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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Genesis- Already Over (Red). Rico has chosen The Fight Song as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genesis !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Rico.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch but swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
leaves Rico with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rico misses with a body kick.
Rico throws a wild body kick that sees coming a mile off.
Rico moves in looking to clinch but pushes him off.
Rico closes the distance and pushes back into the cage.
avoids a wild elbow strike from Rico.
Rico lands a damaging elbow.
Rico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but blocks it with crossed arms.
Rico throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
tries to circle away but Rico has him pinned against the cage.
Rico slowing the pace effectively.
Rico continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rico breaks the clinch.
Rico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from .
scores with a jab to the head.
Rico misses with the combination.
Rico throws a front kick aimed at 's knee but avoids it well.
thows a body shot but no joy.
Rico tries to clinch but is having none of it.
Rico takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rico scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
cracks Rico with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rico is looking to clinch but is avoiding it.
fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rico on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from . No joy for Rico on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico tries to clinch but is having none of it.
Rico moves into range and connects with a jab.
ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
throws a combination. Rico tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rico lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Rico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
misses with a wild combination.
Rico misses with a double jab
and connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rico tries to clinch but moves away
and counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rico dips to his left and cracks with an uppercut!
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.
Rico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rico lands the left hand.
Rico tries to move into range but moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. defends it nicely.
Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
Rico misses with a combination
and counters with a nice uppercut.
Rico shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says as he avoids it easily.
Rico looks gassed!
A head kick by Rico misses
and counters with a nice uppercut.
is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rico takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rico shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has pinned against the cage. gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good shot there by .
Rico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rico throws a combination that misses
and counters with a right hand to the body.
Rico throws a jab but it's blocked by .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico throws a hook but avoids it easily.
slips a straight right by Rico.
Rico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
slips under a jab from Rico.
fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rico looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rico throws a jab when was well out of range.
Johnny Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico rushes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
working hard to break the clinch.
Rico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rico with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rico is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. is defending well for now.
Rico stalling against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
wants to break free but Rico has control.
is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genesis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rico takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rico wants to clinch but slips to the side
and counters with a series of strikes. Rico will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Rico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rico throws a sloppy head kick and moves out of range easily.
Rico swings away with a body shot that misses
and counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from lands.
Rico wants to clinch.
Rico throws a left and a right that both miss
and connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rico is trying desperately to land a takedown but is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rico.
Rico misses with an uppercut.
Rico changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. tries to avoid it but Rico manages to keep hold of a leg and drag to the ground. escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
connects with a nice looking jab.
Rico misses with a jab to the body
and cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rico takes one to the chin there.
Rico is breathing heavily.
Rico swings away with a body shot that misses
and counters with a left and a right that stings Rico.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rico has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rico throws a head kick but moves out of range.
works the jab nicely.
ducks under a wild hook from Rico.
Genesis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rico tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but swivels and escapes.
lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by .
moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
scores with a jab to the jaw.
sizes up Rico with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
connects with a looping right hand.
Genesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rico shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has pinned against the cage. gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rico tries to move into range but moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rico.
Rico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by .
Rico misses the body punch
and counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rico throws a lazy body kick
and counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab lands there for .
throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rico.
A head kick misses from Rico.
Rico tries to clinch
and counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for . That snapped Rico's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rico walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rico misses with a combination
and counters with a stiff right hand.
bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Rico misses.
lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by .
Rico throws a head kick but moves out of range.
Rico wants to clinch up but keeps it at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to de liver by . Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts , as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
throws a right hand that Rico ducks under and follows up with a left that Rico also avoids with ease.
stuffs the takedown attempt from Rico. Rico gets slowly back to his feet.
A cross from lands.
fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
lands a jab-cross combination.
Rico takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rico missing with a left hand there. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rico takes one to the side of the head.
connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico wants to clinch
and connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rico shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genesis dominated that second round.
That's time! 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
lands a body shot.
changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rico misses with a body punch
and counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by .
Good exchange - coming out on top.
Rico darts in trying to clinch
and counters with a nice uppercut.
scores with a decent looking hook.
Genesis is winning the standup battle so far.
comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick from Rico.
lands a jab.
Rico closes the distance but moves to the side
letting counter with a right hand.
Rico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rico on the side of the head.
Rico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by .
Rico takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from .
Rico closes the distance but moves to the side
and counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rico throws a sloppy head kick and moves out of range easily.
lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from misses.
steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rico.
Rico lands with a straight right. didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico looks to clinch
and counters with a nice uppercut.
lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rico misses with a body shot
and counters with a nice body shot.
scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rico walks into a straight right hand from .
lands a nice looking body shot.
lands a jab-cross combination.
connects with a nice looking jab.
Rico shoots in but avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rico's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lands a nice shot that snaps Rico's head back.
Rico misses with an uppercut.
throws a good cross that connects.
Rico closes the distance but moves to the side
and cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
cracks Rico with a good jab.
connects with a crisp jab.
Rico dives in and grabs 's left leg, looking for a takedown. pushes down on Rico's head and hops out.
Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
stuffs the takedown attempt from Rico. Rico gets slowly back to his feet.
lands with a nice combination. Rico backs away looking to recover.
scores with the left hand. Rico knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by .
comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rico on the side of the head.
misses with a wild combination.
Rico misses the jab.
Rico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
lands a nice shot to the body.
lands a with a good body shot.
lands with a nice combination. Rico backs away looking to recover.
Rico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
scores with a nice right hand.
Genesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rico can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from .
bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rico's head.
paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnny Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for , 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genesis !
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