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Event:
FCL 70 - Dux vs Darwin
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Burian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sweet.
Sweet ducks under a wild hook from Burian.#CL#
Sweet forces Burian back against the cage and clinches.
Sweet misses with a punch on the inside.
Sweet goes for a takedown attempt but Burian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sweet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Burian. Beautiful body shot.
Burian staying out of range there.
Sweet ducks under a wild hook from Burian.
Sweet is looking for a counter combo.
Sweet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Burian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sweet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sweet throws out a loose jab but Burian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sweet slips under a jab from Burian.
Klement Burian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burian's coach down at Zanshin MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Sweet throws a lazy uppercut
and Burian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sweet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burian slips a straight right by Sweet.
Burian lands with a nice body punch.
Burian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sweet.#CUT2#It looks like Ricky Sweet has been cut.
Burian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sweet.
Burian swats away the attempt to clinch by Sweet.
Sweet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Burian throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Burian does it's job there.
Burian with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burian lands an overhand right.
Burian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sweet.
A combination from Sweet does no damage.
Klement Burian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sweet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sweet lands a jab to Burian's midsection.
Sweet wants to clinch up but Burian keeps it at a distance.
Burian misses with a looping right.#T3#
Burian loads up on a big right hand but Sweet slips the punch.
Burian throws a right and a left that Sweet avoids nicely.
Sweet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burian.#CL#
Sweet rushes Burian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burian blocking some punches.
Sweet works on Burian's body with a couple of short punches.
Sweet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burian backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Burian.
Burian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sweet gets through Burian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sweet misses with a punch on the inside.
Sweet prevents a body shot from Burian. #T4#
Burian stops a takedown attempt from Sweet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Sweet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sweet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Klement Burian has been cut.#TD#
Sweet has clasped his hands together around Burian's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sweet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burian keeps working.
Burian is looking to regain half guard here but Sweet keeps moving and retains side control.
Burian can't do much from the bottom here.
Burian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klement Burian dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sweet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burian.
Ricky Sweet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot lands for Burian.
Burian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burian throws out a counter right but Sweet avoids it with no problem.
Sweet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sweet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burian.
Burian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sweet misses with a hook to the body
and Burian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burian throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Burian finds it's target.
A big right from Sweet misses.
Burian lands a glancing blow to the side of Sweet's head.#T1#
Burian throws a hook but Sweet blocks it.
Sweet gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Burian counter with a right hand.
Burian scores with a nice strike.
Burian with a nice cross.
Burian 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.
Burian leaves Sweet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#KD2#
Burian lands a big uppercut and Sweet crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sweet looks OK. Burian waves Sweet back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sweet is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Burian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Sweet closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burian did well to prevent Sweet getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burian trying to control but Sweet postures up.
Burian is positioning himself well to prevent Sweet advancing to mount.
Sweet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burian defending well though.
Burian tries to get to full guard but Sweet has control of the leg.
Burian regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Sweet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sweet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sweet wants to control from the top but Burian keeps moving.
Sweet won't allow Burian to sweep him here.
Burian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sweet is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ricky Sweet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sweet misses with a double jab
and Burian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burian misses with a straight right.
Sweet feinted with a counter takedown.
Sweet swings widly with a right hand
and Burian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
A cross from Burian lands.#CUT2#Ricky Sweet's cut is getting worse.
Burian lands a jab to the nose.
Burian with a jab.#ROC2#Sweet is rocked!
Burian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burian swings for the body but Sweet moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burian works the jab nicely.
Oh Sweet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sweet drops his hands momentarily and Burian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sweet lands a really nice looking cross but Burian seems unphased.
#KD2#
Burian lands a big right hand that sends Sweet crashing to the mat! Burian stays standing though and waves Sweet back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klement Burian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Burian lands a big uppercut and Sweet crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sweet looks OK. Burian waves Sweet back to his feet!
Burian misses with a hook. Sweet ducked under it nicely.
Sweet seems to have got his legs back now.
Sweet slips under a jab.#CL#
Sweet closes the distance and clinches.
Sweet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sweet struggles to land a body shot inside as Burian controls his hands.
