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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Timmy lands the left hand.
Ricon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Ricon darts in and clinches Timmy up against the cage.
Ricon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Timmy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ricon prevents Timmy from breaking the clinch.
Timmy managing to block the knees to the body from Ricon.
Timmy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ricon has Timmy pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ricon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ricon receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Ricon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Timmy after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmy working hard to break the clinch.
Timmy tries to break free but Ricon pushes him back against the cage.
Ricon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Timmy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chad Timmy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattia Ricon.
Ricon is working Timmy over against the cage.
Come on Ricon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Ricon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ricon stalling the fight.
Ricon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Timmy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Timmy wants to get back to striking at distance but Ricon won't allow it.
Ricon is stalling here.
Timmy wants to get back to striking at distance but Ricon won't allow it.
Timmy is looking to break free of the clinch but Ricon has double underhooks.
Timmy wants to break free but Ricon has control.
A bit of stalling here from Ricon.
Ricon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Timmy can't break the clinch.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ricon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Timmy after a bit of a struggle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ricon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ricon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ricon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ricon has Timmy pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Timmy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Timmy tries to circle away but Ricon has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ricon scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Timmy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timmy throws a series of punches but Ricon moves out of range.
Ricon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Ricon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Ricon on the inside. #T3#
Timmy working hard to break the clinch.
Ricon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timmy backwards.
Timmy is trying to break the clinch but Ricon has him pressed against the cage.
Ricon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmy avoids it.
Ricon slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Ricon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ricon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Timmy as he avoids it easily.
Timmy lands with a straight right. Ricon didn't see that one coming.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Timmy has knocked Ricon down with a huge combo! Timmy steps away and waves a wobbly Ricon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Ricon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmy wobbles Ricon with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Timmy dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Ricon to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Timmy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Ricon throws a head kick that misses.
Matocza slips a jab and a cross from Ricon.
Ricon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matocza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matocza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ricon lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Matocza clinches up against the cage.
Ricon is working for takedown but Matocza is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ricon can't get the takedown.
Matocza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ricon's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matocza stops a takedown attempt from Ricon.
Daniel Matocza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattia Ricon.
Ricon goes for a takedown attempt but Matocza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Ricon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ricon misses with an uppercut.
Daniel Matocza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matocza misses with a wild combination.
Matocza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matocza lands with a hook. Ricon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matocza throws a series of punches but Ricon moves out of range.
Ricon unleashes a big counter combination but Matocza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Matocza clinches up with Ricon and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Matocza manages to break the clinch.
Ricon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matocza but Matocza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ricon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ricon lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matocza avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Ricon fails to land with a series of punches.
Matocza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matocza digs a good hook to Ricon's body.
Ricon scores with a body shot.
Ricon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Ricon is rocked!
Ricon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matocza rattles Ricon with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ricon tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Matocza dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ricon stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Matocza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Ricon tries to land a front kick but Askham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ricon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Askham tries to clinch there but Ricon circles away.
Askham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ricon.
Askham takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Askham has been cut.
Askham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ricon counters with a one-two to the body.
Askham tries to clinch up but Ricon circles away and keeps his distance.
Askham is looking to clinch but Ricon is avoiding it.
Askham is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Ricon scores with a takedown into Askham's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ricon looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ricon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ricon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Askham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ricon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Askham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ricon.
Ricon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askham works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ricon controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askham dodges the punch combination from Ricon.
Mattia Ricon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricon misses with a head kick.
Askham attempts a counter takedown but Ricon avoids it well and moves away.
Ricon throws a sloppy head kick and Askham moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ricon has knocked Askham down with a huge combo! Ricon steps away and waves a wobbly Askham back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Askham leaves Ricon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ricon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ricon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ricon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Askham is rocked!
Ricon throws a sloppy head kick and Askham moves out of range easily.
Ricon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Ricon looks to land a combination but Askham avoids it well.
Ricon throws a body kick that misses.
Askham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ricon throws a series of punches but Askham moves out of range.
Ricon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricon throws a head kick that misses.
Askham avoids the body shot from Ricon.
Ricon scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Ricon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ricon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ricon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ricon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricon controlling from the top position. #T4#
Askham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ricon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Askham keeping moving, preventing Ricon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattia Ricon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Askham's cut.
