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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from You Man.#TD2#
You Man closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ricoop's guard.
Ricoop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ricoop tries to get out of the position.
Ricoop trying to keep a closed guard but You Man is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
You Man 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. #SUB2#
You Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ricoop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and You Man defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricoop is trying to control the position but You Man postures up. #SUB2#
You Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ricoop manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now You Man has Ricoop in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
You Man is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ricoop frees his head nicely. Oh but You Man has switched to an armbar! Ricoop is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). I Love You Man!
Ed Ricoop was interviewed post fight and said 'You always have 15% left in the tank. Never give up.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Atkinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ricoop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atkinson is trying to break the clinch but Ricoop has him pressed against the cage.
Ricoop fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atkinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ricoop stalling in the clinch but Atkinson improves position.
Atkinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ricoop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ricoop takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Atkinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Atkinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ricoop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atkinson pulls Ricoop in close to prevent any damage.
Ricoop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Atkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ricoop defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson pulls Ricoop in close to his closed guard and prevents Ricoop from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Ricoop preventing the sweep.
Ricoop wanted to stand there but Atkinson had control of the position.
Ricoop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atkinson is looking to stand up but Ricoop isn't so interested in that idea.
Atkinson is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ricoop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ricoop wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Atkinson has his hands on Ricoop's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ed Ricoop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ricoop or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkinson, which made it look bad.
Willian Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Ricoop.
Ricoop tries to clinch up.
Atkinson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atkinson shoots in but Ricoop avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Atkinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricoop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Atkinson counters with a head kick.
Ricoop tries to clinch there but Atkinson circles away.
Ricoop doesn't manage to clinch there - Atkinson circles away.
Atkinson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ricoop scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Willian Atkinson has been cut.
Ricoop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ricoop tries to close the distance and clinch but Atkinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4##TD2#
Ricoop shoots in and bounces Atkinson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Atkinson trying to control the position here.
Ricoop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkinson is wriggling around but Ricoop manages to pass to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ricoop is trying to control the action in half guard but Atkinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ed Ricoop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willian Atkinson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ricoop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ricoop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Ricoop shoots in and bounces Atkinson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Atkinson pulls Ricoop in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##SU2#
Ricoop stands up and waves to Atkinson to follow him.
Ricoop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Atkinson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ricoop or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkinson, which made it look bad.
Willian Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Ricoop.#TD#
Atkinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Atkinson is thwarting Ricoop's attempts to control the position.
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ricoop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ricoop can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Ricoop striking from the bottom.
Ricoop is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ricoop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atkinson.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Ricoop is having none of it.
Ricoop gets back to full guard.
Ricoop controls Atkinson momentarily but Atkinson frees himself.
Atkinson stands and throws Ricoop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ricoop is breathing heavily.#SU#
Atkinson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ricoop to his feet. #T3#
Ricoop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown.
Atkinson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ricoop manages to circle out of the way.
Atkinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ricoop.
Atkinson tries to counter by clinching up but Ricoop breaks away and moves out of range.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown but Ricoop shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Atkinson closes the distance and pushes Ricoop back into the cage.#TD#
Atkinson jumps guard.
Ricoop wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Atkinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4##SU#
Atkinson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricoop can do to turn this around?
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ricoop as he jumps to the side.
Ricoop moves to clinch but Atkinson breaks away
and Atkinson counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Atkinson takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson has Ricoop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ricoop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ricoop fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willian Atkinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willian Atkinson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ricoop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Atkinson to the mat! Atkinson manages to get full guard. #ES#
Atkinson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ricoop presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ricoop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Atkinson trying to control the position but instead, Ricoop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atkinson into the cage.
Ricoop is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atkinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricoop.
Atkinson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson lands a body punch.
Atkinson is trying to pull guard but Ricoop turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ricoop tries to land knees in the clinch but Atkinson avoids the damage to the body.
Ricoop is trying to pull guard but Atkinson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Atkinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Ricoop throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Atkinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Ricoop finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ricoop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ricoop trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Ricoop is proving a slippery customer.
Atkinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ricoop manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Atkinson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ricoop's guard.
Atkinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ricoop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Atkinson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ricoop trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricoop trying to move into half guard but instead Atkinson has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Atkinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Willian Atkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Ricoop uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Atkinson has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Atkinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Atkinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ricoop tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Atkinson is in Ricoop's guard.#ES2#
Ricoop wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricoop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricoop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Ricoop.
Ricoop shoots and misses
and Atkinson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Willian Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Ricoop.#T4#
Atkinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ricoop is fending him off so far but Atkinson persists. Nope, Ricoop circles away and we're back to standing.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Atkinson.
Willian Atkinson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Ricoop gets tackled into the cage by Atkinson. Atkinson maintains the clinch.
Ricoop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkinson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ricoop wants a takedown.
