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Event: CEC 700.5     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Ricci.
Ricci circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Forge to the canvas! Forge doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ricci keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci made sure to mention his sponsor, EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR in his post fight interview.

 
Event: CEC 698.5     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricci chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jose De La Cus blocks a jab.
Ricci fails to land with a series of punches.
Ricci looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ricci lands the left hand.
Ricci takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
Jose De La Cus misses with a hook.
Ricci blocks a jab.
Ricci drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jose De La Cus misses with an uppercut. Ricci saw that one coming.
Jose De La Cus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Jose De La Cus.
Sloppy strikes from Jose De La Cus. Those never looked like landing.
Ricci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jose De La Cus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jose De La Cus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Jose De La Cus misses with a few strikes there.
Ricci lands with a right hand.
Ricci slips a straight right by Jose De La Cus.
Ricci fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus lands with an uppercut that bounces Ricci off the cage and back into range.
Ricci connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Jose De La Cus misses.
Jose De La Cus lands with a nice body punch.
Jose De La Cus slips a jab from Ricci.#T1#
Ricci throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ricci comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jose De La Cus misses with a straight left.
Ricci tries to move into range but Jose De La Cus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ricci slips a straight right by Jose De La Cus.
Ricci misses with a right hand
and Jose De La Cus counters with a three punch combo that has Ricci backing up. Ricci nods at Jose De La Cus to acknowledge the strikes.
Jose De La Cus slips a straight right by Ricci.
Jose De La Cus misses with a series of wild punches.
Jose De La Cus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricci.
Jose De La Cus cracks Ricci with an open hand slap.
Jose De La Cus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ricci doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Jose De La Cus connects with the punch.
Jose De La Cus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ricci misses with a lunging right hand
and Ricci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jose De La Cus blocks a head kick by Ricci.
Jose De La Cus scores with a jab to the head.
Jose De La Cus throws a hook but Ricci blocks it.
Ricci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jose De La Cus throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Jose De La Cus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ricci throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jose De La Cus counters with a three punch combo that has Ricci backing up. Ricci nods at Jose De La Cus to acknowledge the strikes.
Donk. Ricci catches Jose De La Cus right on the button with a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jose De La Cus.
Ricci moves out of range as Jose De La Cus strikes.
Ricci cracks Jose De La Cus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jose De La Cus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jose De La Cus throws a jab when Ricci was well out of range.
Ricci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jose De La Cus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jose De La Cus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jose De La Cus throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Ricci counters with a left hand that sends Jose De La Cus to the canvas! #ROC2#Jose De La Cus is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Carter Jose De La Cus has been cut.#SU2#
Ricci gets to his feet. Jose De La Cus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Jose De La Cus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricci throws a head kick but Jose De La Cus moves out of range.
Jose De La Cus seems to have got his legs back now.
Ricci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricci throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jose De La Cus throws a series of strikes that have Ricci backpedaling.
Jose De La Cus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jose De La Cus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ricci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Jose De La Cus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ricci misses with a straight left.
Jose De La Cus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jose De La Cus ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
It looked like Jose De La Cus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ricci.
Ricci fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jose De La Cus to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jose De La Cus looks to clinch but Ricci throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jose De La Cus taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
A less than humble Albert Ricci misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 
Event: CEC: NEW ERA     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ricci dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Ricci down.
Good exchange - Ricci coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Oshan Jackson has been cut.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ricci moves out of range.
It looked like Ricci wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Ricci drops Jackson with a big left hand and mounts him. Jackson is in big trouble! #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
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!
Jackson tries to hold on but Ricci postures up.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Ricci finish him?
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson wants to control but Ricci is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Ricci gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricci throws out the jab. #T1#
Ricci cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ricci definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ricci circles away quickly and effectively.
Ricci lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ricci steps in with a hook that catches Jackson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ricci follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jackson looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Oshan Jackson had this to say: 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.

 
Event: Talking to me?!     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricci checks a low kick from Corassa.
Corassa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corassa connects with a looping right hand.
Corassa connects with a leg kick.
Corassa scores with a sloppy right hand. Ricci should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corassa.
Albert Ricci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricci tries to clinch but Corassa moves out of range. #CL#
Ricci gets a clinch.
Corassa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corassa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Corassa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa.
Corassa tries a body shot but Ricci blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corassa.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ricci on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corassa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Ricci misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ricci.
Corassa trying to control the position but instead, Ricci has worked for underhooks and has pushed Corassa into the ropes.
Ricci misses with the head strike.
Ricci working aggressively here.
A short right from Ricci.
Corassa misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corassa.
Corassa blocks an uppercut.
Corassa blocks an uppercut.
Ricci lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
Corassa tries to work over Ricci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Corassa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corassa throws a leg kick which misses Ricci's front leg but catches the back leg as Ricci tries to avoid it.
Ricci staying out of range there.
Ricci tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Corassa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ricci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Corassa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Corassa tries to work over Ricci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corassa stalling in the clinch but Ricci improves position.
Ricci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricci working aggressively here.
Corassa's coach down at Underground Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Corassa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Corassa wants to get back to striking at distance but Ricci won't allow it.
Corassa cracks Ricci with a nice body shot.
Corassa lands a hook that snaps the head of Ricci backwards.
Ricci keeps control of Corassa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Corassa misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corassa.
Ricci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corassa blocks an uppercut.
Corassa pushes Ricci back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ricci lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corassa.
Ricci lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land. #T3#
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa has Ricci pressed against the ropes.
Corassa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Corassa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricci doesn't manage to clinch there - Corassa circles away.
Corassa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ricci blocks it well.
A nice leg kick from Corassa, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Ricci clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricci throws a punch but it's blocked by Corassa.
Corassa blocking some punches.
Corassa stalling in the clinch but Ricci improves position.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Corassa.
Corassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corassa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ricci misses with the head strike.
Corassa tries to work over Ricci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ricci misses with the head strike.
Ricci blocks a body shot from Corassa.
Corassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa misses with a body punch.
Corassa misses with a body punch.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa lands with a short shot to the head.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci gets through Corassa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
Corassa lands a hook that snaps the head of Ricci backwards.
Corassa blocking some punches.
Corassa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ricci.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Ricci has closed the distance and engaged Corassa in a clinch.
Corassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricci.
Corassa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa lands with a right to the head.
Corassa misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Corassa blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Corassa.
Corassa misses with the head strike.
Corassa blocking some punches.
Corassa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corassa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci misses with the head strike. #T1#
Ricci working aggressively here.
Corassa working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Ricci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
Corassa misses with some punches.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa is trying to stall.
A short left from Corassa.
Ricci misses with the head strike.
Corassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Corassa lands with a right to the head.
Ricci has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Corassa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ricci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corassa working aggressively here.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Ricci avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the ropes.
Corassa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricci.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Corassa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through 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!
Ricci misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corassa.
Ricci throws a punch but it's blocked by Corassa.
Corassa lands a left hand.
Corassa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corassa blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Corassa.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa blocks an uppercut.
Corassa looking to slow down the pace here.
Corassa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corassa lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Ricci on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Corassa.
Corassa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corassa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Corassa cracks Ricci with a nice body shot.
Ricci blocks an uppercut.
Ricci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corassas head.
Corassa misses with a punch on the inside.
Corassa throws a head punch that misses.
Corassa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corassa.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Corassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corassa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ricci backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corassa pushes Ricci back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Corassa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Ricci.
Corassa is trying to stall.
Corassa trying to control the position but instead, Ricci has worked for underhooks and has pushed Corassa into the ropes.
Corassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricci pushes Corassa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ricci takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricci.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corassa.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
Corassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Corassa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Corassa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corassa scores with a jab. Ricci acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corassa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#Ricci is rocked!
Corassa pounces like a tiger and cracks Ricci with a vicious hook! Ricci is down but not out! Corassa follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eduardo Corassa!
An out of breath Eduardo Corassa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: GC 349 Starker vs Nickels     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Ricci finds it's target.
Ricci dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
Ricci throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Strålman clinches up with Ricci and pushes him back against the cage.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Ricci misses with a body shot
and Strålman counters with a one-two to the body.
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricci pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Strålman tries to clinch but Ricci moves out of range.
Strålman scores with a sloppy right hand. Ricci should have avoided that one.
Ricci has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Strålman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Strålman gets a clinch.
A short left from Ricci.
Ricci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Ricci throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman working aggressively here.
Strålman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ricci in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Strålman is trying to force a seperation but Ricci has the dominant position.
Ricci prevents a body shot from Strålman.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Strålman wants to break free but Ricci has control. #T2#
Ricci misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman takes a shot to the head.
Ricci misses with a body punch.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strålman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Ricci avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Strålman is trying to force a seperation but Ricci has the dominant position.
Ricci keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strålman's efforts to push away.
Strålman is struggling to control the position.
Strålman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ricci backwards. #T3##BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Ricci throws a big shot that misses.
Ricci lands an overhand right.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Ricci circles away.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricci takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ricci half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ricci throws a head kick but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman throws a fast counter high kick but Ricci manages to duck under it in time.
Strålman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Ricci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strålman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strålman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ricci throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Strålman throws a low kick but Ricci moves out of range easily.
Ricci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ricci misses with a straight left.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricci swings widly with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricci has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricci swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strålman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman throws a right and a left that Ricci avoids nicely.
Strålman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Strålman takes one on the button.
Ricci throws a big shot that misses.
Ricci throws a head kick but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman unleashes a big counter combination but Ricci bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Ricci circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Strålman with a nice calf kick.
Strålman swings for the body but Ricci moves out of range.
Strålman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ricci loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Strålman wants to clinch
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Strålman throws a front kick that sends Ricci stumbling back into the cage.
Strålman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricci throws a right and a left that Strålman avoids nicely.
Ricci buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Ricci finds it's way through Strålman's defenses.
Ricci tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Albert Ricci is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Strålman pushes Ricci up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman gets through Ricci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strålman lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ricci is keeping busy.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Strålman has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricci misses with the head strike.
Strålman lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman slips under a jab from Ricci.
Ricci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Strålman slips under a jab from Ricci.
Ricci slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Strålman slips under a jab from Ricci.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Ricci moves out of range easily.
Strålman throws out a leg kick but Ricci moves out of range and Strålman only half commits.
Ricci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Ricci swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a hook
and Strålman counters with a two punch combo.
Ricci throws a sloppy head kick and Strålman moves out of range easily.
Ricci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Ricci pushes him off.
Strålman blocks a head kick by Ricci.
Ricci getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Ricci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ricci throws a poor cross that misses
and Strålman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strålman scores with a one two! Ricci had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ricci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strålman thuds his right hand into Ricci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Ricci scores with a jab. Strålman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strålman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricci slips a jab from Strålman.
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Ricci pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricci throws a nice looking combination but Strålman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strålman tries to clinch up.
Ricci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricci misses the target.
Strålman takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses.
Ricci throwing a counter right hand but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Ricci throws a looping overhand right but Strålman ducks down to avoid it.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Ricci misses its intended target.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
Ricci keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricci lands a leg kick that knocks Strålman off balance momentarily.#T1#
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
Ricci cracks a nice hook into Strålman's ribs.
Ricci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strålman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Strålman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ricci, pushing him back against the cage.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
Strålman is trying to break free.
Strålman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ricci seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Strålman can turn it around.
Strålman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Ricci. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Ricci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ricci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Ricci tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anton Strålman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Ricci lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
Ricci throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Strålman rushes Ricci and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Ricci lands with a short shot to the head.
Strålman tries to score a body lock takedown but Ricci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Ricci. #T3#
Ricci misses with a body punch.
Strålman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ricci takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ricci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
Ricci working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ricci.
Strålman lands with a short shot to the head.
Ricci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ricci throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ricci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman gets through Ricci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ricci pushes Strålman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Strålman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ricci lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Strålman wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Ricci.
Strålman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman moves out of range as Ricci strikes.
Ricci misses with a looping right.
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strålman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ricci throws a poor cross that misses
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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 Albert Ricci.
Well Ricci 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 
Event: GC 346 Cold vs Machida     
Date:   May 10, 2020
#R1#
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricci.
Tszyu misses with a hook.
Tszyu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ricci.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Tszyu slips under a jab.
Ricci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu wants to clinch.
Ricci throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Ricci rushes Tszyu and presses him up against the cage.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ricci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Ricci controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ricci.
A nice left hand lands by Ricci.
A short left from Tszyu.
Good body shot from Ricci.
Nice body punch from Ricci - that landed with a thud.
Ricci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Ricci.
Ricci presses Tszyu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ricci.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu lands a right hand.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Ricci controls the action.
Tszyu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ricci.
Ricci tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Ricci back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ricci.
Tszyu lands with a right to the head.
Ricci avoids the elbow strike from Tszyu, against the cage. #T2#
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but Ricci blocks with his arms.
Ricci lands a left hand.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Ricci.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu has had enough of the clinch but Ricci keeps him there for the moment.
Ricci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ricci.
Ricci lands a left hand.
Tszyu misses with the head strike.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricci tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Ricci back against the cage.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Ricci working aggressively here.
Ricci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricci lands a left hand.
Ricci tries a body shot but Tszyu blocks it. #T3#
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu throws an elbow but it misses.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ricci gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Ricci lands a right hand.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ricci.
Ricci lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ricci blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Ricci.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tszyu.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ricci.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci prevents Tszyu from breaking the clinch.
Tszyu lands a body punch.
Ricci blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tszyu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Ricci.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Ricci.
A nice left hand lands by Tszyu.
Ricci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tszyu's elbow.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Ricci closes the distance and clinches.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ricci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Tszyu prevents a body shot from Ricci.
Ricci blocks an uppercut.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Ricci scores with a shot to the side of Tszyu's head.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu. #BC2#
Tszyu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses
and Ricci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu avoids the head kick by Ricci. #CL#
Ricci moves into range and clinches up with Tszyu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Ricci misses with a body punch.
Ricci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tszyu can do to turn this around?
Tszyu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ricci lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tszyu or not. #BC2#
Tszyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Ricci clobbers Tszyu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ricci fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
Ricci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
Ricci lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tszyu's sensitive parts.
Tszyu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ricci takes a step back to recover.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ricci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tszyu misses with a hook
and Ricci counters with a stiff right hand.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ricci.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Ricci.
Ricci punishes Tszyu's body with a nice straight punch.
Tszyu lunges at Ricci with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ricci's hand.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Ricci.#T2#
Ricci walks into a stiff left hand from Tszyu.
Tszyu looks for the body kick but Ricci saw that one coming.
Tszyu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ricci checks it well.
Ricci fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tszyu on the side of the head.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci tries to counter by clinching up but Tszyu breaks away and moves out of range.
Ricci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tszyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tszyu blocks a head kick by Ricci.
Ricci throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tszyu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricci moves out of range of the body kick from Tszyu.
Ricci cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Ricci.
Ricci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu avoids the head kick by Ricci.
Ricci dodges the punch combination from Tszyu.
Ricci was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricci attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3##CL#
Ricci moves into the clinch.
Ricci blocks a body shot from Tszyu. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ricci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ricci tries to clinch but Tszyu moves away
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ricci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tszyu.#CL#
Ricci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Ricci avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Tszyu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ricci has him pressed against the cage.
Albert Ricci has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ricci.
A left hand lands to the body for Ricci.
Ricci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike.
Ricci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Ricci lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Ricci.
Ricci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tszyu is looking to break free of the clinch but Ricci has double underhooks.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ricci.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Tszyu prevents a body shot from Ricci.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu blocks a body shot from Ricci.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ricci lands a body punch.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ricci misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Ricci. Beautiful body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ricci checks a leg kick.
Tszyu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
Ricci blocks a leg kick.
Ricci with a jab.
Tszyu tries to land a leg kick but Ricci saw it coming and moves away.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looks like Ricci has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ricci jabs Tszyu right on the nose. Tszyu blinks but takes it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricci.
Tszyu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ricci.
An inside leg kick lands from Tszyu.
Tszyu connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Tszyu has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
A short body shot lands from Ricci as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tszyu.
Good body shot from Ricci. #T1#
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricci's elbow.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Ricci blocks it.
Ricci lands with a left to the head.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ricci.
Ricci struggles to land a body shot inside as Tszyu controls his hands.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
Ricci is leaning against Tszyu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tszyu presses Ricci against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ricci blocking some punches.
Ricci blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
Ricci is working Tszyu over against the cage.
Tszyu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ricci misses with the head strike.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ricci presses Tszyu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kostya Tszyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci lands with a left to the head.
Ricci lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tszyu wants to break free but Ricci has control.
Ricci lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ricci lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci presses Tszyu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ricci.
Ricci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ricci is working Tszyu over against the cage.
Ricci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ricci stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ricci lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ricci lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tszyu or not.
Still in the clinch, Ricci scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ricci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Ricci lands with a right to the head.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
Ricci tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Ricci back against the cage. #T3#
Ricci lands with a left to the head.
Ricci misses with an elbow strike.
Ricci lands a hook that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Ricci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricci tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Ricci back against the cage.
Ricci throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
Ricci lands with a right to the head.
Ricci works on Tszyu's body with a couple of short punches.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricci digs a right hand into Tszyu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tszyu's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ricci.
Ricci pushes Tszyu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ricci lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci misses with an elbow over the top.
Albert Ricci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ricci lands a nice uppercut.
Ricci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricci can't find room to land a body shot as Tszyu controls the action.
Tszyu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ricci blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ricci.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Ricci avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Ricci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tszyu's elbow.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricci tries to work over Tszyu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Tszyu.
Ricci cracks Tszyu with a nice body shot.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci lands a shoulder strike.
Ricci lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci digs a right hand underneath Tszyu's ribcage. Tszyu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Ricci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Ricci showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ricci 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Ricci!
A less than humble Albert Ricci misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Kostya Tszyu stepped up to the mic, saying 'We thought we changed the game plan enough to sneak out a victory, well fought by Duffy. I hope he makes a tough challenge for the champion. '.

 
Event: GC 342 Cold vs Dambullah     
Date:   Apr 12, 2020
#R1#
Websphere lands with an overhand left.
Websphere throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Websphere misses with a combination
and Ricci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Websphere turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Websphere keeps Ricci at a distance using the push kick.
Websphere needs to keep his hands up - Ricci had a free shot at his head there.
Ricci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Websphere avoids the head kick by Ricci.
