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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Icky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Icky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wrecking Ball. This should be fireworks!
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174 lbs
23 - 10 - 1 |
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176 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Icky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Artie DeVanzo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Icky cracks DeVanzo with an open hand slap.
Icky throws a low kick, looking for DeVanzo's leg but DeVanzo calmly moves out of range.
DeVanzo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DeVanzo slips under a jab.
DeVanzo misses with a body kick.
DeVanzo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Icky counters with a straight right hand.
Icky checks a low kick from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Icky throws out a loose jab but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeVanzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Icky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Icky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeVanzo is able to avoid easily.
Icky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Icky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeVanzo. That did some damage!
DeVanzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Icky swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeVanzo counters with a thumping low kick.
DeVanzo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ricky Icky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from DeVanzo does no damage.
DeVanzo misses with a head kick.
DeVanzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Icky.
Jab by Icky.
Icky scores with a leg kick.
Ricky Icky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Icky tries to land a front kick but DeVanzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeVanzo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Icky misses with a right hand
and DeVanzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Icky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Icky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeVanzo missing with a left hand there. Icky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Icky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Icky throws a looping overhand right but DeVanzo ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icky looks for the body kick but DeVanzo saw that one coming.
DeVanzo ducks under a wild hook from Icky.
Icky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVanzo staying out of range there.
Icky ducks under a wild hook from DeVanzo.
Icky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeVanzo unleashes a big counter combination but Icky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Icky 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.
Crunch! Icky slams his shin into DeVanzo's torso.
Icky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeVanzo.
And DeVanzo tries to counter it with a takedown but Icky pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeVanzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Icky. Beautiful body shot.
Icky throws a leg kick which misses DeVanzo's front leg but catches the back leg as DeVanzo tries to avoid it.
DeVanzo connects with a jab.
DeVanzo with a poor takedown
and Icky counters with a stiff right hand.
Icky throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Icky finds it's target.
Icky loads up on a big right hand but DeVanzo slips the punch.
Icky gets off balance looking for a body kick
and DeVanzo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Icky controlling the position for now.
Icky is trying to stand back up but DeVanzo is controlling him
DeVanzo thows a huge punch but Icky dodges it nicely.
Icky regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeVanzo is in close to Icky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Icky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Icky is trying to keep DeVanzo in close.
DeVanzo is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeVanzo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeVanzo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Icky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Icky dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Icky circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Icky lands.
DeVanzo throws a series of punches but Icky avoids them all with ease.
Ricky Icky is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Icky. That snapped DeVanzo's head back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Icky.
Icky thows a leg kick but DeVanzo checks it
and DeVanzo counters with a one-two to the body.
DeVanzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Icky digs a good body shot into DeVanzo's ribs.
DeVanzo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Icky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeVanzo misses with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeVanzo. Icky shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Icky misses with a low kick as DeVanzo jumps back.
Icky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeVanzo can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Icky as he connects with a hook.
Icky with a hook.
DeVanzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeVanzo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeVanzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeVanzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeVanzo misses with a hook
and Icky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Icky misses with a lunging right hand
and DeVanzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Icky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from DeVanzo finds it's way through Icky's defenses.
Icky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icky misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Icky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeVanzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Icky as he jumps to the side.
Icky throws a hook to the side of DeVanzo's head but DeVanzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like DeVanzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Icky. That snapped DeVanzo's head back.
DeVanzo slips under a jab.
Icky connects with a looping right hand.
Icky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeVanzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Icky counters with a nice low kick that buckles DeVanzo's knee momentarily.
Icky falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeVanzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeVanzo ducks under a wild hook from Icky.
Icky throws a body shot but no joy.
Icky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVanzo manages to avoid it.
DeVanzo scores with a jab to the head.
Icky moves out of range of the body kick.
Icky catches DeVanzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Icky misses with a left hand
and DeVanzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeVanzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Icky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeVanzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Icky tries a head kick but it misses.
And DeVanzo tries to counter it with a takedown but Icky pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Icky.
DeVanzo feints a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Icky.
DeVanzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Icky connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Icky misses with a hook.
DeVanzo throws out a powerful jab.
Icky tries to land a front kick but DeVanzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeVanzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Icky should have avoided that one.
Icky is looking to slow DeVanzo down with leg kicks.
DeVanzo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the side of Icky's head but Icky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Icky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Icky.
DeVanzo lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Icky dominated that second round.
That's time! Icky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Icky checks a leg kick nicely.
Icky thows a leg kick but DeVanzo checks it
and DeVanzo counters with a single leg into guard. Icky didn't expect that.
DeVanzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DeVanzo wants to control from the top but Icky keeps moving.
Icky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Icky is trying to keep DeVanzo in close.
Icky being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Icky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo trying to control but Icky is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
DeVanzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Icky tries to land a leg kick but DeVanzo saw it coming and moves away.
DeVanzo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from DeVanzo misses
and Icky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Icky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Icky misses with a low kick.
Icky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeVanzo is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo misses with a head kick.
DeVanzo blocks a jab.
Icky dips to his left and cracks DeVanzo with an uppercut!
Icky tries to score with a low kick but DeVanzo moves his leg out of the way.
Icky tried to score with a low kick but DeVanzo checks it.
DeVanzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Icky throws a leg kick which misses DeVanzo's front leg but catches the back leg as DeVanzo tries to avoid it.
DeVanzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeVanzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Icky counters with a nice body kick.
Icky moves out of range as DeVanzo throws a body kick.
Icky throws a low kick but DeVanzo avoids it.
DeVanzo throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Icky misses with a combination
and DeVanzo counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo moves forwards but Icky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeVanzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Icky's hands.
DeVanzo lands with a kick to the temple. Icky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Icky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeVanzo thows a leg kick but Icky checks it
and Icky counters with a good low kick that DeVanzo was not able to check.
DeVanzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Icky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Icky misses.
DeVanzo throws a wild body kick that Icky sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of DeVanzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeVanzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Icky is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Icky misses with an uppercut.
Icky throws a body punch but DeVanzo moves out of range.
Icky misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeVanzo.
Icky fires out a quick counter leg kick but DeVanzo just manages to avoid it.
Icky scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeVanzo in his tracks.
DeVanzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVanzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Icky counters with a straight right hand.
Icky throws a leg kick
and DeVanzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Icky moves away from the strike by DeVanzo.
Icky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeVanzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Icky throws a lazy uppercut
and DeVanzo counters with a thumping low kick.
DeVanzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Icky counters with a three punch combo that has DeVanzo backing up. DeVanzo nods at Icky to acknowledge the strikes.
Artie DeVanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Icky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricky Icky.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Icky, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Icky!
An out of breath Ricky Icky thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Artie DeVanzo spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey, are we done here? 'Cause I'm losing my buzz.
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energy
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hype
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