Sweet goes for a takedown attempt but Burian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sweet misses with a takedown attempt - Burian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burian with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burian swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Burian lands with a right hand.
Sweet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burian counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Sweet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burian lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD2#
Burian drops Sweet with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sweet looks back up at him and smiles so Burian waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sweet walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Sweet limp body while Burian jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klement Burian! |
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Event:
FCL - 64
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Burian slips under a jab.
Burian 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.
Burian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sweet manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sweet misses the target.#CL#
Sweet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burian, pushing him back against the cage.
Burian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sweets head.
Burian blocks a body shot from Sweet.
Burian working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Sweet.
Sweet wants a takedown but no success here.
Sweet lands a left hand.
Burian can't find room to land a body shot as Sweet controls the action.
Nice body punch from Sweet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sweet.
A head punch on the inside from Burian fails to land.
Sweet lands a shoulder strike.
Burian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sweet tries to work over Burian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Burian throws a punch but it's blocked by Sweet.
Burian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sweet blocks a body shot from Burian.
Burian misses with some punches.
Burian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sweet throws an elbow that misses.
Burian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sweet.
Sweet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burian prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Sweet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Sweet.
Sweet lands an elbow inside.
Sweet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burian is trying to push Sweet away but Sweet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burian lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Sweet.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Burian in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burian.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sweet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sweet blocks an uppercut.
Burian's coach down at Zanshin MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burian can't find room to land a body shot as Sweet controls the action.
Sweet blocking some punches.
Burian stops a takedown attempt from Sweet.
#BC2#
Burian breaks the clinch.
Burian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burian throws the left hand but Sweet avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Sweet.
Burian throws a lazy right hand but Sweet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burian throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sweet counter with a right hand.
Burian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweet was well out of range. Poor timing from Burian.
Sweet looks to land a left hand but Burian moved out of range nicely.
Sweet looks to throw the jab but Burian is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burian.
Burian throws a body punch but Sweet moves out of range.
Sweet lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Sweet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burian.#TD#
Burian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burian wants to get back to his feet but Sweet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sweet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burian controls Sweet momentarily but Sweet frees himself. #T4#
Burian looking for a sweep. Not yet Burian, not yet.
Sweet controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sweet tries to close the distance and clinch but Burian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burian throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Sweet counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sweet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Burian.
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
Sweet lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Sweet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Sweet will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Burian throws a big shot that misses.
Burian scores with a hook.
Burian throws a shot to the body.
Sweet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sweet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sweet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burian throws a body punch but Sweet moves out of range.
Sweet misses with a hook. Burian ducked under it nicely.
Burian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweet was well out of range. Poor timing from Burian.
Sweet throws a hook but Burian avoids it easily.
Sweet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sweet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sweet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Burian misses with a double jab.
Sweet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burian.
Ricky Sweet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burian scores with a body shot.
A big right from Burian misses. #T1#
Burian lands a nice shot to the body.
Sweet tries to clinch there but Burian circles away.
Burian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Sweet decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burian wants to get back to his feet.
Sweet stalling.
Burian controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Burian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Burian is looking to control Sweet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burian avoid being mounted?
Burian is looking to improve his position.
Burian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sweet is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sweet misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Sweet doesn't manage to clinch there - Burian circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burian! But no joy.
Sweet blocks a jab.
Burian throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Sweet counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burian is controlling Sweet's trapped leg to prevent Sweet from advancing to side control.
Burian is trying to stand up here but Sweet is controlling him well.
Burian trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Burian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burian tries to hold on but Sweet postures up.#T4#
Sweet controlling the pace for now.
Burian wants to hold on but Sweet pushes him away.
Burian holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sweet tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Burian tries to lock up and control but Sweet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burian is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Burian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Klement Burian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! 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#
Burian misses with a wild body shot.
Burian slips a straight right by Sweet.
A telegraphed right hand from Sweet misses the target.
Sweet connects with a right hand. Burian shakes it off.
Sweet throws a body shot but no joy.
Burian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sweet to score with a decent uppercut.
Burian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sweet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sweet scrambles back to his feet.
Sweet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sweet blocks a jab.
Sweet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sweet with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burian throws a right and a left that Sweet avoids nicely.