Websphere bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ricci's head backwards.
Ricci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ricci misses with a hook.
Ricci walks into a stiff left hand from Websphere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricci throws a head kick but Websphere moves out of range.
Ricci 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.
Websphere throws a body punch but Ricci moves out of range.
Websphere uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricci.
Websphere fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ricci has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) in the buildup to the fight.
Ricci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Websphere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Websphere. Ricci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Websphere fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Websphere is just out of range.
Websphere tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricci is able to avoid easily.
Ricci shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Websphere jabs Ricci to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ricci throws a right hand that misses
and Websphere counters with a straight right hand.
Websphere lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ricci's sensitive parts.
Ricci throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Websphere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Websphere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricci scores with a nice right hand.
Websphere with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Websphere thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Ricci wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Websphere scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Websphere misses with a lunging right hand
and Ricci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Websphere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Websphere with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ricci takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Websphere tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricci is able to avoid easily.
Ricci throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Websphere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Websphere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricci.
Websphere steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ricci.
Websphere lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Websphere takes one on the button.
Websphere is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ricci had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ricci misses with a head kick.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Websphere wants to slow Ricci down by chopping away at his legs.
Ricci misses with an uppercut
and Websphere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ricci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Websphere.
A slow jab from Websphere misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Websphere. #T3#
Websphere misses with a leg kick.
Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Websphere throws a body shot but no joy.
Websphere throws a right and a left that Ricci avoids nicely.
Ricci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Websphere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Websphere looks to land a left hand but Ricci moved out of range nicely.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Ricci.
Ricci gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ricci missing with a left hand there. Websphere was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Websphere, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Websphere tries to clinch there but Ricci circles away.
Ricci cracks Websphere with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Websphere moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ricci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Websphere scoring well with a low kick there.
Ricci lands with a straight right. Websphere didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricci just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Ricci has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Websphere.
Ricci throws an off balance right hand
and Websphere counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body punch from Websphere.
Websphere checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ricci.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Websphere is just out of range.
Ricci slips a straight right by Websphere.
Websphere takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Websphere lands with a nice body punch.
Websphere scores with a jab to the jaw.
Websphere throws a leg kick but Ricci sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ricci walks into a stiff left hand from Websphere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Websphere looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Websphere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Ricci on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Websphere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Websphere has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ricci misses with an uppercut. Websphere saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Websphere misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BM Websphere dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ricci staying out of range there.
Websphere swings widly with a right hand
and Ricci counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricci misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Ricci. Beautiful body shot.
Ricci scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ricci tries to work over Websphere's front leg with a kick but Websphere checks it.
Websphere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Websphere blocks the leg kick.
Websphere thumps Ricci with a low kick.
Ricci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Websphere throws out the jab.
Ricci wants to land a leg kick but Websphere is out of range.
Ricci is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci connects with an inside leg kick.
Ricci keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
Websphere misses with a looping left.
Ricci on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Websphere. Ricci does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ricci lands a body shot.
Ricci slips a jab from Websphere.
Ricci scores with a head kick. Websphere tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Websphere fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ricci jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Websphere.
Ricci swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ricci swings for the body but Websphere moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Websphere.
Ricci appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ricci throws a low kick but it's checked well by Websphere.
A combination from Websphere does no damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Ricci blocks the leg kick.
Websphere misses with an uppercut. Ricci saw that one coming.
BM Websphere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Websphere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
Ricci was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ricci.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Websphere.#T2#
Websphere jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ricci might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Websphere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Websphere connects with a looping right hand.
Websphere takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses.
Ricci looks to throw the jab but Websphere is out of range.
Websphere looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricci is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Websphere misses the target.
Websphere throws a body punch but Ricci moves out of range.
Websphere lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricci walks into a stiff left hand from Websphere.
Ricci lunges at Websphere with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Websphere's hand.
Websphere ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ricci fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Websphere checks it well.
Ricci moves away from the strike by Websphere.
Ricci turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Websphere misses with a left hand
and Ricci counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Websphere misses with a body shot.
Websphere checks a leg kick.
Ricci rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Websphere moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Websphere does no damage.
Websphere is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ricci takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Websphere lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ricci throws a jab when Websphere was well out of range.
Websphere throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ricci misses with a looping right.
Ricci scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ricci throws a leg kick but Websphere sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Websphere dodges the punch combination from Ricci.
Websphere slips a jab from Ricci.
Websphere cracks Ricci with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Ricci misses the jab.
Websphere is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Websphere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Ricci.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricci keeps the fight on the outside.
Websphere scores with a body shot.
Websphere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Websphere misses with a straight left.
Websphere scores with a decent looking hook.
Ricci looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Websphere throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ricci went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Ricci misses.
Ricci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Websphere throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ricci ducks right into an uppercut from Websphere.
Websphere misses with a looping right.
Websphere throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ricci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Websphere tries to clinch there but Ricci circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but BM Websphere will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Websphere shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricci misses the target.
Websphere lands a leg kick that knocks Ricci off balance momentarily.
Websphere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Websphere blocks a jab.
Ricci scores with a head kick.
Websphere throws a low kick but Ricci avoids it.
Ricci takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Websphere avoids the head kick by Ricci. #CL2#
Websphere gets a clinch. #BC#
Ricci escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere throws a hook but Ricci avoids it easily.
Ricci throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Websphere misses the jab.
Websphere thumps Ricci with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Websphere lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Ricci connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Websphere.
Ricci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricci throws a low kick but it's checked well by Websphere.
Websphere throws a hook to the side of Ricci's head but Ricci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ricci on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ricci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricci thuds a left hand into Websphere's body.
Websphere throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Websphere rushes Ricci and presses him up against the cage.
Websphere throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riccis head.
Websphere throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riccis head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Websphere just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ricci's brow. #BC#
Ricci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Websphere slips under a jab.
Ricci throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Albert Ricci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Websphere sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Websphere paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ricci throws a hook but Websphere avoids it easily.
Websphere feints a counter leg kick.
Websphere misses with a low kick.
Websphere attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Ricci tenderised Websphere's leg. Websphere is trying to keep his angry face on.
Websphere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ricci.
Ricci cracks Websphere with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Ricci. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ricci.
Websphere blocks a head kick by Ricci.
Ricci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Websphere.
Ricci throws a shot from downtown. Websphere moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ricci lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Websphere has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Websphere and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ricci throws a leg kick
and Websphere counters with a nice body shot.
Websphere lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ricci's sensitive parts. #T3#
Websphere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Websphere.
Ricci misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Websphere there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Websphere dodges the punch combination from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a wild body shot.
BM Websphere is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Websphere.
Websphere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricci scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Websphere thuds his right hand into Ricci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Websphere tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Websphere lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ricci doesn't seem phased though.
Websphere connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricci needs to keep his hands up - Websphere had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Websphere comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricci misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Websphere releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ricci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Websphere let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Websphere cracks Ricci with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Websphere fails in his attempt to clinch.
Websphere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Ricci swings for the body but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Websphere throws a combination. Ricci tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Websphere lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ricci doesn't seem phased though.
Ricci walks into a straight right hand from Websphere.
Websphere misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to BM Websphere.
Well Websphere 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BM Websphere!

 
Event: GC 336 Andrade vs Pearson     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Ricci closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Chu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chu lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Chu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Ricci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chu is leaning against Ricci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chu blocks an uppercut.
Chu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Chu.
Ricci gets through Chu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ricci digs a right hand into Chu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chu's gas tank.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chu pushes Ricci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Ricci.
Ricci has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ricci can turn it around.
Ricci gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chu. #T1#
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Chu misses with the head strike.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chu blocks a body shot from Ricci.
Chu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ricci misses with the head strike.
Chu misses with some punches.
Ricci blocks a body shot from Chu.
Chu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chu blocks a body shot from Ricci.
Ricci lands an uppercut.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Chu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Chu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Chu is leaning against Ricci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ricci blocks a body shot from Chu.
Chu lands with a light punch inside.
Chu working aggressively here.
Ricci misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Chu.
Ricci blocks a body shot from Chu.
Chu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
Ricci throws a punch but it's blocked by Chu.
Chu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ricci is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tzu Chu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Chu.
Ricci cracks Chu with a nice body shot.
Chu lands an elbow just above Ricci 's eye.
Ricci scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ricci is leaning against Chu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Chu. #T3#
Ricci working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ricci.
Chu takes a shot to the head.
Chu works on Ricci's body with a couple of short punches.
Ricci misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Chu.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
Ricci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chu throws an elbow but misses.
Chu scores with a shot to the side of Ricci's head.
Ricci lands with a right to the head.
Chu lands a shot to the body.
Chu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chu lands a left hand.
Chu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chu blocking some punches.
Chu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Good body shot from Ricci.
Chu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ricci lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ricci blocks an uppercut.
Ricci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ricci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ricci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chu's elbow.
Chu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chu has Ricci pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ricci manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Chu has Ricci pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ricci tumbling to the mat - Chu dives into Ricci's guard.
Ricci is looking to stand up but Chu isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tzu Chu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ricci connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ricci buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ricci. That's going to slow Chu down.
Ricci scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chu doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chu.
Chu throws a lazy right hand but Ricci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ricci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Ricci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricci dodges an elbow strike from Chu.
Ricci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chu backwards. #T1#
Ricci is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chu lands an uppercut.
Ricci blocking some punches.
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ricci lands a left hand.
Chu misses with the head strike.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
Ricci lands with a right to the head.
Chu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Chu as the two fighters clinch.
Chu blocking some punches.
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chu misses with an elbow over the top.
Chu misses with some punches.
Ricci tries to work over Chu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chu misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chu prevents a body shot from Ricci.
Chu misses with the head strike. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chu.
Chu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ricci lands a right hand.
Ricci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ricci misses with a body punch.
Chu misses with an elbow strike.
Ricci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ricci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ricci blocks an uppercut.
Ricci lands with a right to the head.
Tzu Chu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chu misses with the head strike.
Chu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ricci backwards.
Chu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ricci.
A hook to the body from Chu.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chu throws an elbow but misses.
Chu lands a body punch. #T3#
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Chu.
Chu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ricci's defenses.
Chu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricci.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci lands with a light punch inside.
Ricci blocks a body shot from Chu.
Chu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricci's elbow.
Chu blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ricci.
Ricci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricci can't find room to land a body shot as Chu controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chu.
Ricci throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ricci pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ricci gets through Chu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ricci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Chu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ricci struggles to land a body shot inside as Chu controls his hands. #T4#
Chu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricci scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ricci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ricci struggles to land a body shot inside as Chu controls his hands.
Chu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Ricci misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chu.
Ricci lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Ricci.
A nice left hand lands by Ricci.
Ricci lands with a right to the head.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chu is leaning against Ricci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Ricci prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tzu Chu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ricci throws a punch but it's blocked by Chu.
Chu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ricci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ricci.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chu.
A nice side step and Ricci releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chu misses with a wild combination.
Ricci steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chu.
Chu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ricci's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL2#
Chu gets tackled into the cage by Ricci. Ricci maintains the clinch.
Chu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ricci tries to throw a body punch but Chu avoids it by throwing Ricci back against the cage.
Ricci lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ricci misses with some punches.
Chu pushes off an throws an elbow but Ricci leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Ricci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chu pushes Ricci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Chu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ricci backwards.
Chu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ricci tries to work over Chu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ricci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chu misses with some punches.
Chu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chu.
Ricci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ricci is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tzu Chu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricci blocks a body shot from Chu.
Chu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Chu.
Ricci stops a takedown attempt from Chu. #T2#
Chu blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chu has Ricci pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ricci manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ricci digs a right hand into Chu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chu's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
A left hand lands to the body for Ricci.
Ricci prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Ricci.
Ricci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ricci avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ricci.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chu blocking some punches.
Chu tries to throw a body punch but Ricci avoids it by throwing Chu back against the cage.
Chu lands a right hand.
Chu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Chu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Ricci.
Ricci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chu lands an elbow that stopped Ricci in his tracks for a moment.
Chu has a couple of punches blocked by Ricci.
Chu throws a head punch that misses.
Chu scores with a shot to the side of Ricci's head.
Ricci gets through Chu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ricci lands with a left to the head.
Ricci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chu.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ricci blocks an uppercut.
Ricci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ricci takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci lands an uppercut.#T4#
Ricci lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ricci tries to throw a body punch but Chu avoids it by throwing Ricci back against the cage.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ricci tries to throw a body punch but Chu avoids it by throwing Ricci back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricci.
Ricci tries to work over Chu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Chu.
Chu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ricci lands a body punch.
Ricci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ricci.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Ricci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ricci has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 
Event: GC 333 Paulin vs Cobb     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Amodei darts in looking for a takedown but Ricci gets double underhooks and turns Amodei into the cage.
Ricci is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
A low kick from Amodei is predictable there #CL#
and Ricci counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Ricci breaks the clinch.
Ricci has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) in the buildup to the fight.
Amodei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei throws the left hand but Ricci avoids the punch easily.
Ricci wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown but Ricci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Ricci moved out of range nicely.
Amodei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amodei blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Nice cross by Amodei.
Some wild striking there from Ricci.
And Amodei tries to counter it with a takedown but Ricci pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ricci takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amodei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amodei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ricci takes a step back to recover.
Nice body punch from Amodei. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ricci checks a leg kick.
Amodei throws a solid leg kick but Ricci takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amodei.
Ricci was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ricci tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amodei tries to land a leg kick but Ricci saw it coming and moves away.
Amodei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ricci takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Amodei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ricci is out of range and Amodei settles back down.
Amodei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ricci rather than just go for the knockout.
Ricci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amodei scores with the left hand. Ricci knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Ricci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Amodei.
Amodei connects with an inside leg kick.
Ricci blocks a leg kick.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Ricci. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Amodei motions for Ricci to come forward. Amodei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
Ricci is looking to counter the offense by Amodei and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Amodei tries to work over Ricci's front leg with a kick but Ricci checks it.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei throws a counter combo.
A lazy left from Amodei finds it's target.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricci looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Amodei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ricci tries to avoid it but Amodei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ricci to the ground. Ricci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giuseppe Amodei.
Amodei lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Amodei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Amodei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ricci on the side of the head.
Amodei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ricci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab.
As Amodei tries to get set, Ricci tries to push him back and clinch up but Amodei manages to avoid the attempt.
Amodei misses with a leg kick.
Amodei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ricci is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ricci lands a glancing blow to the side of Amodei's head.
Albert Ricci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Amodei.#T1#
Ricci scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amodei in his tracks.
Amodei scores with a push kick.
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Ricci is looking to counter punch.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Ricci's shoulder, as Ricci tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei cracks the inside of Ricci's front leg.
Amodei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Amodei or perhaps it was just good defense by Ricci, which made it look bad.
Ricci wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ricci wants to clinch up but Amodei keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Amodei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Ricci appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricci slips a straight right by Amodei.
Ricci takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Amodei. That's going to slow Ricci down.
Amodei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricci at a distance.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Amodei moves out of range as Ricci throws a body kick.
Amodei throws a leg kick #CL#
and Ricci holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ricci misses with some punches.
Ricci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ricci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ricci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amodei tries to score a body lock takedown but Ricci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giuseppe Amodei.#BC2#
Amodei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Ricci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amodei looks for the body kick but Ricci saw that one coming.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Ricci throws a series of punches but Amodei avoids them all with ease.
Amodei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick from Ricci lands but Amodei takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ricci went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amodei tries to land a leg kick but Ricci saw it coming and moves away.
Amodei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricci seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amodei, as that shot connected.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amodei misses with a straight left.
Amodei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Ricci seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Amodei throws a series of punches but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Amodei manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci connects with a crisp jab.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Ricci. #T1#
Amodei throws a big shot that misses.
Ricci swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ricci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amodei flicks out a counter leg kick but Ricci steps away.
Amodei misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricci throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
so Amodei counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amodei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ricci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amodei is fighting to break Ricci's control of his arms but Ricci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Albert Ricci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Amodei controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Amodei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ricci counters with a three punch combo that has Amodei backing up. Amodei nods at Ricci to acknowledge the strikes.
Amodei misses with an uppercut. Ricci saw that one coming.
Amodei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amodei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricci swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Amodei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ricci avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Ricci moves out of range of the body kick from Amodei.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Amodei.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Amodei thows a leg kick but Ricci checks it
and Ricci counters with a series of strikes. Amodei will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Amodei 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 
Event: GC 330 Starker vs Paulin     
Date:   Jan 18, 2020
#R1#
De Andrade throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ricci counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Ricci darts in and clinches De Andrade up against the cage.
Ricci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
De Andrade working aggressively here.
De Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricci's elbow.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
De Andrade 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.
De Andrade blocks a body shot from Ricci.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a body shot.
De Andrade lands with a right to the head.
De Andrade lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
De Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Ricci backwards.
Ricci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Andrade misses with some punches.
Ricci working aggressively here.
Ricci blocks an uppercut.
De Andrade misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Ricci manages to break the clinch.
De Andrade scores with a three punch combo!
Ricci throws a head kick but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Andrade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Andrade.#ROC#
Ricci is rocked!
Ricci walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from De Andrade! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 
Event: GC 326 Dassler vs Torturro     
Date:   Dec 14, 2019
#R1#
Ricci checks a leg kick.
Ricci throws a leg kick but Haze moved away.
Ricci buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jerry Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ricci.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
Haze sets himself, and Ricci steps forward looking for the clinch! Haze avoids it this time.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
Haze takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haze throws out a powerful jab.
Ricci lands a body shot.
Haze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricci at a distance.
Haze looks to land a body kick but Ricci moved away.
Haze misses the jab.
Haze throws a looping overhand right but Ricci ducks down to avoid it.
Ricci throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haze on the side of the head.
Haze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haze throws a body kick that misses.
Ricci misses with a looping left.
Ricci connects with an inside leg kick.
Ricci defending well as Haze loads up on a big left hand.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Haze misses the jab.
Ricci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haze misses with a straight right.
Ricci wants to counter with a clinch but Haze pushes him away.
Haze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ricci cracks the inside of Haze's front leg.
Haze misses with a hook. Ricci ducked under it nicely.
Ricci has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ricci misses with a looping left.
A head kick by Haze misses
and Ricci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Ricci gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Ricci.
Haze tries to work over Ricci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ricci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ricci lands a right hand.
