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Event:
HFC 75 - Nofud vs Lachance
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Lucas scoring well with a low kick there.
Lucas misses with a body kick.
Rico takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lucas just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Rico gets a takedown into half guard.
Lucas is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rico is looking for a kimura but Lucas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rico to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rico 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#
Rico is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Lucas tries to roll over but Rico keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rico is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Rico is looking for a kimura here.
Rico looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Rico is working for a kimura but Lucas is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucas wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lucas wants to get back to his feet.
Lucas is looking for a sweep. Rico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rico is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lucas is just riding it out for now. Rico eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Rico is looking for a kimura but Lucas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rico to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rico is looking for a kimura but Lucas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rico to get the leverage.
Lucas tries to roll over but Rico keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rico is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rico.
Lucas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3##SUB#
Rico is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rico.
Lucas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Rico thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucas wants to sweep here but Rico controlling him for the moment.
Rico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucas is keeping the position for now.
Lucas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucas is keeping the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES2#
Lucas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rico has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lucas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rico tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lucas defends well and Rico ends up having to push Lucas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucas pushes Rico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rico leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lucas is trying to break the clinch but Rico is controlling him.
Lucas tries to break the clinch but Rico is controlling the position.
Lucas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rico controls his hands.
Rico lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rico has Lucas pressed against the cage, preventing Lucas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Lucas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas scores with a three punch combo!
Rico checks a leg kick.
Rico tried to counter with a leg kick but Lucas avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rico takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD#
Rico closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lucas to the mat! Lucas manages to get full guard.
Lucas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rico manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
King Rico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Rico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lucas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lucas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Rico throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lucas uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico is trying to escape the position but Lucas is controlling the position.
Rico tries to buck Lucas off but Lucas is having none of it.
Rico prevents Lucas from moving into mount.
Lucas advances to mount.
Rico sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T1#
Rico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rico actively working from the bottom here.
Rico is staying active underneath Lucas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lucas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Rico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lucas controlling the pace for now.
Rico tries to reverse the position but Lucas maintains control.
Rico sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2##SUB#
Rico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucas trying to pass the guard but Rico defending well.
Rico is staying active underneath Lucas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucas prevents Rico from improving his position.
Rico won't allow Lucas to pass to mount. #SUB#
Rico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Lucas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Rico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Rico is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucas is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Rico looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas pulls his head out easily.
Lucas stalling.
Lucas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rico knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Rico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2#
Lucas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucas! But no joy.
Rico dives in and grabs Lucas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucas pushes down on Rico's head and hops out.
Frank Lucas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lucas misses with a double jab
and Rico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Lucas as Rico shoots in.
Lucas 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 King Rico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas throws a leg kick which misses Rico's front leg but catches the back leg as Rico tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Rico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lucas sprawls well. Lucas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rico gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucas misses with a hook. Rico ducked under it nicely.
Rico wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lucas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rico.
Lucas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rico doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lucas counters with a good, hard body kick but Rico shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Rico. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rico on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frank Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rico tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lucas defends well and Rico ends up having to push Lucas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucas slowing the pace effectively.
Rico misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lucas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Lucas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rico walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lucas.
Frank Lucas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Lucas.
Lucas connects with a jab.
Lucas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lucas misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Lucas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Lucas.
Lucas scores with a body shot.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lucas enables Rico to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lucas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rico won't allow Lucas to sweep him here.
Rico wants to pass the guard but Lucas is keeping the position.
Lucas controlling Rico's posture.
Rico preventing the sweep.
Lucas wants to stand but Rico is controlling the position. #T3#
Lucas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Lucas kicks Rico off and gets to his feet.
Lucas lands the left hand.
Lucas throws a series of punches but Rico avoids them all with ease.
Lucas jabs Rico to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lucas with the inside leg kick.
Rico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lucas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Nice cross by Lucas.
Lucas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rico at a distance.
King Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lucas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rico's head.
Lucas with a jab.
Lucas with the inside leg kick.
Lucas lands a lovely overhand right.
Rico fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lucas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frank Lucas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lucas catches Rico with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lucas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lucas 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 John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lucas! |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Rico scores with a takedown into Witsel's guard.
