PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shezzo Wicked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wicked comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Takin U' High by Greyhoundz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shezzo Wicked has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Rico
vs
Wicked

201 cm
25
265 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
240 lbs
12 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Shezzo Wicked!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico thows a body kick. Wicked tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rico on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wicked scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rico in his tracks.
Wicked throws a body shot but no joy.
Wicked misses the jab.
As Wicked looks to move away, Rico throws a big counter combo bu Wicked just gets out of the way.
Wicked scores with a head kick.
Rico keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Wicked has closed the distance and engaged Rico in a clinch.
Rico misses with a punch to the body.
Wicked blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rico pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wicked misses with a body punch.
Rico taking a breather.
Good body shot from Wicked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wicked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wicked or not.
Rico tries to work over Wicked's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wicked tries a body shot but Rico blocks it.
Rico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wicked lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rico tries to throw a body punch but Wicked avoids it by throwing Rico back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Rico has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Good body shot from Wicked.
Rico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wicked misses with a punch on the inside.
Rico misses with the head strike.
Rico is working Wicked over against the cage.
Wicked presses Rico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rico.
Rico blocks a body shot from Wicked.
Rico lands a body punch.
Rico misses with a body punch.
Wicked lands an elbow just above Rico 's eye.

It looks like Johnny Rico has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicked misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rico is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wicked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow.
Rico lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rico lands a nice shot to the body.
Wicked tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Wicked blocks an uppercut.
Rico misses with a punch to the body.
Wicked trying to land knees to the body.
Rico softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wicked.
Wicked cracks Rico with a nice body shot.
Wicked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rico blocks a body shot from Wicked.
Wicked misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rico fails to land.
Rico blocks a body shot from Wicked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico lands a nice uppercut.
Rico misses with the head strike.
Wicked digs a right hand underneath Rico's ribcage. Rico let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Wicked breaks the clinch.
Wicked throws a sloppy head kick
and Rico counters with a nice body kick.
Shezzo Wicked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico takes one on the button.
Wicked pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wicked throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wicked looks to throw the jab but Rico is out of range.
Rico is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wicked.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wicked.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rico.
Wicked misses with a head kick.
Wicked lands with a kick to the temple. Rico shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Rico.
Rico checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wicked tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Rico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wicked scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rico fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wicked!
Wicked throws out a leg kick but Rico moves out of range and Wicked only half commits.
Wicked shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Rico.
Rico fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wicked avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shezzo Wicked dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rico's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A big left from Wicked misses.
Wicked tries a low kick but Rico avoids it.
Wicked throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Rico on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rico moves out of range as Wicked strikes.
Wicked attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rico feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wicked moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wicked tries to land a front kick but Rico steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wicked walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rico checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wicked throws an overhand right that lands on Rico's shoulder, as Rico tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico throws a head kick that misses.
Wicked throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rico tries to move into range but Wicked moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wicked throws a jab when Rico was well out of range.
Rico half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Wicked misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicked looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wicked throws a body kick that misses.
Wicked swats away the attempt to clinch by Rico.
Wicked feints a counter leg kick.
Shezzo Wicked seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wicked throws a leg kick that misses.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wicked paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rico walks into a left hand.
Wicked has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wicked tries to land a body kick
and Rico counters with a straight right hand.
Wicked throws a shot from downtown. Rico moves away and avoids it.
Rico half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wicked connects with a right hand. Rico shakes it off.
Wicked throws a leg kick that misses.
Rico tries to counter with a takedown but Wicked is quick to defend against it.
Rico ducks under a wild hook from Wicked.
It looked like Rico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wicked fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rico has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicked throws a leg kick which misses Rico's front leg but catches the back leg as Rico tries to avoid it.
Wicked lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wicked throws out a loose jab but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wicked throws a leg kick
and Rico counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wicked lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rico circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wicked misses with an uppercut.
Wicked throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wicked throws a leg kick but Rico sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wicked tries to land a leg kick but Rico saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Wicked.
Wicked uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rico.
Wicked connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wicked. Wicked obviously looking to wear him down.
Wicked tries a low kick but Rico avoids it.
Wicked connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wicked is looking to score with low kicks.
Rico lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wicked throws a head kick that misses
and Rico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wicked swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wicked throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rico counters with a low kick, right behind Wicked 's knee.
Wicked misses with a head kick.
Rico is looking to clinch but Wicked is avoiding it.
Rico slips a straight right by Wicked.
Wicked throws a push kick but Rico slaps the foot to one side.
Wicked misses with a body shot.
Wicked lands a leg kick that knocks Rico off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico is looking to score with low kicks.
Wicked throws a hook to the side of Rico's head but Rico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rico scores with a sloppy right hand. Wicked should have avoided that one.
Wicked pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rico is out of range and Wicked settles back down.
Rico blocks a jab.
Rico looks to throw the jab but Wicked is out of range.
Shezzo Wicked is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wicked jabs at Rico's body.
A head kick by Wicked misses
and Rico counters with a nice leg kick.
Wicked throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rico tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rico is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wicked bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rico backing away here, and Wicked unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rico blocks a leg kick.
As Wicked looks to move away, Rico throws a big counter combo bu Wicked just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shezzo Wicked showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rico's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wicked throws a leg kick but Rico sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rico takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wicked.
Rico misses with a low kick.
Wicked looks to score with a jab to the body but Rico is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wicked 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 Rico has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rico and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wicked tries to score with a low kick but Rico moves his leg out of the way.
Rico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wicked dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wicked gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wicked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnny Rico has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wicked backwards.
Wicked lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wicked misses with a punch to the body.
Wicked misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico tries to work over Wicked's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wicked misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rico misses with the head strike.
Rico works on Wicked's body with a couple of short punches.
Wicked goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wicked is trying to break the clinch but Rico has him pressed against the cage.
Rico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wicked backwards.
Wicked misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wicked struggles to land a body shot inside as Rico controls his hands.
Wicked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow.
Rico pushes Wicked back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wicked takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rico misses with a body punch.
Rico scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wicked misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wicked lands with a left to the head.
Wicked prevents a body shot from Rico.
Rico just leaning against Wicked, taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico gets through Wicked's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wicked struggles to land a body shot inside as Rico controls his hands.
Rico working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rico throws a head punch that misses.
Rico misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wicked blocks a body shot from Rico.
Wicked digs a right hand into Rico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rico's gas tank.
Rico softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnny Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico has a couple of punches blocked by Wicked.
Wicked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wicked misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rico.
A left hand lands to the body for Rico.
Wicked blocks a body shot from Rico.
Wicked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow.
Rico stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicked lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Wicked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rico.
Rico tries to work over Wicked's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wicked misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rico stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rico has a couple of punches blocked by Wicked.
Wicked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Wicked.
Wicked tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rico tries to throw a body punch but Wicked avoids it by throwing Rico back against the cage.
Wicked tries to throw a body punch but Rico avoids it by throwing Wicked back against the cage.
Rico scores with a shot to the side of Wicked's head.
Nice body punch from Rico.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicked tries a body shot but Rico blocks it.
Rico lands a hook that snaps the head of Wicked backwards.
A shot in the inside from Wicked.
Rico has a couple of punches blocked by Wicked.
Rico lands a hook that snaps the head of Wicked backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wicked misses with a knee to the head.
Rico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rico throws a head punch that misses.
Wicked misses with the head strike.
Rico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rico is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wicked lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rico.
Rico cracks Wicked with a nice body shot.
Rico lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wicked prevents a body shot from Rico.
Wicked takes a shot to the head.

Wicked is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Rico showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wicked 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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