otori was covering up waiting for the punch and Rizzo finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Rizzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Otori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo looking to pass the guard.
Rizzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Otori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rizzo. #ES2#
Otori manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Otori moves out of range of the body kick from Rizzo.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Rizzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Rizzo moves in looking to clinch but Otori pushes him off.
Otori cracks Rizzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rizzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rizzo slips a straight right by Otori.
Rizzo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rizzo defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shigeru Otori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Otori!
Good shot there by Otori.
Rizzo misses with a right hand
enabling Otori to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Rizzo feints and as Otori raises his hands in defense, Rizzo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rizzo is stalling in the full guard.
Rizzo trying to control but Otori is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rizzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Otori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2#
Otori manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rizzo moves away from the strike by Otori.
Rizzo misses with a right hand
and Otori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Otori with a jab.
Otori chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Otori feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rizzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Otori throws a head kick but Rizzo moves out of range. #T4#
Otori throws an off balance right hand
and Rizzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rizzo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo misses with a body punch
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Otori.
Otori is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rizzo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Otori throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Rizzo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Otori on his heels. He'll look to pass Otori's guard now, I'm sure.

Otori has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rizzo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rizzo lands with a right to the head.
Rizzo avoiding damage.
Otori scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzo.
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizzo avoids it.
Otori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rizzo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frank Rizzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rizzo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Otori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Otori catches Rizzo right on the button with a cross.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Otori is predictable there
and Rizzo counters with a nice body shot.
Rizzo misses with a looping right.
Rizzo takes one to the chin there.
Otori scores with a head kick. Rizzo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Rizzo looks to land a combination. Otori sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Otori cracks Rizzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Rizzo feinted with a counter takedown.
Otori misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rizzo slips a jab from Otori.
Otori misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Otori coming out on top.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Rizzo lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Otori gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Otori wants to get back to his feet but Rizzo passes into half guard.
Rizzo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Otori looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Otori makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Rizzo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Rizzo blocks a head kick by Otori.
Otori scores with the left hand. Rizzo knows he should have avoided that one.
Rizzo fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Rizzo drives through and clinches with Otori against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Otori's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rizzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Otori using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rizzo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Otori or not.
Rizzo takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Rizzo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Otori looks like he's trying to stand up.
Otori 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.
Rizzo stalling.
Shigeru Otori has got the better of the ground game so far.
Otori looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Rizzo is taking a breather. Otori says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Otori tries to kick Rizzo off but Rizzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Otori kicks off Rizzo and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Otori pushes Rizzo up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rizzo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Otori keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo takes a little break here. Otori wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Rizzo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rizzo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Rizzo trying to control the position but Otori is working away.
Rizzo tries to advance to mount but Otori denies him.
Rizzo prevents Otori from escaping the position.
Otori wants to get back to his feet but Rizzo is dominant here and he's now got Otori's back!
Rizzo misses with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shigeru Otori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Rizzo gets a clinch.
Otori throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzo. #BC#
Rizzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Rizzo moved out of range nicely.
Otori is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Otori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
A little feinted left hand from Rizzo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Rizzo cracks Otori with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Otori tries to land a leg kick but Rizzo saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rizzo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori lands a lovely overhand right.
Otori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rizzo. That did some damage!
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo.
As Otori looks to move away, Rizzo throws a big counter combo but Otori just gets out of the way.
Otori misses with a hook.
Otori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Rizzo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rizzo duly obliges.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Otori.
As Otori tries to get set, Rizzo tries to push him back and clinch up but Otori manages to avoid the attempt.
Otori lands the left hand.
Rizzo lands a head shot.
Rizzo avoids the head kick by Otori.
It appears Rizzo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Rizzo moved out of range nicely.
Otori throws a looping overhand right but Rizzo ducks down to avoid it.
Rizzo swings for the body but Otori moves out of range.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
A big right from Otori misses.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Otori. That's going to slow Rizzo down.
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Otori.
Rizzo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rizzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Otori uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Otori slips a jab and a cross from Rizzo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Otori tries a head kick but it misses.
Rizzo throws a good cross that connects.
Otori avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo. #CL#
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Otori in a clinch.
Otori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otori wants to break free but Rizzo has control.
Rizzo avoiding damage as Otori throws knees to the body.
Otori misses with a knee strike.
Rizzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otori with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rizzo blocking some punches.
Otori with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Otori missing with knees to the body.
Otori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Otori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rizzo.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otori misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rizzo.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body.
Otori throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Good body shot from Rizzo.
Otori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage.
Otori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rizzo.
Rizzo tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rizzo wants a takedown.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otori misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Otori looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rizzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Otori.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Rizzo avoids the damage to the body.
Otori missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Otori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Rizzo rushes Otori and presses him up against the cage.
Rizzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rizzo. #BC2#
Otori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Rizzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Otori has had enough of the clinch but Rizzo keeps him there for the moment.
Rizzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Otori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Otori lands with a straight right. Rizzo didn't see that one coming.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Otori avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Otori 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 157 Account vs Solomon
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Gotch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gotch trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rizzo is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.
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.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
Gotch advances to half guard.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rizzo is in trouble now - Gotch has advanced to mount!
Gotch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rizzo tries to hold on but Gotch pushes him away.
Gotch tries to control but Rizzo wriggling away.
Rizzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gotch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rizzo is looking to escape.
Rizzo is looking to get to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Gotch wants to finish this one by submission but Rizzo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gotch. #SUB#
Gotch has hold of Rizzo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rizzo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gotch takes Rizzo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rizzo is in trouble.
Rizzo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Gotch goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Rizzo escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T3#
Gotch trying to control from the bottom.
Rizzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rizzo trying to control from half guard but Gotch is working away.
Gotch is looking for a sweep. Rizzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gotch is trying to maintain the position but Rizzo is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rizzo throws a strike but Gotch avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rizzo is fighting to break Gotch's control of his arms but Gotch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rizzo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Gotch looking for a guillotine here but Rizzo defends easily. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rizzo defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gotch has his foot on Rizzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rizzo works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Gotch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gotch slips a jab and a cross from Rizzo.
Gotch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
Gotch goes for a double leg but Rizzo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rizzo continues to drive forward.
A right hook to the body lands for Rizzo.
Gotch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rizzo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gotch or not.
Gotch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rizzo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rizzo stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Rizzo. No joy for Gotch on that attempt. #CL2#
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Gotch in a clinch.
Gotch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Rizzo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gotch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rizzo walks away with a smile on his face. Gotch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Rizzo throws a right hand that Gotch ducks under and follows up with a left that Gotch also avoids with ease.
Gotch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rizzo.
Gotch avoids a kick to the body.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Gotch moved away.
Gotch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A good leg kick by Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Rizzo moves into range and clinches up with Gotch.
Rizzo pushes Gotch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo lands a right hand.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Rizzo won't allow it.
Rizzo digs a right hand into Gotch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gotch's gas tank.
Rizzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Rizzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Rizzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gotch's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rizzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Rizzo pushes his legs off easily.
Rizzo trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rizzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rizzo has managed to get both his arms back between Gotch's legs - danger averted.
Lou Gotch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rizzo passes into side control. #T3#
Rizzo scoring with punches from side control.
Gotch takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Gotch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gotch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rizzo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gotch is letting Rizzo control him for a moment.
Rizzo landing strikes.
Gotch tries to buck Rizzo off but Rizzo is having none of it.
Rizzo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Rizzo is staying tight to Gotch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rizzo scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Rizzo is trying to get an arm triangle but Gotch is defending well.
Rizzo trying to control the position but Gotch is working away.
Rizzo landing a few strikes.
Rizzo working away.
Gotch looks to move to half guard but instead Rizzo has passed into mount! Damn!
Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rizzo avoids the attempt from Gotch to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gotch manages to avoid it.
Gotch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Gotch attempts a counter takedown but Rizzo avoids it well and moves away.
Gotch avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gotch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Rizzo closes the distance and pushes Gotch back into the cage.
Rizzo gets through Gotch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gotch jumps guard but Rizzo stands there with Gotch around his waist. Gotch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rizzo has hold of one of Gotch's legs. Gotch is fighting the takedown attempt but Rizzo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gotch has control of Rizzo's left arm, preventing Rizzo from doing any damage.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving. #T1#
Rizzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
Rizzo trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom.
Rizzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Rizzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rizzo has managed to get both his arms back between Gotch's legs - danger averted.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rizzo works over Gotch with some ground and pound from guard.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Rizzo tries to pass.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo looking to sit in guard and control but Gotch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gotch looking to sit in guard and control but Rizzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rizzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rizzo has managed to get both his arms back between Gotch's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gotch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rizzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rizzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Rizzo lands a couple of digs.
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rizzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gotch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Gotch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rizzo defends it easily.
Gotch trying to control the position.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Rizzo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Rizzo pushes his legs off easily.
Rizzo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gotch pulls Rizzo in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rizzo works over Gotch with some ground and pound from guard.
Gotch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rizzo is working Gotch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rizzo 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
After the fight, Frank Rizzo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 152 Abarai vs Bouddi
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Karumaa is looking to chop away at Rizzo's legs.
Rizzo takes a swing at Karumaa's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karumaa.
Rizzo lands a slapping body shot.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Karumaa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karumaa.
Karumaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Rizzo moves out of range of the leg kick from Karumaa.
Rizzo connects with a body shot that sends Karumaa's belly button to the back.
Karumaa lands with a shot to the body.
Rizzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Karumaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rizzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Karumaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rizzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Karumaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rizzo counters with a low kick, right behind Karumaa 's knee.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karumaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Karumaa is looking to counter punch.
Karumaa walks into a jab.#T1#
Rizzo is looking to clinch.
Rizzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range.
Karumaa sets himself, and Rizzo steps forward looking for the clinch! Karumaa avoids it this time.
Rizzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the body from Karumaa misses #TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a takedown into side control.
Karumaa manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo is just content to waste time from the top position. Karumaa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rizzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karumaa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rizzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karumaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving.
Rizzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SU2#
Rizzo stands and steps away. Karumaa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Karumaa is looking to wear down Rizzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karumaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Karumaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizzo's sensitive parts.
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
Karumaa takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
As Karumaa backs off Rizzo throws a huge counter combo but Karumaa manages to avoid it all.
Rizzo scores with a body shot.
Rizzo checks a low kick from Karumaa.
Rizzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Karumaa throws a head kick that misses.
Rizzo throws a hook but Karumaa blocks it.#T3#
Karumaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Rizzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rizzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Karumaa cracks Rizzo with an open hand slap.
Karumaa lunges at Rizzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rizzo's hand.
Rizzo moves out of range as Karumaa strikes.
Rizzo checks a leg kick.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Karumaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A clash of legs there as Rizzo blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Karumaa.
Rizzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karumaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rizzo throws a combination. Karumaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Rizzo tries to move into range but Karumaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kratos Karumaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo lands with a nice body punch.
Karumaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karumaa checks a low kick from Rizzo.
It looked like Karumaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karumaa missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Karumaa.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Karumaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rizzo throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karumaa avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karumaa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rizzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rizzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Kratos Karumaa 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.#R2#
Karumaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Karumaa lands.
Karumaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rizzo counters with a one-two to the body.
Karumaa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rizzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karumaa lands a jab.
Rizzo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rizzo looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karumaa, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karumaa moves out of range as Rizzo strikes.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo.
Karumaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rizzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Rizzo cracks Karumaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Karumaa misses #CL2#
and Rizzo counters by moving into the clinch.
Karumaa stops a takedown attempt from Rizzo.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzo. #TD2#
Rizzo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rizzo working Karumaa over with strikes.
Karumaa is looking to improve his position.
Rizzo trying to control from half guard but Karumaa is working away.
Karumaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Still in half guard, Rizzo seems content to control.#SUB#
Karumaa looking for submissions off his back.
Karumaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizzo.
Karumaa is not content to let Rizzo control the position.
Karumaa is looking for a sweep. Rizzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karumaa trying to control but Rizzo postures up.
Rizzo controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Rizzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karumaa circles away.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut.
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Karumaa gets tackled into the cage by Rizzo. Rizzo maintains the clinch.
Rizzo misses with some punches.
Karumaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karumaa is trying to break the clinch but Rizzo is controlling him.#TD2#
Rizzo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Karumaa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rizzo pulls his head out easily.
Frank Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rizzo prevents Karumaa from improving his position.
Well, if Rizzo 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. #T4#
Rizzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rizzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rizzo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rizzo is continuing to stall.
Karumaa wants to improve his position but Rizzo is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rizzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Rizzo is out of range.
Rizzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Karumaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karumaa tries to work over Rizzo's front leg with a kick but Rizzo checks it.
Karumaa tests Rizzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karumaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rizzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karumaa.
Karumaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karumaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karumaa misses with a straight left.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Rizzo's corner calls for a 1-2. Rizzo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Karumaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karumaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Karumaa misses #TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a single leg into guard. Karumaa didn't expect that.
Rizzo lands a couple of elbows.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rizzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Rizzo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Karumaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karumaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving. #T2#
Rizzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Karumaa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rizzo has picked Karumaa up and slammed him! Karumaa can't keep hold of the triangle and Rizzo manages to pass to side control!
Rizzo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karumaa seems a little lost for a moment, as Rizzo dominates the positioning.
Karumaa regains half guard.
Karumaa wants to get back to full guard.
Rizzo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo is pressing down on Karumaa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karumaa is holding on for now. #T3#
Rizzo trying to control from half guard but Karumaa is working away.
Karumaa gets back to full guard.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karumaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#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.
Some wild striking there from Karumaa.
Rizzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karumaa's head backwards.
Karumaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rizzo under the eye.
Karumaa throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot.
Karumaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzo.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Karumaa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Karumaa misses with a hook.
Karumaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Karumaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Karumaa lands a head shot.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Karumaa swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kratos Karumaa.
I think Karumaa 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kratos Karumaa!
A relieved looking Kratos Karumaa 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: DMMA 146 Hang Vs Pinkman 2
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Granes misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
Rizzo lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Rizzo moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rizzo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rizzo. #TD#
Granes is trying to trip Rizzo. He has hold of a leg but Rizzo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Granes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granes is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizzo has wrist control.
Granes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rizzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Granes scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Granes 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.
Granes throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Granes from controlling successfully.
Granes throws an elbow that misses. Rizzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Granes's guard. Nice move by Rizzo!#REVB#
Granes is trying to control the position but Rizzo postures up.
Rizzo won't allow Granes to sweep him here.
Rizzo distracts Granes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Granes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rizzo postures up and lands a big shot to Granes's brow. #T2#
Rizzo trying to control but Granes is working from the bottom.
Granes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rizzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Granes is keeping the position for now.
Rizzo preventing the sweep.
Rizzo landing with the ground and pound.
Granes looking for a sweep. Not yet Granes, not yet.
Granes pulls Rizzo in close to prevent any damage.
Granes trying to keep a closed guard but Rizzo is proving a slippery customer.
Rizzo stopping the sweep attempt from Granes.#T3#
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Granes keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Granes is looking to stand up but Rizzo isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Granes misses with a low kick.
Granes throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Granes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rizzo gets full guard.
Rizzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Granes from controlling successfully.
Granes postures up and lands a big shot to Rizzo's brow.
Granes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Granes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Granes is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizzo has wrist control.#T4#
Rizzo pulls Granes in close to his closed guard and prevents Granes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Granes wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
Granes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rizzo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Granes throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Granes throws a big right hand that misses.
Granes won't allow Rizzo to sweep him here.
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 Keenwah Granes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Rizzo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Rizzo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Granes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rizzo's body to avoid the submission. Rizzo has instead reached around Granes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rizzo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Rizzo!
After the fight, Frank Rizzo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VII
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Rizzo throws a low kick, looking for Kluba's leg but Kluba calmly moves out of range.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kluba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rizzo takes a step back to recover.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Kluba.
Rizzo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kluba misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Rizzo moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rizzo.
Rizzo tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
Kluba tries to circle away but Rizzo has him pinned against the cage.
Rizzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rizzo is leaning against Kluba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kluba being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Kluba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Kluba misses with a head kick.
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo with a jab.
Kluba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kluba wants to slow Rizzo down by chopping away at his legs.
Kluba throws a head kick that Rizzo semi-blocks.
Rizzo with the inside leg kick.
Kluba thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it #TD#
and Rizzo counters with a takedown into side control.
Rizzo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kluba will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kluba keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba wants to control but Rizzo postures up.#T2#
Rizzo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kluba tries to bench press Rizzo off him but Rizzo keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rizzo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kluba is trying to escape and Rizzo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kluba is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rizzo! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 129 Hurry Vs Durand
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Hohenthal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Hohenthal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hohenthal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
The crowd cheers as Hohenthal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rizzo doesn't seem phased though.