Haze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricci misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Ricci escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haze throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Haze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ricci circles away quickly and effectively.
Ricci is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ricci tries to close the distance and clinch but Haze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ricci slips a straight right by Haze.
A head kick misses from Haze.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Ricci takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ricci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ricci turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ricci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ricci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haze.
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze swings for the body but Ricci moves out of range.
Haze misses with the combination.
Haze connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Haze throws a jab when Ricci was well out of range.
Haze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ricci throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haze.
Haze is looking to counter punch.
Haze throws a solid leg kick but Ricci takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haze.
A low kick from Haze is predictable there
and Ricci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haze avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot lands for Ricci.
Haze throws a lazy head kick
and Ricci counters with a one-two to the body.
Ricci wants to clinch up but Haze keeps it at a distance.
Haze throws a leg kick which misses Ricci's front leg but catches the back leg as Ricci tries to avoid it.
Albert Ricci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricci staying out of range there.
Haze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricci connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haze.
Haze will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haze throws a head kick but Ricci moves out of range. #T4#
Haze throws an overhand right that lands on Ricci's shoulder, as Ricci tries to avoid the shot.
Ricci moves away from the strike by Haze.
Haze misses with a straight left.
Haze wants to land a leg kick but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci throws a head kick that misses.
Haze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haze throws a body kick that misses.
Ricci appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ricci getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ricci is looking to clinch.
Ricci scores with a leg kick.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haze.
A big left from Haze misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haze on the side of the head.
Haze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Haze.
Haze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ricci throws a jab when Haze was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Albert Ricci will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ricci looks to land a left hand but Haze moved out of range nicely.
Haze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Haze connects with the punch.
Ricci moves out of range of the body kick from Haze.
Ricci throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Haze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ricci wants to land a leg kick but Haze is out of range.
Haze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Haze misses.
Haze lands a leg kick that knocks Ricci off balance momentarily.
Ricci fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haze.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Haze is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haze slips a straight right by Ricci.
A telegraphed right hand from Ricci misses the target.
Haze motions for Ricci to come forward. Haze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricci connects with a solid leg kick.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze throws a body punch but Ricci moves out of range.
Haze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricci doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Haze misses the target.
A slow jab from Ricci misses its intended target.
Ricci misses with an uppercut.
Haze slips a jab from Ricci.
Haze shoots for a double leg takedown but Ricci sprawls well. He's pushed Haze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Ricci.
Ricci lands with a shot to the body.
Ricci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haze.
Ricci throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haze throws a series of strikes that have Ricci backpedaling.
A bone on bone clash there as Haze blocks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ricci, as that shot connected.
Haze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ricci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Albert Ricci seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricci dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricci blocks a head kick by Haze.
Ricci stuns Haze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ricci checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haze defending well as Ricci loads up on a big left hand.
Ricci misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ricci.
An inside leg kick lands from Ricci.
Haze takes one to the side of the head.
Ricci moves away from the strike by Haze.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ricci.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ricci.
Some bone on bone action there as Haze checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ricci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haze. #TD#
Haze bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ricci takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Haze misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Haze lands some shots froms side control.
Haze is looking to take a break and control but Ricci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haze cracks Ricci with a big right hand but Ricci just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Haze throws a strike aimed at the side of Ricci's head but Ricci avoids it well.
Haze throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ricci works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Haze trying to control from half guard but Ricci is working away.
Haze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haze is looking to stall here but Ricci recovers full guard. #T4#
Haze chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ricci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haze stands up over Ricci, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haze postures up in Ricci's guard and throws a big left but Ricci blocks it.
Haze with a nice head shot there.
Haze with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Albert Ricci will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze. Ricci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze misses with a hook
and Ricci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ricci checks the leg kick.
Haze tried to score with a low kick but Ricci checks it.
Ricci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ricci is fending him off so far but Haze persists. Nope, Ricci circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricci dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haze. That did some damage!
Ricci avoids the body shot from Haze.
Haze avoids a kick to the body.
Ricci throws out a powerful jab.
Haze cracks the inside of Ricci's front leg.
Haze takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze tries to clinch up.
Ricci takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricci is just out of range.
Ricci tries to counter by closing the distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haze.
Haze is looking to land body kicks.
Haze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Ricci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Ricci slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haze throws the left hand but Ricci avoids the punch easily.
Ricci wants to counter with a clinch but Haze pushes him away.
Ricci scores with the left hand. Haze knows he should have avoided that one.
Haze gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ricci.
Haze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ricci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haze throws an overhand right that lands on Ricci's shoulder, as Ricci tries to avoid the shot.
Haze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haze is looking to clinch but Ricci is avoiding it.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Haze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ricci.
Ricci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haze shoots for a double leg takedown but Ricci sprawls well. He's pushed Haze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ricci tries a head kick but it misses.
Haze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Haze throws a push kick but Ricci slaps the foot to one side.
Haze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Ricci moves out of range easily.
Ricci misses with a straight right. #T2#
Ricci is looking to land body kicks.
Ricci throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Ricci throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Ricci pushes Haze away with a front kick.
Jerry Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haze throws a looping overhand right but Ricci ducks down to avoid it.
Haze looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ricci tests Haze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricci getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Haze misses.
Haze with a jab.
Ricci misses the jab.
Haze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Ricci closes the distance and clinches.
Ricci tries to work over Haze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ricci doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Haze blocks a body shot from Ricci.
Haze swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haze tries a body shot but Ricci blocks it.
Haze swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haze unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ricci lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ricci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricci takes a shot to the head.
Haze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci misses with a body punch.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
Haze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ricci gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricci blocks an uppercut.
Haze misses with a punch on the inside.
Albert Ricci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ricci lands a left hand.
A short left from Haze.
A short left from Ricci.
Ricci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haze has a couple of punches blocked by Ricci.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricci pushes Haze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Haze.
Haze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haze is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ricci gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ricci doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Haze breaks from the clinch.
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricci.
Haze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Haze misses.
Haze swings widly with a right hand
letting Ricci counter with a right hand.
Ricci blocks a head kick by Haze.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricci connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Ricci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 
Event: GAMMA#796 Jernit v Ramses     
Date:   Nov 02, 2019
#R1#
Sepulveda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sepulveda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricci has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sepulveda blocks the body kick.
Sepulveda has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ricci is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ricci throws a jab when Sepulveda was well out of range.
Sepulveda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ricci misses with a left hand
and Sepulveda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ricci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sepulveda thows a leg kick but Ricci checks it
and Ricci counters with a leg kick.
Sepulveda scores with a nice strike.
Albert Ricci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricci falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sepulveda counters with a left to the body.
We've been told by Ricci's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ricci throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sepulveda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ricci is looking to land body kicks.
Sepulveda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ricci's calf.
Ricci shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ricci works Sepulveda's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Sepulveda slips under a jab from Ricci.
Ricci thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Sepulveda dives in and scores a takedown into Ricci's guard.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Ricci keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sepulveda wants to pass the guard but Ricci is keeping the position.#T2#
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Ricci keeps moving.
Sepulveda looking to pass the guard.
Sepulveda passes Ricci's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sepulveda trying to control the action but Ricci is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sepulveda wants to work for an arm triangle but Ricci is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ricci is refusing to be controlled, as Sepulveda sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Sepulveda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ricci defends it well.
Sepulveda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ricci keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sepulveda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricci.
An inside leg kick from Sepulveda misses.
Sepulveda moves out of range of the body kick.
Sepulveda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricci at a distance.
Ricci misses with a kick to the body.
Sepulveda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.#T4#
Ricci misses with a looping left.
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sepulveda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ricci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sepulveda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ricci tries to land a front kick but Sepulveda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sepulveda throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Sepulveda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sepulveda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ricci rather than just go for the knockout.
Sepulveda tries to land a leg kick but Ricci saw it coming and moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ricci misses its target.
Sepulveda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricci throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sepulveda throws a nice looking combination but Ricci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sepulveda tries to clinch there but Ricci circles away.
Ricci connects with an inside leg kick.
Sepulveda looks for the body kick but Ricci saw that one coming.
And Ricci counters with a quick kick to the body but Sepulveda blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Sepulveda 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.
#R2#
Ricci takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sepulveda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricci tries to work over Sepulveda's front leg with a kick but Sepulveda checks it.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Ricci counters with a quick kick to the body but Sepulveda blocks it.
Sepulveda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sepulveda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ricci checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ricci throws a series of punches but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Ricci will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sepulveda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Ricci. No joy for Sepulveda on that attempt.
Ricci appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick that misses.
Sepulveda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sepulveda takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses.
Sepulveda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Sepulveda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albert Ricci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sepulveda throws an off balance right hand
and Ricci counters with a nice uppercut.
Ricci avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sepulveda lands a nice looking body shot.
Sepulveda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sepulveda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ricci.
Ricci throws a leg kick
and Sepulveda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricci pushes Sepulveda away with a front kick.
Ricci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sepulveda is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sepulveda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Ricci. Those never looked like landing.
Sepulveda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci throws a hook but Sepulveda blocks it.#T2#
Sepulveda is looking to land body kicks.
Ricci swings for the body but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot.
Sepulveda scores with a spinning back kick!
Sepulveda misses with an uppercut
and Ricci counters with a nice body kick.
Ricci just misses with a punch to the body.
Sepulveda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricci closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sepulveda jabs Ricci to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ricci throws a leg kick but Sepulveda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sepulveda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ricci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricci takes one to the chin there.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Sepulveda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricci checks a leg kick nicely.
Ricci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Sepulveda as he checks the leg kick.
Ricci tries to land a leg kick but Sepulveda saw it coming and moves away.
Sepulveda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ricci's head.
Ricci thuds his shin into the meat of Sepulveda's side.
Ricci misses with a double jab
and Sepulveda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sepulveda scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ricci.
Sepulveda lands a head kick. Ricci smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ricci wants to slow Sepulveda down by chopping away at his legs.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.#T4#
Sepulveda throws a big shot that misses.
Sepulveda misses the shot to the body.
Ricci throws a body punch but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Ricci misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci looks to land a body kick but Sepulveda moved away.
Sepulveda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ricci throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ricci 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Sepulveda misses.
Ricci moves out of range as Sepulveda throws a body kick.
Sepulveda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ricci takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Sepulveda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ricci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ricci blocks a jab.
Ricci connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sepulveda momentarily. #TD2#
Sepulveda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ricci!
Sepulveda wants to control but Ricci is keeping him busy.
Sepulveda is trying to move to mount but Ricci reverses beautifully and ends up in Sepulveda's guard.
Sepulveda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ricci manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sepulveda controlling from the top position. #T1#
Ricci is trying to keep Sepulveda in close. #SUB2#
Sepulveda drops back looking for a leg! Ricci is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ricci manages to kick Sepulveda off! Sepulveda jumps back into Ricci's guard.
Sepulveda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ricci keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Albert Ricci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sepulveda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ricci keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sepulveda wants to pass the guard but Ricci is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sepulveda stays in close to Ricci's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ricci wants to land a leg kick but Sepulveda is out of range.
Ricci throws a body kick that misses.
Sepulveda thows a leg kick but Ricci checks it
and Ricci counters with a left to the body.
Ricci goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Sepulveda.
And Ricci counters with a quick kick to the body but Sepulveda blocks it.
Sepulveda throws an overhand right that lands on Ricci's shoulder, as Ricci tries to avoid the shot.
Ricci with a nice cross.
Sepulveda lands a glancing blow to the side of Ricci's head.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ricci.
Sepulveda throws a push kick but Ricci slaps the foot to one side.
Ricci misses with a kick to the body.
Sepulveda is looking to clinch.
Sepulveda wants to clinch.
Alejandro Sepulveda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ricci moves forwards but Sepulveda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricci misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sepulveda. Ricci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricci gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

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 Albert Ricci.
Well Sepulveda 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Sepulveda!
A victorious Alejandro Sepulveda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: GAMMA#792 Sonnen v Sanada     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Ricci takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pearson slips under a jab from Ricci.
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ricci jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pearson looks for the body kick but Ricci saw that one coming.
Ricci throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ricci avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Ricci releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ricci slips a jab from Pearson.
Ricci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pearson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricci moves out of range of the strikes.
Pearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ricci throws a lazy right hand but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pearson thumps Ricci with a low kick.#CL#
Pearson forces Ricci back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Ricci.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pearson.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Ricci.
Ricci pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ricci avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricci's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Pearson.
Ricci lands a body shot.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Ricci controls the action.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Pearson.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ricci backwards.
Ricci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Pearson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Ricci escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricci moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Pearson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oh Pearson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricci cracks the inside of Pearson's front leg.
Ricci throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ricci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricci turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Pearson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ricci. That's going to slow Pearson down.
Ricci scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson is breathing heavily.
Ricci throws a monster overhand right that drops Pearson! Ricci follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
A very excited looking Albert Ricci rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 
Event: GAMMA#789 Curry v Spike 2     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Ricci tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ricci if he has to take too many more of those.
Ricci moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricci feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Ricci off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Ricci throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ricci throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Ricci only half commits.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ricci feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ricci throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ricci. Ricci circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some bone on bone action there as Ricci checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ricci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Ricci's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricci misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ricci now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Ricci checks it.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Ricci moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit jabs Ricci right on the nose. Ricci blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Ricci misses.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Ricci avoided it.
Ricci moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ricci misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci misses with a straight left.
Ricci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Ricci down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ricci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ricci keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice 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!
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Ricci saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Ricci takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Ricci's head but Ricci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Ricci blocks it.
Ricci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Ricci's head.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Ricci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ricci misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Ricci presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ricci tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Ricci back against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricci presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ricci tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ricci working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Ricci. #BC2#
Ricci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ricci misses with a wild body shot.
As Ricci backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ricci throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Ricci moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Ricci.
Ricci lands with a good body shot.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.#T4#
Ricci chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricci lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ricci throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
Ricci throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Ricci throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ricci tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricci scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ricci looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ricci looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ricci cracks the inside of Sitsongrit's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ricci throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ricci's head.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Ricci's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ricci down.
Decent striking displayed by Ricci there.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
Ricci lands with a right hand.
Ricci ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Ricci down by chopping away at his legs.
Ricci feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Good leg kick by Ricci there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ricci looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Ricci moves out of range easily. #T1#
Ricci blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Ricci down by chopping away at his legs.
Ricci checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Ricci circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ricci lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ricci moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ricci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ricci scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
A head kick misses from Ricci.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Ricci's head but Ricci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Ricci down with leg kicks.
Ricci swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ricci slips under a jab.
Ricci looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ricci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Ricci throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Ricci tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Ricci lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ricci checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ricci wants to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses. #T3#
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Ricci moves out of range easily.
Ricci moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Ricci was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ricci misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricci.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Ricci circles away.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ricci fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Ricci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Ricci's legs.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Ricci bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Ricci avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ricci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricci is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ricci. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricci tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ricci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Ricci moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ricci misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ricci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Ricci moved away.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Ricci.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ricci.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ricci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricci has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricci checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ricci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ricci lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ricci has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ricci and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Ricci counters with a good, hard body kick but Sitsongrit shrugs it off.
Ricci blocks a leg kick.
Ricci now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Ricci misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Ricci.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ricci slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Ricci throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ricci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Ricci tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ricci gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ricci.
Ricci scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Albert Ricci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ricci, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit darts in trying to clinch
and Ricci counters with a good, hard body kick but Sitsongrit shrugs it off.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Ricci slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Ricci tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit motions for Ricci to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Ricci's leg but Ricci calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Ricci blocks the leg kick.
Ricci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ricci.
Ricci looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Ricci's belly button to the back.
Ricci misses with a body shot. #T3#
Ricci avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Ricci moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Ricci's legs.
Ricci is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Ricci fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ricci displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ricci scores with a push kick.#CL#
Ricci tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ricci tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow. #T4#
Ricci prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ricci.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Ricci's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ricci's gas tank.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Ricci working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ricci.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Still in the clinch, Ricci scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Albert Ricci.
Well Sitsongrit 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
An out of breath Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: GAMMA#785 Verbeek v Ricard     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Ricci.
Legions throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ricci on the side of the head.
Ricci throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
Ricci shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Legions eats them both and turns towards Ricci to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ricci throws out a leg kick but Legions moves out of range and Ricci only half commits.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Ricci's head but Ricci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ricci.
Legions fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricci has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Legions is looking to chop away at Ricci's legs.
Legions throws a low kick but Ricci moves out of range easily.
Legions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Legions feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riccis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ricci throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Legions feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ricci's calf.
Ricci looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Legions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricci throws out the jab.
No joy there for Legions, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Legions tries to move into range but Ricci moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Legions fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ricci.
Legions lands a head kick. Ricci smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ricci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legions.
Ricci tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Legions blocks the body kick.
Ricci throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Legions misses with a hook to the body
and Ricci counters with a head kick. That will keep Legions thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Felix Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions misses with a double jab.
Ricci throws a leg kick but Legions sees it coming and moves out of range.
Legions misses with a takedown attempt
and Ricci makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ricci can pounce on him.
Legions throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ricci.
Legions lands with an overhand left.
We've been told by Ricci's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Ricci there.
Ricci tries a low kick but Legions avoids it.
Legions throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricci on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Legions fails with a takedown attempt.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Ricci slips a straight right by Legions.
Legions moves out of range as Ricci throws a body kick.
Legions moves out of range of the body kick from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ricci moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Legions throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ricci.
Crunch! Legions slams his shin into Ricci's torso.
Legions cracks Ricci with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Legions lands with an overhand left.
Legions lands with a good body shot.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Ricci throwing a counter right hand but Legions manages to avoid it.
Ricci attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ricci moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Ricci blocks the low kick.#T3#
Ricci blocks a low kick nicely.
Ricci throws a leg kick but Legions sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Legions slips a jab from Ricci.
Ricci missing with a left hand there. Legions was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricci.
Legions looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ricci staying out of range there.
Legions has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ricci throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Legions changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ricci throws a solid leg kick but Legions takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ricci.
Legions let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Legions connects with a jab.
