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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ricky ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheraton Paul II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 cm
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213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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198 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, ricky ricardo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheraton Paul II! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paul II shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Paul II sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Paul II thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. ricardo gets back to half guard. Paul II thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Paul II is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Paul II wants to lay and pray for a moment but ricardo keeps working. ricardo is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paul II tries to stand and escape but ricardo is controlling the position. Paul II throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. ricardo is concentrating on defense, preventing Paul II from advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Paul II has managed to clinch.
ricardo tries to break the clinch but Paul II is controlling the position. ricardo tries to circle away but Paul II has him pinned against the cage. ricardo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paul II's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. ricardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Paul II counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paul II. Paul II must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Paul II wants to control from the top but ricardo keeps moving. ricardo is looking to stand back up but Paul II counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by ricardo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paul II decides to return to a standing position. A chopping leg kick lands by Paul II. ricardo gets caught flat footed, as Paul II shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! ricardo working a defensive guard here.
Paul II in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. ricardo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paul II is controlling him. Paul II trying to stand up but can't free himself from ricardo's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paul II decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Paul II looks gassed! ricardo doesn't succeed with the takedown and Paul II counters with a head kick. Paul II is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in ricardo's half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. ricardo wants to get back to his feet.
ricardo is looking to control Paul II's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can ricardo avoid being mounted? Paul II is looking to take a break and control but ricardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paul II is thwarting ricardo's attempts to control the position. Paul II trying to control the action but ricardo is working from the bottom. ricardo tries to roll over but Paul II keeps him under control. ricardo is working hard here to advance position. ricardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheraton Paul II dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
ricardo swats away the attempt to clinch by Paul II. ricky ricardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. ricardo has his takedown stuffed and Paul II counters with a shoot takedown. ricardo fights it but they end up in guard. Paul II pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ricardo is keeping the position for now. Paul II trying to stand up but can't free himself from ricardo's guard. ricardo tries to land a sweep but no joy. ricardo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. ricardo wants to control the position but Paul II says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. ricardo wants to control but Paul II is keeping busy and won't allow it. ricardo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Paul II content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Sheraton Paul II has got the better of the ground game so far. Paul II is thwarting ricardo's attempts to control the position. ricardo gets back to full guard.
Paul II wants to control from the top but ricardo keeps moving. Paul II is breathing heavily. Paul II gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two 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. ricardo tries to clinch but fails miserably and Paul II counters with a nice double leg into side control. ricardo won't be happy with that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. ricardo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Paul II's best efforts. ricardo is trying to control but can't.
Paul II gets to his feet - back to striking we go! ricardo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Paul II! ricardo landing shots from mount. A nice elbow there by ricardo. ricardo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Paul II hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round. ricardo dominating with strikes here. ricardo looking to control but Paul II is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. ricardo landing strikes, looking to finish! Paul II flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
ricardo lands a heavy elbow. ricardo wants to control the pace but Paul II is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. ricardo landing strikes from the mount. BOOM! ricardo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
ricardo wants to control the pace but Paul II is squirming around nicely. Paul II is looking to improve his position but ricardo isn't that keen on the idea. Paul II tries to hold on but ricardo pushes him away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. ricardo working for a guillotine from mount but Paul II is in no mood to give up. ricardo tries to control but Paul II wriggling away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sheraton Paul II will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Paul II fails miserably with a takedown attempt. ricardo fails with the takedown and Paul II counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Paul II stopping the sweep attempt from ricardo. ricardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
ricardo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Paul II puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. ricardo wants to improve his position but Paul II is controlling well.
Paul II sitting and controlling from the half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Paul II moves into full mount! ricardo won't be happy about that! Paul II manages to capitalize on a mistake by ricardo to take his back! ricardo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Paul II's arms. ricardo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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. ricardo is looking to get to half guard. Paul II gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Paul II tries for a takedown but ricardo circles away easily and ricardo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ricardo. ricardo trying to control but Paul II is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paul II trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Paul II pulls ricardo in close to prevent any damage. Paul II looking to sweep here. No luck so far. ricardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. ricardo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paul II's guard. ricardo trying to control but Paul II is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Paul II leaves ricardo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Paul II changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. ricardo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Who's going to make the next move? Paul II stands up and we're back to a striking position. ricky ricardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sheraton Paul II is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Paul II bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Sheraton Paul II comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Paul II 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheraton Paul II!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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