Witsel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Witsel tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Rico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Witsel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Rico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rico thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Witsel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Witsel is trying to keep Rico in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
I wouldn't like to be where Witsel is right now. #T1##SUB2#
Rico is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Witsel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rico working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Rico is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Witsel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Witsel tries to bench press Rico off him but Rico keeps the position. #SUB2#
Rico is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Witsel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Witsel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Witsel gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rico is looking for a kimura here.
Witsel wants to control but Rico is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rico is looking for a kimura but Witsel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rico to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rico is working for a kimura but Witsel is defending it quite comfortably.
Witsel gets full guard.#SUB2#
Rico postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Witsel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rico, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Witsel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Witsel is in close to Rico's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Witsel wants to control from the top but Rico keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rico had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Witsel defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Witsel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Witsel wants to control from the top but Rico keeps moving.
Witsel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Rico looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Witsel is defending well. Rico quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Witsel has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rico celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Rico!
During a confident post fight interview, King Rico thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BBFC 8: MINISTER VS. STARDUST
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Rico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRico.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rico.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Jab from Rico.
Silva swings for the body but Rico moves out of range.
Rico looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rico slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Rico gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Rico wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Rico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rico closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rico's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Rico manages to break the clinch.
Rico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva swings for the body but Rico moves out of range.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rico.
It seemed like Rico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Rico tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Silva misses #KD2#
and Rico counters with a crisp one two that drops Silva! Rico thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Silva to his feet! Silva is in big trouble!
Rico loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King Rico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Rico is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Rico slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rico looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Rico just misses with a punch to the body.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rico on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut there from Rico.
Rico stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Rico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Rico.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rico at a distance.
Rico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Silva 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.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rico works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rico pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rico keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Rico has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Rico is retaining full guard.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva passes into half guard.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva throws a strike but Rico avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rico keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva stays in close to Rico's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rico being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Rico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rico.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Silva 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#
A swing and a miss from Silva.
A nice side step and Rico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva swings for the body but Rico moves out of range.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Rico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva 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.
Silva trying to control the action but Rico is working from the bottom.
Rico blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Rico is defending the position. #T1#
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rico is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rico blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Silva lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
Rico is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rico is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva trying to control but Rico is having none of it.
Alex Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3##SUB#
Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rico has worked his arm free - good work by Rico!
Silva lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rico prevents Silva from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rico is avoiding damage well.
Rico is looking for a sweep.
Silva trying to control the position but Rico is working away. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rico to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rico is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva working the body and head with strikes.
Silva 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.
#SUB#
Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rico looks calm but he's in trouble here. Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rico is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Silva lets go of the hold and Rico can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Silva!
Alex Silva took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WCF 43: Garcia vs Road
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico blocks a head kick by Rodgers.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rico has time to react.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rico.
Rodgers thuds his shin into the meat of Rico's side.
Rico defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Rodgers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodgers jabs Rico right on the nose. Rico blinks but takes it well.
Rodgers throws a leg kick which misses Rico's front leg but catches the back leg as Rico tries to avoid it.
Rico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodgers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rico with a poor takedown
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Rico.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Rodgers throws a hook but Rico avoids it easily.
Rico moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodgers misses the target.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Rodgers has knocked Rico down with a huge combo! Rodgers steps away and waves a wobbly Rico back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Rico is rocked!
Rico uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodgers scores with a sloppy right hand. Rico should have avoided that one.
Rico is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
Rico throws a series of punches but Rodgers avoids them all with ease.
Rico seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from Rico does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Rico. That snapped Rodgers's head back.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Rico moves out of range.
Rico misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Rodgers lands a left and a right that send Rico crashing to the mat, dazed. Rodgers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T2#
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rico manages to avoid it.
King Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Rico.
Rico throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses the jab.
Rico shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense.
Rodgers scores with a leg kick.
Rico 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.
That kick from Rodgers tenderised Rico's leg. Rico is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodgers's waist but Rodgers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rico off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodgers misses its target.
Anthony Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Rico.
Rodgers tries to land a leg kick but Rico saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rico counters with a stiff right hand.
Rico misses with a straight right.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rico tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodgers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rico shoots in for a double leg but Rodgers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Anthony Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rico looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Rico fails with the takedown
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Rico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodgers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodgers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rico tries to clinch up
and Rodgers scores with a counter punch that sends Rico to the canvas! Rodgers smells blood - he's punishing Rico with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rico has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Rodgers!
A less than humble Anthony Rodgers misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 18: Archer vs Garcia
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rico tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
Rico ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Rico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Rico looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harris!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris prevents Rico from improving position.