Legions is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ricci had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Legions tries to land a leg kick but Ricci saw it coming and moves away. #TD2#
Legions decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Legions not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Legions missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Legions is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Legions tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ricci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Ricci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions throwing shots but Ricci is blocking nicely.
Legions lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Legions missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Legions sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ricci defending well though.
Legions throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Legions trying to control the action but Ricci is working from the bottom.
Legions sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ricci defending well though.
Legions has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci wants to control but Legions is keeping busy.
Legions not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felix Legions will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Legions dodges the punch combination from Ricci.
Legions blocks the body kick.
Ricci looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
Legions scores with a nice head shot.
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Ricci ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Ricci wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legions throws a lazy body kick
and Ricci counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ricci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricci wants to clinch.
Legions shoots in and drives through. Ricci sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Legions on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ricci throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Legions throws a wild body kick that Ricci sees coming a mile off.
Legions misses with the combination.
Ricci is looking to counter punch.
Legions connects with a single shot there.
Legions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ricci tries to bum rush Legions with a series of wild strikes but Legions uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legions moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricci scores with a punch to the head.
Ricci with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Legions to score with a decent uppercut.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Ricci counters with a body kick that stops Legions in his tracks momentarily.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Ricci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricci is looking to land body kicks.
And Legions tries to counter it with a takedown but Ricci pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ricci.
Donk. Legions catches Ricci right on the button with a cross.
Legions shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricci is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Ricci there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Ricci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricci takes one to the side of the head.
Ricci moves in looking to clinch but Legions pushes him off.
Legions walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ricci checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Legions backs away, Ricci returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ricci tries to work over Legions's front leg with a kick but Legions checks it.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Legions lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Ricci.
Legions throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Legions lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ricci has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ricci and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Ricci on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Legions connects with a looping right hand.
Legions looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Legions takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses.
Legions stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Legions, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
Ricci tries to score with a low kick but Legions moves his leg out of the way.
Ricci gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ricci scores with a kick to the body.
Legions lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ricci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Legions fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ricci is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Legions. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legions.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricci moves out of range of the strikes.
Legions avoids a kick to the body.
Legions swings for the body but Ricci moves out of range.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legions staying out of range there.
Legions scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ricci in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Ricci.
Ricci walks into a straight right hand from Legions.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ricci.
Legions clobbers Ricci with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ricci lands a nice looking body kick.
Ricci getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ricci looks to land a body kick but Legions moved away.
Ricci throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Legions tries to counter it with a takedown but Ricci pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Felix Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricci walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Legions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricci misses the target.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ricci on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ricci lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Legions throws a hook but Ricci blocks it.
Ricci looks to land a body kick but Legions moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ricci.
Legions has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ricci.
Ricci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Legions misses.
Legions on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ricci. Ricci obviously looking to wear him down.
Legions misses with an uppercut. Ricci saw that one coming.
Ricci bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legions's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
Good standup being displayed there by Ricci as he connects with a hook.
Ricci misses with a kick to the body.
Legions slips under a jab.
Ricci tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Legions throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ricci looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Ricci slips the punch.#TD2#
Legions 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.
Ricci working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legions.
Ricci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ricci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Legions wants to control from the top but Ricci keeps moving.
Ricci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legions makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Legions postures up in Ricci's guard and throws a big left but Ricci blocks it.
Albert Ricci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Legions throws a big right hand that misses.
Ricci pulls Legions in close to his closed guard and prevents Legions from doing any damage or advancing position.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legions working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Felix Legions has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legions throwing strikes but missing.
Legions distracts Ricci with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Legions drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Legions jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Legions throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Legions trying to control but Ricci is working from the bottom.
Ricci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Legions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions dodges the punch combination from Ricci.
Albert Ricci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Legions is looking to land body kicks.
Ricci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ricci there as he acknowledges the shot.
Legions connects with a jab.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legions.
Ricci quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Legions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legions defending well as Ricci loads up on a big left hand.
Legions is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Legions needs to keep his hands up - Ricci had a free shot at his head there.
Legions misses with a leg kick.
Legions works the jab nicely.
Ricci throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legions on the side of the head.
A jab from Legions misses.
Ricci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legions moves away from the strike by Ricci.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legions fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ricci moves forwards but Legions connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricci lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Legions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legions turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Legions lands a jab to Ricci's midsection.
Legions takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricci shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Legions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Legions 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Legions!
Felix Legions decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 
Event: GAMMA#782 Delsarte v Steel     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1#
Rob throws a shot to the body.
Ricci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rob checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ricci works Rob's body with a nice hook.
Rob takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rob darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ricci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Rob misses.
Ricci lands a front kick.
Rob misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Ricci's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rob misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ricci to counter with a crisp jab.
Ricci slips a straight right by Rob.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricci throws a wild body kick that Rob sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Rob changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ricci looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Rob is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ricci knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rob is working to tighten his grip on Ricci's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ricci has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rob is really squeezing tight and eventually Ricci passes out! Rob breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ace Rob!
After winning the bout, Ace Rob thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: GC 303     
Date:   Jul 04, 2019
#R1#
No joy there for Kilmister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ricci throws a leg kick
and Kilmister counters with a left and a right that stings Ricci.
Kilmister throws a right hand that Ricci ducks under and follows up with a left that Ricci also avoids with ease.
Good work by Ricci as he checks the leg kick.
Johnny Kilmister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilmister wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left lands for Kilmister.
Ricci lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilmister connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ricci's hands.
Ricci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilmister has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Kilmister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricci.
Ricci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ricci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kilmister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilmister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kilmister throws out a loose jab but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kilmister.
Kilmister throws a one two combo.
Kilmister lunges at Ricci with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ricci's hand.
Kilmister dodges the punch combination from Ricci.
Kilmister scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
No joy there for Kilmister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kilmister throws a series of punches but Ricci avoids them all with ease.
Ricci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kilmister.
Kilmister lands a really nice looking cross but Ricci seems unphased.
Kilmister throws a series of punches but Ricci moves out of range.
Kilmister misses with a body shot.
Kilmister connects with an inside leg kick.
Ricci loads up on a big right hand but Kilmister slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ricci.
Kilmister misses with a series of wild punches.
Kilmister throws a head kick that misses
and Ricci counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Kilmister has been cut.
Kilmister looks to land a left hand but Ricci moved out of range nicely.
Ricci tries to counter with a clinch but Kilmister shakes him off and moves away.
Kilmister throws a combination that misses
and Ricci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilmister really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kilmister throws a combination that misses
and Ricci counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ricci.#ROC2#
Kilmister is rocked!
Ricci throws a push kick but Kilmister slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Kilmister was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oh Kilmister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Ricci drops Kilmister with a naaaaasty hook - Kilmister is in real trouble here! Ricci dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 
Event: GC 298     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Goncalves.
Ricci defending well as Goncalves loads up on a big left hand.
Ricci takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ricci's corner calls for a 1-2. Ricci obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice cross by Ricci.
Ricci chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ricci throws a leg kick which misses Goncalves's front leg but catches the back leg as Goncalves tries to avoid it.
Goncalves misses with a body shot
and Ricci counters with a solid body kick.
Goncalves 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.
Goncalves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ricci.
Goncalves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricci fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ricci staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Ricci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ricci lands a head kick. Goncalves smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Goncalves is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dilon Goncalves has been cut.
Goncalves lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for Goncalves with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Ricci displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goncalves.
It seemed like Ricci was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ricci darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ricci thumps Goncalves with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Ricci there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goncalves misses with a looping right.
Ricci doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goncalves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goncalves is looking to clinch.
Albert Ricci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Ricci drops Goncalves with a beautiful combination! Goncalves stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ricci is looking for the KO!
Oh Goncalves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able 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!
Goncalves looks to clinch
and Ricci counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Ricci!
After the fight, Albert Ricci was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 
Event: GC 293     
Date:   May 17, 2019
#R1#
Ricci is looking to score with low kicks.
Ricci throws a hook to the side of Hussain's head but Hussain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hussain throwing a counter right hand but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain misses with a left hand
and Ricci counters with a left to the body.
Hussain misses with a body punch
and Ricci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Hussain misses its intended target.
Hussain defending well as Ricci loads up on a big left hand.
Ricci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Hussain tenderised Ricci's leg. Ricci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hussain looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricci is just out of range.
Hussain takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
Hussain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Ricci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussain swings for the body but Ricci moves out of range.
Hussain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ricci takes a swing at Hussain's ribcage but misses.
Hussain feinted with a counter takedown.
Hussain throws a solid leg kick but Ricci takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hussain.
Hussain thumps Ricci with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricci moves out of range as Hussain strikes.#T1#
Ricci changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Hussain finds it's target.
Hussain throws the left hand but Ricci avoids the punch easily.
Hussain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Ricci misses with a leg kick
and Hussain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Ricci misses
and Hussain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hussain misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hussain.
Ricci on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussain. Hussain obviously looking to wear him down.
Hussain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ricci takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ricci throws a front kick that sends Hussain stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricci goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ricci checks a low kick from Hussain.
Ricci only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ricci lands with a cross. #CL2#
Ricci pushes Hussain up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Ricci is controlling him.
Hussain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch.
A jab from Ricci misses.
Hussain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hussain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ricci goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hussain just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricci is just out of range.
Hussain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ricci throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ricci punishes Hussain's body with a nice straight punch.
Hussain throws a chopping leg kick but Ricci manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hussain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricci is able to avoid easily.
Hussain just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricci looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Ricci misses with a hook.
Hussain misses with an uppercut.
Ricci is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ricci misses with a body kick.
Hussain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
Hussain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Hussain throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ricci to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hussain. That's going to slow Ricci down.
Ricci misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricci. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussain connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricci throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hussain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ricci misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci throws a poor cross that misses
and Ricci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussain misses the target. #T4#
Hussain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ricci misses with a wild body shot.
Ricci misses with a hook to the body
and Hussain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hussain tests Ricci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hussain lands a glancing blow to the side of Ricci's head.
Ricci tries a low kick but Hussain avoids it.
Hussain defending well as Ricci loads up on a big left hand.
Ricci scores with a jab. Hussain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ricci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ricci scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ricci takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain cracks a nice hook into Ricci's ribs.
Hussain takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussain lands with a straight right. Ricci didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emre Hussain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hussain lands with an uppercut that bounces Ricci off the cage and back into range.
Ricci misses with a wild body shot.
Hussain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hussain throws a hook to the side of Ricci's head but Ricci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricci swings for the body but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricci can do to turn this around?
Hussain looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricci is just out of range.
Ricci slips under a jab.
Ricci is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hussain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ricci's head.
Ricci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricci thinks about the counter body kick.
Hussain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hussain moves out of range of the body kick from Ricci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
Hussain cracks Ricci with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hussain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain misses with a body shot.
Ricci cracks Hussain with a good jab.#T1#
Hussain throws an off balance right hand
and Hussain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussain throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Ricci releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hussain throws a body punch but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hussain rather than just go for the knockout.
Hussain thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Hussain misses the target.
Hussain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussain.
Emre Hussain is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussain throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricci.
Hussain staying out of range there.
Hussain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricci lands the left hand.
Hussain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ricci blocks a jab.
Ricci blocks a jab.
Ricci throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hussain counter with a right hand.
Ricci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Ricci has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hussain finds it's way round the side to connect with Ricci's head.
Hussain misses with a right hand
and Ricci counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussain misses with a low kick.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Hussain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ricci feints a jab promting Hussain to slip. Ricci then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hussain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hussain ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Ricci pushes Hussain away with a front kick.
Ricci slips under a jab from Hussain.
Ricci misses with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hussain!
Hussain lands a head shot.
Ricci throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Hussain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ricci.
An inside leg kick from Hussain misses.
Ricci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ricci scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Ricci's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hussain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ricci scrambles back to his feet.
Hussain throws a shot to the body.
Ricci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussain.
Hussain looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci counters with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hussain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hussain misses with a low kick.
Hussain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ricci.
Hussain lands a head shot.
Hussain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hussain lands a jab.
Hussain avoids a kick to the body.
Hussain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ricci blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hussain.
Ricci slips a straight right by Hussain.#T4#
Ricci tries to bum rush Hussain with a series of wild strikes but Hussain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hussain misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Hussain.
Ricci moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ricci throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ricci takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Hussain.
Hussain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricci.
Ricci throws a hook but Hussain avoids it easily.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussain.
Hussain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussain connects with a leg kick. Ricci looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain looks to land a left hand but Ricci moved out of range nicely.
Hussain looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricci is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hussain - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Emre Hussain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Ricci getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ricci on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hussain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Hussain throws a looping overhand right but Ricci ducks down to avoid it.
Hussain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hussain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ricci slips a straight right by Hussain.
A little jabbing left from Ricci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ricci moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hussain misses with a hook.
Hussain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Hussain.
Ricci feints a counter leg kick.
Ricci uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hussain has time to react.
Hussain scores with a body shot.
Ricci throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hussain throws the left hand but Ricci avoids the punch easily.
Ricci throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Ricci is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hussain misses with a wild body shot.
Hussain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
Hussain looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hussain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hussain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ricci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ricci connects with a right hand. Hussain shakes it off.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussain.
Ricci looks to land a right hand but Hussain moved out of range.
As Ricci backs away, Hussain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Ricci.
Hussain looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hussain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Hussain.
Ricci throws a lazy right hand but Hussain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body. Hussain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
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!
Ricci misses with a body shot.
Hussain throws an off balance right hand
and Ricci counters with a body kick.
Ricci checks a low kick from Hussain.
Ricci staying out of range there.
Hussain avoids a kick to the body.
Hussain ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Hussain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hussain misses with a right hand
and Ricci counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hussain thinking.
Hussain takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses.
Ricci gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Hussain counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Ricci explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ricci is looking to land body kicks.
Ricci fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hussain lands a jab to the head.
Hussain misses with a hook. Ricci ducked under it nicely.
Ricci misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hussain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Hussain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ricci throws a front kick aimed at Hussain's knee but Hussain avoids it well.
A big right from Hussain misses.
Ricci checks a low kick from Hussain.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
Ricci's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ricci avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hussain.
Ricci ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hussain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hussain connects with a solid leg kick.
Hussain looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci tries a quick counter leg kick but Hussain is wise to it.
Hussain moves out of range as Ricci throws a body kick.
Hussain throws a leg kick
and Hussain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricci looks to land a body kick but Hussain moved away.
Ricci throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Hussain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ricci counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricci slips a straight right by Hussain.
Hussain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricci.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricci lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Ricci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussain lands with a nice body punch.
Ricci misses with a wild body shot.
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
Ricci connects with a leg kick. Hussain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ricci swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hussain attempts a counter takedown but Ricci avoids it well and moves away.
Ricci fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ricci throws a series of punches but Hussain avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain throws a hook but Ricci avoids it easily.
Hussain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hussain scores with a one two! Ricci had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ricci throws a lazy right hand but Hussain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Ricci throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussain misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Ricci was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ricci throws a wild body kick that Hussain sees coming a mile off.
Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussain lands a head shot.
Ricci looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hussain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Hussain.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Ricci checks it.
Hussain sizes up Ricci with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ricci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hussain quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hussain throws a hook but Ricci avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Hussain.
Hussain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ricci takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Ricci jabs Hussain right on the nose. Hussain blinks but takes it well.
Hussain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussain will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hussain misses with an uppercut. Ricci saw that one coming.
Hussain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricci checks a leg kick.
Ricci flicks out a counter leg kick but Hussain steps away.
Nice jab there from Ricci.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ricci.
Hussain misses the shot to the body.
Ricci throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
Ricci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hussain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Hussain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hussain.
Hussain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hussain takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Ricci tenderised Hussain's leg. Hussain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hussain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricci.
Hussain jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Hussain misses with an uppercut.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricci thuds a left hand into Hussain's body.
Hussain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci misses with an uppercut. Hussain saw that one coming.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
Hussain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Ricci rushes Hussain and presses him up against the cage.
Ricci takes a shot to the head.
Hussain throws a head punch that misses.
Hussain has a couple of punches blocked by Ricci.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hussain throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Hussain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ricci is defending well.
Ricci lands a right hand.
Ricci misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ricci tries to work over Hussain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Ricci. Those never looked like landing.
Ricci lands a nice hook to Hussain's body. Hussain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ricci with a jab.
Hussain looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricci is just out of range.
Hussain with a jab.
Hussain looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ricci.
Ricci misses with a leg kick.
Ricci checks a leg kick.
Ricci now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hussain throws a jab when Ricci was well out of range.
Ricci throws a hook to the side of Hussain's head but Hussain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hussain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ricci.
Hussain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ricci looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Hussain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy body kick from Ricci
and Hussain counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussain misses with a lunging right hand
and Ricci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ricci throws a poor cross that misses
and Hussain counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricci takes a swing at Hussain's ribcage but misses.
Hussain misses with a looping right.
Hussain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ricci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricci explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hussain lands with a right hand.
Ricci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hussain looks for the body kick but Ricci saw that one coming.
Hussain connects with a leg kick. Ricci looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice jab there from Hussain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Emre Hussain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hussain throws a hook but Ricci avoids it easily.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
A shot to the liver by Hussain. Beautiful body shot.
Hussain looks to land a right hand but Ricci moved out of range.
Ricci throws an overhand right that lands on Hussain's shoulder, as Hussain tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Hussain misses.
Hussain connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussain.
Hussain looks to land a left hand but Ricci moved out of range nicely.
Hussain walks into a straight right hand from Ricci.
Ricci slips a straight right by Hussain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hussain scores with a body shot.
Hussain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Ricci misses.
Ricci chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussain can pounce on him. #T1#
Ricci takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hussain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain. #CL2#
Ricci gets a clinch. #TD#
Hussain gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ricci regains guard.
Hussain is looking to work some ground and pound but Ricci has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussain trying to control but Ricci is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ricci holds on and takes a little breather.
Hussain throws a big elbow that misses.
Albert Ricci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hussain wants to control from the top but Ricci keeps moving.
Hussain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hussain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ricci works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ricci staying out of range there.
Ricci is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hussain with a body shot.
Hussain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ricci has time to react.
Ricci lands a head shot.
Hussain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricci misses with a looping right.