Burian throws a right hand that Sweet ducks under and follows up with a left that Sweet also avoids with ease.
Sweet moves out of range as Burian strikes.
Sweet tries to clinch up but Burian circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Burian lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Burian. #CL#
Burian tries to keep at a distance but Sweet has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Sweet has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burian clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I would not like to be Burian right now.
Sweet keeps control of the position as Burian tries to break free.
Sweet really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burian.#T2#
Sweet controlling well, preventing Burian from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burian is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sweet avoiding Burian 's attempts to control his hands.
Ricky Sweet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burian is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sweet is staying active.
Sweet missing with strikes from the back. #T3#
Sweet avoiding Burian 's attempts to control his hands.
Burian trying to get back to his feet but Sweet is in full control for now.
Burian trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Burian is trying to get back to his feet but Sweet has full control of the position and if anything, Burian has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sweet'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.#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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burian is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Sweet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sweet 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Sweet!
A very excited looking Ricky Sweet 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:
FCL - 62
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Sweet lands with a straight right. Foster didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Sweet moves into range and clinches up with Foster.
Foster blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
I was talking to Sweet's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foster.
Sweet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sweet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Foster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sweet lands a body shot.
Foster blocks an elbow strike.
Sweet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sweet can't find room to land a body shot as Foster controls the action.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sweet blocks a head kick by Foster.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sweet is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Foster.
Foster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sweet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sweet blocks a head kick by Foster.
#CL#
Sweet closes the distance and pushes Foster back into the cage.
Foster avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Foster in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Preston Foster has been cut.
Foster trying to land knees to the body.
Foster blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Foster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sweet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foster's brow.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sweet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foster's brow.
Sweet lands an elbow just above Foster 's eye.
Foster looking to throw knees to the head but Sweet is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sweet scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Foster is looking to clinch.
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Sweet pushes him off.
Sweet is looking to counter the offense by Foster and move into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sweet blocks a low kick nicely.
Sweet throws a jab but it's blocked by Foster.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Sweet moves out of range easily.
Sweet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Foster.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sweet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Foster with a nice calf kick.
Foster pushes Sweet away with a front kick.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
Foster darts in trying to clinch
and Sweet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Preston Foster's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Sweet.
Sweet blocks a head kick by Foster.
#T3#
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but Sweet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Sweet.
Sweet lands a left hand.
Foster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foster stalling against the cage.
Foster takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Foster is rocked!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Sweet finish him?
Sweet pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Foster! Sweet unloads with more strikes and Foster sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Sweet!
Ricky Sweet decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FCL - 56
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Mountainjoki there.
Sweet misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Mountainjoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sweet moves in looking to clinch but Mountainjoki pushes him off.
Sweet misses with an uppercut. Mountainjoki saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Mountainjoki there.
Nice uppercut there from Mountainjoki.
Sweet looks to land a left hand but Mountainjoki moved out of range nicely.
Mountainjoki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountainjoki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mountainjoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sweet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki missing with a left hand there. Sweet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Sweet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountainjoki misses with a looping right.
Sweet throws a sloppy body shot
and Sweet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sweet swings for the body but Mountainjoki moves out of range.
Mountainjoki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountainjoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sweet.
Mountainjoki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Sweet cracks Mountainjoki with an open hand slap.#CL#
Sweet rushes Mountainjoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mountainjoki slowing the pace effectively.
Sweet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountainjoki blocks a body shot from Sweet.
Mountainjoki dodges an elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet tries to work over Mountainjoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Mountainjoki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sweet lands an elbow just above Mountainjoki 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Onni Mountainjoki has been cut.
Mountainjoki is trying to maintain a safe position but Sweet gets an underhook and turns Mountainjoki into the cage.
Mountainjoki just leaning against Sweet, taking a breather.
Sweet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mountainjoki's defenses.
Mountainjoki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sweet up against the cage.
Sweet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
Mountainjoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Sweet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sweet scores with a shot to the side of Mountainjoki's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountainjoki working aggressively here.
Mountainjoki lands a right hand.
Mountainjoki is trying to stall.
Mountainjoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sweet.
Mountainjoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mountainjoki avoiding damage.
