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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farboleous Ricard (ranked 21 p4p, 3 weight class) and Harry Kane (ranked 53 p4p, 6 weight class). Ricard comes to the cage accompanied by Vibe Killer. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Kane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ricard.
Ricard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Kane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kane defending against the ground and pound.
Kane seems a little lost for a moment, as Ricard dominates the positioning.
Kane can't do much from the bottom here.
Ricard tries to move to mount but Kane blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane can't do much from the bottom here.
Ricard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kane's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kane is trying to improve his position.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
An elbow from Ricard crashes against the mat.
Ricard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ricard working away.
Kane is not content to let Ricard control the position.
Kane manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ricard's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Kane wants to improve his position but Ricard is controlling well.
Kane keeps trying to improve his position.
Kane is not content to let Ricard control the position.
Ricard prevents Kane from improving his position.
Kane is trying to maintain the position but Ricard is very close to passing his half guard.
Ricard is keen to just control but Kane is a slippery customer.
Kane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kane gets full guard.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Kane pulls Ricard in close to his closed guard and prevents Ricard from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane pulls Ricard in to control the position.
Ricard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Kane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ricard's calf.
Ricard moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricard dives in and scores a takedown into Kane's guard.
Ricard looking to pass the guard.
Ricard is working hard here to advance position.
Ricard with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ricard tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ricard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?
Ricard misses with a body punch
and Ricard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kane on the side of the head.
Ricard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Kane sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kane.
Kane looks to land a left hand but Ricard moved out of range nicely.
Ricard lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard lands a nice looking body shot.
Ricard is looking to wear down Kane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ricard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ricard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane lands with a straight right. Ricard didn't see that one coming.
Ricard throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane wants to counter with a clinch but Ricard pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farboleous Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard lands an overhand right.
Ricard scores with a nice body kick.
Kane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ricard checks a leg kick.
Kane lands a head shot.
Ricard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ricard checks a low kick from Kane.
Ricard tries to counter by clinching up but Kane breaks away and moves out of range.
Ricard connects with a right hand. Kane shakes it off.
Ricard works Kane's body with a nice hook.
Ricard connects with a single shot there.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Ricard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricard throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard thuds his shin into the meat of Kane's side.
Ricard misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
Ricard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ricard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kane avoids the head kick by Ricard.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kane! But no joy.
Kane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ricard counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricard.
Kane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ricard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kane doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricard lands a nice looking body shot.
Ricard keeps the fight on the outside.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but Ricard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ricard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kane. Kane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kane avoids the body shot from Ricard.
A swing and a miss from Ricard.
Kane unleashes a big counter combination but Ricard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Ricard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ricard.
Harry Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane blocks a low kick nicely.
Farboleous Ricard is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick
and Ricard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Ricard misses.
Ricard throws a chopping leg kick but Kane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Despite the aggression on Kane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ricard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Kane gets caught napping as Ricard dives in and scores a takedown. Kane manages to retain guard.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Ricard tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Ricard trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Ricard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ricard is one step ahead there.
Ricard wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Kane controlling Ricard's posture.
Ricard is looking to advance position but Kane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane controlling from the full mount.
Ricard tries to lock up and control but Kane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricard.
Kane avoids a kick to the body.
Kane throws out a counter right but Ricard avoids it with no problem.
Ricard scores with a nice strike.
Ricard misses with an uppercut
and Kane counters with an outside leg kick.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ricard takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Ricard lands with an overhand left.
Kane sizes up Ricard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ricard slips a straight right by Kane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard lands a leg kick that knocks Kane off balance momentarily.
Kane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ricard.
Nice jab there from Ricard.
Ricard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kane at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ricard, right into the meat.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Ricard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ricard throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Kane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ricard finds it's way round the side to connect with Kane's head.
Kane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ricard.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kane sprawls well. Kane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ricard gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Kane does no damage.
A jab from Kane misses.
Kane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard throws a lazy uppercut
and Kane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Kane blocks a low kick nicely.
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!
Ricard throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
Kane checks a low kick from Ricard.
Kane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ricard scores with a jab to the body.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ricard is out of range.
Ricard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ricard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ricard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ricard controls the pace.
Ricard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ricard wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Kane is trying to keep Ricard in close.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four 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.
Ricard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kane throws an off balance right hand
and Ricard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ricard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, jab by Ricard - just one landing.
Kane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ricard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ricard misses with an uppercut
and Kane counters with a right hand to the body.
Kane misses with a hook.
Ricard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kane is trying to defend but Ricard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ricard trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ricard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kane takes one to the chin there.
Kane misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Ricard.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kane.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ricard scores with a push kick.
Ricard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kane.
It looked like Ricard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricard is looking to slow Kane down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard thuds his right hand into Kane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kane takes one on the button.
Kane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Ricard slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ricard.
Kane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kane keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kane circles away.
Kane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ricard lands a jab to the head.
Ricard slips a jab from Kane.
Ricard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ricard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ricard scores with a punch to the head.
That kick from Ricard tenderised Kane's leg. Kane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Kane checks a leg kick.
Kane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ricard loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
It seemed like Kane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ricard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard shoots in looking for a takedown but Kane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ricard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane keeps the fight on the outside.
Kane cracks Ricard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ricard!
Ricard lands with a nice combination. Kane backs away looking to recover.
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!
Kane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricard.
Ricard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ricard blocks a head kick by Kane.
Ricard missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Ricard.
Kane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ricard can pounce on him.
Ricard clinches up against the cage.
Ricard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
A right hand to the body from Ricard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws an elbow that misses.
Kane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ricard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ricard misses with a wild body shot.
Kane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ricard. That one must have hurt.
Kane throws an off balance right hand
and Ricard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ricard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ricard or perhaps it was just good defense by Kane, which made it look bad.
Ricard throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ricard.
Kane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ricard lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ricard eats them both and turns towards Kane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Ricard.
Ricard lands with an uppercut that bounces Kane off the cage and back into range.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Kane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricard throws out the jab.
Kane looks to land a body kick but Ricard moved away.
Kane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ricard scores with a head kick.
Kane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kane moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Kane is looking for the big counter here.
Kane loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ricard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard had his way with Harry Kane in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kane moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ricard being controlled here momentarily.
Ricard forces his way into half guard.
Kane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kane controlling Ricard's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard looking to pass the guard.
Kane managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ricard stands and throws Kane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kane struggling a bit here.
Farboleous Ricard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kane tries to improve position but can't.
Ricard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ricard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kane is trying to get back to half guard.
Ricard is trying to get an arm triangle but Kane is defending well.
Harry Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kane!
Ricard wants to control the pace but Kane is squirming around nicely.
Ricard unloads with some shots from mount but Kane bucks and avoids them well.
Ricard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ricard wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ricard looking to control but Kane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ricard is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kane is in real trouble.
Ricard not allowing Kane to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard trying to control.
Kane is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Ricard has the hooks in. Kane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ricard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kane defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ricard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kane is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane breaks Ricard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ricard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ricard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ricard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ricard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kane stacks Ricard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kane!
Ricard is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ricard trying to control but Kane postures up.
Ricard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farboleous Ricard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ricard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard retains his lightweight title!
Farboleous Ricard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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