Ricci connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hussain momentarily. #T3#
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricci throws a push kick but Hussain slaps the foot to one side.
Hussain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ricci slips under a jab from Hussain.
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
Hussain throws an overhand right that lands on Ricci's shoulder, as Ricci tries to avoid the shot.
Hussain throws an off balance right hand
and Ricci counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussain throws a series of punches but Ricci avoids them all with ease.
Hussain throws a sloppy body shot
and Ricci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ricci.
Hussain scores with a hook.
Hussain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ricci tries to land a leg kick but Hussain saw it coming and moves away.
Hussain connects with a jab.#T4#
Good leg kick by Hussain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ricci connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hussain's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hussain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricci at a distance.
Hussain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ricci staying out of range there.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Hussain.
A nice side step and Ricci releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ricci throws a push kick but Hussain slaps the foot to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hussain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ricci has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ricci and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ricci jabs Hussain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Emre Hussain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ricci looks to land a left hand but Hussain moved out of range nicely.
Ricci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
Ricci misses with an uppercut
and Hussain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussain sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emre Hussain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hussain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emre Hussain!
Emre Hussain is the new featherweight champion!
Emre Hussain bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 
Event: GC 288     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
De Andrade throws the left hand but Ricci avoids the punch easily.
Ricci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ricci scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Andrade. Ricci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ricci connects with a solid leg kick.
Ricci throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ricci lands a jab-cross combination.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricci throws a jab but it's blocked by De Andrade.
Ricci with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ricci cracks a nice hook into De Andrade's ribs.
Ricci stuns De Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Nice body kick from Ricci.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
Albert Ricci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Ricci misses.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Ricci has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Andrade is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a body kick.
De Andrade misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Ricci misses.
De Andrade throws a big counter combination but Ricci scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ricci lands a glancing blow to the side of De Andrade's head.
Ricci is looking to slow De Andrade down with leg kicks.
Ricci jabs at De Andrade's body.#T2#
Ricci with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ricci thows a body kick. De Andrade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Andrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricci lands a nice hook to De Andrade's body. De Andrade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ricci tries to land a front kick but De Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ricci punishes De Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Ricci.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but Ricci moved out of range.
De Andrade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ricci pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Andrade is out of range and Ricci settles back down. #T3#
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricci.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
Ricci cracks De Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ricci lands with a nice body punch.
Ricci digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.
Ricci fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Andrade.
A punch combination from De Andrade misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Andrade. Ricci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ricci misses with a body kick.
De Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ricci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
De Andrade thuds his right hand into Ricci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ricci throws a hook to the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade throws a jab when Ricci was well out of range.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Andrade.
Ricci connects with a solid leg kick.
Ricci lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Andrade connects with the punch.
De Andrade missing with a left hand there. Ricci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricci lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricci comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricci scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ricci lands a jab.
Ricci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
De Andrade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether De Andrade might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body. De Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Andrade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ricci slips a straight right by De Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Andrade misses with a hook
and Ricci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.#T1#
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
and Ricci counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricci connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Andrade's hands.#ROC2#
De Andrade is rocked!
De Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Andrade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricci throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
Ricci dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Andrade. That did some damage!
Albert Ricci seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricci tries a head kick but it misses.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade misses with the combination.
Ricci with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
De Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ricci connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci throws a leg kick which misses De Andrade's front leg but catches the back leg as De Andrade tries to avoid it.
De Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Ricci counters with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricci throws out the jab.
Ricci gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Andrade.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
Ricci throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ricci throws a series of punches but De Andrade avoids them all with ease.
De Andrade misses with a body shot.
De Andrade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Ricci throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a hook
and De Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci swinging wildly here.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricci lunges at De Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Andrade's hand. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricci. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Andrade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ricci throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ricci lands a jab to De Andrade's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.
Ricci scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ricci throws the kick towards the body but De Andrade avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ricci! But no joy.
Ricci lands the left hand.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricci scores with a push kick.
Ricci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Andrade moves away from the strike by Ricci.
Ricci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricci throws a body kick that misses.
De Andrade throws a combination that misses
and Ricci counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Andrade connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Ricci.
Ricci lands a jab.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Ricci counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crunch! Ricci slams his shin into De Andrade's torso.
Ricci lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Ricci scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ricci lands with a right hand.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body. De Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Andrade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ricci slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ricci takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Andrade misses with a left hand
and Ricci counters with a nice leg kick.
Ricci throws the left hand but De Andrade avoids the punch easily.
Ricci lands with a straight right. De Andrade didn't see that one coming.
Ricci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricci catches De Andrade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ricci moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
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!
De Andrade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ricci throws a right hand that misses
letting De Andrade counter with a right hand.
Ricci misses with a head kick.
De Andrade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Andrade misses with a body punch
and Ricci counters with an inside leg kick.
Ricci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like De Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.
Ricci scoring well with a low kick there.
De Andrade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ricci thumps De Andrade with a low kick.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body. De Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ricci misses with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Ricci looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Ricci swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Ricci. Those never looked like landing.
Ricci chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade blocks a jab.
Ricci throws a lazy body kick
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Albert Ricci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ricci throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donk. Ricci catches De Andrade right on the button with a cross.
Ricci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricci scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Andrade in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ricci was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ricci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
Nice jab there from Ricci.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricci looks for the body kick but De Andrade saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Ricci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ricci 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 
Event: GC 280     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
A slow jab from Ricci misses its intended target.
Jacobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacobson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ricci misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Ricci - just one landing.
A jab from Jacobson misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jacobson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ricci has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ricci and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good leg kick by Ricci there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ricci misses with a leg kick
and Jacobson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ricci.
Nice shot by Ricci.
Jacobson throws the left hand but Ricci avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Jacobson.
Ricci scores with a head kick. Jacobson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ricci swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricci. Jacobson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Ricci misses.
Jacobson throws a body punch but Ricci moves out of range.
Gil Jacobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacobson misses with a looping right.
Ricci throws out a counter right but Jacobson avoids it with no problem.
Jacobson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobson misses with a shot to the body
and Jacobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Ricci looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ricci 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.
Jacobson throws a shot from downtown. Ricci moves away and avoids it.
Ricci lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ricci throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily.
Jacobson scores with a leg kick.
Ricci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ricci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Jacobson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ricci slips under a jab from Jacobson.
Ricci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Jacobson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacobson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacobson misses with a right hand
and Jacobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricci lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Jacobson.
Jacobson lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Jacobson lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobson misses the target.
We've been told by Jacobson's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ricci checks a leg kick.
Ricci throws a front kick that sends Jacobson stumbling back into the cage.
Ricci throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
Jacobson throwing a counter right hand but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Jacobson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobson wants to slow Ricci down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice jab there from Jacobson.
Ricci misses with an attempted mid kick.
It appears Jacobson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ricci misses with a body shot.
Jacobson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jacobson connects with a jab.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Ricci moved away.
Ricci fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jacobson on the side of the head.
Ricci misses with a looping left.
Jacobson works Ricci's body with a nice hook.
Ricci thuds his right hand into Jacobson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricci. Jacobson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricci checks the leg kick.#T3#
Jacobson misses the shot to the body.
Ricci just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jacobson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ricci misses with a body kick.
Jacobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricci.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Ricci now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A leg kick checked by Ricci.
Ricci just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ricci throws out a loose jab but Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobson cracks Ricci with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ricci lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jacobson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jacobson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
Jacobson misses with a kick to the body.
Jacobson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ricci should have avoided that one.
Jacobson throws a wild body kick that Ricci sees coming a mile off.
Jacobson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body. Jacobson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ricci pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jacobson is out of range and Ricci settles back down. #T4#
A left lands for Ricci.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricci blocks the body kick.
Ricci lands a leg kick that knocks Jacobson off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jacobson, right into the meat.
Jacobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobson throws a jab when Ricci was well out of range.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ricci.
Ricci throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range.
Ricci misses with a wild body shot.
Ricci feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jacobson's calf.
Ricci moves out of range of the leg kick from Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Ricci checks it.
Jacobson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Ricci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobson looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci flicks out a counter leg kick but Jacobson steps away.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Ricci steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ricci throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobson misses with a body punch
and Ricci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gil Jacobson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ricci avoids the body shot from Jacobson.
Jacobson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Jacobson coming out on top.
Donk. Jacobson catches Ricci right on the button with a cross.
Ricci feints and then cracks Jacobson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacobson down.
A telegraphed right hand from Ricci misses the target.
Jacobson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacobson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ricci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobson.
A punch lands to the side of Ricci 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
Jacobson throws a front kick that sends Ricci stumbling back into the cage.
Ricci misses with a straight left.
Jacobson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobson misses with a body shot.
Jacobson misses with a body shot.
Ricci blocks the body kick.
Jacobson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ricci.
Ricci misses with a wild body shot.
Ricci looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Jacobson throws a chopping leg kick but Ricci manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jacobson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ricci is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobson misses the target.
A jab from Jacobson misses.
Jacobson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ricci under the eye.
Jacobson misses with an uppercut. Ricci saw that one coming.
Ricci staying out of range there.
Jacobson lands with a good body shot.
Ricci looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacobson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobson lands a jab to the nose.
Jacobson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gil Jacobson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricci throws out the jab.
Ricci scores with a leg kick.
Ricci moves away from the strike by Jacobson.
Jacobson takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses.
Ricci lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ricci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Jacobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricci moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Jacobson.
Jacobson looks to land a right hand but Ricci moved out of range.
Ricci tries a quick counter leg kick but Jacobson is wise to it.
Ricci misses the jab.
Jacobson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ricci on the side of the head.
Jacobson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricci.
A left lands for Jacobson.
Ricci feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jacobson's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricci. Jacobson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricci looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobson. Ricci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ricci to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobson.
Ricci lands a nice hook to Jacobson's body. Jacobson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacobson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jacobson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacobson throws a wild body kick that Ricci sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Jacobson lands a nice hook to Ricci's body. Ricci takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacobson digs a good hook to Ricci's body.
Jacobson misses with a low kick as Ricci jumps back.
Jacobson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobson.
Jacobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricci.
Jacobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricci lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jacobson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jacobson throws a push kick but Ricci slaps the foot to one side.
Ricci lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricci misses with a looping left.
Ricci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricci.
Ricci closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jacobson at a distance.
Ricci checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ricci steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jacobson scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Jacobson is predictable there
and Ricci counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Ricci swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Jacobson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ricci ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ricci gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jacobson.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Jacobson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Ricci moves out of range as Jacobson strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Jacobson as he connects with a hook.
Ricci takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ricci connects with a single shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jacobson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ricci has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ricci and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jacobson connects with a jab.
Jacobson avoids the head kick by Ricci.
Ricci lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jacobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Jacobson blocks the leg kick.
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gil Jacobson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Jacobson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ricci looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobson.
Nice straight punches there by Ricci. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ricci.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ricci.
Jacobson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricci looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacobson moves out of range of the body kick from Ricci.
Ricci's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ricci swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Jacobson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jacobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricci on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ricci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Jacobson misses with a leg kick.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
Jacobson thuds his shin into the meat of Ricci's side.
Ricci walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobson defending well as Ricci loads up on a big left hand.
Ricci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Ricci avoids a kick to the body.
Ricci misses with a looping left.#T1#
Jacobson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ricci keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jacobson.
Ricci throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jacobson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricci scores with a jab.
Jacobson tries to work over Ricci's front leg with a kick but Ricci checks it.
A solid body kick from Ricci.
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Jacobson misses
letting Ricci counter with a right hand.
Jacobson throws a shot from downtown. Ricci moves away and avoids it.
Jacobson misses with a leg kick
letting Ricci counter with a right hand.
Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Ricci ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ricci! But no joy.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Jacobson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ricci throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricci moves out of range of the leg kick from Jacobson.
Ricci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away.#T2#
A combination from Jacobson does no damage.
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Ricci.
Ricci is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ricci throws a body punch but Jacobson moves out of range.
Jacobson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ricci just manages to avoid it.
Jacobson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Ricci.
The crowd cheers as Jacobson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ricci doesn't seem phased though.
Ricci has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a body punch but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci with a hook.
Ricci dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricci connects with a right hand. Jacobson shakes it off.
Jacobson misses the jab.
Ricci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobson looks for the body kick but Ricci saw that one coming.
Ricci misses with a wild body shot.
Ricci lands a leg kick that knocks Jacobson off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Jacobson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Ricci jabs Jacobson right on the nose. Jacobson blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from Jacobson is predictable there
and Ricci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ricci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jacobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ricci.
It looked like Jacobson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacobson throws a wild body kick that Ricci sees coming a mile off.
Ricci takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jacobson on the side of the head.
Ricci dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacobson. That did some damage!
Jacobson scores with a nice body kick.
Ricci misses with a straight right.
Ricci with a hook.
Ricci looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricci misses with a low kick.
Jacobson with a hook.
Ricci throws a low kick, looking for Jacobson's leg but Jacobson calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Ricci as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Ricci fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacobson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ricci.
Jacobson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ricci lands the left hand.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Ricci.
Jacobson is looking to counter with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Jacobson.
Jacobson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ricci throws a big shot that misses.
Jacobson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ricci counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jacobson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricci misses with a body kick.
Ricci throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jacobson on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci scores with a punch to the head.
Ricci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Ricci moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci really dominated that round.
That's time! Jacobson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Jacobson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jacobson.
Ricci misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacobson thuds his right hand into Ricci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jacobson scores with a nice strike.
Jacobson throws a shot from downtown. Ricci moves away and avoids it.
Jacobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricci.
Ricci throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobson.
Nice cross by Jacobson.
Ricci cracks the inside of Jacobson's front leg.
Jacobson with a jab.
Ricci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Ricci.
Jacobson misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricci goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ricci goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacobson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Jacobson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jacobson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacobson is looking to slow Ricci down with leg kicks.
Jacobson misses with a wild body shot.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Ricci misses its intended target.
Jacobson throws a body punch but Ricci moves out of range.
Jacobson misses the shot to the body.
Jacobson throws a hook but Ricci blocks it.
Jacobson throws a push kick but Ricci slaps the foot to one side.
Jacobson blocks a low kick nicely.
Ricci tries a low kick but Jacobson avoids it.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jacobson slips a straight right by Ricci.
Jacobson misses with a kick to the body.
Ricci throws a looping overhand right but Jacobson ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Ricci slips a straight right by Jacobson.
Ricci throws out a counter right but Jacobson avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ricci.
Ricci misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Ricci.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricci blocks a leg kick.
Ricci lands with a nice combination. Jacobson backs away looking to recover.
Jacobson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Ricci - just one landing.
Jacobson misses with a body punch
and Ricci counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacobson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ricci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacobson lands a nice looking body kick.
Ricci takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Ricci. Beautiful body shot.
Jacobson throws a low kick but Ricci moves out of range easily.
Ricci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobson.
Ricci throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobson.
Nice shot by Jacobson.#T3#
Ricci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away.
Jacobson looks to land a body kick but Ricci moved away.
Ricci looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jacobson is looking to land body kicks.
Ricci scores with a nice body kick.
Ricci slips a straight right by Jacobson.
A slow jab from Ricci misses its intended target.
Jacobson looks to land a body kick but Ricci moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ricci, right into the meat.
Ricci throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jacobson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jacobson slips under a jab.
That kick from Ricci tenderised Jacobson's leg. Jacobson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacobson lands a body shot.
Jacobson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ricci scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacobson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricci looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range.
Ricci throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
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!
Jacobson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ricci throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Jacobson is predictable there
and Jacobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacobson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ricci has time to react.
Jacobson throws a low kick but Ricci moves out of range easily.
Ricci throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jacobson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jacobson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ricci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacobson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Jacobson misses.
Jacobson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobson looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Jacobson throws a series of punches but Ricci avoids them all with ease.
Jacobson looks for the body kick but Ricci saw that one coming.
Jacobson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricci is just out of range.
Ricci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gil Jacobson will probably get the nod.
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!
#R5#
Ricci scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jacobson moves out of range as Ricci strikes.
Ricci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Jacobson misses.
Ricci connects with a looping right hand.
Ricci ducks right into an uppercut from Jacobson.
Jacobson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricci has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Ricci moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Jacobson.
Ricci looks to land a combination. Jacobson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ricci 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jacobson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobson throws a right hand that misses
and Ricci counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacobson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricci throws a lazy right hand but Jacobson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacobson moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Jacobson throws a push kick but Ricci slaps the foot to one side.
Jacobson throws a body kick that misses.
Ricci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobson throws the left hand but Ricci avoids the punch easily.
Ricci throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Ricci misses.
Jacobson throws the left hand but Ricci avoids the punch easily.
Jacobson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ricci scores with a body shot.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricci takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ricci takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ricci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacobson.
Ricci just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobson's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jacobson checks a leg kick.
Jacobson is looking to counter punch.
Jacobson feints and then cracks Ricci's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ricci down.
Albert Ricci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ricci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobson tries to score with a low kick but Ricci moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Ricci moved away.
Ricci moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ricci throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target.
Ricci throws out a counter right but Jacobson avoids it with no problem.
Ricci blocks a low kick nicely.
Ricci avoids the head kick by Jacobson.
Jacobson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Ricci misses.
Jacobson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jacobson keeps Ricci at a distance using the push kick.
Jacobson scores with a punch to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Ricci blocks the leg kick.
Ricci lands a nice hook to Jacobson's body. Jacobson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Jacobson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacobson.#T3#
Jacobson tried to score with a low kick but Ricci checks it.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Ricci.
Jacobson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jacobson.
Ricci cracks the inside of Jacobson's front leg.
Ricci needs to keep his hands up - Jacobson had a free shot at his head there.
Some bone on bone action there as Ricci checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jacobson throws a low kick, looking for Ricci's leg but Ricci calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ricci.
Jacobson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jacobson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ricci throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacobson misses with a low kick.
Ricci takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobson.
Jacobson with a hook.
Ricci throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Ricci moves out of range as Jacobson strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Ricci 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricci.
Ricci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ricci keeps Jacobson at a distance using the push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jacobson.
Ricci chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ricci blocks the body kick.
Ricci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricci swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jacobson, right into the meat.
Ricci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricci.
Jacobson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricci.
Jacobson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jacobson misses with a double jab
and Ricci counters with a nice body shot.
