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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheng Jen Kuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Jos Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Jos Ricci has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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213 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sheng Jen Kuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Jos Ricci!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuo throws a hook to the side of Jos Ricci's head but Jos Ricci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jos Ricci lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuo blocks a jab.
Jos Ricci throws a solid leg kick but Kuo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jos Ricci.
Kuo lands a jab.
It looks like Carlos Jos Ricci has been cut.
Jos Ricci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuo shoots in looking for a takedown. Jos Ricci tries to sprawl out of it but Kuo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jos Ricci manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuo ducks under a wild hook from Jos Ricci.
Kuo missing with a left hand there. Jos Ricci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jos Ricci tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kuo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jos Ricci is trying to escape the mount.
Jos Ricci wants to hold on but Kuo pushes him away.
Kuo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kuo thowing shots but they're missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jos Ricci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jos Ricci is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jos Ricci and Kuo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kuo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuo prevents Jos Ricci from escaping the position.
Kuo trying to control the position but Jos Ricci is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jos Ricci pushes Kuo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kuo wants to control but Jos Ricci is keeping him busy.
Jos Ricci is trying to buck Kuo off.
Jos Ricci wants to control but Kuo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuo's best efforts.
Jos Ricci manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jos Ricci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jos Ricci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jos Ricci escapes and throws Kuo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jos Ricci lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jos Ricci decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kuo to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci misses with an uppercut. Kuo saw that one coming.
Jos Ricci misses with a head kick.
Jos Ricci displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuo.
Kuo dives in and grabs Jos Ricci's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jos Ricci pushes down on Kuo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheng Jen Kuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jos Ricci throws a body kick that misses.
Kuo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jos Ricci sprawls well. Jos Ricci wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuo tries for a takedown but Jos Ricci circles away easily
and Jos Ricci counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kuo is breathing heavily.
That kick from Jos Ricci tenderised Kuo's leg. Kuo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jos Ricci throws the left hand but Kuo avoids the punch easily.
Kuo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuo throws a good cross that connects.
Carlos Jos Ricci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jos Ricci throws an overhand right that lands on Kuo's shoulder, as Kuo tries to avoid the shot.
Kuo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jos Ricci sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jos Ricci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jos Ricci feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kuo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuo lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuo wants to control from the top but Jos Ricci keeps moving.
Kuo stops Jos Ricci from standing up.
Kuo won't allow Jos Ricci to sweep him here.
Kuo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jos Ricci on the ground.
Kuo connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuo wants to control from the top but Jos Ricci keeps moving.
Kuo won't allow Jos Ricci to get back to his feet.
Kuo trying to control but Jos Ricci is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuo looking to pass the guard.
Kuo has gone for a leg lock! Jos Ricci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Jos Ricci will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Jos Ricci's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jos Ricci throws a lazy right hand but Kuo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuo sizes up Jos Ricci with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jos Ricci as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuo.
Kuo looks for a takedown but Jos Ricci sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheng Jen Kuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jos Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuo.
Kuo staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jos Ricci moves away from the strike by Kuo.
Jos Ricci connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuo shoots in for a double leg but Jos Ricci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jos Ricci.
Kuo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jos Ricci sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuo somewhat.
Jos Ricci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuo loads up on a big right hand but Jos Ricci slips the punch.
Jos Ricci looks to throw the jab but Kuo is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jos Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kuo moves away from the strike by Jos Ricci.
Kuo tests Jos Ricci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jos Ricci fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jos Ricci tries to avoid it but Kuo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jos Ricci to the ground. Jos Ricci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jos Ricci throws a sloppy head kick and Kuo moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Kuo.
Jos Ricci lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuo takes a step back to recover.
Kuo shoots in for a takedown but Jos Ricci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Jos Ricci.
Kuo ducks under a wild hook from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jos Ricci throws a looping overhand right but Kuo ducks down to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jos Ricci in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jos Ricci rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jos Ricci on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jos Ricci.
A slow jab from Jos Ricci misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jos Ricci lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jos Ricci misses with a straight left.
