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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Rico (ranked 2916 p4p, 1753 weight class) and Frank Lucas (ranked 395 p4p, 248 weight class). King Rico has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Lucas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas scoring well with a low kick there.
Lucas misses with a body kick.
Rico takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lucas just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rico gets a takedown into half guard.
Lucas is looking to improve his position.
Rico is looking for a kimura but Lucas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rico to get the leverage.
Rico looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rico is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas tries to roll over but Rico keeps him under control.
Rico is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rico is looking for a kimura here.
Rico looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rico is working for a kimura but Lucas is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucas wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lucas wants to get back to his feet.
Lucas is looking for a sweep. Rico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rico is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lucas is just riding it out for now. Rico eventually gives up the hold.
Rico is looking for a kimura but Lucas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rico to get the leverage.
Rico is looking for a kimura but Lucas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rico to get the leverage.
Lucas tries to roll over but Rico keeps him under control.
Rico is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rico.
Lucas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rico.
Lucas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rico thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucas wants to sweep here but Rico controlling him for the moment.
Rico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucas is keeping the position for now.
Lucas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucas is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lucas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rico has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lucas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rico tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lucas defends well and Rico ends up having to push Lucas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucas pushes Rico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rico leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lucas is trying to break the clinch but Rico is controlling him.
Lucas tries to break the clinch but Rico is controlling the position.
Lucas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rico controls his hands.
Rico lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rico has Lucas pressed against the cage, preventing Lucas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lucas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas scores with a three punch combo!
Rico checks a leg kick.
Rico tried to counter with a leg kick but Lucas avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rico takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rico closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lucas to the mat! Lucas manages to get full guard.
Lucas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rico manages to get himself to full guard.
King Rico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lucas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lucas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rico throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lucas uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico is trying to escape the position but Lucas is controlling the position.
Rico tries to buck Lucas off but Lucas is having none of it.
Rico prevents Lucas from moving into mount.
Lucas advances to mount.
Rico sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rico actively working from the bottom here.
Rico is staying active underneath Lucas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lucas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lucas controlling the pace for now.
Rico tries to reverse the position but Lucas maintains control.
Rico sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucas trying to pass the guard but Rico defending well.
Rico is staying active underneath Lucas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucas prevents Rico from improving his position.
Rico won't allow Lucas to pass to mount.
Rico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Lucas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucas is controlling the pace.
Rico looking for submissions off his back.
Rico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas pulls his head out easily.
Rico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas pulls his head out easily.
Lucas stalling.
Lucas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rico knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucas! But no joy.
Rico dives in and grabs Lucas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucas pushes down on Rico's head and hops out.
Frank Lucas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lucas misses with a double jab
and Rico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Lucas as Rico shoots in.
Lucas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Rico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas throws a leg kick which misses Rico's front leg but catches the back leg as Rico tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Rico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lucas sprawls well. Lucas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rico gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucas misses with a hook. Rico ducked under it nicely.
Rico wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lucas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rico.
Lucas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rico doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lucas counters with a good, hard body kick but Rico shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Rico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frank Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rico tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lucas defends well and Rico ends up having to push Lucas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucas slowing the pace effectively.
Rico misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lucas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lucas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rico walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lucas.
Frank Lucas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Lucas.
Lucas connects with a jab.
Lucas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lucas misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Lucas.
Lucas scores with a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lucas enables Rico to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lucas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rico won't allow Lucas to sweep him here.
Rico wants to pass the guard but Lucas is keeping the position.
Lucas controlling Rico's posture.
Rico preventing the sweep.
Lucas wants to stand but Rico is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lucas kicks Rico off and gets to his feet.
Lucas lands the left hand.
Lucas throws a series of punches but Rico avoids them all with ease.
Lucas jabs Rico to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lucas with the inside leg kick.
Rico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lucas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Lucas.
Lucas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rico at a distance.
King Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lucas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rico's head.
Lucas with a jab.
Lucas with the inside leg kick.
Lucas lands a lovely overhand right.
Rico fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lucas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frank Lucas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lucas catches Rico with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lucas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lucas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lucas!
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