Hohenthal lands a glancing blow to the side of Rizzo's head.
Hohenthal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hohenthal throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rizzo counter with a right hand.
Rizzo slips a straight right by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
Rizzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hohenthal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizzo wants to slow Hohenthal down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Hohenthal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rizzo did well to prevent Hohenthal getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal is taking a breather. Rizzo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hohenthal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Rizzo wants to control but Hohenthal is keeping busy.
Hohenthal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hohenthal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rizzo is trying to control but can't.
Rizzo is doing well to control the position and prevent Hohenthal from advancing to side control.
Hohenthal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rizzo tries to roll over but Hohenthal keeps him under control.
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Rizzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hohenthal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rizzo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rizzo trying to control but Hohenthal postures up.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hohenthal wants to work for an arm triangle but Rizzo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hohenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rizzo keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rizzo feints and then cracks Hohenthal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hohenthal down.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rizzo.
Hohenthal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hohenthal scores with the left hand. Rizzo knows he should have avoided that one.
Rizzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Rizzo takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Rizzo lands a body shot.
Rizzo tries to clinch up.
Hohenthal throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Rizzo moves away and avoids it.
Hohenthal scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo dodges the punch combination from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hohenthal duly obliges.
Hohenthal lands a slapping body shot.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hohenthal.
Rizzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rizzo throws a leg kick
and Hohenthal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Hohenthal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hohenthal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rizzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hohenthal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hohenthal swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
Hohenthal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohenthal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzo throws out the jab.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Hohenthal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rizzo!
Rizzo wants to control but Hohenthal postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rizzo keeps working.
Hohenthal throws a strike aimed at the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo avoids it well.
Rizzo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Hohenthal is trying to control. Rizzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rizzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hohenthal wants to control but Rizzo is keeping him busy.
Rizzo is pressing down on Hohenthal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohenthal working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hohenthal 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. #SUB#
Rizzo has his foot on Hohenthal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohenthal works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Rizzo has his foot on Hohenthal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohenthal works his way back into a safe position though.
Hohenthal trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Rizzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo is looking to chop away at Hohenthal's legs.
Hohenthal tests Rizzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hohenthal throws an off balance right hand
and Rizzo counters with a thumping low kick.
Hohenthal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rizzo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rizzo tries to clinch up but Hohenthal circles away and keeps his distance.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
Hohenthal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3#
Rizzo with a jab.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo is looking to chop away at Hohenthal's legs.
Hohenthal scores with a jab.
Hohenthal looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Hohenthal scores with a punch to the head.
Hohenthal throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Rizzo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the side of Rizzo's head.
Hohenthal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hohenthal can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action.
Hohenthal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hohenthal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hohenthal is trying to drag Rizzo to the mat but Rizzo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rizzo blocks a body shot from Hohenthal. #T4#
A short right from Rizzo. #TD2#
Hohenthal gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Rizzo looking for a guillotine here but Hohenthal defends easily.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
Hohenthal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hohenthal trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Hohenthal tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo tries to clinch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Hohenthal looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range.
Rizzo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the body.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Hohenthal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a series of strikes that have Rizzo backpedaling.
Hohenthal slips under a jab.#T1#
Hohenthal misses with a straight right.
Rizzo throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal keeps the fight on the outside.
Hohenthal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Rizzo gets a clinch.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hohenthal's elbow.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rizzo after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Hohenthal has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rizzo is trying to keep an underhook but Hohenthal manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rizzo looking for submissions off his back.
Rizzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rizzo is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.#SUB#
Rizzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hohenthal pulls his head out easily.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hohenthal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rizzo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal winds up and cracks Rizzo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Rizzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Still in half guard, Hohenthal seems content to control.
Rizzo is staying active underneath Hohenthal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lennart Hohenthal has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hohenthal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rizzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hohenthal.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Rizzo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal lands with a cross.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
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.
No joy there for Hohenthal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rizzo tries to counter by clinching up but Hohenthal breaks away and moves out of range.
Hohenthal misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Rizzo counters with a shoot takedown. Hohenthal fights it but they end up in guard.
Rizzo won't allow Hohenthal to sweep him here.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rizzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Rizzo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hohenthal's head.
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rizzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohenthal controls Rizzo momentarily but Rizzo frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Hohenthal blocks nicely.
Hohenthal working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Hohenthal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hohenthal 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
Our winner, Lennart Hohenthal, 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: DMMA 118 Imanari vs Petit
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Rizzo throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Assndrop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Rizzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Assndrop, pushing him back against the cage.
Rizzo lands with a left to the head.
Assndrop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage.
Assndrop is trying to force a seperation but Rizzo has the dominant position.#BC#
Assndrop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Assndrop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Assndrop lands a leg kick that knocks Rizzo off balance momentarily.
Rizzo blocks a low kick nicely.
Assndrop seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop 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.
Assndrop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Assndrop misses with a body punch
and Rizzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo takes one on the button.#T1#
Rizzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Assndrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Assndrop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rizzo is out of range.
A jab from Assndrop misses.
Assndrop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good work by Rizzo as he checks the leg kick.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assndrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
As Rizzo backs away, Assndrop returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rizzo moves out of range of the leg kick from Assndrop.
Maurits Assndrop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Assndrop there.
Assndrop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assndrop manages to avoid it.
Rizzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Assndrop does it's job there.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assndrop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assndrop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Assndrop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Assndrop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rizzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Assndrop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo misses with a left hand
and Assndrop counters with a thumping low kick.
Assndrop misses with a looping right.
Assndrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rizzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Assndrop.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assndrop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Assndrop.
Rizzo misses with a straight left.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assndrop.
Assndrop clobbers Rizzo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice sprawl there from Assndrop as Rizzo shoots in.
Assndrop thuds his right hand into Rizzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assndrop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses with a straight left.
A jab from Assndrop misses. #T3#
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Assndrop avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Some bone on bone action there as Rizzo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rizzo moves away from the strike by Assndrop. #CL2#
Rizzo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Assndrop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rizzo flicks out a counter leg kick but Assndrop steps away.
Assndrop tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo moves his leg out of the way.
Assndrop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Assndrop is looking to score with low kicks.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assndrop moves away.
Assndrop half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rizzo misses with a straight right.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Rizzo misses the jab.
Assndrop throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Assndrop won't be happy with that.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Assndrop keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Assndrop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rizzo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rizzo trying to control the position but Assndrop is working away.
Rizzo throws a strike aimed at the side of Assndrop's head but Assndrop avoids it well.
Rizzo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Assndrop being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurits Assndrop dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Assndrop is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Assndrop misses the target.
Assndrop scores with a jab. Rizzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rizzo blocks a jab.
Assndrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzo throws out the jab.
Rizzo with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Assndrop.
A solid leg kick lands there for Assndrop.
Assndrop cracks Rizzo with a good jab.
Assndrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzo can do to turn this around?
Rizzo is looking to clinch.
Assndrop fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rizzo just manages to avoid it.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Assndrop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Assndrop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
Rizzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rizzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Assndrop.#T1#
Assndrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rizzo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Assndrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo slips under a jab.
Assndrop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assndrop lands with a straight right. Rizzo didn't see that one coming.
Maurits Assndrop is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Assndrop gets tackled into the cage by Rizzo. Rizzo maintains the clinch.
Assndrop is trying to push Rizzo away but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rizzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rizzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assndrop backwards.
Assndrop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rizzo stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rizzo fails to land.
Assndrop is trying to break the clinch but Rizzo is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rizzo. #T2##BC2#
Rizzo breaks from the clinch.
Assndrop is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rizzo misses with a takedown
and Assndrop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Assndrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A right-left combo lands from Rizzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Assndrop lands a leg kick that knocks Rizzo off balance momentarily.
Rizzo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Assndrop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rizzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Rizzo moves into the clinch.
Rizzo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Assndrop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Assndrop catches Rizzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Assndrop misses with a low kick.#T3#
A big right from Rizzo misses.
Assndrop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Assndrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assndrop throws a chopping leg kick but Rizzo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rizzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Assndrop cracks Rizzo with an open hand slap.
Assndrop slips a jab from Rizzo.
Assndrop thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it #TD2#
so Rizzo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Assndrop keeps moving.
Assndrop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Assndrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assndrop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assndrop looking to control.