Sweet can't find room to land a body shot as Mountainjoki controls the action.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Sweet tries to work over Mountainjoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mountainjoki slows down the pace here.
Mountainjoki lands with a left to the head.
Mountainjoki takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Onni Mountainjoki's cut even more.#T3#
Mountainjoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Sweet controls his hands.
Mountainjoki lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sweet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mountainjoki's brow.
Mountainjoki tries to throw a body punch but Sweet avoids it by throwing Mountainjoki back against the cage.
Mountainjoki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sweet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mountainjoki avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Mountainjoki dodges an elbow strike from Sweet.
I was talking to Sweet's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sweet takes a shot to the head.
Mountainjoki has a couple of punches blocked by Sweet.
A right handed body shot lands from Mountainjoki.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mountainjoki throws a head punch that misses.
Mountainjoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sweet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mountainjoki is looking to control Sweet's arms but Sweet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mountainjoki has his back to the cage.
Mountainjoki avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.#T4#
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Onni Mountainjoki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mountainjoki lands a hook that snaps the head of Sweet backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountainjoki avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
Sweet misses with an elbow over the top.
Sweet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sweet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sweet throws an elbow but misses.
Mountainjoki stalling.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Mountainjoki breaks from the clinch.
Mountainjoki throws out a leg kick but Sweet moves out of range and Mountainjoki only half commits.
Sweet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mountainjoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sweet misses with an uppercut. Mountainjoki saw that one coming.
Sweet tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mountainjoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sweet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mountainjoki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Onni Mountainjoki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Onni Mountainjoki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mountainjoki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ricky Sweet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mountainjoki moves out of range as Sweet strikes.
Mountainjoki flicks out a counter leg kick but Sweet steps away.
Mountainjoki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sweet throws a hook to the side of Mountainjoki's head but Mountainjoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sweet cracks Mountainjoki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mountainjoki thumps Sweet with a low kick.
Sweet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mountainjoki under the eye.
Sweet misses with an uppercut.
Onni Mountainjoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mountainjoki with a nice calf kick.
A low kick lands for Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki moves out of range as Sweet strikes.
Mountainjoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sweet throws an off balance right hand
and Mountainjoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sweet takes one to the side of the head.
Sweet misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Mountainjoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Mountainjoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sweet.
Ricky Sweet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountainjoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountainjoki cracks Sweet with a good jab.
Mountainjoki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mountainjoki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sweet with a jab.
Mountainjoki avoids the body shot from Sweet.
Sweet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sweet throws out a loose jab but Mountainjoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountainjoki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sweet with a body shot.
Mountainjoki dips to his left and cracks Sweet with an uppercut!
Mountainjoki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Sweet instigates a clinch.
Sweet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mountainjoki takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Mountainjoki.
#T2#
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sweet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sweet blocking some punches.
Sweet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sweet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mountainjoki's defenses.
Sweet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mountainjoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sweet backwards.
Mountainjoki dodges an elbow strike from Sweet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sweet.
Mountainjoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sweet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mountainjoki backwards. #CUT#Onni Mountainjoki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mountainjoki scores with a shoulder strike.
Mountainjoki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mountainjoki avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki lands with a right to the head.
Ricky Sweet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sweet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mountainjoki's efforts to push away.#T3#
Mountainjoki tries to work over Sweet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mountainjoki working aggressively here.
Mountainjoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sweet's elbow.
Mountainjoki blocks a body shot from Sweet.
Mountainjoki has Sweet pressed against the cage.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Mountainjoki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mountainjoki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mountainjoki scores with a shoulder strike.
Sweet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mountainjoki.
Sweet letting Mountainjoki take a breather here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sweet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
Sweet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mountainjokis head.
Sweet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountainjoki's elbow.
Sweet tries to work over Mountainjoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mountainjoki pushes Sweet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sweet prevents a body shot from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki lands a shot to the body.
Mountainjoki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bit of stalling here from Mountainjoki.
A head punch on the inside from Mountainjoki fails to land.
Sweet looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Mountainjoki breaks the clinch.
Sweet misses with an uppercut
and Mountainjoki counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Mountainjoki gets tackled into the cage by Sweet. Sweet maintains the clinch.