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#
Ricon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Askham throws a big counter combination but Ricon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ricon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Askham rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Ricon scores with a takedown into Askham's guard.
Ricon trying to control the position from guard on top but Askham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricon wants to pass the guard but Askham is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Ricon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ricon throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricon advances to half guard.
Ricon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ricon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ricon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Ricon seems to be working for a kimura but Askham defends the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ricon lands a nice short elbow.
Askham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ricon.
Ricon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Ricon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Askham sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricon wants to free his trapped foot but Askham is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ricon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Askham's head.
Ricon controlling the action here.
Ricon thows a huge punch but Askham dodges it nicely.
Askham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ricon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ricon throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Ricon - just one landing.
Ricon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Askham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ricon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Askham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ricon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricon lands with a nice body punch.
Ricon throws a head kick but Askham moves out of range.
As Ricon tries to get set, Askham tries to push him back and clinch up but Ricon manages to avoid the attempt.
Askham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ricon finds it's way round the side to connect with Askham's head.
Ricon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ricon scores with a nice head shot.
Ricon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mattia Ricon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricon throws a leg kick but Askham checks it.
Askham quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ricon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Askham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Ricon.
Askham seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricon misses with a two punch combination.
Askham feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Ricon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askham in his tracks.
Askham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ricon.
Nice uppercut lands for Ricon. That snapped Askham's head back.
Ricon misses with the combination.
A jab from Ricon finds it's way through Askham's defenses.
Ricon lands with a cross. #TD2#
Ricon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Askham's guard.
Askham is looking to stand back up but Ricon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Askham. #REVR##SUB2#
Ricon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattia Ricon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Askham's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ricon swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Askham counters by clinching up.
Askham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ricon is defending well for now.
Come on Ricon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Askham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askham tries to clinch up but Ricon circles away and keeps his distance.
Ricon throws a chopping leg kick but Askham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Askham was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ricon tries a head kick but it misses.
Askham avoids a kick to the body.
Askham misses with a takedown
and Ricon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricon lands a two punch combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ricon. #TD2#
Ricon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Askham on his heels. He'll look to pass Askham's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Ricon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Askham wants to improve his position but instead Ricon has moved into half guard.
Ricon content to control rather than advance.
Ricon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Askham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ricon. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Askham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ricon is taking a breather. Askham 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.
Ricon is pressing down on Askham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Askham is holding on for now.
Ricon slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Ricon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Ricon trying to mount his opponent but Askham defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricon.
Ricon lands a head shot.
A leg kick checked by Askham.
Askham is looking to clinch but Ricon is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Ricon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Askham quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Ricon wants to control but Askham is keeping him busy.
Ricon trying to mount his opponent but Askham defends it.
Ricon is keen to just control but Askham is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Scott Askham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mattia Ricon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Ricon is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattia Ricon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ricon 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattia Ricon!
In his post fight interview, Mattia Ricon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Crunch! Askham slams his shin into Ricon's torso.
Askham throws a head kick that misses
and Ricon counters with a left and a right that stings Askham.
Askham tries to clinch up.
Askham looks to clinch
and Ricon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Askham thinking.
Askham looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from Ricon. Those never looked like landing.
Askham throws a right and a left that Ricon avoids nicely. #CL2#
Askham moves into the clinch.
Ricon is trying to pull guard but Askham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Askham keeps control of Ricon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ricon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Askham to keep the fight standing.
Ricon can't break the clinch.
Ricon is working for takedown but Askham is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattia Ricon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricon tries to pull guard but Askham holds him up against the cage and eventually Ricon drops back down to his feet.
Askham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ricon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ricon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Askham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Ricon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askham's hands.
Ricon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ricon somewhat.
Askham throws a big counter head kick but Ricon avoids it with no problem.
Askham blocks a head kick by Ricon.
Askham gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ricon connects with a body shot.
Ricon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Askham doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricon misses with a body kick.
Ricon 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.
Ricon 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.
Ricon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Askham releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Ricon shoots in and gets a takedown into Askham's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB#
Ricon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ricon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ricon content to stall in guard here.
Ricon tries to free his leg and advance position but Askham is retaining full guard. #T3#
Askham has momentary wrist control but Ricon slips an elbow through the middle.