Jacobson works Ricci's body with a nice hook.

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 Gil Jacobson.
Well Jacobson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gil Jacobson!
Gil Jacobson retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Gil Jacobson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: GC 273     
Date:   Jan 25, 2019
#R1#
Ricci misses with a body shot.
St Hype on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricci looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
St Hype misses with a hook.
It looked like Ricci was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from St Hype.
St Hype throws out a loose jab but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Hype looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ricci.
Ricci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ricci scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
St Hype needs to keep his hands up - Ricci had a free shot at his head there.
St Hype throws out a loose jab but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Hype.
Ricci is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
St Hype throws a hook but Ricci avoids it easily.
Ricci takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ricci punishes St Hype's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
St Hype lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricci tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St Hype throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Hype connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
St Hype throws a lazy right hand but Ricci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricci is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
St Hype scores with a leg kick.
Ricci throws a right hand that St Hype ducks under and follows up with a left that St Hype also avoids with ease.
St Hype throws out a counter right but Ricci avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Ricci.
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Hype.
Ricci misses with an uppercut. St Hype saw that one coming.
St Hype looks to throw a body kick
and Ricci counters with a straight right hand.
St Hype misses with a leg kick.
St Hype moves out of range as Ricci throws a body kick.
A slow jab from St Hype misses its intended target.
Ricci tries to move into range but St Hype moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ricci moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by St Hype.
A lazy left from St Hype finds it's target.
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!
Ricci throws a hook but St Hype blocks it.
Ricci backing away here, and St Hype unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ricci ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
St Hype misses with an uppercut
enabling Ricci to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from St Hype.
Ricci misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Ricci comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricci moves out of range as St Hype strikes.
St Hype pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Ricci instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricci.
St Hype tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St Hype lands with a right to the head.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
St Hype pushes off an throws an elbow but Ricci leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ricci is working St Hype over against the cage.
St Hype content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Hype.
St Hype blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Hype stalling.
St Hype can't break the clinch.
Ricci presses St Hype against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Ricci lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
St Hype looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ricci misses with a body punch.
St Hype misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
St Hype successfully pulls guard.
Ricci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
St Hype looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Hype is on top in guard. #REVB#
St Hype's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
St Hype scoring with punches to the head and body.
St Hype is pushing down on Ricci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ricci is fighting to maintain full guard but St Hype has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St Hype lands a nice short elbow.
St Hype content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
St Hype is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St Hype thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ricci's head.
Nice strikes from St Hype there.
St Hype is looking to take a break and control but Ricci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ricci is trying to maintain the position but St Hype is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Albert Ricci will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
St Hype tries for a takedown but Ricci circles away easily
and Ricci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from St Hype finds it's target.
St Hype throws a looping overhand right but Ricci ducks down to avoid it.
Ricci appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Hype.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St Hype.
St Hype throws a shot from downtown. Ricci moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Hype. Ricci does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricci misses the target.
St Hype misses with a looping right.
St Hype throws a right hand that Ricci ducks under and follows up with a left that Ricci also avoids with ease.
Ricci lands a glancing blow to the side of St Hype's head.
St Hype waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albert Ricci is winning the standup battle so far.
St Hype throws a shot from downtown. Ricci moves away and avoids it.
Ricci lands a right hook to the body.
Ricci wants to slow St Hype down by chopping away at his legs.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Hype.
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!
St Hype misses with a straight right.
Ricci tried to counter with a leg kick but St Hype avoided it.#T1#
Ricci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Ricci.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Hype.
St Hype misses with a lunging right hand
and Ricci counters with a nice body kick.
Ricci throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from St Hype on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
It looks like Ricci has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
St Hype takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ricci throws a jab but it's blocked by St Hype.
Ricci fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches St Hype on the side of the head.
Ricci throws a head kick but St Hype moves out of range.
St Hype with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ricci to score with a decent uppercut.
Ricci takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
St Hype lands with an overhand left.
Ricci moves out of range as St Hype strikes.
St Hype moves out of range as Ricci strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Hype misses with a head kick.
St Hype tries a head kick but it misses.
Ricci dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St Hype. That did some damage!#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as St Hype blocks the leg kick.
St Hype with a hook.
St Hype misses with a left hand
and Ricci counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ricci scores with a shot to the body.
St Hype throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albert Ricci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricci lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ricci moves in looking to clinch but St Hype pushes him off.
Ricci tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Hype swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Hype throws the left hand but Ricci avoids the punch easily.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Hype.
Ricci appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Ricci.
Ricci buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ricci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Hype.
St Hype tries to score with a low kick but Ricci moves his leg out of the way.
St Hype misses with a looping right.
St Hype lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ricci throws a jab when St Hype was well out of range.#T3#
Ricci throws a sloppy head kick and St Hype moves out of range easily.
St Hype appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ricci slips under a jab.
St Hype cracks Ricci with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
St Hype throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Ricci there.
St Hype throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricci throwing a counter right hand but St Hype manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by St Hype or perhaps it was just good defense by Ricci, which made it look bad.
St Hype tries for a takedown but Ricci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ricci was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perry St Hype.
St Hype missing with a left hand there. Ricci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St Hype misses with a left hand
letting Ricci counter with a right hand.
Ricci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Hype.
Ricci cracks St Hype with a good jab.
Perry St Hype seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricci avoids the head kick by St Hype.
Ricci is looking to counter with a body kick.
St Hype connects with a right hand. Ricci shakes it off.
St Hype throws a shot from downtown. Ricci moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricci lets loose with a powerful body kick. St Hype will feel that in the morning.
St Hype is breathing heavily.#T4#
Ricci throws a head kick but St Hype moves out of range.
Ricci keeps St Hype at a distance using the push kick.
Ricci misses with a hook.
St Hype throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Hype swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Hype lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
St Hype uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricci.
St Hype throws out a counter right but Ricci avoids it with no problem.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St Hype.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
St Hype throws a lazy right hand but Ricci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Hype fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
St Hype takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses.
Ricci throws a push kick but St Hype slaps the foot to one side.
Ricci connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
St Hype swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Hype.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Albert Ricci will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
St Hype loads up on a big right hand but Ricci slips the punch.
St Hype misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As St Hype backs away, Ricci returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ricci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Hype now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
St Hype on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
St Hype thuds his right hand into Ricci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ricci scores with a sloppy right hand. St Hype should have avoided that one.
Decent striking displayed by Ricci there.#ROC#
St Hype is rocked!
St Hype throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Hype is still on wobbly legs! Can Ricci finish him?
Ricci connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt St Hype! He's out on his feet! Ricci rushes in and drops St Hype with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 
Event: GC 268     
Date:   Jan 02, 2019
#R1#
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Ricci's defenses.
Ricci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.
Ricci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ricci loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Ricci avoids it well and moves away.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Ricci counters with a nice uppercut.
Ricci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Ricci lands.
Ricci lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up with Ricci, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes Ricci against the cage but Ricci circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burns misses with a straight left. #TD#
Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ricci manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Burns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Burns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ricci is controlling Burns's posture.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing that Burns has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Burns wants to control from the top but Ricci keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ricci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burns slips a jab from Ricci.
Ricci lands a really nice looking cross but Burns seems unphased.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ricci as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns avoids the head kick by Ricci.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burns misses with a right hand
enabling Ricci to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burns shoots and misses
and Ricci counters with a nice body shot.
Ricci lands a slapping body shot.
Ricci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Ricci steps in with a hook that catches Burns right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ricci follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Burns looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
A less than humble Albert Ricci misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 
Event: GC 263     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goncalves.
Goncalves slips a straight right by Ricci.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricci bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goncalves dives in for a single leg takedown but Ricci sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ricci takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Goncalves misses.
A little jabbing left from Ricci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ricci.
Ricci lands an overhand right.
Albert Ricci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricci scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goncalves doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricci with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci connects with a right hand. Goncalves shakes it off.
Ricci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goncalves.#CL#
Goncalves closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
A body shot lands from Ricci.
Nice body punch from Ricci.
Ricci scores with a shoulder strike.
Ricci lands a nice shot to the body.
Ricci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ricci just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goncalves jumps guard but Ricci turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ricci.
Ricci stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ricci.
Ricci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Goncalves drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for subs off his back but Ricci has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ricci pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Goncalves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ricci escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ricci!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricci gets to mount! Goncalves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Goncalves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goncalves is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Goncalves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ricci passes into side control!
Goncalves tries to bench press Ricci off him but Ricci keeps the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goncalves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goncalves is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Goncalves trying to get back to full guard but Ricci takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that round.
That's time! Goncalves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ricci throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goncalves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goncalves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goncalves shoots and misses
and Ricci counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ricci scores with a kick to the body.
Ricci lands a glancing blow to the side of Goncalves's head.
Ricci lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goncalves slips a jab from Ricci.
Ricci connects with a jab.
Goncalves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ricci's waist but Ricci gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goncalves off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves tries to move into range but Ricci moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ricci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goncalves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goncalves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ricci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ricci scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ricci.
Ricci circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ricci counters with a nice body shot.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ricci as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricci blocks a jab.
Ricci plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ricci scores with a shot to the body.
Ricci works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ricci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricci keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Ricci ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ricci has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ricci fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ricci lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ricci sizes up Goncalves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ricci scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Goncalves is rocked!
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ricci as he avoids it easily.
Goncalves looks to land a combination but Ricci avoids it well.
Ricci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Ricci.
Ricci lands a jab to the head.
Ricci lands a glancing blow to the side of Goncalves's head.
Oh Goncalves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricci misses with a head kick.
Goncalves seems to have got his legs back now.
Albert Ricci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Ricci smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goncalves wants to clinch
and Goncalves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricci lands a slapping body shot.
Ricci lands a body shot.
Ricci ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goncalves tries to clinch up.
Ricci dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goncalves. That did some damage!
Goncalves tries to move into range but Ricci moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD2#
Ricci lands a big head kick that sends Goncalves tumbling to the mat! Ricci takes a step backwards and waves Goncalves back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves is looking to clinch but Ricci is avoiding it.
Ricci getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
A big right followed by a crushing left from Ricci knocks Goncalves out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Albert Ricci!
In his post fight interview, Albert Ricci started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 
Event: GC 251     
Date:   Oct 17, 2018
#R1#
Ricci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cuida misses with a looping right.
Ricci takes a swing at Cuida's ribcage but misses.
Ricci misses the jab.
Ricci fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cuida checks it well.
Cuida throws a jab when Ricci was well out of range.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
Ricci feints and then cracks Cuida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cuida down.
Ricci misses the body punch
and Cuida counters with a left to the body.
Ricci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ricci connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cuida. Cuida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ricci misses with a body punch
letting Cuida counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
We've been told by Ricci's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Cuida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ricci.
Cuida tries to clinch
and Ricci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Ricci.
Cuida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Ricci moves forwards but Cuida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuida.
Cuida lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Cuida drives through and clinches with Ricci against the cage.
Cuida misses with an elbow over the top.
Cuida can't get the takedown.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
Cuida has Ricci pressed against the cage.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ricci.
Ricci avoiding damage as Cuida throws knees to the body.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body.
Ricci working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Cuida blocks an uppercut.
Ricci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Cuida is rocked!
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!
Ricci lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cuida to his knees! Ricci keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Gray Cuida was interviewed post fight and said 'This is why I run...'.

 
Event: GC 245     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
Hernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricci fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hernando throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ricci to counter with a crisp jab.
Ricci throws a hook but Hernando avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hernando.
Ricci scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hernando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hernando throws a lazy right hand but Ricci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernando misses the shot to the body.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernando looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ricci.
Hernando digs a good hook to Ricci's body.
A clash of legs there as Ricci blocks the low kick.
Hernando slips a jab from Ricci.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Ricci.
Hernando misses with a right hand
and Ricci counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricci has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ricci slips a jab from Hernando.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ricci! But no joy.
Hernando looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci throws out a leg kick but Hernando moves out of range and Ricci only half commits. #T1#
Ricci throws a shot to the body.
Ricci takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernando.
Hernando slips under a jab.
Ricci blocks a low kick nicely.
Hernando moves out of range as Ricci throws a body kick.
Ricci connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Hernando as he connects with a hook.
Hernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricci.
Hernando defending well as Ricci loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Hernando misses its intended target.
Ricci connects with a leg kick. Hernando looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hernando throws a looping overhand right but Ricci ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Hernando misses.
Hernando misses with a hook. Ricci ducked under it nicely.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
Ricci throws a hook but Hernando avoids it easily.
Ricci walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Hernando gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ricci lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
Our sources have told us that Hernando has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Hernando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Hernando.
Hernando misses with some punches.
Ricci cracks Hernando with a nice body shot.
Hernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hernando.
Hernando misses with some punches.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Hernando.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricci.
Ricci lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
Ricci scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricci scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernando working aggressively here.
Ricci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Ricci. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Hernando scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Ricci manages to break the clinch.
Hernando tests Ricci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricci looks to land a left hand but Hernando moved out of range nicely.
Hernando connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hernando slips under a jab from Ricci.
Ricci dips to his left and cracks Hernando with an uppercut!
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
Hernando throws a looping overhand right but Ricci ducks down to avoid it.
Ricci throws a body punch but Hernando moves out of range.
Hernando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Hernando throws out a loose jab but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hernando with a nice cross.#CL#
Hernando pushes Ricci up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Ricci breaks the clinch.
Ricci has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hernando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ricci's sensitive parts.
Hernando tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hernando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The fighters circling - Hernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hernando throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hernando throws a leg kick but Ricci sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ricci throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hernando stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ricci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricci slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hernando looks to land a left hand but Ricci moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernando. That snapped Ricci's head back.
A solid body kick from Ricci.
Hernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernando uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ricci has time to react.
Hernando misses with a looping right.
Ricci lands a leg kick that knocks Hernando off balance momentarily.
Ricci takes a swing at Hernando's ribcage but misses.
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernando.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci throws a jab when Hernando was well out of range.
A jab from Hernando misses.
Ricci lands a jab to the head.
Hernando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernando scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Braxton Hernando will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hernando tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricci is able to avoid easily.
Ricci scores with a shot to the body.
Ricci scores with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ricci.
Hernando takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hernando pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ricci is out of range and Hernando settles back down.
Hernando misses with a right hand
and Ricci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricci.
Hernando scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ricci in his tracks.
Hernando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
Hernando avoids the body shot from Ricci.
Hernando moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricci. Hernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernando sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ricci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricci blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
Hernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernando throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ricci throws a shot to the body.
Ricci wants to land a leg kick but Hernando is out of range.
Ricci lands a jab to Hernando's midsection.
A slow jab from Hernando misses its intended target.
Ricci now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hernando swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Hernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernando avoids the body shot from Ricci.
Nice defenses there by Hernando.
Ricci closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Hernando misses.
Ricci with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernando throws a lazy uppercut
and Ricci counters with a nice uppercut.
Albert Ricci seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernando throws a leg kick
and Ricci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
Ricci defending well as Hernando loads up on a big left hand.
Ricci takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernando misses with a lunging right hand
and Ricci counters with a nice body kick.
Hernando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricci.#T2#
Ricci scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernando misses the target.
Ricci throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernando.
Ricci misses with a two punch combination.
Hernando drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hernando moves to clinch but Ricci breaks away
and Ricci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernando manages to avoid it.
Ricci looks to land a combination. Hernando sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hernando wants to slow Ricci down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Ricci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ricci jabs at Hernando's body.
Ricci wants to land a leg kick but Hernando is out of range.
Hernando loads up on a big right hand but Ricci slips the punch.
Ricci takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ricci slips under a jab from Hernando.
Ricci counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
Ricci lands a body shot.
Hernando with a nice cross.
Hernando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricci throws out the jab. #T3#
Hernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricci drops his hands momentarily and Hernando takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ricci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernando walks into a left hand.
Ricci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hernando ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Ricci scores with a punch to the head.
Hernando throws a lazy uppercut
and Ricci counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernando throws a sloppy body shot
and Ricci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricci misses with an uppercut.
Hernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernando is just out of range.
Ricci lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hernando at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Hernando.
Hernando misses with a low kick.
Hernando throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
Hernando throws a hook but Ricci blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Ricci. #T4#
Hernando throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ricci counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ricci staying out of range there.
Hernando scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hernando looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Hernando throws a lazy right hand but Ricci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
Ricci steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ricci. Hernando shrugs it off though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernando darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ricci misses with a straight left.
A big left from Ricci misses.
Ricci looks to land a right hand but Hernando moved out of range.
Ricci moves away from the strike by Hernando.
Hernando throws a low kick but Ricci avoids it.
Ricci lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci lands a front kick.
Hernando moves forwards but Ricci connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricci dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernando swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ricci.
Hernando misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ricci blocks a jab.
Hernando misses with a looping left.
Hernando lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A leg kick checked by Hernando.
Hernando throwing a counter right hand but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hernando if he has to take too many more of those.
Hernando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricci lands with a nice body punch.
Hernando throws a shot from downtown. Ricci moves away and avoids it.
Ricci misses with a body shot.
Ricci thumps Hernando with a low kick.
Hernando throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ricci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernando motions for Ricci to come forward. Hernando throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hernando on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by Ricci.
Despite the aggression on Ricci's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ricci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernando throws out the jab.
Ricci misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Hernando. #T1#
Ricci slips a jab from Hernando.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ricci! But no joy.
Ricci sizes up Hernando with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ricci throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hernando throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ricci counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernando tries to land a leg kick but Ricci saw it coming and moves away.
Hernando misses with a hook.
Ricci thows a body kick. Hernando tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ricci misses with a body shot.
Hernando throwing a counter right hand but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Hernando throws a big shot that misses.
Hernando attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hernando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ricci circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernando takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricci fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ricci scoring well with a low kick there.
Hernando checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hernando appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ricci lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Ricci there.
Hernando looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Ricci slips under a jab.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
Hernando will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hernando misses with the combination.
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernando.
Ricci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernando throws out the jab.
Hernando jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
Hernando slips a jab and a cross from Ricci.
Hernando lands a glancing blow to the side of Ricci's head.
Hernando on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hernando throws a shot from downtown. Ricci moves away and avoids it.