Rizzo preventing the sweep.
Rizzo with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Assndrop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rizzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Assndrop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Assndrop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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 Maurits Assndrop will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Assndrop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Assndrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Assndrop counters with a leg kick.
Assndrop cracks Rizzo with a good jab.
Assndrop takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Assndrop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut.
Rizzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rizzo takes a swing at Assndrop's ribcage but misses.
Assndrop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop connects with a body shot that sends Rizzo's belly button to the back.
Assndrop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rizzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Assndrop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Assndrop tests Rizzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Assndrop lands with a cross.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assndrop manages to avoid it.
Assndrop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rizzo on the side of the head.
Assndrop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Assndrop looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Assndrop throws a right hand that misses
and Rizzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it.
Rizzo slips a jab from Assndrop.
Assndrop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Assndrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Rizzo.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circling - Assndrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Assndrop.
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!#CL2#
Rizzo rushes Assndrop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Assndrop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Assndrop misses
and Rizzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rizzo throws out a leg kick but Assndrop moves out of range and Rizzo only half commits.
Rizzo digs a good hook to Assndrop's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Assndrop.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Rizzo checks a low kick from Assndrop.
Assndrop throws a leg kick
and Rizzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Assndrop misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rizzo! But no joy.
Rizzo slips under a jab.#T3#
Rizzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rizzo looks to land a combination. Assndrop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Assndrop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rizzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Assndrop lands a really nice looking cross but Rizzo seems unphased.
Rizzo throws a looping overhand right but Assndrop ducks down to avoid it.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it.
It looked like Assndrop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maurits Assndrop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the liver by Assndrop. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Rizzo as he connects with a hook.
Assndrop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Assndrop connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assndrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.#T4#
Assndrop wants to land a leg kick but Rizzo is out of range.
Rizzo with the counter takedown but Assndrop avoids it easily.
Assndrop misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Assndrop catches Rizzo right on the button with a cross.
Assndrop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Assndrop is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Assndrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Assndrop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rizzo doesn't seem phased though.
Assndrop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rizzo has time to react.
Assndrop works the jab nicely.
Rizzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Assndrop. Assndrop obviously looking to wear him down.
Assndrop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Assndrop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Assndrop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurits Assndrop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Assndrop, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurits Assndrop!
Maurits Assndrop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 104 Van Asch vs Abarai II
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Otori misses the shot to the body.
Rizzo throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Rizzo gets a clinch.
Otori misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo blocking some punches.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Otori.
Otori stalling against the cage.
Rizzo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rizzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzo takes a shot to the head.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rizzo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rizzo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A bit of stalling here from Otori. #BC2#
Rizzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Otori backs up against the cage.
We've been told by Otori's head coaches at Takeda Clan Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Rizzo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rizzo scores with a one two! Otori had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rizzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Otori counters with a left to the body.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo tries to clinch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rizzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Rizzo clinches up with Otori and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rizzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo blocks an uppercut.
Rizzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Otori.
A short right from Otori. #T2#
Otori is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Otori can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Otori.
Rizzo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rizzo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Otori seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rizzo can turn it around.
Rizzo is trying to stall.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike.
Otori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Otori wants to get back to striking at distance but Rizzo won't allow it. #BC2#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Otori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Otori.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Otori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rizzo throws a sloppy body shot
and Otori counters with a good low kick that Rizzo was not able to check.
Rizzo blocks a low kick nicely.
Otori takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
Otori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rizzo tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Otori misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Rizzo.
Rizzo taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4##BC#
Otori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori defending well as Rizzo loads up on a big left hand.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Rizzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Otori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Otori avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Otori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rizzo blocks a leg kick.
Otori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Otori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Otori throws a right hand that Rizzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rizzo also avoids with ease.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Otori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rizzo throws a big shot that misses.
Otori throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A cross from Rizzo lands.
Rizzo throws a leg kick
and Otori counters with a nice body shot.
Rizzo throws an off balance right hand
and Otori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Otori circles away from the clinch attempt
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otori avoids the body shot from Rizzo. #T1#
A low kick lands for Otori. #CL2#
Otori tries to keep at a distance but Rizzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rizzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rizzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rizzo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rizzo.
Come on Rizzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Otori up against the cage.
Otori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Otori misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otori trying to control the position but instead, Rizzo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Otori into the cage.
Rizzo tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rizzo trying to control the position but instead, Otori has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rizzo into the cage.
Otori leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rizzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Otori can't break the clinch.
Otori looking to throw knees to the head but Rizzo is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Otori.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otori digs a right hand into Rizzo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rizzo's gas tank.
Rizzo misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Otori throws a head punch that misses.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otori can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action.
Rizzo tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori trying to control the position but instead, Rizzo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Otori into the cage.
Rizzo digs a right hand into Otori's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Otori's gas tank.
Otori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzo's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Otori takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut.
Otori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rizzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otori.
Rizzo misses the body punch
and Otori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Rizzo misses with a hook.
Rizzo misses the body punch
and Otori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rizzo thinking.
Otori fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rizzo checks it well.
Otori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rizzo tries to clinch but Otori is having none of it.
It looked like Otori was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rizzo.
Rizzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Otori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Otori swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
Shigeru Otori is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Rizzo misses its intended target.
A left lands for Rizzo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rizzo tries for a takedown but Otori circles away easily
and Otori counters with a straight right hand.
Otori throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rizzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rizzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Otori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Otori is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Otori throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a right hand that Otori ducks under and follows up with a left that Otori also avoids with ease.
Rizzo misses with a hook to the body
and Otori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rizzo thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo connects with a solid leg kick.
Rizzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Otori is out of range and Rizzo settles back down.
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
Rizzo takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Otori backs up against the cage.
A clash of legs there as Rizzo blocks the low kick.
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Otori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rizzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rizzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Otori thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo misses with a straight left.
Otori is looking to counter punch.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Otori is out of range. #CL2#
Rizzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rizzo has Otori pushed against the cage.
Rizzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otori lands with a short shot to the head. #T2##BC2#
Rizzo manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Rizzo gets a clinch.
Otori tries to work over Rizzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otori swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori is struggling to control the position.
Otori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rizzo closes the distance and pushes Otori back into the cage.
Rizzo can't find room to land a body shot as Otori controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Rizzo has clasped his hands together around Otori's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Otori is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Otori is letting Rizzo control him for a moment.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Otori keeps working.
Rizzo just content to control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Rizzo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Otori sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Otori is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Rizzo 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Otori.
Otori fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rizzo just manages to avoid it.
Otori scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rizzo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
In his post fight interview, Frank Rizzo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 96: Obi vs Kamenev
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. Slinger saw that one coming.#CL#
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Slinger in a clinch.
Rizzo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rizzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slinger.#TD#
Rizzo decides to pull guard.
Slinger landing some decent shots from guard.
Rizzo has his hands on Slinger's head, controlling the position.
Slinger throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slinger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Rizzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slinger.
Rizzo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Rizzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slinger trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Slinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slinger has managed to get both his arms back between Rizzo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rizzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rizzo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slinger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rizzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slinger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slinger trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Rizzo has Slinger pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rizzo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slinger working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rizzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slinger controls the pace.
Slinger cracks Rizzo with a solid left hand.#T3#
Slinger trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Slinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizzo has wrist control.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger stopping the sweep attempt from Rizzo.
Slinger throws an elbow that misses. Rizzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slinger's guard. Nice move by Rizzo!#REVR##SUB2#
Slinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rizzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rizzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slinger is trying to control the position but Rizzo postures up.
Slinger wants to sweep here but Rizzo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for a guillotine here but Rizzo defends easily. #T4#
Slinger keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rizzo pushing down on Slinger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rizzo is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rizzo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slinger for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Slinger throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rizzo throws a lazy right hand but Slinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slinger doesn't seem bothered though.
Rizzo throws a solid leg kick but Slinger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rizzo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slinger.
Rizzo throws a shot from downtown. Slinger moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Rizzo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Slinger.
Slinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinger moves away.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Rizzo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rizzo tries to clinch up.
And Slinger tries to counter it with a takedown but Rizzo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Rizzo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slinger throws a wild body kick that Rizzo sees coming a mile off.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Slinger is just out of range.
Slinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rizzo defends it well.
That kick from Slinger tenderised Rizzo's leg. Rizzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses.
Rizzo blocks a head kick by Slinger.