Ricon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ricon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricon shoots for a double leg takedown but Askham sprawls well. He's pushed Ricon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ricon throws a series of punches but Askham avoids them all with ease.
As Ricon backs off Askham throws a huge counter combo but Ricon manages to avoid it all.
Ricon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricon misses with a two punch combination.
Ricon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Askham walks into a jab.
Ricon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricon throws a big counter combination but Askham scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ricon shoots in but Askham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Askham tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ricon cracks Askham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ricon throws a series of strikes that have Askham backpedaling.
Ricon fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricon dips to his left and cracks Askham with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattia Ricon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Askham avoids the head kick by Ricon.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ricon has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Askham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Askham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mattia Ricon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Ricon.
Ricon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ricon closes the distance and clinches up with Askham, looking for a takedown. Ricon pushes Askham against the cage but Askham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ricon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askham at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mattia Ricon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ricon throws a nice looking combination but Askham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ricon lands with a nice combination. Askham backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Ricon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricon misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Askham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askham there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Askham rushes Ricon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Askham looking to throw knees to the head but Ricon is blocking nicely.
Askham prevents Ricon from breaking the clinch.
Askham landing knees to the head.
Ricon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ricon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Askham smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattia Ricon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Askham is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Ricon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ricon shoots in and drives through. Askham sprawls well.
Askham tries to clinch there but Ricon circles away.
Ricon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Askham.
Askham wants to clinch up but Ricon keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Ricon.
Ricon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askham can do to turn this around?
Askham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricon lands with a shot to the body.
Ricon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Askham 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!
Askham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ricon shoots for a double leg takedown but Askham sprawls well. He's pushed Ricon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Askham lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ricon will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Ricon connects with a right hand. Askham shakes it off.
A cross from Ricon lands.
Askham is looking to clinch but Ricon is avoiding it.
Ricon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askham's hands.
Askham is looking to clinch but Ricon is avoiding it.
Ricon thuds a left hand into Askham's body.
Mattia Ricon is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricon throws a head kick but Askham moves out of range.
Ricon tries to score with a low kick but Askham moves his leg out of the way.
Ricon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ricon.
Ricon misses with a kick to the body.
Ricon looks to land a combination but Askham avoids it well.
No luck for Ricon with that takedown attempt. #T4##CL2#
Askham clinches up with Ricon and pushes him back against the cage.
Askham has Ricon pressed against the cage, preventing Ricon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Askham breaks from the clinch.
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!
Ricon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Askham as he jumps to the side.
Askham scores with a spinning back kick!
Ricon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Askham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ricon sprawls well. Ricon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Askham gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattia Ricon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ricon lands a really nice looking cross but Askham seems unphased.
Askham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ricon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Askham tries to avoid it but Ricon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Askham to the ground. Askham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Askham looks to land a combination. Ricon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Askham is looking to clinch but Ricon is avoiding it.
Ricon tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Ricon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Askham is trying to defend but Ricon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ricon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Ricon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Askham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ricon.
Ricon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ricon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Askham! #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.
Ricon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Ricon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ricon wants to finish this one by submission but Askham is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ricon.
Askham blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Ricon controlling from the full mount.
Askham tries to hold on but Ricon pushes him away.
Ricon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Askham holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ricon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ricon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ricon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Askham manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ricon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ricon misses with the ground and pound.
Scott Askham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mattia Ricon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ricon grinds an elbow into Askham's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattia Ricon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ricon, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattia Ricon!
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Date: Nov 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ricon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rua's guard.
Ricon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ricon looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ricon keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Ricon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rua trying to control but Ricon is working from the bottom.
Ricon wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
Ricon wants to hit a switch here but Rua passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ricon there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua tries to control but Ricon wriggling away.
Ricon is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Ricon is squirming around, avoiding Rua's attempts to control the action.
Ricon is just holding on here. Rua manages to take his back.
Ricon is in bad spot here.
Ricon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ricon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rua wants to control but Ricon is keeping him busy.
Ricon lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Ricon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ricon is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ricon keeps working.
Ricon landing small, sideways elbows.
Ricon missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rua jumps into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ricon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ricon trying his best to control but Rua has mounted him.
Ricon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ricon tries to roll but Rua sticks to his back.