Rico moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Rico has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##SUB2#
Rico is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rico taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Rico is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB2#
Rico in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Harris is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Rico!
A victorious King Rico thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Kordell Harris stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm young but not as balanced at this game as I'd like to be. I can't keep from getting cut and injured and that's my cue to find something else I'm passionate about and persue it. I'm quitting the sport. '. |
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Event:
BFC 14: Garbrandt Vs. Waller
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans lands a right hook to the body.
Evans avoids the body shot from Rico.
Evans scores with the left hand. Rico knows he should have avoided that one.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Evans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rico tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Rico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans slips a straight right by Rico.
Despite the aggression on Evans's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rico wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Rico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Rico backing up. Rico nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.
Evans misses the jab.
As Evans tries to get set, Rico tries to push him back and clinch up but Evans manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Rico clinches. #T1#
Rico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Rico tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Evans just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rico tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rico misses with a body punch.
Evans misses with some punches.
Come on Rico - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rico can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Evans.
Rico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rico.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rico tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Evans just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rico is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rico tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Rico has double underhooks.
Rico misses with a punch to the body.
Evans tries to work over Rico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Rico has the dominant position.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Rico being controlled against the cage.
Rico keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rico stalling the fight.
#TD#
Rico drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3##SUB#
Evans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rico has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evans has managed to get both his arms back between Rico's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Evans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rico has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evans has managed to get both his arms back between Rico's legs - danger averted.
Rico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Evans is sitting in close to Rico's body. Rico has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Evans is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Evans is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rico.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). King Rico!
Our winner, King Rico, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Michael Evans stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to Rico. He fought well tonight. It's been a long, humbling road and I need some time to think about what I want to do next. In the meantime, I'm leaving my gloves in the cage tonight. '. |
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Event:
BFC 8: Dembele vs. Olstein
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico drops his hands momentarily and Schiff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schiff avoids the body shot from Rico.
Schiff throws an off balance right hand
and Rico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schiff looks to score with a jab to the body but Rico is just out of range.
Schiff scores with the left hand. Rico knows he should have avoided that one.
Schiff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rico unleashes a big counter combination but Schiff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schiff lands with a cross.
Schiff misses with a wild body shot.
Schiff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schiff scores with a nice head shot.
Adan Schiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico slips under a jab.
Schiff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Rico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Schiff darts in and clinches Rico up against the cage.
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!
Schiff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rico tries to throw a body punch but Schiff avoids it by throwing Rico back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Schiff.
A right hand to the body from Schiff.
Rico jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schiff walks away with a smile on his face. Rico gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schiff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rico 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.#T1#
Rico throws a series of punches but Schiff avoids them all with ease.
Rico avoids the body shot from Schiff.
Schiff swings widly with a right hand
letting Rico counter with a right hand.
Schiff lands a nice hook to Rico's body. Rico takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Schiff.
A big right from Schiff misses.
Schiff misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rico! But no joy.
Schiff stuns Rico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rico keeps the fight on the outside.
Schiff lunges at Rico with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rico's hand.
Schiff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Rico is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schiff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rico at a distance.
Schiff misses with a looping left.#T2##KD#
Schiff cracks Rico with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Schiff has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rico to stand back up!
Rico is still on wobbly legs! Can Schiff finish him?
Schiff lands an uppercut, right on the button! Rico tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Schiff!
Adan Schiff retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Adan Schiff waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Conquest XII: Unknown v Murska
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Rico blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rico swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rico prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
I was talking to Phoenix's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Rico looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix tries to work over Rico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Phoenix tries a body shot but Rico blocks it.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Rico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rico fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Rico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rico just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rico.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Rico's head but Rico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Rico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Rico ducks down to avoid it.
Rico walks into a jab.
Rico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rico doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rico throws a jab when Phoenix was well 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!
Phoenix throws a body punch but Rico moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rico! But no joy.
Rico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix cracks Rico with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rico is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rico throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Phoenix drives through and clinches with Rico against the cage.
Rico has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Phoenix seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rico can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix. #T3#
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Rico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Rico.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Rico is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land. #BC2#
Rico breaks the clinch.
Rico stalks Phoenix and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Phoenix's face. Phoenix staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Rico blocks a jab.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rico to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rico.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rico.