Hernando misses the jab.
Ricci only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hernando bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ricci's head backwards.
Hernando throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ricci counters with a straight right hand.
Hernando connects with a solid leg kick.
Hernando misses with an uppercut
and Ricci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Ricci. #T3#
Ricci has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hernando.
Hernando throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernando misses the jab.
Hernando jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hernando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernando misses with an uppercut. Ricci saw that one coming.
Hernando ducks right into an uppercut from Ricci.
Hernando scores with a hook.
Nice jab there from Ricci.
Hernando misses with a hook
enabling Ricci to counter with a crisp jab.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
Hernando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricci.
Ricci staying out of range there.
A jab from Ricci does it's job there.
Ricci misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci throws a good cross that connects.
Hernando loads up on a big right hand but Ricci slips the punch.
Hernando backing away here, and Ricci unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernando.#T4#
Hernando throws a hook to the side of Ricci's head but Ricci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricci misses with a hook.
Ricci needs to keep his hands up - Hernando had a free shot at his head there.
Ricci misses with a kick to the body.
Ricci is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hernando scores with a nice strike.
Ricci staying out of range there.
Hernando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricci.
Ricci misses with an uppercut.
Hernando wants to clinch up but Ricci keeps it at a distance.
Hernando throws a lazy right hand but Ricci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernando lands with an overhand left.
Hernando takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernando avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ricci is looking to land body kicks.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernando.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Albert Ricci.
I think Ricci has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 
Event: GC 220     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Jericho bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Ricci misses the jab.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ricci momentarily.
Jericho throws a good cross that connects.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Jericho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Ricci misses with a shot to the body
and Jericho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricci defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Ricci flicks out a counter leg kick but Jericho steps away.
Ricci rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jericho counter with a right hand.
Ricci drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ricci takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jericho throws a hook but Ricci avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci throws the kick towards the body but Jericho avoids it.
Jericho misses with a wild combination.
Ricci throws a nice looking combination but Jericho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jericho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ricci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ricci throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jericho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricci appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Jericho blocks the low kick.
A nice combination there by Jericho.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricci.
Ricci scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jericho doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricci fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jericho checks it well.
Jericho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jericho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jericho tests Ricci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jericho.
Ricci takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jericho is looking to counter punch.
Ricci throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho lands an overhand right.#T2#
Jericho lands a slapping body shot.
Jericho slips under a jab from Ricci.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricci.
Jericho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jericho misses with a two punch combination.
Ricci misses with a body shot.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jericho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook but Ricci blocks it.
Ricci misses with a straight left.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Ricci counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Ricci moved out of range.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho throws a leg kick but Ricci sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jericho cracks the inside of Ricci's front leg.
Ricci throws a leg kick
and Jericho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Jericho misses with a kick to the body.
Ricci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricci has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jericho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricci.
Jericho tries to clinch up.
Jericho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricci looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jericho works Ricci's body with a nice hook.
Nice body kick from Ricci.
Ricci's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jericho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ricci scrambles back to his feet.
Jericho misses with a double jab.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Ricci blocks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ricci. That did some damage!
Ricci bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jericho's head.#T4#
Ricci scores with a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Jericho
and Ricci counters with a stiff right hand.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ricci doesn't seem bothered though.
Jericho misses with a low kick.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ricci.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ricci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ricci.
Jericho misses with the body kick
and Ricci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jericho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jericho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ricci fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jericho is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Ricci moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Ricci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ricci throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Ricci moves out of range as Jericho throws a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ricci.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci misses with a leg kick
and Jericho counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ricci has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jericho.
Ricci throws a right and a left that Jericho avoids nicely.
Ricci connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Jericho looks to land a body kick but Ricci moved away.
Ricci lands with an uppercut that bounces Jericho off the cage and back into range.
Jericho throws a hook but Ricci blocks it.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho wants to clinch but Ricci slips to the side
and Ricci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricci stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricci.
Ricci moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ricci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Ricci there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Jericho connects with a body shot that sends Ricci's belly button to the back.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricci.
Ricci connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ricci just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci moves out of range of the leg kick from Jericho.
Jericho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho catches Ricci with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A bone on bone clash there as Jericho blocks the leg kick.
Jericho feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Ricci slips a jab and a cross from Jericho.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maxim Jericho is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Jericho there.
Good shot there by Ricci.#T2#
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!
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Ricci throws a right hand that Jericho ducks under and follows up with a left that Jericho also avoids with ease.
Jericho thows a body kick. Ricci tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ricci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricci.
A leg kick checked by Jericho.
Jericho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ricci works Jericho's body with a nice hook.
Jericho lands with a nice combination. Ricci backs away looking to recover.
Jericho walks into a stiff left hand from Ricci.
Jericho throws a body punch but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci lands a nice looking body shot.
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jericho swings for the body but Ricci moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Ricci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Ricci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricci is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Ricci slips under a jab from Jericho.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricci.
Some bone on bone action there as Jericho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
Ricci is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ricci connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ricci swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho scores with a push kick.
Jericho throws a body punch but Ricci moves out of range.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Ricci tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ricci ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ricci explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
Ricci blocks a jab.
Jericho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ricci throws a series of strikes that have Jericho backpedaling.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ricci might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jericho has got the better of the exchanges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricci swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range. #T4#
Ricci takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ricci throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Jericho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jericho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricci can do to turn this around?
Ricci avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ricci lands with a shot to the body.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho fails to land with a series of punches.
Ricci has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jericho.
A slow jab from Ricci misses its intended target.
Jericho moves in looking to clinch but Ricci pushes him off.
Ricci cracks the inside of Jericho's front leg.
Jericho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho lands a nice looking body shot.
Ricci misses with a looping right.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Ricci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jericho throws a lazy uppercut
and Ricci counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Albert Ricci 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!
#R3#
Ricci blocks a head kick by Jericho. #CL#
Ricci gets tackled into the cage by Jericho. Jericho maintains the clinch.
Jericho digs a right hand into Ricci's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ricci's gas tank.
Jericho controlling the action here for a moment.
Jericho trying to stall but Ricci improves his position.
Jericho scores with a shot to the side of Ricci's head.
Jericho blocking some punches. #BC#
Jericho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Ricci moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Ricci coming out on top.
Ricci throws out a leg kick but Jericho moves out of range and Ricci only half commits.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Ricci saw that one coming.
Jericho throws a nice looking combination but Ricci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A clash of legs there as Ricci blocks the low kick.#T1#
Jericho thuds his right hand into Ricci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jericho.
Ricci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jericho moves away.
Ricci takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ricci crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jericho - the referee stops the clock and Ricci gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jericho. Ricci manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ricci throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
Ricci connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jericho. Jericho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jericho blocks the body kick.
Ricci just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ricci thows a body kick. Jericho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ricci checks a leg kick.
Jericho blocks the body kick. #T2#
Ricci misses with a body kick.
Jericho is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho tries to work over Ricci's front leg with a kick but Ricci checks it.
Ricci fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jericho on the side of the head.
Ricci moves out of range of the body kick.
Ricci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricci.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
Ricci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Ricci throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ricci looks for the body kick but Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ricci misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho throwing a counter right hand but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci throws a right hand that Jericho ducks under and follows up with a left that Jericho also avoids with ease.
Jericho throws a nice looking combination but Ricci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jericho throws a shot to the body.
Ricci gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Ricci throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jericho connects with a looping right hand.
Ricci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jericho moves away.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
Ricci scores with a jab to the head.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Jericho does no damage.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Ricci's shoulder, as Ricci tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Jericho is predictable there
and Ricci counters with a straight right hand.
Jericho lands with a good body shot.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricci throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot.
Ricci moves out of range of the body kick from Jericho. #T4#
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jericho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ricci under the eye.
Ricci misses with a looping right.
Ricci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jericho.
An inside leg kick lands from Jericho.
Jericho throws a sloppy body shot
and Ricci counters with a straight right hand.
Jericho moves out of range as Ricci strikes.
Ricci throws a low kick but Jericho avoids it.
Jericho throws a hook but Ricci avoids it easily.
Jericho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Ricci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricci comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jericho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ricci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

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 Maxim Jericho.
Well Jericho 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
After winning the bout, Maxim Jericho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: OFC 275: Smaug vs Rahman     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1#
Ricci just misses with a punch to the body.
Built misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricci misses the target.
Ricci on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ricci takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ricci throws a push kick but Built slaps the foot to one side.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
Ricci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Ricci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ricci avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ricci has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Unicorn Powered Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricci.
Ricci lands with a nice body kick.
Ricci connects with a crisp jab.
Built has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Built looks to land a left hand but Ricci moved out of range nicely.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Built.
Ricci connects with a jab.
Ricci checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Built lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ricci has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ricci and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Built.#T1#
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ricci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricci misses with a right hand
and Built makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Built 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Built, right into the meat.
Built fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ricci checks a low kick from Built.
Built defending well as Ricci loads up on a big left hand.
Ricci misses with a body shot.
Ricci on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ricci lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
Built tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Built finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ricci throws a quick counter kick to the body but Built avoids it.
Built smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Built lands.#T2#
Built's corner calls for a 1-2. Built obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ricci stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Built lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ricci doesn't seem phased though.
Ricci throws a poor cross that misses
letting Built counter with a right hand.
Ricci with a hook.
Ricci checks a low kick from Built.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Built lands with a hook. Ricci tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ricci throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Built. That's going to slow Ricci down.
Built misses with a body kick.
Ricci was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Built throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Ricci counter with a right hand.
Ricci lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Built.
Ricci is looking to counter punch.
Ricci chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Built can pounce on him.
Ricci takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maui Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ricci.
Ricci swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Built.
Built slips under a jab from Ricci.
Built moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Built thuds his shin into the meat of Ricci's side.
Built takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Built throws a right hand that misses
and Ricci counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ricci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricci thumps Built with a low kick.
Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Built changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built misses with a low kick.
Built slips a jab from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a looping right.
Built bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Built lands with a cross. #T4#
Built bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ricci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Built throws a jab when Ricci was well out of range.
Built misses with a straight right.
Built misses with an uppercut
and Ricci counters with an outside leg kick.
Ricci turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ricci moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Ricci finds it's way through Built's defenses.
Ricci throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Built wants to slow Ricci down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from Ricci.
A nice leg kick lands there from Built.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Built.
Built pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ricci is out of range and Built settles back down.
Built throws out a powerful jab.
Ricci moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Ricci was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maui Built will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ricci misses with a body shot.
Ricci misses with a straight left.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci lands with a right hand.
Ricci throws a leg kick that misses.
Built throws the left hand but Ricci avoids the punch easily.
Built misses with a kick to the body.
Ricci checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ricci misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Built feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ricci's calf.
Ricci checks the leg kick.
Ricci quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ricci is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Ricci, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Built.
Ricci takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Built scoring well with a low kick there.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Built.#T1#
Ricci misses with a straight right.
Ricci thuds a left hand into Built's body.
Ricci throws a series of punches but Built moves out of range.
Built tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricci went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Built lands a slapping body shot.
Built misses with a straight left.
Ricci buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
A swing and a miss from Built.
Built jabs at Ricci's body.
Built looks for the body kick but Ricci saw that one coming.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Ricci on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ricci lands a nice looking body shot.
Built misses with a straight left.
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricci. #T2#
A low kick from Built is predictable there
and Ricci counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ricci is looking to counter punch.
Built lands with a thumping leg kick.
Built scores with a body shot.
Ricci blocks a leg kick.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Built throws the kick towards the body but Ricci avoids it.
Ricci slips under a jab.
Ricci needs to keep his hands up - Built had a free shot at his head there.
Maui Built seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Built lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricci.
Ricci tries a head kick but it misses.
Built lands a glancing blow to the side of Ricci's head.
Ricci scores with a jab to the jaw.
Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ricci looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Built lands with an uppercut that bounces Ricci off the cage and back into range.
Built lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricci at a distance.
Ricci goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ricci takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built throws a jab when Ricci was well out of range.
Ricci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ricci fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Built.
Ricci misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Built.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Built connects with a body shot that sends Ricci's belly button to the back.
Built throws out a loose jab but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci ducks right into an uppercut from Built.
Ricci takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricci.
Ricci fails to land with a series of punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ricci might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Built.
Ricci slips under a jab.
Ricci blocks a jab.
Ricci throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Built feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ricci's calf.
Ricci fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Built was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Built scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ricci takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Built throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ricci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricci throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci scores with a punch to the head.
Built slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Built is able to avoid easily.
Ricci blocks a leg kick.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maui Built showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Ricci misses.
Ricci 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Built as he connects with a hook.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Built lands a jab to Ricci's midsection.
Ricci looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Built throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ricci counter with a right hand.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ricci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Built has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built misses with a leg kick
and Ricci counters with a good low kick that Built was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built slips a jab from Ricci.
Built lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Built throws a low kick, looking for Ricci's leg but Ricci calmly moves out of range.
Ricci moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Built connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Built with a jab.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
Ricci scores with a crisp jab that stopped Built in his tracks.
Ricci takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ricci lands a lovely overhand right.
Ricci blocks a leg kick.
Built connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Built tenderised Ricci's leg. Ricci is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Built checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ricci chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Built can pounce on him.
Built looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci pivots, looking for a leg kick but Built is out of range and Ricci settles back down.
Ricci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricci takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ricci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Albert Ricci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maui Built is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ricci, right into the meat.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricci.
Ricci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Built lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Built walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ricci checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ricci punishes Built's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Built.
Built stuns Ricci with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ricci connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ricci.
Built throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ricci lands a front kick.
Ricci closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ricci keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Built is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricci was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Built scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Ricci misses its intended target.
Ricci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
Ricci blocks the body kick.
Built tests Ricci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricci.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricci. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built misses with a looping right.
Built tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Built's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ricci under the eye.
Built has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Built there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Ricci is predictable there
and Built counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Ricci throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Built, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built misses with a hook.
Ricci goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Built attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Built lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ricci will feel that in the morning.
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Ricci was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ricci blocks a jab.
Ricci blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ricci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ricci, right into the meat.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Built throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ricci stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Ricci misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maui Built comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Built 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maui Built!

 
Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXV     
Date:   Mar 18, 2017
#R1#
Ricci throws a leg kick but Lauzon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lauzon moves in looking to clinch but Ricci pushes him off.
Lauzon doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Ricci counters by clinching up.
Lauzon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricci throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzon.
Lauzon looking to slow down the pace here.
Lauzon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ricci is working Lauzon over against the cage.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ricci blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lauzon misses with a knee strike.
Lauzon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ricci pushes Lauzon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Lauzon blocks an uppercut.
Ricci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Lauzon.
Lauzon prevents Ricci from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Ricci breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Ricci tries to sprawl but Lauzon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lauzon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lauzon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ricci's thigh. Ricci counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lauzon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ricci pulls Lauzon in close to his closed guard and prevents Lauzon from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Ricci definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ricci keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Ricci keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Ricci has a closed guard, preventing Lauzon from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Ricci. No joy for Lauzon on that attempt.
Lauzon shoots in for a double leg but Ricci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricci tests Lauzon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricci scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lauzon avoids the head kick by Ricci.
Lauzon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Ricci. No joy for Lauzon on that attempt.
Ricci checks a low kick from Lauzon.
A lazy left from Lauzon finds it's target.
Ricci moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci throws a series of punches but Lauzon moves out of range.
Lauzon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Ricci as Lauzon shoots in.
Lauzon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
Ricci feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lauzons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lauzon blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Lauzon rushes Ricci and presses him up against the cage.
Lauzon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lauzon wants to take the fight to the mat but Ricci manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lauzon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ricci scores with a shoulder strike.
Ricci stops a takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Ricci gets underhooks to prevent Lauzon's takedown attempt.
Lauzon trying to land knees to the body.
Lauzon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ricci's efforts to push away.
Lauzon misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ricci gets tackled into the cage by Lauzon. Lauzon maintains the clinch.
Ricci takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Ricci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricci scores with a jab to the head.
Lauzon slips a jab from Ricci.
Ricci moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lauzon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lauzon fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ricci.
Lauzon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ricci swivels and escapes.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Ricci connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ricci throws a body punch but Lauzon moves out of range.
Ricci throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Lauzon shoots in looking for a takedown. Ricci tries to sprawl out of it but Lauzon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ricci manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lauzon avoids the body shot from Ricci.
Albert Ricci is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricci lands a head shot.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Ricci moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Ricci. Those never looked like landing.
Ricci swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lauzon.
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzon.
Lauzon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lauzon throws a hook to the side of Ricci's head but Ricci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
Lauzon dives in and grabs Ricci's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ricci pushes down on Lauzon's head and hops out.
Ricci works Lauzon's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Lauzon throws a nice looking combination but Ricci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lauzon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricci lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ricci takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Lauzon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ricci struggles to land a body shot inside as Lauzon controls his hands.
Lauzon tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
Lauzon scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ricci breaks from the clinch.
Lauzon fails to land the takedown.
Ricci clobbers Lauzon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ricci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lauzon can do to turn this around?#T3#
Lauzon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ricci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lauzon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricci.
Ricci on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Lauzon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lauzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ricci keeps working.
Lauzon wants to stand but Ricci has his arm trapped.
Sloppy strikes there by Lauzon.#T4#
Ricci is trying to control Lauzon's posture but Lauzon avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon controlling the position.
Lauzon working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Lauzon decides to stand back up. Lauzon steps back and let's Ricci get back to his feet.
Lauzon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ricci sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Ricci. Those never looked like landing.
Lauzon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lauzon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Lauzon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lauzon walks into a straight right hand from Ricci.
Lauzon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ricci defends well and Lauzon ends up having to push Ricci into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lauzon staying out of range there.
Ricci slaps away a takedown attempt from Lauzon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ricci dips to his left and cracks Lauzon with an uppercut!
Lauzon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ricci misses with a right hand
and Lauzon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ricci connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ricci slaps away a takedown attempt from Lauzon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#T1#
Ricci throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ricci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lauzon.
Lauzon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ricci can pounce on him. #TD2#
Lauzon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ricci on his heels. He'll look to pass Ricci's guard now, I'm sure.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Ricci keeps moving.