Ricon keeps trying to improve his position.
Ricon staying busy and making it hard for Rua to control. #T3#
Ricon is really stuck here.
Rua tries to keep control of the position but Ricon is staying busy.#SUB#
Rua is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ricon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ricon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rua's guard. Nice work there by Ricon.
Ricon looking to pass the guard.
Ricon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rua works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Ricon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ricon.
Ricon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ricon trying to move into half guard but instead Rua has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rua sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ricon's guard.
Rua wants to take a breather but Ricon is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Ricon pushes him off.
Ricon with the counter takedown but Rua avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ricon pushes Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ricon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Mattia Ricon has been cut.
Ricon tries to pull guard but Rua forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Ricon pulls guard.
Rua wants to control from the top but Ricon keeps moving.
Ricon has a closed guard, preventing Rua from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ricon with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Rua can't handle though.
Rua postures up.
#T1#
Ricon is pulling down on Rua's head to control his posture.
Ricon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rua's guard. #REVB#
Ricon throws a strike but Rua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ricon striking off his back but it's not causing Rua any problems.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua passes Ricon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ricon is trying to get back to full guard.
Rua blocks the strikes from Ricon.
Ricon missing with punches from the bottom.
Ricon gets full guard.
Ricon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rua puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Ricon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rua jumps into side control!
Rua slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Ricon.
Rua looking to control but Ricon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rua is really struggling to control Ricon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rua avoids the attempt from Ricon to control.
Ricon is trying to escape the mount.
Rua tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Ricon is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Rua looking to control but Ricon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rua is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ricon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rua avoids the attempt from Ricon to control.
Ricon is looking to improve his position but Rua isn't that keen on the idea.
Rua trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rua is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ricon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rua can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ricon is looking to escape.
Ricon working to try and regain half guard.
Ricon tries to control Rua's body but Rua pushes him off. Ricon squirms to his side and now Rua has his back!
Ricon is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricon prevents Rua from getting a body triangle.
Ricon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mattia Ricon's cut.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ricon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rua did well to prevent Ricon getting side control.
Rua scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ricon manages to mount him!
Ricon trying to control but Rua is having none of it.
Rua is looking to improve his position but Ricon isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua regains half guard.
Ricon is taking a breather. Rua 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.#T1#
Rua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ricon. #SUB#
Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Ricon is just content to waste time from the top position. Rua takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ricon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ricon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ricon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ricon throws a strike but Rua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ricon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rua is fighting to break Ricon's control of his arms but Ricon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ricon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ricon tries to strike from the bottom.
Ricon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ricon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ricon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rua's guard. #REVB#
Ricon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Rua keeping moving, preventing Ricon from controlling successfully.
Ricon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Rua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ricon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ricon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Ricon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ricon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ricon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ricon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rua can't keep his opponent in guard - Ricon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ricon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattia Ricon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rua 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Rua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Hammer works the jab nicely.
Hammer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricon.
Mattia Ricon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Ricon pushes him off.
Hammer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ricon fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Ricon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ricon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ricon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ricon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ricon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hammer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ricon has Hammer in his guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricon tries to strike from the bottom.
#T1#
Ricon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ricon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ricon controlling Hammer's posture.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
Ricon is pulling down on Hammer's head to control his posture.
Ricon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ricon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ricon wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#SUB2#
Ricon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
Ricon has control of Hammer's left arm, preventing Hammer from doing any damage.
Ricon throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Ricon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ricon shoots in and bounces Hammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Ricon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ricon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hammer's head.
Ricon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ricon lands a couple of digs.
Ricon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Ricon tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ricon landing with the ground and pound.
Ricon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ricon stands up over Hammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ricon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ricon works over Hammer with some ground and pound from guard.
Ricon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ricon pushing down on Hammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ricon wants to free his trapped foot but Hammer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ricon is working for a submission of some sort.
Hammer has hold of Ricon's hands but Ricon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattia Ricon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Ricon scores with a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Ricon forces his way into half guard.
Ricon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Ricon there.
Ricon is looking to advance position but Hammer won't allow it.
Mattia Ricon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ricon content to control rather than advance.
Ricon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ricon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1#
Ricon content just to control the position here.
Ricon lands a big shot there that rocks Hammer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Ricon wants to finish this one by submission but Hammer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ricon.