Phoenix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Rico saw that one coming.#CL#
Phoenix has Rico up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rico.
Rico is trying to pull guard but Phoenix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Rico manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Phoenix postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rico is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Phoenix, into his guard. #REVB#
Rico trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Phoenix is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rico has his hands clasped together but Phoenix extends and breaks Rico's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Phoenix.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blake Phoenix!
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Event:
SMASH: Archer vs Kung
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Goblin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rob Goblin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rico moves into range and clinches up with Goblin.
Goblin trying to control the position but instead, Rico has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goblin into the cage.
Rico lands with a light punch inside.
Goblin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rico lands a shot to the body.
Goblin is trying to pull guard but Rico has him pressed against the cage.
Rico definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Rico.
Goblin looks winded!
Goblin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rico to keep the fight standing.
Rico lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rico.
Rico scores with a shoulder strike.
Rico scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rico lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goblin takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goblin backwards. #T1#
Rico lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Goblin is rocked!
Rico lands a nice uppercut.
Goblin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rico finish him?
Rico digs a right hand into Goblin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goblin's gas tank.
Rico scores with a shoulder strike.
Rico creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Goblin with a big uppercut! Goblin tries to clinch up but Rico pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Goblin to the mat! Goblin covers up and Rico unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). King Rico!
A very excited looking King Rico 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.
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Event:
SMASH: South vs Rilski
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Rico throws an off balance right hand
and Wieczorek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rico thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Wieczorek misses the target.
Wieczorek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rico misses with an uppercut. Wieczorek saw that one coming.
Rico fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wieczorek scores with a nice strike.
Rico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wieczorek.
Rico misses the shot to the body.
Wieczorek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wieczorek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieczorek loads up on a big right hand but Rico slips the punch.
Rico lands a jab to Wieczorek's midsection.
Wieczorek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rico was well out of range. Poor timing from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek lands a lovely overhand right.
Rico connects with a jab.#T1#
Wieczorek looks to land a left hand but Rico moved out of range nicely.
Rico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wieczorek throws the left hand but Rico avoids the punch easily.
Rico has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ass Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Rico.
Rico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Rico. Beautiful body shot.
Rico staying out of range there.
Wieczorek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Rico misses.
Wieczorek defending well as Rico loads up on a big left hand.
Rico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rico paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wieczorek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rico's head backwards.
Rico connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Wieczorek throws the left hand but Rico avoids the punch easily.
Rico misses with an uppercut
and Wieczorek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wieczorek misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Rico misses.
Nice body punch from Rico.
Wieczorek throws an off balance right hand
and Rico counters with a straight right hand.
Wieczorek might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wieczorek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rico swings widly with a right hand
and Wieczorek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rico thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rico misses the jab.
Rico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Wieczorek slips a straight right by Rico.
Wieczorek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rico throws an off balance right hand
and Wieczorek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rico walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rico staying out of range there.
Wieczorek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rico was well out of range. Poor timing from Wieczorek.
Rico throws a lazy uppercut
letting Wieczorek counter with a right hand.
Rico avoids the body shot from Wieczorek.
Rico misses with an uppercut
and Wieczorek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wieczorek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wieczorek lands a slapping body shot.
Rico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wieczorek staying out of range there.
Rico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wieczorek.
It looked like Rico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wieczorek throws a looping overhand right but Rico ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Wieczorek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wieczorek lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rico scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wieczorek misses with an uppercut. Rico saw that one coming.
Wieczorek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wieczorek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wieczorek staying out of range there.
Wieczorek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab from Wieczorek.
Rico misses with a body punch
and Wieczorek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wieczorek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rico manages to avoid it.
Rico misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wieczorek! But no joy.
Wieczorek staying out of range there.
Wieczorek misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lukasz Wieczorek will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wieczorek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wieczorek at a distance.
Rico connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wieczorek momentarily.
Wieczorek looks to land a left hand but Rico moved out of range nicely.
Rico moves out of range of the strikes.
Rico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wieczorek ducks under a wild hook from Rico.
Lukasz Wieczorek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wieczorek.
Rico throws a hook but Wieczorek blocks it.
Rico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wieczorek.
Rico is looking to counter punch.
Rico misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieczorek misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Rico misses.
Rico takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Wieczorek moves into the clinch.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rico as Wieczorek tries to tie him up.
Rico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wieczoreks head.