Atkinson is working for takedown but Ricoop is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Atkinson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Ricoop has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Atkinson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Atkinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ricoop won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ed Ricoop.
I think Ricoop 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ed Ricoop!
A victorious Ed Ricoop thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Steele tries to keep at a distance but Ricoop has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ricoop has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steele uses from the top position.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele really is a fat lump.
Ricoop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steele wanted to stand there but Ricoop had control of the position. #SUB2#
Ricoop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Steele is looking to stand up but Ricoop won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Steele gets a clinch.
Ricoop trying to stall but Steele improves his position.
Ricoop looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ricoop misses with a knee to the head.
Steele fails to pull guard.
Steele drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ricoop pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Steele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##TD#
Steele ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steele no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ricoop is working Steele over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ricoop is one step ahead there.
Ricoop wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricoop lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Ricoop is pushing down on Steele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steele is fighting to maintain full guard but Ricoop has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ricoop seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ricoop is keen to just control but Steele is a slippery customer.
Ricoop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
Ricoop slips a nice elbow through Steele's hands, connecting with Steele's forehead.
Ricoop is nestled in close to Steele, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Steele tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
Ricoop is looking to stall here but Steele recovers full guard.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ricoop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ricoop 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#
Steele closes the distance and clinches up with Ricoop, looking for a takedown. Steele pushes Ricoop against the cage but Ricoop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steele misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Ricoop counters with a crisp one two that drops Steele! Ricoop thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steele to his feet! Steele is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Steele is rocked!#TD2#
Ricoop lands a huge takedown. Steele is out but the ref is slow to react and Ricoop lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Steele lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Ricoop!
An out of breath Ed Ricoop thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Workman gets tackled into the cage by Ricoop. Ricoop maintains the clinch. #TD#
Workman jumps guard.
Workman pulls Ricoop in close to prevent any damage.
Ricoop trying to control the position from guard on top but Workman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Workman wants to sweep but no luck.
Ricoop wants to control from the top but Workman keeps moving.
Workman has a closed guard, preventing Ricoop from standing up.
Ricoop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Workman pulls Ricoop in close to prevent any damage.
Ricoop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Workman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Workman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ricoop looking to sit in guard and control but Workman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ricoop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ricoop wants to free his trapped foot but Workman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ricoop trying to control from half guard but Workman is working away.
Workman controlling the position well.
Ricoop wants to control but Workman is keeping him busy. #T2#
Workman is trying to stand up here but Ricoop is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Ricoop is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Workman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ricoop.
Ricoop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ES#
Workman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Ricoop drives through and clinches with Workman against the cage.
#TD2#
Ricoop pulls Workman into guard.
#T3##SU#
Workman stands up from Ricoop's guard - Workman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Workman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ricoop lands a nice hook to Workman's body. Workman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Ricoop clinches up with Workman and pushes him back against the cage.
Ricoop trying to land knees to the body.
Workman is stalling here.
#TD#
Workman successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Ricoop decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Workman, up you get! #TD2#
Ricoop shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Workman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Workman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ricoop wants to control from the top but Workman keeps moving.
Workman wants to stand and escape but Ricoop is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricoop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Workman keeping moving, preventing Ricoop from controlling successfully.
Ricoop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ricoop dominated that 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.
#R2#
Ricoop fails with the takedown.
Ricoop avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Ricoop takes the fight into the clinch.
Ricoop prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricoop being controlled against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Workman as Ricoop tries to tie him up. #T1##BC#
Workman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Workman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Workman wants it to stay on the feet.
Workman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Workman. No joy for Ricoop on that attempt.
Joey Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Ricoop.#TD#
Workman 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.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ricoop manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Workman as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Workman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Workman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ricoop regains guard immediately.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ricoop can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Workman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Workman stands and steps away. Ricoop gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ricoop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Ricoop scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Workman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Ricoop forces Workman back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC2#
Ricoop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Ricoop darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ricoop is breathing heavily.
Workman is refusing to be controlled, as Ricoop sits in half guard.
Workman is looking for a sweep. Ricoop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Workman is not content to let Ricoop control the position.
Ricoop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joey Workman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Workman gets back to full guard.
Ricoop wants to pass the guard but Workman is keeping the position.#T4##SU2#
Ricoop stands up and waves to Workman to follow him. #TD2#
Ricoop shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Workman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Workman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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 Joey Workman will probably get the nod.
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#
Workman fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ricoop fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Workman sprawls well initially but Ricoop persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Workman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Workman.#T1##CL2#
Ricoop closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Workman manages to pull guard.
Workman is trying to control the position but Ricoop postures up.
Workman keeping full guard, as Ricoop tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricoop wants to control from the top but Workman keeps moving.
Workman controls Ricoop momentarily but Ricoop frees himself.