Hammer is bucking up trying to escape but Ricon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ricon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ricon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ricon breaks from Hammer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ricon lands a big shot there that rocks Hammer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hammer is in a horrible position here. Ricon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Ricon is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hammer is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hammer flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Ricon anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hammer and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Ricon slips an arm under Hammer chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Ricon has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Ricon is squeezing on Hammer like an anaconda would it's prey. Hammer fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mattia Ricon!
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Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Ricon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ricon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Boxer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boxer lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Ricon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boxer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mattia Ricon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricon throws a series of punches but Boxer avoids them all with ease.
Ricon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boxer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boxer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boxer blocks a head kick by Ricon.
Boxer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ricon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Ricon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ricon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boxer somewhat.
Mattia Ricon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Boxer.#T1#
Boxer shoots for a takedown but Ricon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boxer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ricon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ricon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ricon tests Boxer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Boxer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ricon is trying to drag Boxer to the mat but Boxer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ricon is trying to drag Boxer to the mat but Boxer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ricon goes for a takedown attempt but Boxer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Boxer shoots for a takedown but Ricon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch but Ricon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ricon circles away.
Boxer looks winded!
Boxer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Boxer has been cut.
Ricon throws a sloppy head kick and Boxer moves out of range easily.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricon scores with a one two! Boxer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ricon tries a head kick but it misses.
Boxer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ricon counters with a series of strikes. Boxer will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Boxer.
Ricon throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Ricon throws a sloppy head kick and Boxer moves out of range easily.
Ricon throws the kick towards the body but Boxer avoids it.
Ricon lands a really nice looking cross but Boxer seems unphased.
Ricon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boxer with the counter takedown but Ricon avoids it easily.
Ricon lands a nice looking body shot.
Boxer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ricon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ricon.
Ricon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boxer backs up against the cage.
Ricon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ricon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ricon.
Ricon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ricon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boxer back to the cage. Ricon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Ricon.
Ricon throws a head kick that misses.
Boxer flicks out a counter leg kick but Ricon steps away.
Ricon lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Boxer drives through and clinches with Ricon against the cage.
#BC2#
Boxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxer circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boxer is looking to clinch but Ricon is avoiding it.
Ricon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattia Ricon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Boxer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ricon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot lands for Ricon.
Boxer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ricon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ricon swivels and escapes.
Boxer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ricon defends well and Boxer ends up having to push Ricon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ricon throws a sloppy head kick and Boxer moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Boxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxer misses with a takedown attempt
and Boxer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mattia Ricon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Boxer.
Ricon tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Boxer clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricon tries to pull guard but Boxer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee calls for Boxer to work.
Boxer is breathing heavily.
Ricon tries for a takedown but Boxer manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Ricon lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Ricon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boxer uses from the top position.
Ricon pulls Boxer in close to prevent any damage.
Ricon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ricon tries to get out of the position.
Boxer wants to stand and escape but instead Ricon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ricon postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer looking to control.
Ricon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ricon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boxer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Ricon looking to pass the guard.
Ricon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ricon trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boxer on the ground.
Ricon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ricon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ricon wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving. #T3#
Boxer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ricon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ricon controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boxer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ricon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ricon throwing strikes but missing.
Ricon sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ricon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab from Ricon.#T4#
Ricon misses with the combination.
Mattia Ricon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ricon throws a right hand that Boxer ducks under and follows up with a left that Boxer also avoids with ease.
Boxer darts in trying to clinch
and Boxer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boxer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ricon scores with the left hand. Boxer knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boxer counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattia Ricon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Boxer's cut.
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. 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#
Boxer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ricon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Boxer with that takedown attempt.
Ricon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxer misses with a takedown attempt
and Ricon counters with a two punch combo.
Boxer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ricon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mattia Ricon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Boxer.
Ricon stuffs the takedown.
Ricon throws a solid leg kick but Boxer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ricon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Boxer blocks the low kick.
Boxer is looking for the big counter here.
Boxer shoots in for a takedown but Ricon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ricon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boxer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ricon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boxer on the side of the head. #T1#
Boxer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boxer dodges the punch combination from Ricon.
Ricon looks to land a body kick but Boxer moved away.