Sweet tries a body shot but Mountainjoki blocks it.
Mountainjoki working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mountainjoki trying to stall but Sweet improves his position.
Sweet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Mountainjoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Onni Mountainjoki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sweet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mountainjoki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sweet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountainjoki moves away.
Mountainjoki tries a quick counter leg kick but Sweet is wise to it.
Sweet scores with a jab. Mountainjoki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sweet throws a hook but Mountainjoki avoids it easily.
Jab from Mountainjoki.
Sweet tries to clinch up but Mountainjoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Sweet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crunch! Mountainjoki slams his shin into Sweet's torso.
Nice defenses there by Mountainjoki.
Sweet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Ricky Sweet has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sweet rushes Mountainjoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sweet misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mountainjoki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sweet or not.
Mountainjoki slows down the pace here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Mountainjoki. #T1#
Mountainjoki throws a head punch that misses.
Sweet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sweet throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Mountainjoki to work.
Sweet misses with an elbow over the top.
Mountainjoki blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Mountainjoki has Sweet pushed against the cage.
Mountainjoki lands an uppercut.
Mountainjoki lands an uppercut.
Mountainjoki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sweet backwards.
Mountainjoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mountainjoki looking to slow down the pace here.
Mountainjoki blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mountainjoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sweet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mountainjoki taking a breather.
Mountainjoki avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
A short right from Mountainjoki. #BC2#
Mountainjoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sweet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mountainjoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sweet darts in trying to clinch
and Mountainjoki counters with a stiff right hand.
Sweet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sweet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sweet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Sweet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountainjoki.
Sweet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sweet. Mountainjoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mountainjoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mountainjoki slips under a jab.
Sweet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mountainjoki scores with a hook.
Mountainjoki scores with a body shot.
Sweet throws a big shot that misses.
Sweet wants to clinch.
Sweet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Mountainjoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Sweet.
Mountainjoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mountainjoki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mountainjoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sweet's knee momentarily.
Sweet throws a right hand that misses
letting Mountainjoki counter with a right hand.
Sweet throws out a loose jab but Mountainjoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountainjoki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountainjoki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sweet at a distance.
Sweet takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Mountainjoki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Mountainjoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mountainjoki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Mountainjoki!
After winning the bout, Onni Mountainjoki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Mesquita.
Sweet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita connects with a body shot that sends Sweet's belly button to the back.
Sweet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sweet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Sweet clinches with his opponent.
Mesquita tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sweet misses with a body punch.
Mesquita tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mesquita is leaning against Sweet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sweet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mesquita looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mesquita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sweet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mesquita uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sweet has time to react.
Mesquita lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Sweet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Mesquita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sweet.
Mesquita avoids the body shot from Sweet.
Mesquita appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sweet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sweet takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Ricky Sweet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Sweet circles away easily#CL2#
and Sweet holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sweet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mesquita dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sweet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mesquita lands a left hand.
Sweet is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mesquita gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sweet regains guard.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sweet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Sweet keeps moving.
Sweet wants to stand and escape but Mesquita is having none of it.
Sweet is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mesquita dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita in side control, throwing shots but Sweet defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweet defending against the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Mesquita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweet dodges the ground and pound from Mesquita.
Mesquita working the body and head with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sweet can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mesquita throws a strike aimed at the side of Sweet's head but Sweet avoids it well.
Mesquita grinds an elbow into Sweet's temple.
Sloppy strikes there by Mesquita.#SUB#
Mesquita goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sweet rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mesquita's guard! Nice work there by Sweet! #SUB#
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sweet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mesquita 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#
Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sweet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Sweet is working away.
Mesquita throwing shots but Sweet is blocking nicely.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sweet defending well though.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita prevents Sweet from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Mesquita 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##TD#
Mesquita fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sweet sprawls well initially but Mesquita persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mesquita thows a huge punch but Sweet dodges it nicely.
Mesquita is taking a breather. Sweet says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sweet tries to kick Mesquita off but Mesquita keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mesquita passes to side control.