Ricoop stops Workman from standing up. #SU2#
Ricoop gets to his feet - Workman follows without any prompting. #T2##TD2#
Ricoop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Workman on his heels. He'll look to pass Workman's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricoop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Workman wants to stand but Ricoop is controlling the position.
Ricoop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ricoop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ricoop is looking to pass into half guard but Workman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Workman is in guard.#REVR#
Workman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Ricoop has an active guard here but Workman has managed to pass into half guard.
#SU#
Workman decides to stand up. #T3##CL2#
Ricoop takes the fight into the clinch.
Ricoop stops a takedown attempt from Workman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Workman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ricoop as Workman tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybe Workman would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#BC#
Workman breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Ricoop gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Workman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Workman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ricoop darts in and clinches Workman up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Workman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ricoop tries to pull guard but Workman holds him up against the cage and eventually Ricoop drops back down to his feet.
Workman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Workman working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Ricoop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Ricoop 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.
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 Joey Workman.
I think Workman 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Workman!
The defeated Ed Ricoop had this to say: 'You always have 15% left in the tank. Never give up.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Ricoop tries to clinch up.
As Ricoop looks to move away, Villarreal throws a big counter combo but Ricoop just gets out of the way.
Ricoop misses with a two punch combination.
Villarreal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ricoop.#TD2#
Ricoop looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Villarreal!#SU2#
Ricoop stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ricoop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Villarreal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricoop connects with an inside leg kick.
Villarreal really is a fat lump.
Ricoop tries to close the distance and clinch but Villarreal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ricoop shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Villarreal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Villarreal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricoop is looking for a sweep. Villarreal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Villarreal wants to work for an arm triangle but Ricoop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ricoop is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Villarreal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ricoop has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Villarreal is working away from the top position though.
Ricoop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Villarreal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ricoop is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Villarreal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Villarreal wants to get back to his feet.
#T2##SUB#
Villarreal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Villarreal is nestled in close to Ricoop, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Villarreal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ricoop is just riding it out for now. Villarreal eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Villarreal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Villarreal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
Villarreal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ricoop doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Villarreal.
Ricoop trying to control from the bottom.
Ricoop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Villarreal. #SUB#
Villarreal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ricoop is just riding it out for now. Villarreal eventually gives up the hold.
Ricoop trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Villarreal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ricoop taking some punishment here, with Villarreal in his half guard. #SUB#
Villarreal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ricoop has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ricoop is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Villarreal lands a nice short elbow.
Ricoop is trying to stand up here but Villarreal is controlling him well.
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 Bruno Villarreal will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ricoop tries to close the distance and clinch but Villarreal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Villarreal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricoop is looking to clinch.
Villarreal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Villarreal 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.
Villarreal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ricoop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Villarreal shoots in and drives through. Ricoop sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ricoop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricoop scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Ricoop looking to score a takedown here. Villarreal is defending well but Ricoop drives through and ends up in Villarreal's guard.#T1#
Ricoop controls from within his opponent's guard.
Villarreal looking for a sweep. Not yet Villarreal, not yet.
Ricoop lands a couple of elbows.
Ricoop looking to sit in guard and control but Villarreal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Villarreal postures up.
Villarreal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ricoop's guard.#SU#
Villarreal gets to his feet - Ricoop follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Ricoop fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Villarreal sprawls well initially but Ricoop persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Ricoop is keen to just control but Villarreal is a slippery customer.
Ricoop is breathing heavily.
Villarreal is looking to improve his position.
Ed Ricoop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ricoop working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Villarreal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villarreal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Villarreal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ricoop taking some punishment here, with Villarreal in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ricoop manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Villarreal wants to stand but Ricoop is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Villarreal gets to his feet - Ricoop follows without any prompting. #T4##TD2#
Ricoop shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Villarreal wants to improve his position but Ricoop is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ricoop is working for a kimura but Villarreal is defending it quite comfortably.
Villarreal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ricoop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ricoop's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ed Ricoop 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#
Ricoop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Villarreal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ricoop manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ricoop wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ricoop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Villarreal's guard. #REVB#
Ricoop trying to control but Villarreal is working from the bottom.
Villarreal wants to stand but Ricoop is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villarreal wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Villarreal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ricoop's guard. #REVR#
Ricoop controls Villarreal momentarily but Villarreal frees himself.
Villarreal tries to stand but Ricoop is controlling from the bottom.
Ricoop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ricoop is pulling down on Villarreal's head to control his posture.
Ricoop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Villarreal wants to get up but he can't break Ricoop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Villarreal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Villarreal wanted to stand there but Ricoop had control of the position. #SU#
Villarreal stands up and waves to Ricoop to follow him.
Ricoop fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Ricoop closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Villarreal did well to prevent Ricoop getting side control.