Wieczorek lands a nice uppercut.
Rico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rico misses with a body punch.
Wieczorek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hook to the body lands for Rico.
Rico pushes Wieczorek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wieczorek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rico.
Rico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wieczorek is breathing heavily.
Rico lands with a light punch inside.
Wieczorek swings wildly with an uppercut but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rico lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wieczorek takes a shot to the head.
Wieczorek takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wieczorek misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wieczorek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rico lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
Rico scores with a shoulder strike.
Rico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rico 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wieczorek.
Rico lands a hook that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
Wieczorek misses with a body punch.
Wieczorek avoiding damage.
Rico misses with a punch to the body.
Rico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
Rico struggles to land a body shot inside as Wieczorek controls his hands.
Wieczorek looking to slow down the pace here.
Wieczorek stalls.
Wieczorek taking a breather.
Wieczorek stalling in the clinch but Rico improves position.
Wieczorek has a couple of punches blocked by Rico.
#T3#
Rico lands an uppercut.
Wieczorek lands with a right to the head.
Wieczorek misses with a punch on the inside.
Rico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wieczorek's elbow.
A short left from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rico tries to work over Wieczorek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wieczorek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rico as Wieczorek tries to tie him up.
Rico lands with a short shot to the head.
Wieczorek presses Rico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wieczorek swings wildly with an uppercut but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rico working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Wieczorek.
Wieczorek misses with a punch to the body.
Rico swings wildly with an uppercut but Wieczorek uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rico.
Wieczorek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wieczorek lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Wieczorek - that landed with a thud.
Wieczorek lands with a right to the head.
Wieczorek is trying to break the clinch but Rico is controlling him.
Rico has a couple of punches blocked by Wieczorek.
Still in the clinch, Rico scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rico fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Wieczorek as the two fighters clinch.
Rico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wieczorek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wieczorek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rico misses with the head strike.
A short left from Rico.
Wieczorek trying to control the position but instead, Rico has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wieczorek into the cage.
Rico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Rico dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wieczorek tries to move into range but Rico moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rico lands a slapping body shot.
Rico throws a body punch but Wieczorek moves out of range.
A jab from Rico misses.
Wieczorek misses with a hook
and Rico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wieczorek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wieczorek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wieczorek misses the jab.
Wieczorek misses with a looping right.
Rico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Rico.
Rico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wieczorek misses with a looping left.
Rico misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Rico moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wieczorek.
Rico on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Wieczorek misses its intended target.
Wieczorek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rico blocks a jab.
Wieczorek slips under a jab.
Rico lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wieczorek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rico.
Rico blocks a jab.
Rico throws a hook to the side of Wieczorek's head but Wieczorek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wieczorek was well out of range. Poor timing from Rico.#T2#
Wieczorek blocks a jab.
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wieczorek misses with a wild body shot.
Rico throwing a counter right hand but Wieczorek manages to avoid it.
Rico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek throws a lazy uppercut
and Rico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wieczorek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wieczorek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rico throws out the jab.
Rico misses with a hook
and Wieczorek counters with a straight right hand.
Lukasz Wieczorek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rico slips under a jab from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek jabs Rico right on the nose. Rico blinks but takes it well.
Wieczorek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wieczorek throws a jab but it's blocked by Rico.
Rico takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Rico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wieczorek.
Rico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rico moves away.
Wieczorek throws a hook but Rico blocks it.
Rico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wieczorek throws out the jab.
Rico throws a hook but Wieczorek avoids it easily.
Wieczorek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wieczorek throws a jab when Rico was well out of range.
Rico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wieczorek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rico counters with a nice uppercut.
Rico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rico throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wieczorek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rico throws a shot from downtown. Wieczorek moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Rico defending well as Wieczorek loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Rico tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rico throws a lazy uppercut
and Wieczorek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Rico catches Wieczorek right on the button with a cross.
Rico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rico missing with a left hand there. Wieczorek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wieczorek misses with a body shot.
Wieczorek defending well as Rico loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wieczorek throws a jab but it's blocked by Rico.
Rico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Wieczorek misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Rico misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to King Rico.
I think Rico 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... King Rico!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Rico throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kleins on the side of the head.
Kleins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kleins fails to land the takedown.
Kleins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kleins wants to clinch up but Rico keeps it at a distance.
Rico lands a nice shot to the body.