Ricon throws a leg kick but Boxer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ricon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ricon scores with a body shot.
Ricon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boxer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ricon.
Ricon connects with a body shot that sends Boxer's belly button to the back.
Boxer walks into a jab.
Boxer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ricon.
Ricon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boxer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ricon.
Nice sprawl there from Ricon as Boxer shoots in.
Ricon lands a glancing blow to the side of Boxer's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ricon.
Boxer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ricon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boxer wants to clinch
enabling Ricon to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
A jab lands there for Ricon.
Boxer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ricon swivels and escapes.
Ricon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ricon.
Boxer is looking for a sweep.
Boxer can't do much from the bottom here.
Ricon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Boxer!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricon working Boxer over with strikes here.
Boxer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ricon lands a big shot there that rocks Boxer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Ricon throws some wild stikes that Boxer manages to avoid easily.
#SUB#
Ricon working for a guillotine from mount but Boxer is in no mood to give up.
Boxer is bucking up trying to escape but Ricon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boxer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ricon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jack Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mattia Ricon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ricon controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattia Ricon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ricon, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattia Ricon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ricon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ricon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU#
Ricon postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hammer to stand up.
Ricon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Ricon is avoiding it.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Ricon circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Ricon.
Hammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ricon has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Ricon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ricon manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer trying to remain calm as Ricon controls from the top position.#T1#
Hammer is pushing Ricon's head away, looking to escape. Ricon manages to hold on to the position though.#SU#
Ricon stands up. #CL#
Ricon has managed to clinch.
A short right from Ricon. #TD#
Ricon tightens his grip and picks Hammer up, before dumping him to the ground. Hammer manages to land in guard.
Ricon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ricon won't allow Hammer to get back to his feet.
Ricon controlling from the top position.
Ricon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2##SU#
Ricon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ricon misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely.
Hammer throws a low kick but Ricon moves out of range easily.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Ricon avoids it well.
A big right from Hammer misses. #CL#
Ricon gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hammer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hammer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ricon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammer wants to stand but Ricon is controlling the position.
Ricon cracks Hammer with a solid left hand.
Hammer wants to stand up but Ricon is controlling him.
Ricon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Ricon, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Ricon. Ricon maintains the clinch.
Hammer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ricon is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ricon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammer avoids it.
Hammer misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Ricon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hammer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Hammer manages to stand up with Ricon still on his back. Eventually Ricon drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Hammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ricon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mattia Ricon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ricon swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Ricon closes the distance and clinches.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Ricon won't allow it.
Ricon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Ricon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer misses with a combination
#CL#
and Ricon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Ricon has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Ricon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ricon closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Ricon pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Ricon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hammer's half guard.
Ricon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Ricon trying to mount his opponent but Hammer defends it.
Ricon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammer on the ground.
Ricon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ricon prevents Hammer from standing back up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ricon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hammer is trying to stand back up but Ricon is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Ricon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ricon jumps into guard, dragging Hammer to the mat.
Ricon has his hands on Hammer's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Ricon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Hammer wants to stand but Ricon has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Ricon has his foot on Hammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammer works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Ricon is working an open guard so Hammer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jack Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
Ricon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?
Ricon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammer sprawls well. Hammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ricon gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer lands a nice hook to Ricon's body. Ricon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Hammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Ricon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricon dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
#TD#
Ricon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hammer quickly recovers to half guard.
Hammer tries to kick Ricon off but Ricon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ricon is nestled in close to Hammer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Ricon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body. Ricon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Hammer throws a combination. Ricon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Hammer 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Ricon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Ricon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
Ricon slips under a jab.
Hammer thumps Ricon with a low kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Ricon jumps guard and drags Hammer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Hammer stands and steps away. Ricon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer scores with a shot to the body.
Ricon takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Ricon closes the distance and clinches.
Ricon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hammer walks away with a smile on his face. Ricon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Ricon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer digs a good body shot into Ricon's ribs.
Hammer works Ricon's body with a nice hook.
Hammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ricon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hammer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ricon throws a wild body kick that Hammer sees coming a mile off.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Ricon moves out of range easily.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Ricon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer is looking to clinch.
Oh Ricon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricon get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Ricon stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Hammer runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Hammer!
Jack Hammer 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.
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