Ricoop is looking to take a break and control but Villarreal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Villarreal manages to get to full guard.
Ricoop throws a big elbow that misses.
Ricoop won't allow Villarreal to sweep him here.
Villarreal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ricoop manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villarreal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Villarreal is in close to Ricoop's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Villarreal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Villarreal gets to his feet - Ricoop follows without any prompting.
A punch combination from Villarreal misses.
Villarreal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Ricoop changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Villarreal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Villarreal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ricoop's best efforts.#T4#
Villarreal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ricoop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ricoop's back!
Ricoop looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Villarreal has managed to slip his arm under Ricoop's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ricoop is tapping out! Submission win for Villarreal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Villarreal!
The defeated Ed Ricoop had this to say: 'You always have 15% left in the tank. Never give up.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Ricoop throws a sloppy head kick and Koch moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Koch misses the target.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Koch enables Ricoop to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Koch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ricoop connects with a couple of short punches.
Koch wants to stand up but Ricoop is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koch has a closed guard, preventing Ricoop from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ricoop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch wants to stand up but Ricoop is controlling him.
Koch keeping moving, preventing Ricoop from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ricoop won't allow Koch to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Ricoop decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Koch, up you get! #TD2#
Ricoop drives through with a takedown into Koch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Koch is adopting a defensive guard.
Ricoop wants to control from the top but Koch keeps moving.
Ricoop looking to sit in guard and control but Koch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Koch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koch stands up over Ricoop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koch throws a big elbow that misses.
Ricoop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ricoop trying to strike off his back.
Koch won't allow Ricoop to sweep him here.
Ricoop looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Koch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Koch seems to be working for a kimura but Ricoop defends the submission attempt.#SU#
Koch decides to stand and escape the position. #T3##CL2#
Ricoop moves into the clinch.#TD#
Koch has picked Ricoop up - he's going for a ride! Koch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Ricoop manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ricoop misses with a double jab.
Koch throws a quick counter head kick but Ricoop was just out of range.
Ricoop throws a nice looking combination but Koch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It appears Koch was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Ricoop clinches up with Koch and pushes him back against the cage.
Ricoop looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koch slows down the pace here.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koch with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Ricoop tightens his grip and picks Koch up, before dumping him to the ground. Koch manages to land in guard. #ES#
Koch manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ricoop looks winded!#TD2#
Koch gets caught napping as Ricoop dives in and scores a takedown. Koch manages to retain guard.
Ricoop wants to control from the top but Koch keeps moving.
Koch has control of Ricoop's left arm, preventing Ricoop from doing any damage.
Ricoop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koch throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ed Ricoop will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ricoop pushes Koch up against the cage in a clinch.
Ricoop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Koch breaks the clinch.
Ricoop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Koch moves into the clinch.
Koch just leaning against Ricoop, taking a breather.
Ricoop trying to stall but Koch improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricoop has a couple of punches blocked by Koch.
#TD#
Koch has clasped his hands together around Ricoop's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Ricoop sneaks out the side door and pushes Koch away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Ricoop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
Koch keeping control of the position.
Ricoop is pressing down on Koch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koch is holding on for now.
Koch is pressing down on Ricoop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ricoop stands up over Koch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koch holds on and takes a little breather.
Ricoop is looking to work some ground and pound but Koch has wrist control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ed Ricoop has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Koch looking for a triangle here. Ricoop is fighting it but it looks tight! Koch pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ricoop is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rashad Koch!
The defeated Ed Ricoop had this to say: 'You always have 15% left in the tank. Never give up.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Ricoop tries to clinch up but Bomberman circles away and keeps his distance.
Ricoop scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Ricoop drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bomberman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ricoop is fighting to break Bomberman's control of his arms but Bomberman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Ricoop gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ricoop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ed Ricoop has been cut.
Bomberman swats away the attempt to clinch by Ricoop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricoop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bomberman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ricoop lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Bomberman scores with a leg kick.
#TD#
Ricoop shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bomberman is trying to defend but Ricoop finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bomberman wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Ricoop stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The Bomberman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Ricoop shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ricoop drops an elbow to the side of Bomberman's head. #T2##SU#
Ricoop decides to return to a standing position.
Ricoop drops his hands momentarily and Bomberman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ricoop goes for a double leg but Bomberman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bomberman continues to drive forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricoop shoots in for a takedown but Bomberman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bomberman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Ricoop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricoop is breathing heavily.
Bomberman scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Bomberman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ricoop sprawling to the canvas! Ricoop rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bomberman finish him?!
#ROC2#
Ricoop is rocked!
Ricoop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bomberman counters with a right hand from hell and Ricoop is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Bomberman!
As The Bomberman got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: eat my ass'.
In defeat, Ed Ricoop stepped up to the mic, saying 'You always have 15% left in the tank. Never give up.'.
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