Kleins fails with the takedown
and Rico counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleins throws an off balance right hand
and Rico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kleins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King Rico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Kleins.
Rico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kleins shoots in but Rico avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##TD2#
Kleins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Rico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kleins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kleins postures up in Rico's guard and throws a big left but Rico blocks it. #SUB#
Rico is looking for a triangle here but Kleins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rico tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Rico struggling a bit here.
Kleins wants to stand but Rico is controlling his arm.
Rico isn't going anywhere.
Rico manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Rico is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kleins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kleins's back!#SUB#
Rico is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kleins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kleins for a finish.
Rico just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rico is hanging on to Kleins's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Rico is looking for a choke. Kleins gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kleins manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Kleins tries to free his leg and advance position but Rico is retaining full guard. #T4#
Kleins is fighting to break Rico's control of his arms but Rico is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rico looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kleins passes into side control.
Rico trying his best to control but Kleins has mounted him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rico regains half guard.
Rico on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rico tries to get out of the position.
Kleins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Rico dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kleins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kleins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rico, as that shot connected.
Rodrigo Kleins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kleins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kleins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rico circles away.
Rico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rico lands a jab to Kleins's midsection.
Rico lands a nice shot that snaps Kleins's head back.
Kleins shoots and misses
and Kleins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rico lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Kleins.
Rico throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kleins on the side of the head. #T1#
Kleins darts in trying to clinch
and Rico counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rico.
Kleins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Kleins. Those never looked like landing.
Rico getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kleins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kleins drops his hands momentarily and Rico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kleins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kleins wants to clinch but Rico slips to the side
and Rico counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Nice cross by Rico.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rico checks the leg kick.
Kleins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Rico lands.
King Rico is winning the standup battle so far.
Kleins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rico cracks Kleins with an open hand slap.
Rico scores with a shot to the body.
Kleins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rico lands a jab to the head.
Rico fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rico stuns Kleins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Rico lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King Rico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rico scores with a jab. Kleins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rico scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kleins darts in trying to clinch
and Rico counters with a straight right hand.
Rico lands a jab to the head.
Kleins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kleins at a distance.
Rico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kleins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rico.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kleins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Kleins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rico scores with the left hand. Kleins knows he should have avoided that one.
Rico stuns Kleins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rico digs a good hook to Kleins's body.
Kleins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rico avoids it really well and circles away.
King Rico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Kleins.
Rico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rico wants it to stay on the feet.
Kleins is breathing heavily.
Rico throws a shot to the body.
Rico scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Rico dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Rico scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kleins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rico throws a shot to the body.
Kleins shoots in looking for a takedown. Rico tries to sprawl out of it but Kleins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rico manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kleins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rico as he avoids it easily.
Kleins misses with a takedown
enabling Rico to counter with a crisp jab.
King Rico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Kleins.
Rico stalks Kleins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kleins's face. Kleins staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Rico lands a body shot.
Rico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kleins can do to turn this around?
Kleins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rico lands a nice hook to Kleins's body. Kleins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rico jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rico lands a nice shot that snaps Kleins's head back.
Rico lands a really nice looking cross but Kleins seems unphased.
A left lands for Rico.
Rico ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rico scores with a nice right hand.
Kleins darts in looking for a takedown but Rico gets double underhooks and turns Kleins into the cage.
Kleins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kleins looks for a takedown but Rico sprawls well.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kleins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kleins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kleins thows a leg kick but Rico checks it
and Rico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rico connects with a looping right hand.
Kleins motions for Rico to come forward. Kleins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rico lands a nice looking body shot.
Rico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rico.#T3##CL2#
Kleins instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rico as Kleins tries to tie him up.
Rico stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rico lands a right hand.
Rico softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rico lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rico lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rico lands with a left to the head.
Kleins fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Rico.
Rico lands a hook that snaps the head of Kleins backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rico lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
A short right from Rico on the inside.
Kleins takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Rico.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rico.
Rico scores with a hook to the body.
Rico lands a shoulder strike.
Rico lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kleins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rico lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Kleins is rocked!
Rico scores with a hook to the body.
Kleins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Rico.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rico lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kleins or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rico.
Rodrigo Kleins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kleins is still on wobbly legs! Can Rico finish him?
Rico lands a hook that snaps the head of Kleins backwards.
Rico lands a big right hand that drops Kleins! The killer instinct kicks in and Rico finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rico!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Rico!
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