Slinger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.#TD#
Rizzo dives in and scores a takedown into Slinger's guard.
Rizzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rizzo defends well.
Rizzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Slinger has momentary wrist control but Rizzo slips an elbow through the middle.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo landing with the ground and pound.
Rizzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rizzo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Slinger avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Slinger trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rizzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slinger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slinger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slinger looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Rizzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slinger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slinger cracks Rizzo with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Rizzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slinger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rizzo is tightening it up a little... Slinger has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Slinger reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Slinger taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rizzo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Patrick Slinger had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DMMA 85: Johnson vs Amida
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Petit.
A bone on bone clash there as Rizzo blocks the leg kick.
Petit throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
Rizzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petit.
Petit flicks out a counter leg kick but Rizzo steps away.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Petit sprawls well. He's pushed Rizzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rizzo misses with a looping left.
Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Petit sprawls well. He's pushed Rizzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rizzo misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petit. #TD#
Rizzo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rizzo showed some decent athleticism there.
Rizzo tries to pass to full mount but Petit defends it.
Petit trying to control here.
Rizzo content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Petit trying to control from the bottom.
Rizzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rizzo not doing much here.
Petit trying to control but Rizzo postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Petit is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petit keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzo catches Petit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
Petit keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Petit.
A leg kick checked by Rizzo.
Rizzo tests Petit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rizzo fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petit lands a nice hook to Rizzo's body. Rizzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rizzo has been working on his balance at ubergym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Petit.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petit throws the left hand but Rizzo avoids the punch easily.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Petit.
Petit with a nice cross.
Rizzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petit cracks Rizzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Petit throws a leg kick but Rizzo moved away.
Petit lands a head shot.
Rizzo slips under a jab.
Petit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rizzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petit misses the jab.
Rizzo takes a swing at Petit's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Rizzo looking to score a takedown here. Petit is defending well but Rizzo drives through and ends up in Petit's guard.
Petit being controlled here, momentarily.
Rizzo trying to control but Petit is working from the bottom.
Petit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rizzo controls the pace.#T4#
Petit controlling the position.
Rizzo throwing strikes but missing.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses. Petit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rizzo's guard. Nice move by Petit!#REVB#
Rizzo trying to keep a closed guard but Petit is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Rizzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Luc Petit 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#
Rizzo staying out of range there.
Frank Rizzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petit lands a jab to Rizzo's midsection.
Petit lands a jab to the nose.
Petit swinging wildly here.
A cross from Petit lands.
Petit slips a straight right by Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Petit's head.
Petit is looking to chop away at Rizzo's legs.
Rizzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petit throws a solid leg kick but Rizzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petit.
Rizzo throwing a counter right hand but Petit manages to avoid it.
Rizzo throws a series of punches but Petit avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Petit misses.
Rizzo throws a nice looking combination but Petit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petit swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
Petit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo misses with a right hand
and Petit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petit. #T1#
Rizzo throws a body punch but Petit moves out of range.
Petit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rizzo.
Jean Luc Petit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Petit throws a solid leg kick but Rizzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petit.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petit works the jab nicely.
Rizzo shoots in but no luck this time.
Petit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Rizzo pushes Petit up against the cage in a clinch.
Petit trying to land knees to the body.
Petit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizzo blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo avoiding damage as Petit throws knees to the body.
Rizzo digs a right hand into Petit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petit's gas tank.
Petit unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Rizzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petit blocks a body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Petit throws a head punch that misses.
Petit can't break the clinch.
Petit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rizzo.
Rizzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Petit controls his hands.
Petit tries to land knees in the clinch but Rizzo avoids the damage to the body.
Petit tries to land knees in the clinch but Rizzo avoids the damage to the body.
Petit blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Petit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rizzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petit's waist but Petit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rizzo off to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petit. #T3#
Rizzo darts in looking for a takedown but Petit gets double underhooks and turns Rizzo into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rizzo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Petit.
Knees to the body from Petit.
Rizzo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rizzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petit working hard to break the clinch.
Rizzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rizzo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Petit breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Petit throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzo misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petit.
A low kick lands for Petit.
Petit misses with a body shot.
Petit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Petit has Rizzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Petit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petit scores with a knee to the head.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rizzo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Petit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petit throws out a powerful jab.
Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Petit misses. #TD#
Rizzo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rizzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Petit 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Petit is just out of range.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petit counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Petit blocks the leg kick.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rizzo misses with a double jab.
Rizzo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petit loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo slips the punch.
It looked like Rizzo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petit.
Petit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Petit misses the target.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Rizzo is looking to wear down Petit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petit lands a nice shot that snaps Rizzo's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Rizzo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Petit.
Petit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petit misses with a low kick as Rizzo jumps back.
Petit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Rizzo misses with a combination
and Petit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Petit.
Rizzo looks to land a combination but Petit avoids it well.
Petit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Rizzo does it's job there.
Petit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
Petit throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot.
Petit cracks Rizzo with an open hand slap.
Petit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Petit throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Petit is avoiding it.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petit as he jumps to the side.
Petit throws out a counter right but Rizzo avoids it with no problem.
Petit stuffs the takedown attempt from Rizzo. Rizzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rizzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Rizzo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petit.
A slow jab from Petit misses its intended target.
Petit misses the shot to the body.
Rizzo misses with a right hand
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petit cracks Rizzo with an open hand slap.
Petit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petit throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Petit with the inside leg kick.
Rizzo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rizzo swings for the body but Petit moves out of range.
Petit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rizzo shoots in for a double leg but Petit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petit throws a leg kick which misses Rizzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzo tries to avoid it.
Petit misses with a low kick.
Rizzo tries to clinch
and Petit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Rizzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice straight punches there by Petit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petit.
Rizzo throws a series of punches but Petit moves out of range.
Rizzo moves forwards but Petit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rizzo throws a looping overhand right but Petit ducks down to avoid it.
Petit scores with a nice strike.
Rizzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petit to score with a decent uppercut.
Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petit throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Rizzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petit. That's going to slow Rizzo down.
Rizzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jean Luc Petit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petit dips to his left and cracks Rizzo with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rizzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Petit, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Rizzo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petit stuffs the takedown.
Petit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a lazy right hand but Petit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petit.
Rizzo tries for a takedown but Petit circles away easily
and Petit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petit scores with a jab.
Rizzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit scoring well with a low kick there.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
Petit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petit misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Luc Petit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petit 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Luc Petit!

Event: DMMA 81: Kofel vs Risin
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Lucas Iv gets a double leg takedown into Rizzo's guard.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Lucas Iv might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rizzo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rizzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lucas Iv must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rizzo has Lucas Iv pulled in close to control his posture.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes but missing.
Rizzo is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucas Iv controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo controlling Lucas Iv's posture.
Lucas Iv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lucas Iv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rizzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucas Iv. #T1#
Lucas Iv throwing strikes but missing.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving. #SUB#
Rizzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes from guard but Rizzo blocks nicely.
Rizzo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
Lucas Iv throws a big right hand that misses.
Rizzo trying to control the position.
Lucas Iv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes from guard but Rizzo blocks nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lucas Iv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lucas Iv is in close to Rizzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rizzo looking to control.
Lucas Iv landing with the ground and pound.
Lucas Iv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lucas Iv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lucas Iv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rizzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lucas Iv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rizzo is trying to control the position but Lucas Iv postures up.
Lucas Iv throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes but missing.
Lucas Iv stopping the sweep attempt from Rizzo.
Rizzo has his hands on Lucas Iv's head, controlling the position.
Rizzo wants to stand and escape but Lucas Iv is having none of it. #T3#
Lucas Iv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rizzo working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rizzo lands a slapping body shot.
Rizzo lands with a nice body punch.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucas Iv stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rizzo thuds a left hand into Lucas Iv's body.
Lucas Iv's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rizzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lucas Iv scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucas Iv. Rizzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucas Iv misses with a combination
and Rizzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lucas Iv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Rizzo finds it's way through Lucas Iv's defenses. #T4#
Lucas Iv slips a jab and a cross from Rizzo.
Lucas Iv tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rizzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Rizzo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lucas Iv sprawls well initially but Rizzo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucas Iv is trying to stand up here but Rizzo is controlling him well.
Rizzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rizzo is keen to just control but Lucas Iv is a slippery customer.
Rizzo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lucas Iv with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rizzo is keen to just control but Lucas Iv is a slippery customer.