Kuo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jos Ricci has one foot on Kuo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jos Ricci.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuo.
Jos Ricci scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jos Ricci.
Sheng Jen Kuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuo works over Jos Ricci's head and body with a nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuo.
Jos Ricci misses with a hook. Kuo ducked under it nicely.
Kuo blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Jos Ricci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jos Ricci with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci misses with a wild body shot.
Jos Ricci slips under a jab from Kuo.
Kuo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuo slips under a jab from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci throws a right and a left that Kuo avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Jos Ricci.
Kuo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jos Ricci counters with a head kick.
Jos Ricci thumps Kuo with a low kick.
Jos Ricci motions for Kuo to come forward. Jos Ricci throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jos Ricci feints and then cracks Kuo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuo down.
Carlos Jos Ricci seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jos Ricci throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuo.
Kuo shoots in looking for a takedown. Jos Ricci tries to sprawl out of it but Kuo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jos Ricci manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jos Ricci missing with a left hand there. Kuo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuo.
Kuo slips a straight right by Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuo.
Jos Ricci lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jos Ricci scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci looks to land a left hand but Kuo moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jos Ricci stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuo. Kuo gets slowly back to his feet.
Good exchange - Jos Ricci coming out on top.
Jos Ricci looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuo shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jos Ricci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jos Ricci fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Jos Ricci misses.
Jos Ricci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuo tries for a takedown but Jos Ricci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Jos Ricci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Jos Ricci's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jos Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Kuo.
Kuo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jos Ricci tries to avoid it but Kuo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jos Ricci to the ground. Jos Ricci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jos Ricci.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci throws a head kick that misses.
Kuo looks to land a left hand but Jos Ricci moved out of range nicely.
Jos Ricci lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Kuo misses.
Jos Ricci throws a hook to the side of Kuo's head but Kuo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jos Ricci connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuo's hands.
Kuo slips under a jab from Jos Ricci.
Kuo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jos Ricci but Jos Ricci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jos Ricci misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jos Ricci counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheng Jen Kuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jos Ricci swinging wildly here.
Kuo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jos Ricci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuo throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jos Ricci misses with a straight right.
Kuo misses with a takedown attempt - Jos Ricci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jos Ricci defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jos Ricci misses the target.
Kuo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci misses with a looping right.
Kuo stuns Jos Ricci with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jos Ricci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuo fails to land the takedown.
Kuo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuo blocks a low kick nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jos Ricci enables Kuo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jos Ricci manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sheng Jen Kuo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuo trying to move into half guard but instead Jos Ricci has managed to sweep!
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!
Jos Ricci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuo's head.
Jos Ricci cracks Kuo with a solid left hand.
Jos Ricci preventing the sweep.
Jos Ricci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jos Ricci chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuo is trying to control the position but Jos Ricci postures up.
Jos Ricci scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jos Ricci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jos Ricci landing with the ground and pound.
Kuo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuo, not yet.
Jos Ricci stands and throws Kuo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jos Ricci off and has taken his back!
Jos Ricci is trying to stand back up.
Kuo avoiding Jos Ricci 's attempts to control his hands.
Kuo connects with a big shot to the side of Jos Ricci's head.
Jos Ricci defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuo's arms.
Kuo has his opponent's back but Jos Ricci is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Kuo.
Kuo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jos Ricci sneaks out the side door and pushes Kuo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kuo shoots in for a double leg but Jos Ricci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jos Ricci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuo tries for a takedown but Jos Ricci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jos Ricci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jos Ricci sprawls well initially but Kuo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kuo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jos Ricci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jos Ricci trying to control from the bottom.
Kuo is working for a kimura but Jos Ricci is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuo stops Jos Ricci from getting back to his feet.
Kuo trying to mount his opponent but Jos Ricci defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlos Jos Ricci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jos Ricci defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Jos Ricci.
I've got Jos Ricci 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Jos Ricci!
Carlos Jos Ricci made sure to mention his sponsor, Unique Wear and Custom Design in his post fight interview.
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