PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nico World Citizen (ranked 330 p4p, 32 weight class) and Farboleous Ricard (ranked 917 p4p, 94 weight class). World Citizen's entrance music is Rich Bitch. A fine choice. Ricard has chosen Vibe Killer as his entrance music. Farboleous Ricard will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

World Citizen
vs
Ricard

160 cm
30
145 lbs
20 - 12 - 3

172 cm
25
146 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nico World Citizen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Ricard.
Ricard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
World Citizen ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ricard 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.
Ricard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A good leg kick by World Citizen.
World Citizen throws out a powerful jab.
World Citizen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A good leg kick by Ricard.
World Citizen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
World Citizen avoids a kick to the body.
World Citizen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricard lands with a shot to the body.
World Citizen slips a straight right by Ricard.
A jab from World Citizen misses.
World Citizen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricard throws a body shot but no joy.
World Citizen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ricard manages to circle out of the way.
Ricard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ricard.
Ricard thumps World Citizen with a low kick.
Ricard blocks the body kick.
World Citizen misses with a low kick.
Ricard slips under a jab.
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ricard misses with a leg kick.
It looked like World Citizen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricard throws a wild body kick that World Citizen sees coming a mile off.
World Citizen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ricard.
World Citizen motions for Ricard to come forward. World Citizen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

World Citizen has managed to clinch.
World Citizen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ricard.
Ricard lands a nice shot to the body.
Ricard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
World Citizen blocks a body shot from Ricard.
Ricard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricard struggles to land a body shot inside as World Citizen controls his hands.
Ricard misses with a short punch on the inside.
World Citizen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricard's elbow.
Ricard has had enough of the clinch but World Citizen keeps him there for the moment.
Ricard tries a body shot but World Citizen blocks it.
World Citizen is working Ricard over against the cage.
Ricard throws a punch but it's blocked by World Citizen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for World Citizen.
World Citizen scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Ricard fails to land.
Still in the clinch, World Citizen scores with a nice short uppercut.
World Citizen throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
World Citizen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
World Citizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricard misses with some punches.
Ricard lands an uppercut.
World Citizen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricard.
Ricard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
World Citizen misses with the head strike.

Ricard breaks from the clinch.

Ricard tries to keep at a distance but World Citizen has taken the fight into the clinch.
World Citizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricard tries to pull guard but World Citizen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ricard swings wildly with an uppercut but World Citizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ricard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen working aggressively here.
Ricard misses with some punches.
Ricard takes a shot to the head.
World Citizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ricard can't find room to land a body shot as World Citizen controls the action.
A body shot lands from Ricard.
Ricard working aggressively here.
Ricard struggles to land a body shot inside as World Citizen controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricard.
Ricard working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ricard lands a left hand that snaps the head of World Citizen backwards.
Nice body punch from Ricard - that landed with a thud.
Ricard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ricard tries to throw a body punch but World Citizen avoids it by throwing Ricard back against the cage.
Ricard tries a body shot but World Citizen blocks it.
Ricard blocks an uppercut.
World Citizen lands a body shot.
World Citizen tries a body shot but Ricard blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ricard leaning against his opponent.
Ricard has World Citizen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. World Citizen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nico World Citizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farboleous Ricard.
Ricard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of World Citizen backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
World Citizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite World Citizen's efforts to push away.
World Citizen misses with a body punch.
World Citizen prevents a body shot from Ricard.
World Citizen tries a body shot but Ricard blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricard.
Ricard swings wildly with an uppercut but World Citizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricard lands a nice shot to the body.
World Citizen lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by World Citizen.

World Citizen manages to break the clinch.
World Citizen lands with a thumping leg kick.
World Citizen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
World Citizen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Farboleous Ricard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