Lucas Iv wants to get back to full guard but Rizzo has mounted him!
Lucas Iv trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucas Iv or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizzo, which made it look bad.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rizzo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rizzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lucas Iv momentarily.
Lucas Iv swats away the attempt to clinch by Rizzo.#TD#
Rizzo looking to score a takedown here. Lucas Iv is defending well but Rizzo drives through and ends up in Lucas Iv's guard.
Lucas Iv wants to stand and escape but Rizzo is having none of it.
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.#T1#
Rizzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rizzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas Iv can do to turn this around?
Rizzo stops Lucas Iv from standing up.
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzo stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucas Iv or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizzo, which made it look bad.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas Iv.
Rizzo lands a jab to Lucas Iv's midsection.#CL#
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Lucas Iv throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a body shot.
Lucas Iv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rizzo is defending well.
Lucas Iv is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rizzo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rizzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucas Iv doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucas Iv has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rizzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lucas Iv tries for a takedown but Rizzo manages to get underhooks.
Lucas Iv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucas Iv is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Lucas Iv stalling against the cage.
Lucas Iv fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucas Iv can't get the takedown.
Rizzo prevents the takedown attempt.
Rizzo is pressed up against the cage. Lucas Iv has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rizzo down to the mat. Rizzo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rizzo scores with a nice strike.
Rizzo jabs Lucas Iv to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rizzo lands a right hook to the body.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas Iv manages to avoid it.#TD#
Rizzo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lucas Iv manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rizzo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Rizzo stopping the sweep attempt from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv wants to stand up but Rizzo is controlling him.
Rizzo distracts Lucas Iv with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Frank Rizzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rizzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucas Iv wants to stand but Rizzo is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Iv keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucas Iv is just out of range.
Rizzo looks to land a combination but Lucas Iv avoids it well.
Lucas Iv darts in looking for a takedown but Rizzo gets double underhooks and turns Lucas Iv into the cage.
Lucas Iv staying out of range there.
Lucas Iv throws a counter combo.
Frank Rizzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucas Iv looks to land a combination. Rizzo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rizzo scores with a body shot.
Lucas Iv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rizzo sprawls well. Rizzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lucas Iv gets slowly back to his feet.
Rizzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Rizzo misses its target.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas Iv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Rizzo. Beautiful body shot.
Lucas Iv takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rizzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rizzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rizzo misses with the combination.
Rizzo is looking to wear down Lucas Iv with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lucas Iv shoots and misses #CL#
and Rizzo counters by moving into the clinch.
Lucas Iv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rizzo is defending well.
Lucas Iv is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rizzo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Rizzo.
Lucas Iv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rizzo is defending well.
Rizzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lucas Iv.
Rizzo lands with a light punch inside.
Rizzo works on Lucas Iv's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Rizzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucas Iv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucas Iv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rizzo is defending well.
Lucas Iv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rizzo walks away with a smile on his face. Lucas Iv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucas Iv tries to clinch up.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Rizzo. Those never looked like landing.
Lucas Iv throws a front kick aimed at Rizzo's knee but Rizzo avoids it well.
Lucas Iv tries for a takedown but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rizzo connects with a body shot.#TD#
Rizzo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rizzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rizzo is controlling the pace. #T3#
Rizzo prevents Lucas Iv from standing back up.
Lucas Iv on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
Lucas Iv kicks Rizzo off and gets back to his feet.
Lucas Iv avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo swinging wildly here. #TD#
Rizzo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Lucas Iv taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rizzo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lucas Iv down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas Iv is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rizzo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rizzo 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.
Rizzo lands a few punches from side control.
Lucas Iv taking a bit of punishment here - Rizzo scoring with strikes.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lucas Iv tries to escape but Rizzo is in control. #SUB#
Rizzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lucas Iv is trying to control Rizzo's posture but Rizzo avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rizzo 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 74: Magrath vs Lee 3
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Rizzo catches Pardi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pardi avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Pardi misses with a wild body shot.
Pardi misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Pardi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rizzo blocks an uppercut.
Pardi cracks Rizzo with a nice body shot.
Pardi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pardi.
Pardi has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzo.
Pardi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pardi is looking to break free of the clinch but Rizzo has double underhooks. #BC#
Pardi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pardi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pardi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.#TD2#
Rizzo scores with a takedown into Pardi's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Pardi wants to improve his position but instead Rizzo has moved into half guard. #T1#
Pardi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pardi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Pardi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rizzo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rizzo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rizzo preventing the sweep.
Rizzo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rizzo with a nice head shot there.
Pardi 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##T2#
Rizzo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pardi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pardi wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo is pulling down on Pardi's head. It's preventing any offense from Pardi, at least for the moment.
Pardi throws a big right hand that misses.
Pardi looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rizzo has his feet on Pardi's thighs here. He's pushed Pardi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pardi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Rizzo!
In defeat, Kristof Pardi stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'.

Event: DMMA 66: Magrath vs Harakka
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Rizzo attempts a counter takedown but Ekaku avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rizzo blocks a low kick nicely.
Rizzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Rizzo avoids it.#TD#
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rizzo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ekaku is not content to let Rizzo control the position.
Rizzo looking to control but instead Ekaku has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rizzo trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Rizzo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ekaku to regain full guard. #T1#
Rizzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ekaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ekaku being controlled here, momentarily.
Rizzo postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it.
Rizzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses. Ekaku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rizzo's guard. Nice move by Ekaku!#REVB#
Rizzo trying to keep a closed guard but Ekaku is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in Tosen's Home for Lost Boys inform me that Ekaku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Rizzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ekaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Ekaku stopping the sweep attempt from Rizzo.
Ekaku being controlled here momentarily.
Rizzo trying to keep a closed guard but Ekaku is proving a slippery customer.
Ekaku sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Rizzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku's guard. #REVR#
Rizzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rizzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo is really struggling to control Ekaku but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there #TD#
and Rizzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rizzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku blocks nicely.
Ekaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rizzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
That's time! Rizzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ekaku lands a head kick. Rizzo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rizzo blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rizzo misses the target.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Rizzo misses with a looping left.
Rizzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo moves his leg out of the way.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rizzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekaku scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Rizzo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku looking to control.
Rizzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ekaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rizzo controls the pace.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ekaku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rizzo looking to sit in guard and control but Ekaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rizzo is trying to keep Ekaku in close. #T2##SUB#
Rizzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Rizzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rizzo working for submissions but it's allowed Ekaku to get to half guard. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rizzo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rizzo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ekaku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ekaku's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Rizzo avoids it.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Rizzo moved away.
Rizzo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rizzo throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Rizzo.
Rizzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku delivers a nice body kick.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Rizzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ekaku's guard.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Ekaku is keeping the position.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that second round.
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#
Rizzo moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
Rizzo throws a series of punches but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku feints a counter leg kick.
Rizzo avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rizzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekaku misses with a low kick as Rizzo jumps back.
Ekaku swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Rizzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzo tries to avoid it.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizzo tries to clinch up.
Ekaku only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Rizzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ekaku's guard.#T1#
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku pulls Rizzo in close to prevent any damage.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Ekaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rizzo trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Rizzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frank Rizzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rizzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Ekaku thinks about the counter body kick.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
Ekaku throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rizzo counters with a single leg into guard. Ekaku didn't expect that.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Rizzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ekaku wants to sweep here but Rizzo controlling him for the moment.
Ekaku controlling the position.
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rizzo swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rizzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rizzo catches Ekaku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Rizzo misses its intended target.
Ekaku tries a quick counter leg kick but Rizzo is wise to it.#TD#
Rizzo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ekaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Satoshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku is staying active underneath Rizzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rizzo, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!

Event: DMMA 52: Luciano vs Johnson
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Munga misses with a two punch combination.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Munga.
We've been hearing reports that Munga has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rizzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Munga's head.
No joy there for Munga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munga lands with a cross.
Aum Munga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo.
Rizzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munga.
Munga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Munga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munga misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
Munga misses with an uppercut.
Rizzo scores with a hook.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Munga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Munga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munga.
Rizzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Munga.
Munga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munga defending well as Rizzo loads up on a big left hand.
Munga just misses with a punch to the body.
Munga staying out of range there.#T1#
Rizzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Munga's hands.
Munga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Rizzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munga.
Rizzo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Munga slips a straight right by Rizzo.
Munga throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Jab by Munga.
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo misses the target.