Lauzon being controlled here momentarily.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ricci is keeping the position for now.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Ricci keeps moving.
Ben Lauzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albert Ricci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SU2#
Lauzon stands up and waves to Ricci to follow him.
Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown but Ricci sprawls well. He's pushed Lauzon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ricci swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lauzon is defended easily by Ricci.
Lauzon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ricci jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ricci stuffs the takedown.
Lauzon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Ricci connects with a body shot that sends Lauzon's belly button to the back.
Lauzon lunges at Ricci with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ricci's hand.
Ricci dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lauzon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lauzon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lauzon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ricci finds it's way round the side to connect with Lauzon's head.
Lauzon walks into a left hand.
Ricci chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lauzon swings widly with a right hand
and Ricci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches up with Ricci, looking for a takedown. Lauzon pushes Ricci against the cage but Ricci circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Lauzon scores with a takedown into Ricci's guard.
Lauzon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauzon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
Ricci trying to control the position here.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Ricci keeps moving.
Ricci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lauzon controls the pace.
Lauzon is looking to work some ground and pound but Ricci has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Ricci showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ricci, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Ricci!
After the fight, Albert Ricci was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 
Event: OMEGA 27 Wind of Change     
Date:   Feb 12, 2017
#R1#
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamed.
Hamed cracks Ricci with a good jab.
Hamed misses with a double jab
and Ricci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Ricci blocks the leg kick.
Hamed misses with a leg kick
and Ricci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahsan Hamed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricci.
Ricci checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ricci only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ricci wants to clinch up but Hamed keeps it at a distance.
Hamed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ricci just manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Ricci misses.
Ricci looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ricci throws the left hand but Hamed avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamed motions for Ricci to come forward. Hamed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hamed throws a sloppy head kick and Ricci moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Hamed misses.
Hamed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hamed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hamed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Ricci walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hamed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ricci slips a straight right by Hamed.
Hamed throws a lazy body kick
and Ricci counters with a thumping low kick.
Ricci throws a head kick that misses.
Hamed is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ricci moves forwards but Hamed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricci misses with a body kick.
Ricci lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hamed throws a leg kick
and Ricci counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ricci feints and then cracks Hamed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hamed down.
Ricci throws the left hand but Hamed avoids the punch easily.
Hamed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamed throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hamed tries to land a body kick
and Ricci counters with a low kick, right behind Hamed 's knee.
Hamed ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Ricci throws a sloppy head kick and Hamed moves out of range easily. #T2#
Hamed misses with a left hand
and Ricci counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricci shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hamed lands with a right hand.
Hamed lands with a straight right. Ricci didn't see that one coming.
Hamed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hamed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ricci throws a head kick that misses.
Ricci checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hamed 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.
Ricci looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hamed throws the kick towards the body but Ricci avoids it.
Ricci throws a head kick but Hamed moves out of range.
It appears Hamed was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hamed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ricci.
Hamed misses with a looping right.
Ricci takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Ricci slips a jab and a cross from Hamed.
Hamed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ricci finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ricci scores with a leg kick.
Hamed throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ricci's head.
Hamed misses with a double jab.
Ricci lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hamed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ricci appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ricci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricci tries to score with a low kick but Hamed moves his leg out of the way.
Hamed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hamed lands a nice shot that snaps Ricci's head back. #CL2#
Ricci has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ricci.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hamed breaks the clinch.
Hamed drops his hands momentarily and Ricci takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hamed! #T4#
Hamed throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ricci to counter with a crisp jab.
Ricci connects with a body shot that sends Hamed's belly button to the back.
Ricci misses with an uppercut. Hamed saw that one coming.
Hamed digs a good body shot into Ricci's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Ricci misses.
Hamed scores with a leg kick.
Hamed misses with an uppercut. Ricci saw that one coming.
Ricci looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hamed throws a leg kick but Ricci sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ricci is looking to clinch.
Ricci fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hamed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Hamed.
Ricci has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hamed.
Ricci closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ahsan Hamed will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hamed moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamed tried to counter with a leg kick but Ricci avoided it.
Ricci connects with the punch.
Hamed misses with a hook. Ricci ducked under it nicely.
Ricci checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ricci throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hamed counters with a good low kick that Ricci was not able to check.
Hamed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ricci connects with a right hand. Hamed shakes it off.
Hamed throws a chopping leg kick but Ricci manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ricci thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hamed if he has to take too many more of those.
Hamed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ricci thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hamed if he has to take too many more of those.
Hamed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ricci.
Ricci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamed tried to counter with a leg kick but Ricci avoided it.
Hamed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamed.
Hamed scores with a jab.
Hamed looks to land a right hand but Ricci moved out of range.
Hamed throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Ricci counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ricci.
Ricci can't find room to land a body shot as Hamed controls the action.
Ricci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hamed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ricci working aggressively here.
Ricci keeps control of Hamed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ricci struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamed controls his hands.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hamed - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Ricci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Hamed.
Ricci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ricci throws out a loose jab but Hamed uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Ricci misses with a hook. Hamed ducked under it nicely.
Hamed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ricci is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamed throws out the jab.
Hamed tries to land a front kick but Ricci steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Hamed tenderised Ricci's leg. Ricci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hamed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ricci circles away quickly and effectively.
Ricci chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hamed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ricci takes a step back to recover.
Hamed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ricci staying out of range there.
Hamed tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hamed.
Ricci steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hamed.
Hamed lands with a hook. Ricci tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamed is just out of range.
And Hamed counters with a quick kick to the body but Ricci blocks it.
Hamed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Hamed.
It looked like Hamed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricci lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hamed scoring well with a low kick there.
Hamed throws the left hand but Ricci avoids the punch easily.
Ricci on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hamed. Hamed obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Hamed.
Ricci buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ricci with a jab.
Ricci with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ricci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hamed blocks a low kick nicely.
Hamed half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hamed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Hamed.#T4#
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!
Ricci cracks Hamed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ricci fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hamed.
Hamed tests Ricci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hamed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Hamed.
Ricci misses with a body punch #KD#
and Hamed counters with a head kick that drops Ricci to the mat! Ricci scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Ricci is rocked!
Hamed lands a slapping body shot.
Ricci is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamed finish him?
Ricci darts in trying to clinch
and Hamed counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hamed circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ricci to the canvas! Ricci doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hamed keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahsan Hamed!
A very excited looking Ahsan Hamed made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 
Event: LKO6 The Great Opening     
Date:   Jul 03, 2016
#R1#
Ricci misses with a body shot.
Mulumba is looking for the big counter here.
Ricci throws a sloppy head kick and Mulumba moves out of range easily.
Mulumba unleashes a big counter combination but Ricci bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ricci doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mulumba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricci moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ricci throws a sloppy head kick
and Mulumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricci dips to his left and cracks Mulumba with an uppercut!
Ricci throws a combination that misses
letting Mulumba counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ricci chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ricci misses the body punch
and Ricci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mulumba, as that shot connected.
Ricci tries to clinch there but Mulumba circles away.
Mulumba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mulumba has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ricci scoring well with a low kick there.
Mulumba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ricci wants to clinch up but Mulumba keeps it at a distance.
Mulumba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ricci turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ricci misses with a lunging right hand
and Mulumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Ricci drives through and clinches with Mulumba against the cage.
Mulumba lands a nice shot to the body.
Ricci lands with a light punch inside.
Mulumba is trying to break the clinch but Ricci has him pressed against the cage.
Mulumba misses with a body punch. #T2#
A short left from Ricci.
Ricci prevents Mulumba from breaking the clinch.
Ricci blocks an uppercut.
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!
Ricci scores with a shot to the side of Mulumba's head.
Still in the clinch, Ricci scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mulumba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mulumba struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
Ricci has Mulumba pressed against the cage, preventing Mulumba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mulumba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ricci throws a head kick that misses
and Mulumba counters with a left and a right that stings Ricci.
Ricci tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mulumba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Mulumba misses.
Ricci throws a body shot but no joy.
Albert Ricci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricci connects with a body shot that sends Mulumba's belly button to the back.
Ricci throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Mulumba counter with a right hand. #T3#
Ricci cracks the inside of Mulumba's front leg.
That kick from Ricci tenderised Mulumba's leg. Mulumba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricci throws a lazy uppercut
and Ricci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Ricci gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mulumba tries to break the clinch but Ricci is controlling the position.
Mulumba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulumba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricci's elbow.
Ricci scores with a shoulder strike.
Ricci misses with some punches.
Ricci works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mulumba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ricci.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulumba. #T4#
Mulumba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricci tries a body shot but Mulumba blocks it.
Ricci can't find room to land a body shot as Mulumba controls the action.
Mulumba has had enough of the clinch but Ricci keeps him there for the moment.
Ricci gets through Mulumba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ricci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ricci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mulumba backwards.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ricci blocking some punches.
Mulumba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ricci keeps control of Mulumba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ricci blocks an uppercut.
Mulumba blocking some punches.
Mulumba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricci's elbow.
Ricci throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulumba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that round.
That's time! Ricci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Mulumba. That snapped Ricci's head back.
Ricci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mulumba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ricci with a body shot.
Ricci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mulumba can do to turn this around?
Ricci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ricci is looking to slow Mulumba down with leg kicks.
Ricci takes one to the chin there.
Ricci lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricci scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ricci lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mulumba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mulumba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ricci tries to clinch up
and Mulumba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Ricci with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mulumba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ricci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ricci takes a swing at Mulumba's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mulumba misses.
Ricci works the jab nicely.
Ricci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricci lands with a good body shot.
Ricci throws a push kick but Mulumba slaps the foot to one side.
Mulumba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mulumba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ricci.
Mulumba unleashes a big counter combination but Ricci bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Mulumba with a hook.
Mulumba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ricci can pounce on him.
Ricci misses with a straight right.
Mulumba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ricci lands a head shot.
Ricci with a 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!
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Mulumba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mulumba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Ricci has Mulumba up against the cage in a clinch.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mulumba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricci's elbow.
Mulumba tries to break free but Ricci pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Mulumba digs a right hand underneath Ricci's ribcage. Ricci let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mulumba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ricci works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Mulumba.
Ricci can't find room to land a body shot as Mulumba controls the action.
Ricci tries to work over Mulumba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mulumba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mulumba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mulumba.
Mulumba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Mulumba.
Mulumba tries a body shot but Ricci blocks it.
Ricci working aggressively here.
Mulumba tries to break the clinch but Ricci is controlling the position.
Mulumba can't break the clinch.
Mulumba struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
Ricci misses with some punches. #T4#
Mulumba misses with a punch to the body.
Mulumba misses with the head strike.
Ricci throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulumba.
Mulumba blocking some punches.
Mulumba tries to break free but Ricci pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mulumba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricci staying out of range there.
Ricci seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mulumba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mulumba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ricci throws a body kick that misses
and Mulumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricci has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Ricci gets a clinch.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mulumba's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mulumba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mulumba avoids a kick to the body.
Mulumba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mulumba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ricci thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ricci looks to clinch
and Mulumba counters with a straight right hand.
Ricci scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ricci scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ricci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulumba loads up on a big right hand but Ricci slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ricci misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ricci, right into the meat. #T1#
Ricci just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Mulumba misses.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Mulumba.
Albert Ricci is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricci throws a good cross that connects.
Mulumba slips a straight right by Ricci.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ricci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Mulumba misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a head kick.
Ricci throws a sloppy head kick and Mulumba moves out of range easily.
Mulumba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albert Ricci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mulumba drops his hands momentarily and Ricci takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mulumba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good exchange - Mulumba coming out on top.
Mulumba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mulumba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ricci with a body shot.
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mulumba. #CL#
Mulumba tries to keep at a distance but Ricci has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulumba tries to work over Ricci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ricci prevents a body shot from Mulumba.
Ricci blocks a body shot from Mulumba.
Ricci tries a body shot but Mulumba blocks it.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A short left from Ricci.
A frustrated look appears on Mulumba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mulumba scores with a hook to the body.
Mulumba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mulumba blocks an uppercut.
Mulumba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulumba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mulumba tries a body shot but Ricci blocks it.
A short left from Ricci.
Mulumba prevents a body shot from Ricci.
Mulumba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ricci tries to work over Mulumba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mulumba throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Mulumba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mulumba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mulumba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Ricci lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulumba backwards.
Albert Ricci has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mulumba lands a shoulder strike.
Ricci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mulumba backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulumba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ricci backwards.
Ricci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mulumba has a couple of punches blocked by Ricci.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mulumba.
Mulumba wants to break free but Ricci has control.
Kengo Mulumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricci misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Ricci.
Mulumba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulumba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body.
Mulumba lands a shoulder strike.
Mulumba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mulumba.

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 Albert Ricci.
Well Ricci 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 
Event: Primal 21     
Date:   Apr 30, 2016
#R1#
Ricci connects with a right hand. Soares shakes it off.#CL#
Ricci has closed the distance and engaged Soares in a clinch.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Ricci digs a right hand into Soares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soares's gas tank.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Ricci throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ricci misses with some punches.
Soares is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci misses with a body punch.
Ricci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Ricci has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Soares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ricci just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ricci seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Soares can turn it around.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Soares.
Ricci misses with the head strike.
Ricci lands a shoulder strike.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricci keeps control of Soares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soares tries to pull guard but Ricci forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ricci lands a right hand. #T2#
Ricci keeps control of Soares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ricci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ricci has him pressed against the cage.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares blocking some punches.
Soares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ricci just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ricci lands a left hand.
Ricci lands a hook that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Ricci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Ricci stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ricci scores with a shot to the side of Soares's head. #T3#
Ricci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Ricci lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ricci lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soares or not.
Soares tries to pull guard but Ricci won't allow it.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricci is leaning against Soares and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ricci lands with a right to the head.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Soares. #T4#
Soares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ricci smiles and moves away.
Ricci throws a hook but Soares blocks it.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Ricci shakes him off and moves away.
Ricci lands a jab to Soares's midsection.
Ricci throws a series of punches but Soares moves out of range.
Ricci scores with a shot to the body.
Soares goes for a double leg but Ricci avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ricci continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricci. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soares with a poor takedown #CL#
and Ricci counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body.
Ricci misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Soares staying out of range there.
Ricci lands with a cross.
Ricci lands a head shot.
Ricci misses with an uppercut.
Soares feints the counter takedown.
Ricci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soares was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a two punch combination.
Ricci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ricci, as that shot connected. #ROC#
Soares is rocked!
Albert Ricci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soares is still on wobbly legs! Can Ricci finish him?
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
Ricci steps in with a hook that catches Soares right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ricci follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Soares looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci retains his featherweight title!
Albert Ricci decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 
Event: Primal 16     
Date:   Mar 26, 2016
#R1##CL#
Ricci clinches up against the cage.
Ricci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricci.
A head punch on the inside from Mulumba fails to land.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulumba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mulumba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ricci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mulumba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mulumba throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ricci breaks the clinch. #CL#
Ricci moves into the clinch.
Mulumba lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ricci.
Mulumba misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ricci. #T1#
Ricci scores with a shoulder strike.
Mulumba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mulumba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci lands a left hand.
Ricci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mulumba backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mulumba fails to land.
Mulumba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci lands with a short shot to the head.
Ricci lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ricci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mulumba backwards.
Ricci throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulumba.
Mulumba throws a head punch that misses.
Mulumba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riccis head.
Mulumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulumba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Mulumba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ricci tries to throw a body punch but Mulumba avoids it by throwing Ricci back against the cage.
Ricci lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mulumba.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Ricci.
Mulumba throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Mulumba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricci lands with a light punch inside.
Ricci scores with a shoulder strike.
Ricci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mulumba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ricci blocks an uppercut.
Mulumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulumba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ricci misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Ricci.
Ricci lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulumba backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulumba.
Mulumba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
Mulumba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ricci.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mulumba misses with the head strike.
Ricci works on Mulumba's body with a couple of short punches.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulumba throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Mulumba.
Mulumba throws a head punch that misses.
Mulumba is trying to break the clinch but Ricci has him pressed against the cage.
Ricci scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mulumba throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ricci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulumba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mulumba gets through Ricci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Mulumba lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mulumba.
Mulumba blocks an uppercut.
Ricci blocking some punches.
Mulumba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricci.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mulumba or not.
Mulumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulumba struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
Mulumba misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulumba.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulumba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Ricci scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ricci gets through Mulumba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ricci takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ricci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulumba was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricci.
Ricci throws an overhand right that lands on Mulumba's shoulder, as Mulumba tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Mulumba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mulumba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ricci seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mulumba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mulumba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mulumba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mulumba throws a nice looking combination but Ricci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ricci seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mulumba.
Mulumba throws a hook but Ricci avoids it easily.
Ricci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mulumba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Ricci.
Mulumba throws a looping overhand right but Ricci ducks down to avoid it.
Mulumba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricci takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Mulumba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ricci takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ricci uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mulumba has time to react.
Mulumba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ricci fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ricci throws a combination. Mulumba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Ricci moves into the clinch.
Ricci keeps control of Mulumba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ricci.
Mulumba throws a head punch that misses.
Mulumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulumba throws a head punch that misses.
Albert Ricci has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Mulumba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulumba.
Mulumba blocking some punches. #T2#
Ricci pushes Mulumba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ricci blocks a body shot from Mulumba.
Ricci blocks a body shot from Mulumba.
Mulumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulumba.
Ricci has Mulumba pressed against the cage, preventing Mulumba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Mulumba.
Mulumba is trying to break the clinch but Ricci is controlling him.
Mulumba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulumba tries to work over Ricci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mulumba blocks an uppercut.
Mulumba misses with some punches.
Mulumba has a couple of punches blocked by Ricci.
Mulumba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ricci or not.
Mulumba struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
Mulumba goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ricci.
Ricci scores with a shot to the side of Mulumba's head.
Ricci lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mulumba backwards.
Mulumba has had enough of the clinch but Ricci keeps him there for the moment.
Mulumba throws a head punch that misses.
Mulumba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricci lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ricci lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulumba backwards.
Ricci lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulumba backwards. #ROC#
Mulumba is rocked!
Mulumba tries to break free but Ricci pushes him back against the cage.
Mulumba is still on wobbly legs! Can Ricci finish him?
Ricci lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mulumba to his knees! Ricci keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci is the new featherweight champion!
Albert Ricci decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
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