World Citizen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ricard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ricard checks a leg kick.
Ricard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
World Citizen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. World Citizen does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from World Citizen misses the target.
World Citizen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from World Citizen there as he acknowledges the shot.
World Citizen scores with a punch to the head.
World Citizen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ricard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and World Citizen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Ricard as he connects with a hook.
Ricard moves out of range of the strikes.
World Citizen is looking to clinch but Ricard is avoiding it.
World Citizen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
World Citizen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from World Citizen there as he acknowledges the shot.
World Citizen throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
World Citizen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ricard. Ricard obviously looking to wear him down.
World Citizen throws a good cross that connects.
Ricard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but World Citizen is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by World Citizen.
World Citizen staying out of range there.
A solid body kick from Ricard.
World Citizen scoring well with a low kick there.
World Citizen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricard.
World Citizen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Ricard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from World Citizen.
World Citizen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricard slips a jab and a cross from World Citizen.
Ricard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Ricard as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - World Citizen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricard throws out a counter right but World Citizen avoids it with no problem.
World Citizen feints and then cracks Ricard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ricard down.
World Citizen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricard scores with a sloppy right hand. World Citizen should have avoided that one.
World Citizen jabs Ricard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricard swings for the body but World Citizen moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from World Citizen.
Ricard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ricard wants to clinch up but World Citizen keeps it at a distance.
World Citizen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ricard's head.
World Citizen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
World Citizen throws a poor cross that misses
and Ricard counters with a thumping low kick.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
World Citizen checks a leg kick.
Good work by World Citizen as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ricard.
World Citizen cracks a nice hook into Ricard's ribs.
Ricard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nico World Citizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Ricard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice straight punches there by World Citizen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of World Citizen.
Ricard slips under a jab from World Citizen.
World Citizen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ricard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ricard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from World Citizen misses.
Ricard throws out a counter right but World Citizen avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from World Citizen there as he acknowledges the shot.
World Citizen throws a hook to the side of Ricard's head but Ricard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
World Citizen looks to clinch
and Ricard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nico World Citizen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
World Citizen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Ricard. Those never looked like landing.
Ricard moves out of range of the strikes.
World Citizen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
World Citizen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
World Citizen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ricard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
World Citizen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ricard.
Ricard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ricard wants to slow World Citizen down by chopping away at his legs.
World Citizen walks into a straight right hand from Ricard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
World Citizen throws a looping overhand right but Ricard ducks down to avoid it.
World Citizen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ricard tries to clinch up but World Citizen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ricard misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ricard misses.
World Citizen throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
World Citizen tries to land a leg kick but Ricard saw it coming and moves away.
Ricard lands with an uppercut that bounces World Citizen off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Ricard misses.
World Citizen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
World Citizen misses with a hook
and World Citizen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
World Citizen swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
A big left from World Citizen misses.
World Citizen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ricard checks a leg kick.
World Citizen scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ricard connects with a single shot there.
World Citizen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ricard.
A looping hook to the body misses from World Citizen. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
World Citizen swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Farboleous Ricard 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!

A big left from Ricard misses.
World Citizen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
World Citizen moves away from the strike by Ricard.
A big left from Ricard misses.
Ricard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the body from World Citizen misses
enabling Ricard to counter with a crisp jab.
World Citizen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
World Citizen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
World Citizen misses with a lunging right hand
and Ricard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ricard avoids the body shot from World Citizen.
World Citizen fails with an attempt to clinch.
World Citizen throws out a powerful jab.
World Citizen misses with a hook. Ricard ducked under it nicely.
Ricard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but World Citizen is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. World Citizen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
World Citizen looks for the body kick but Ricard saw that one coming.
Ricard throws a leg kick but World Citizen checks it.
Ricard scores with a jab to the head.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown but World Citizen shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
World Citizen throws a solid leg kick but Ricard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at World Citizen.
Ricard throws a shot to the body.
World Citizen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ricard.
World Citizen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ricard scores with a spinning back kick!
World Citizen misses with a wild combination.
World Citizen misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Ricard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ricard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
World Citizen throws a combination that misses
and Ricard counters with a thumping low kick.
Ricard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ricard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
World Citizen is looking to score with low kicks.
World Citizen throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by World Citizen.
Ricard moves away from the strike by World Citizen.
World Citizen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ricard.
A big left from Ricard misses.
World Citizen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nico World Citizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farboleous Ricard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
World Citizen misses the jab.
World Citizen throws a solid leg kick but Ricard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at World Citizen.
World Citizen moves out of range of the strikes.
World Citizen dodges the punch combination from Ricard.
Ricard defending well as World Citizen loads up on a big left hand.
Ricard jabs World Citizen right on the nose. World Citizen blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Ricard.
World Citizen throws a half hearted mid kick.
World Citizen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Ricard.
Ricard cracks a nice hook into World Citizen's ribs.
World Citizen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ricard.
Ricard misses with a leg kick.
World Citizen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ricard has time to react.
World Citizen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
World Citizen wants to slow Ricard down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from World Citizen.
World Citizen misses with a hook
and Ricard counters with a nice uppercut.
Ricard digs a good hook to World Citizen's body.
World Citizen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
World Citizen looks to land a left hand but Ricard moved out of range nicely.
World Citizen backing away here, and Ricard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ricard checks a low kick from World Citizen.
Ricard 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.
Ricard connects with a crisp jab.
World Citizen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
World Citizen misses with a straight right.
Ricard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
World Citizen throws a leg kick that misses.
World Citizen throws a body kick that misses.
Ricard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard throws a leg kick but World Citizen moved away.
Ricard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
World Citizen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard clobbers World Citizen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Ricard finds it's way through World Citizen's defenses.
World Citizen 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.
World Citizen throws a big shot that misses.
Ricard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Ricard does it's job there.

World Citizen moves into range and clinches up with Ricard.
World Citizen gets through Ricard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
World Citizen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ricard backwards.
Ricard blocks a body shot from World Citizen.
Ricard tries to pull guard but World Citizen won't allow it.
Ricard prevents a body shot from World Citizen.
Ricard prevents a body shot from World Citizen.
World Citizen misses with the head strike.
Ricard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Ricard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
World Citizen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricard is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
World Citizen throws a lazy right hand but Ricard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Farboleous Ricard.
I've got Ricard 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Farboleous Ricard!
A relieved looking Farboleous Ricard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.