Post by The Sandmen on Feb 27, 2012 12:25:12 GMT -5
Hapa enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Ferocious staredown by Hapa while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Pedro Rizzo is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Hapa is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Pedro Rizzo comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Hapa launches a kick
but Pedro Rizzo avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Hapa's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Travis Browne goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Travis Browne runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Travis Browne fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rizzo's chin
Brutal-looking high kick from Travis Browne!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Pedro Rizzo and Hapa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Hapa's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hapa avoids a dangerous strike from Rizzo
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Travis Browne gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Hapa blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Rizzo and Hapa circle around the center of the cage.
Travis Browne launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rizzo's knee!
Rizzo hyper-extended his leg
Travis Browne goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Travis Browne runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Travis Browne tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Travis Browne who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Travis Browne pushes away Rizzo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rizzo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Travis Browne
Hapa clumsily fails here and it's time for Pedro Rizzo to fight back!
Rizzo launches a few hard punches to Travis Browne's ribs!
Hapa struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Rizzo's face while in the clinch!
Rizzo can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Rizzo struggles and launches a few punches to Hapa's head
Those punches are hitting! Hapa covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Travis Browne's Mouth
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Travis Browne tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rizzo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Travis Browne gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Hapa ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Hapa moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Pedro Rizzo checks the kick.
Travis Browne gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
A left hook from Rizzo
grazes the chin of Hapa.
There is a small laceration on Travis Browne's Chin
Rizzo pushes Travis Browne and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
Travis Browne launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Travis Browne is opening up on Rizzo and raining down combinations!
Rizzo's corner looks worried!
Hapa decides to launch some tentative punches
Rizzo launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hapa with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Rizzo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Pedro Rizzo throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Hapa's chin! That stops Hapa in his tracks!
Brutal combination from Travis Browne!
Rizzo is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Hapa is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Travis Browne is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pedro Rizzo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Hapa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hapa tries to cover his face,
Travis Browne is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Travis Browne looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Travis Browne slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Travis Browne is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Travis Browne in his guard...
Travis Browne keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Travis Browne is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Hapa goes for an armbar!
Pedro Rizzo breaks the lock and pushes away Travis Browne, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Travis Browne. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hapa.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rizzo throws a lazy kick
Hapa dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Nose
Brutal combination from Travis Browne!
Rizzo is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Pedro Rizzo tries a hook to the body
but Hapa manages to dodge it
Hapa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rizzo moves to shoot
but Travis Browne delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Hapa launches a furious low kick!
Rizzo blocks.
Hapa looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pedro Rizzo's punches
Rizzo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Hapa.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Pedro Rizzo throws a combo
Travis Browne ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rizzo swings again, only to get countered once more! Rizzo is looking bad here!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Pedro Rizzo goes with a looping right hand while Travis Browne jumps back and jabs
Rizzo only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Pedro Rizzo throws a combo
Travis Browne ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rizzo swings again, only to get countered once more! Rizzo is looking bad here!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Travis Browne is measuring Rizzo with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hapa launches a furious low kick!
Rizzo receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Hapa feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
An overhand right from Travis Browne that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Rizzo's stops that one with his face! How is Rizzo standing?!
Rizzo is out! Rizzo is out! Travis Browne has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Travis Browne by KO (Punch) at 2:27 Round 2
Statistics: Travis Browne
Punches 47/59 (80%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 41 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 41 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Travis Browne. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
Rizzo had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Osaka Castle Hall (OSaka, Japan).
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Ferocious staredown by Hapa while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Pedro Rizzo is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Hapa is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Pedro Rizzo comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Hapa launches a kick
but Pedro Rizzo avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Hapa's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Travis Browne goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Travis Browne runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Travis Browne fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rizzo's chin
Brutal-looking high kick from Travis Browne!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Pedro Rizzo and Hapa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Hapa's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hapa avoids a dangerous strike from Rizzo
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Travis Browne gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Hapa blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Rizzo and Hapa circle around the center of the cage.
Travis Browne launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rizzo's knee!
Rizzo hyper-extended his leg
Travis Browne goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Travis Browne runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Travis Browne tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Travis Browne who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Travis Browne pushes away Rizzo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rizzo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Travis Browne
Hapa clumsily fails here and it's time for Pedro Rizzo to fight back!
Rizzo launches a few hard punches to Travis Browne's ribs!
Hapa struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Rizzo's face while in the clinch!
Rizzo can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Rizzo struggles and launches a few punches to Hapa's head
Those punches are hitting! Hapa covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Travis Browne's Mouth
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Travis Browne tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rizzo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Travis Browne gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Hapa ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Hapa moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Pedro Rizzo checks the kick.
Travis Browne gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
A left hook from Rizzo
grazes the chin of Hapa.
There is a small laceration on Travis Browne's Chin
Rizzo pushes Travis Browne and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
Travis Browne launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Travis Browne is opening up on Rizzo and raining down combinations!
Rizzo's corner looks worried!
Hapa decides to launch some tentative punches
Rizzo launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hapa with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Rizzo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Pedro Rizzo throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Hapa's chin! That stops Hapa in his tracks!
Brutal combination from Travis Browne!
Rizzo is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Hapa is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Travis Browne is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pedro Rizzo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Hapa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hapa tries to cover his face,
Travis Browne is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Travis Browne looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Travis Browne slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Travis Browne is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Travis Browne in his guard...
Travis Browne keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Travis Browne is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Hapa goes for an armbar!
Pedro Rizzo breaks the lock and pushes away Travis Browne, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Travis Browne. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hapa.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rizzo throws a lazy kick
Hapa dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Nose
Brutal combination from Travis Browne!
Rizzo is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Pedro Rizzo tries a hook to the body
but Hapa manages to dodge it
Hapa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rizzo moves to shoot
but Travis Browne delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Hapa launches a furious low kick!
Rizzo blocks.
Hapa looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pedro Rizzo's punches
Rizzo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Hapa.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Pedro Rizzo throws a combo
Travis Browne ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rizzo swings again, only to get countered once more! Rizzo is looking bad here!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Pedro Rizzo goes with a looping right hand while Travis Browne jumps back and jabs
Rizzo only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Pedro Rizzo throws a combo
Travis Browne ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rizzo swings again, only to get countered once more! Rizzo is looking bad here!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Travis Browne is measuring Rizzo with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hapa launches a furious low kick!
Rizzo receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Hapa feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
An overhand right from Travis Browne that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Rizzo's stops that one with his face! How is Rizzo standing?!
Rizzo is out! Rizzo is out! Travis Browne has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Travis Browne by KO (Punch) at 2:27 Round 2
Statistics: Travis Browne
Punches 47/59 (80%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 41 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 41 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Travis Browne. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
Rizzo had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Osaka Castle Hall (OSaka, Japan).
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!