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Event:
AFC #26
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Rick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rick darts in trying to clinch
and Blood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rick tries to close the distance and clinch but Blood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD2#
Rick lands a big head kick that sends Blood tumbling to the mat! Rick takes a step backwards and waves Blood back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Captain Blood has been cut.
Blood throws a nice looking combination but Rick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rick wants to clinch.
Blood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rick misses with a leg kick
and Blood counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Arj Rick has been cut.
Blood digs a good hook to Rick's body.
Blood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Rick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blood counters with a right hand to the body.
Blood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blood has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rick misses with a body kick.
Blood works over Rick's head and body with a nice combination.
Blood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Rick misses
and Blood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blood misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Rick moves into the clinch.#T2#
Rick is pushing Blood up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Rick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Blood.
Blood tries a body shot but Rick blocks it.
Rick throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blood struggles to land a body shot inside as Rick controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Rick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rick pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Rick's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Blood can't find room to land a body shot as Rick controls the action.
Rick lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Rick.
#T3#
Rick tries to work over Blood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blood fails to pull guard.
Blood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Blood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rick has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blood.
Rick prevents a body shot from Blood.
Rick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rick is trying to stall.
Rick is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rick.
Rick has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
Blood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blood blocks a body shot from Rick. #BC2#
Rick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rick tries to clinch up.
Blood throwing a counter right hand but Rick manages to avoid it.
Blood connects with the punch.
Rick is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Rick has Blood up against the cage in a clinch.
Rick taking a breather.
Rick is trying to break the clinch but Blood is controlling him.
Rick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Captain Blood will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rick tries to clinch up but Blood circles away and keeps his distance.
Blood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Blood misses.
Rick tries to clinch up but Blood circles away and keeps his distance.
Blood cracks Rick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD2#
Rick lands a big head kick that sends Blood tumbling to the mat! Rick takes a step backwards and waves Blood back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Blood is rocked!
Blood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Blood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arj Rick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blood.
Blood throws a jab but it's blocked by Rick.
Rick is looking for the big counter here.
Blood seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice jab there from Blood.
Rick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rick avoids the body shot from Blood.
Rick wants to clinch
and Blood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rick tries to clinch up
and Blood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arj Rick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Rick throws a head kick but Blood moves out of range.
Captain Blood is winning the standup battle so far.
Blood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blood scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Rick is rocked!
Blood catches Rick with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Rick forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Captain Blood!
Captain Blood thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AFC #23
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Rick moves to clinch but Hamhog breaks away
and Rick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rick moves in looking to clinch but Hamhog pushes him off.
Rick wants to clinch.
Rick tries to clinch up.
Arj Rick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamhog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Rick's head coaches at Ajax Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hamhog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rick's hands.#CL#
Rick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rick.
Hamhog managing to block the knees to the body from Rick.
Stalling in the clinch from Rick.
#T1#
Rick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rick for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Rick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hamhog stalling against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rick.
Rick throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamhog.
Hamhog blocking some punches.
Rick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hamhog prevents a body shot from Rick. #BC#
Rick breaks from the clinch.
Hamhog's corner calls for a 1-2. Hamhog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamhog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamhog connects with a single shot there.
Rick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Rick moves into the clinch successfully.
Rick pushes Hamhog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Rick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Hamhog misses.
Rick lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamhog.#CL#
Rick takes the fight into the clinch.
Hamhog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Rick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rick tries to clinch but Hamhog is having none of it.
Hamhog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamhog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamhog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3##CL#
Rick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rick.
Hamhog looks winded!
Rick leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Rick.
#CUT#It looks like Bronson Hamhog has been cut.
Hamhog prevents a body shot from Rick.
Rick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rick pushes Hamhog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rick avoiding damage.
Rick lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Rick manages to break the clinch.
Rick wants to clinch.#T4##CL#
Rick gets a clinch. #BC#
Rick manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Rick has Hamhog up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Rick.
Rick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Rick.
A knee to the head by Rick.
Rick taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arj Rick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bronson Hamhog's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rick tries to clinch but Hamhog is having none of it.
Hamhog tries to bum rush Rick with a series of wild strikes but Rick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rick is looking to clinch but Hamhog is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Hamhog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rick tries to clinch
and Rick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson Hamhog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Hamhog does it's job there.
Rick tries to clinch but Hamhog moves out of range.
Rick throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Rick moves into range and clinches up with Hamhog.
Arj Rick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hamhog is trying to maintain a safe position but Rick gets an underhook and turns Hamhog into the cage.
Hamhog looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick stalling the fight.
Rick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hamhog or not.
Rick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamhog backwards. #T1#
Hamhog takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hamhog is breathing heavily.
Rick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hamhog up against the cage.
Rick slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Rick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamhog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rick wants to clinch up but Hamhog keeps it at a distance.
Rick tries to clinch but Hamhog is having none of it. #CL#
Rick closes the distance and clinches.
Rick lands a nice shot to the body.
Rick lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Rick slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Rick.
Rick misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Rick as the two fighters clinch.
Rick working Hamhog over with knees to the body.#BC#
Rick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamhog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rick fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hamhog! But no joy.
Rick tries to clinch up but Hamhog circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Rick rushes Hamhog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rick obliges.
Rick tries to work over Hamhog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Rick.
A body shot lands from Rick.
Rick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamhog can do to turn this around?
Rick stalling against the cage.
Rick throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Rick.
Rick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hamhog up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Rick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hamhog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rick closes the distance but Hamhog moves to the side
and Hamhog counters with a nice uppercut.
Rick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamhog throws out a counter right but Rick avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Rick has managed to 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!