Munga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rizzo cracks Munga with an open hand slap.
Rizzo looks to land a right hand but Munga moved out of range.
Rizzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Munga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munga misses with a body shot.
Rizzo lands with a shot to the body.
Rizzo 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rizzo, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo jabs Munga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rizzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rizzo scrambles back to his feet.
Rizzo slips a jab from Munga.
Munga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munga.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Rizzo misses with an uppercut.
Munga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Munga misses with a looping right.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Munga throws a looping overhand right but Rizzo ducks down to avoid it.
Rizzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Rizzo scores with a nice head shot.
Munga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Munga staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Rizzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rizzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munga throws a hook but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Munga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Munga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rizzo throws a big shot that misses.
Munga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Munga slips under a jab from Rizzo.#T3#
Munga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Munga catches Rizzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rizzo loads up on a big right hand but Munga slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Munga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rizzo! But no joy.
Rizzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munga staying out of range there.
Rizzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo misses the target.
Munga misses with a straight right.
Rizzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rizzo lands with a cross.
Munga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rizzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munga lands a jab to Rizzo's midsection.
Rizzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munga throws a looping overhand right but Rizzo ducks down to avoid it.
Munga lands a lovely overhand right.
Munga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Munga moves away from the strike by Rizzo. #T4#
Rizzo scores with a jab.
Rizzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Munga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Munga misses the target.
Munga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Munga slips a straight right by Rizzo.
Rizzo looks to land a right hand but Munga moved out of range.
Munga lands with an overhand left.
Munga connects with a jab.
Munga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Munga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rizzo throws out a loose jab but Munga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo.
Rizzo moves out of range as Munga strikes.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munga misses with an uppercut.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Munga.
Munga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Munga digs a good hook to Rizzo's body.
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aum Munga dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Munga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Munga is out of range.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Munga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizzo defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
Munga takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Munga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munga.
Rizzo defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
Rizzo throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Munga.
Munga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rizzo at a distance.
Munga misses with a body shot
and Rizzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Munga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rizzo misses with a hook. Munga ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munga fails to land with a series of punches.
Rizzo looks to throw the jab but Munga is out of range.
Aum Munga is winning the standup battle so far.
Munga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Munga blocks a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rizzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Munga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rizzo misses with a straight left.
A big right from Munga misses.
Rizzo slips a jab from Munga.
Rizzo misses with a straight right.
Munga lands with a hook. Rizzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Munga loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo slips the punch.
Munga slips a jab from Rizzo.
A jab from Munga does it's job there.
Rizzo lands with a hook. Munga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Munga throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munga scores with a nice right hand.
Munga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Rizzo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rizzo tries to score with a low kick but Munga moves his leg out of the way.
Rizzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munga.
Munga throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munga throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Munga slips under a jab from Rizzo.
Rizzo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Munga misses the target.
Munga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzo feints a counter leg kick.
Munga ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
As Rizzo looks to move away, Munga throws a big counter combo but Rizzo just gets out of the way.
Munga throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rizzo misses with a hook. Munga ducked under it nicely.
Munga misses with a body shot.
Rizzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Munga momentarily.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Munga moves out of range.
Munga looks to land a left hand but Rizzo moved out of range nicely.
Munga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Rizzo misses.
Munga misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Munga misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Rizzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rizzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Munga is out of range and Rizzo settles back down.
Munga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Rizzo misses with a hook. Munga ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Rizzo throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
Munga checks a leg kick.
Munga misses the jab.
Rizzo lands a jab to the head.
Rizzo digs a good body shot into Munga's ribs.
Munga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a chopping leg kick but Munga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rizzo thumps Munga with a low kick.
Munga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Munga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzo walks into a straight right hand from Munga.
Rizzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Rizzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Munga misses its intended target.
Rizzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munga.
A jab lands there for Rizzo.
Munga slips under a jab.#T4#
Munga connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Munga does it's job there.
Munga throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo throws out a counter right but Munga avoids it with no problem.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munga.
Munga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Munga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rizzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rizzo lands a body shot.
Munga throws out a powerful jab.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Munga connects with a jab.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut.
Munga throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Munga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Rizzo wants to slow Munga down by chopping away at his legs.
Munga cracks Rizzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo misses with a straight left.
Munga lands a nice looking body shot.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Munga is looking to counter punch.
Munga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Munga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Aum Munga will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munga.
Rizzo misses with a leg kick.
Rizzo connects with a jab.
Munga misses with a looping left.
Munga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munga swinging wildly here.
Rizzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Munga is able to avoid easily.
Munga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Munga looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
A jab from Munga finds it's way through Rizzo's defenses.
Munga moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munga.
A clash of legs there as Munga blocks the low kick.
Rizzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
Munga ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Munga.
Rizzo clobbers Munga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munga throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Munga is out of range.
It looked like Munga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rizzo throws a looping overhand right but Munga ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A slow jab from Munga misses its intended target.
Munga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Munga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Munga throws the left hand but Rizzo avoids the punch easily.
Munga blocks a leg kick.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo throws an overhand right that lands on Munga's shoulder, as Munga tries to avoid the shot.
Munga throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Rizzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rizzo misses with a looping right.
Munga throws a big shot that misses.
Munga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munga moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo slips a straight right by Munga.
Rizzo misses with a hook. Munga ducked under it nicely.
Munga misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Munga.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munga.
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Munga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rizzo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Munga has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munga misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
Munga looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range.
Munga checks a low kick from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses with a low kick as Munga jumps back.
Rizzo scores with a jab. Munga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rizzo lands a jab.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Munga.
Rizzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rizzo connects with the punch.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munga misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
Rizzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Munga is out of range.
Munga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Rizzo.
Munga lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
It looked like Munga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Munga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. Munga saw that one coming.
Munga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rizzo. That's going to slow Munga down.
A lazy left from Rizzo finds it's target.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Munga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Munga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo needs to keep his hands up - Munga had a free shot at his head there.
Munga blocks a jab.
Munga throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Munga digs a good body shot into Rizzo's ribs.
Munga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
Munga throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
Munga throws out a loose jab but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Munga clobbers Rizzo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Munga lands a slapping body shot.
Munga cracks Rizzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Munga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Munga looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range.
Munga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Munga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munga connects with a single shot there.
Rizzo looks to throw the jab but Munga is out of range.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munga lands a lovely overhand right.
Munga sizes up Rizzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Munga staying out of range there.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munga manages to avoid it.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munga misses with a combination
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Munga does it's job there.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Munga moves away from the strike by Rizzo.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aum Munga.
Well Munga 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 47: Alderidge vs Pinkman
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Warrior misses the target.
Rizzo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Warrior misses with a straight right.
Rizzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warrior.
Rizzo feints the counter takedown.
Warrior looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Warrior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
Warrior lands a really nice looking cross but Rizzo seems unphased.
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warrior takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo.
Warrior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Warrior.
Warrior misses with a low kick.
Warrior swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Warrior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warrior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rizzo has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo misses with a straight right.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Warrior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rizzo to score with a decent uppercut.
Warrior misses with a low kick.
Rizzo cracks Warrior with an open hand slap.
Rizzo slips a jab from Warrior.#T1#
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warrior looks to land a left hand but Rizzo moved out of range nicely.
The Ultimate Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warrior.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Warrior misses.
A swing and a miss from Warrior.
Warrior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizzo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Warrior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warrior misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Rizzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Warrior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Warrior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warrior misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
Rizzo throws out a loose jab but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rizzo.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warrior is looking to counter punch.
Warrior lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo.
Rizzo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Warrior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Warrior misses with a straight right. #T2#
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Warrior keeps it at a distance.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Warrior misses with a hook to the body
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Warrior misses the shot to the body.
Warrior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Rizzo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warrior doesn't seem phased though.
Warrior jabs Rizzo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rizzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Warrior throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warrior misses with a wild body shot.
Warrior throws out a powerful jab.
Rizzo looks to land a left hand but Warrior moved out of range nicely.
Warrior loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo slips the punch.
Warrior misses with a low kick.
Rizzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Warrior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Warrior.
Rizzo scores with the left hand. Warrior knows he should have avoided that one.
Warrior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rizzo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Warrior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Warrior ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Warrior closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warrior. Rizzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warrior takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Rizzo.
Warrior throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Warrior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Warrior tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo moves his leg out of the way.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warrior connects with a jab.