Rick scores a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arj Rick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bronson Hamhog's cut.
That's time! Rick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamhog looks to land a right hand but Rick moved out of range.
Rick throws a big counter combination but Hamhog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rick tries to clinch there but Hamhog circles away.
#CL#
Rick takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rick.
A shot in the inside from Rick.
Rick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamhog backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamhog takes a shot to the head.
Rick stalling against the cage.
Rick stalling against the cage.
Rick gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T1#
Rick lands a shot to the body.
Hamhog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamhog backwards.
A short uppercut from Rick.
Rick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Rick.
#BC#
Rick manages to break the clinch.
Hamhog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamhog keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Hamhog misses.
Hamhog might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Rick has managed to clinch.
Rick landing knees to the body.
Rick is leaning against Hamhog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Rick stalling.
Rick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hamhog up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rick with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Rick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rick doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamhog circles away.
Rick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hamhog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rick clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Rick.
We've been informed that Hamhog has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Rick to work.
#T3##BC#
Rick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rick throws a head kick that misses.
Rick misses with a series of wild punches.
Rick tries to clinch but Hamhog moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hamhog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamhog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rick tries to clinch up but Hamhog circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamhog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamhog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rick is looking to clinch but Hamhog is avoiding it.
Hamhog is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rick with a body shot.
Bronson Hamhog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rick tries to clinch up but Hamhog circles away and keeps his distance.
Rick wants to clinch up but Hamhog keeps it at a distance.
Rick tries to clinch up but Hamhog circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamhog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arj Rick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamhog throws a lazy right hand but Rick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Rick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rick tries to clinch up
and Hamhog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rick fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Rick rushes Hamhog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rick lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamhog backwards.
Rick cracks Hamhog with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Rick.
Arj Rick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Rick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arj Rick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rick, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arj Rick!
During a confident post fight interview, Arj Rick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AFC #20
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Rick throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hughes counters with a takedown into side control.
Hughes controlling the position. #SUB#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hughes trying to control the action but Rick is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rick has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Rick is wriggling around trying to escape but Hughes has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Rick taps out and Hughes picks up the big win! Great work there by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Hughes! |
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Event:
AFC #17
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Rick.
Oliveira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A head kick misses from Rick. #CL#
Rick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rick lands a shoulder strike.
Rick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rick digs a right hand underneath Oliveira 's ribcage. Oliveira let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Rick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rick drives through and clinches with Oliveira against the cage.
Rick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliveira .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Rick.
Rick digs a right hand into Oliveira 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira 's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Rick - that landed with a thud.
Rick with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Pedro Oliveira has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Rick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Rick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Rick.
A frustrated look appears on Oliveira 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Rick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliveira 's face.
#ROC#Oliveira is rocked!
Rick effectively controlling the action here.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Rick finish him?
Rick dips a shoulder and cracks Oliveira with a mighty uppercut! Oliveira falls back against the cage and Rick unloads with a barrage of strikes! Oliveira is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rick screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arj Rick!
A very excited looking Arj Rick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
AFC #16
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Rick lands a big head kick that sends Oliveira tumbling to the mat! Rick takes a step backwards and waves Oliveira back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Oliveira is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pedro Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira backs away from a small jab... but Rick lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Oliveira crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Rick with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Arj Rick!
Arj Rick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
AFC #11
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Cid swats away the attempt to clinch by Rick.#CL2#
Rick gets a clinch.
Rick lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Cid lands a takedown into guard.
Cid won't allow Rick to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Rick has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cid has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rick looking to stall.
Cid is trying to pull guard but Rick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rick.
Cid has Rick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cid jumps guard but Rick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandi Cid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cid has him pressed against the cage.
Rick looking to stall.
A knee to the head by Rick.
#T1#
Rick lands a right hand.
Rick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rick tries a body shot but Cid blocks it.
Rick is trying to stall.
Rick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Rick breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Rick darts in and clinches Cid up against the cage.
Rick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cid seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rick can turn it around.
Cid blocks a body shot from Rick.
Cid goes for a takedown attempt but Rick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rick throws a shot to the body.
Arj Rick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Rick is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Rick takes the fight into the clinch.
Rick lands a left hand.
Rick scores with a hook to the body.
Rick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cid is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rick.
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!
Rick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rick lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Rick breaks from the clinch.
Rick tries to clinch but Cid is having none of it.
Cid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rick sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Rick drives through and clinches with Cid against the cage.
Rick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cid's face.
#BC2#
Rick manages to break the clinch.
Rick fakes the leg kick and cracks Cid in the body. #T3#
Rick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cid seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Rick pushes Cid up against the cage in a clinch.
Rick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cid.
Cid takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Rick.
Rick with a knee to the head.
Cid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rick pulls his leg out and moves away.
#KD2#
Rick lands a big head kick that sends Cid tumbling to the mat! Rick takes a step backwards and waves Cid back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Cid is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rick connects with a nice cross there... Cid is looking wobbly and Rick recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Cid to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rick jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arj Rick!
After winning the bout, Arj Rick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
AFC #8
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Rick instigates a clinch.
Pignon is trying to force a seperation but Rick has the dominant position.
Rick lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Tom Pignon has been cut.
Come on Rick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pignon is trying to push Rick away but Rick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pignons head.
Rick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Rick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rick closes the distance and pushes Pignon back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Rick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Rick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Rick instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rick breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Pignon gets tackled into the cage by Rick. Rick maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rick.
#BC#
Rick breaks the clinch.
Rick circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Pignon drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Rick follows Pignon to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arj Rick!
A relieved looking Arj Rick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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