Rizzo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Warrior takes a step back to recover.
Rizzo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Warrior had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Warrior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Warrior swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
Warrior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Ultimate Warrior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warrior moves away.
Rizzo lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warrior misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Warrior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Warrior throws a hook but Rizzo blocks it.
Warrior throws a low kick but Rizzo moves out of range easily. #T4#
Rizzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warrior finds it's way round the side to connect with Rizzo's head.
Rizzo moves out of range as Warrior strikes.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warrior.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warrior.
It seemed like Rizzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rizzo lands with a cross.
Warrior throws a hook but Rizzo blocks it.
Rizzo lands with a straight right. Warrior didn't see that one coming.
Warrior takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rizzo moves in looking to clinch but Warrior pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warrior. Rizzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Warrior is avoiding it.
Rizzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Warrior lands with a cross.
Warrior takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Warrior.
Warrior throws the left hand but Rizzo avoids the punch easily.
Warrior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warrior gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Warrior connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rizzo lands with a cross.
Warrior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rizzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rizzo. That's going to slow Warrior down.
Rizzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rizzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rizzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Warrior.
Warrior throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo throws a leg kick which misses Warrior's front leg but catches the back leg as Warrior tries to avoid it.
Warrior looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warrior.
Rizzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warrior drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rizzo.
A big left from Warrior misses.
Warrior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warrior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warrior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Rizzo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Warrior has time to react.
A jab from Warrior misses.
It seemed like Rizzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rizzo drops his hands momentarily and Warrior takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Rizzo cracks Warrior with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Warrior misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Rizzo.
Frank Rizzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warrior misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
Warrior looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Warrior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Warrior catches Rizzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warrior.
Warrior shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Warrior misses.
Warrior lands a jab to the nose.
Rizzo moves out of range as Warrior strikes.
Warrior misses with an uppercut.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warrior.
Rizzo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warrior in his tracks.
Warrior swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo cracks Warrior with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rizzo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Warrior misses with a hook
and Rizzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Warrior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warrior throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warrior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warrior ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Warrior chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rizzo can pounce on him.
Warrior slips a jab from Rizzo.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo.
Warrior tries to move into range but Rizzo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Warrior stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo.
A jab from Warrior misses.
Rizzo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Warrior missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warrior.
Warrior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rizzo.
Warrior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Warrior walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Warrior is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good exchange - Rizzo coming out on top.
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warrior swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Warrior misses the target.
Warrior blocks a jab.
Rizzo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Warrior throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Rizzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Warrior scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rizzo dips to his left and cracks Warrior with an uppercut!
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warrior.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warrior.
Warrior on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rizzo scores with a kick to the midsection.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rizzo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Warrior checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice shot by Warrior.
Warrior misses with an uppercut.
Warrior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Warrior misses.
Warrior missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warrior swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rizzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Warrior tries to sprawl out of it but Rizzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warrior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Rizzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Warrior momentarily.
Warrior on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Warrior throws out a leg kick but Rizzo moves out of range and Warrior only half commits.
Rizzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warrior scores with the left hand. Rizzo knows he should have avoided that one.
Warrior's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rizzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Warrior scrambles back to his feet.
Rizzo slips under a jab.
Warrior throws a low kick but Rizzo avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Rizzo. Beautiful body shot.
Rizzo connects with an inside leg kick.
Rizzo misses with a few strikes there.
Warrior doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warrior throws a body shot but no joy.
Warrior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warrior staying out of range there.
Warrior throws a hook but Rizzo blocks it.
Warrior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Warrior throws out a loose jab but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo unleashes a big counter combination but Warrior bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Warrior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Warrior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Warrior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
Rizzo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Warrior fails to land.
Warrior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rizzo jumps guard but Warrior stands there with Rizzo around his waist. Rizzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Warrior pushes Rizzo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warrior misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Rizzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rizzo as Warrior tries to tie him up.
Warrior is trying to maintain a safe position but Rizzo gets an underhook and turns Warrior into the cage.#BC2#
Rizzo breaks from the clinch.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Warrior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rizzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warrior.#T1#
The fighters circling - Warrior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warrior attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Warrior misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Warrior.
Rizzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warrior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rizzo's head.
Warrior tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Warrior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo scores with a jab. Warrior acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rizzo throws out a loose jab but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo moves away from the strike by Warrior.
Rizzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Warrior throws a hook but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Rizzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rizzo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Warrior has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rizzo scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rizzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Warrior is rocked!
Rizzo with the inside leg kick.
Oh Warrior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rizzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warrior throws out the jab.
The Ultimate Warrior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warrior seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Warrior throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot.
Warrior throws the left hand but Rizzo avoids the punch easily.
Rizzo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Good exchange - Warrior coming out on top.
Warrior throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Rizzo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rizzo misses with a head kick.
Rizzo throws a leg kick which misses Warrior's front leg but catches the back leg as Warrior tries to avoid it.
Rizzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warrior. Rizzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rizzo catches Warrior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rizzo connects with an inside leg kick.
Warrior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Rizzo with a nice calf kick.
Good exchange - Warrior coming out on top.#T3#
Warrior misses with a looping left.
Warrior takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warrior.
Good shot there by Warrior.#CL2#
Rizzo gets a clinch.
Warrior is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warrior.
Warrior lands with a left to the head.
Warrior misses with a punch on the inside.
Rizzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rizzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warrior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Rizzo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rizzo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rizzo has control of Warrior's left arm, preventing Warrior from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rizzo 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! Warrior rolls with it to try and escape but Rizzo cranks on the arm and Warrior is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maharani as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Montgomery closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Montgomery pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery is trying to control the position but Maharani postures up.
Maharani postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maharani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Montgomery's head.
Maharani pushes down on Montgomery's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maharani looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maharani is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Montgomery tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Maharani drops an elbow to the side of Montgomery's head.
Maharani works his way into full mount!
Montgomery really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maharani lands with some strikes.
Maharani with good strikes from the mount here!
Maharani landing punches.
Maharani scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Montgomery?
Maharani cracks Montgomery with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Maharani.
Maharani sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Maharani controlling the pace for now.
Maharani looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maharani sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maharani looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maharani dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maharani landing shots from mount.
Maharani raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
The referee warns Montgomery that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!
Montgomery in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Montgomery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maharani scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Montgomery?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maharani cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maharani unloading with bombs!
Maharani lands a couple of good shots and Montgomery has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Maharani cracks Montgomery with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Montgomery from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Maharani landing with strikes.
Maharani is landing with strikes. Montgomery can't take much more of this.
Maharani landing with strikes.
Maharani slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Maharani lands strikes to the head. #T4#
Maharani lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Montgomery.
Montgomery trying to get back to his feet but Maharani is in full control for now.
Montgomery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maharani on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maharani lands a shot to the head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Maharani.
Maharani lands punches and elbows.
Maharani connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Montgomery to escape the position.
Maharani is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Maharani gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Maharani gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Maharani apologises and we restart here on the feet. #CL#
Montgomery rushes Maharani and presses him up against the cage.
Montgomery jumps guard but Maharani stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maharani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gandu Maharani dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Montgomery has Maharani up against the cage in a clinch.
Montgomery wants a takedown. #TD2#
Maharani has Montgomery pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Maharani pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Montgomery tumbling to the mat - Maharani dives into Montgomery's guard.
Montgomery has his hands on Maharani's head, controlling the position.
Maharani with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maharani 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.
Maharani postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maharani controls from within his opponent's guard.
Montgomery seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maharani scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gandu Maharani has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Maharani works over Montgomery with some ground and pound from guard.
Maharani forces his way into half guard.
Maharani trying to control the pace.
Montgomery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maharani scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maharani takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maharani scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maharani controlling the action here.
Montgomery is in trouble now - Maharani has advanced to mount! #T2#
Maharani dominating with strikes here.
Maharani controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Maharani.
Maharani has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Montgomery's face.
Maharani prevents Montgomery from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maharani controlling the position easily from mount.
Maharani raining down shots from the mount!
Maharani is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Montgomery can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Maharani has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Montgomery's face.
Maharani is landing with some decent strikes but Montgomery is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Maharani connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maharani lands a big elbow.
Maharani controlling his opponent.
Maharani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maharani pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maharani connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maharani lands a big elbow - Montgomery is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Montgomery is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gandu Maharani!
In his post fight interview, Gandu Maharani started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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