Mesquita tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mesquita creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sweet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mesquita throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mesquita cracks Sweet with a big elbow. #T1#
Sweet is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sweet parries the strikes from Mesquita easily there. Mesquita is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sweet to escape.
#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Sweet is defending well.
Mesquita throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mesquita controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Mesquita swings around for an armbar but Sweet sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mesquita's guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Mesquita working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sweet has passed into half guard!
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Sweet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Mesquita is trying to control but can't.
Sweet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mesquita does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sweet wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita trying to control but Sweet postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Mesquita looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sweet pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
Mesquita 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sweet is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Mesquita dominated that second 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.#R3#
Sweet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sweet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sweet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mesquita slips a straight right by Sweet.
Sweet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mesquita's head backwards.
Sweet is looking to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Sweet there.
Sweet just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mesquita misses the target.
Sweet tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sweet's guard.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Sweet has wrist control.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Sweet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sweet is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sweet keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Sweet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sweet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing.
Sweet keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Sweet has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mesquita throws out a powerful jab.
Mesquita blocks a jab.
Sweet tries to clinch up.
Mesquita connects with a jab.
Mesquita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sweet's waist but Sweet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mesquita off to one side.
Ian Mesquita is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Sweet wants to clinch up but Mesquita keeps it at a distance.
Mesquita lands with a right hand.
Sweet throws a hook to the side of Mesquita's head but Mesquita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mesquita darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweet was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
Sweet just misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mesquita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mesquita scores with a shot to the body.
Sweet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mesquita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sweet wants to clinch up but Mesquita keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Mesquita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Mesquita tries to keep at a distance but Sweet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sweet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mesquita seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sweet can turn it around.
Sweet stops a takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sweet can do to turn this around?
Mesquita is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sweet is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Mesquita can't get the takedown.
Mesquita lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mesquita tries to circle away but Sweet has him pinned against the cage.
Sweet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mesquita wants to take the fight to the mat but Sweet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Mesquita turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweet is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mesquita is controlling him well.
Mesquita 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.
Sweet is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mesquita connects with a decent elbow.
Sweet avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mesquita.
Mesquita misses with the ground and pound.
Mesquita working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Mesquita clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Mesquita works the jab nicely.
Ricky Sweet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sweet slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mesquita.
Sweet looks to clinch
and Mesquita counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sweet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sweet is looking to clinch but Mesquita is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Sweet.
Sweet throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Mesquita counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sweet!
Mesquita throws an elbow but Sweet slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mesquita lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mesquita working the strikes but Sweet uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sweet is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sweet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mesquita with the ground and pound but Sweet uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sweet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Sweet is retaining full guard.
Sweet keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Ian Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sweet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sweet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mesquita trying to control but Sweet is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sweet drops his hands momentarily and Mesquita takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ricky Sweet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Sweet closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sweet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mesquita's brow.
Sweet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Mesquita breaks from the clinch.
Mesquita throws a body shot but no joy.
Mesquita goes for a double leg but Sweet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sweet continues to drive forward.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mesquita blocks an uppercut.
Mesquita has Sweet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sweet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sweet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mesquita blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sweet throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Sweet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mesquita.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Ricky Sweet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sweet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sweet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sweet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mesquita takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita has Sweet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sweet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mesquita blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mesquita takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sweet tries to throw a body punch but Mesquita avoids it by throwing Sweet back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ian Mesquita will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Mesquita connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sweet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sweet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sweet misses with a right hand
and Mesquita counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sweet thinking.
Sweet tries to clinch up
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sweet.
Mesquita scores with a sloppy right hand. Sweet should have avoided that one.
No luck for Mesquita with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mesquita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sweet lands a body shot.
Sweet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1##CL2#
Sweet moves into range and clinches up with Mesquita.
Sweet lands an elbow inside.
Mesquita is working for takedown but Sweet is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sweet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sweet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sweet lands an elbow just above Mesquita 's eye.
Sweet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mesquita has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sweet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Mesquita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mesquita blocks a body shot from Sweet.
Mesquita blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet lands a nice shot to the body.
Sweet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mesquita.
#T2#
Mesquita is trying to maintain a safe position but Sweet gets an underhook and turns Mesquita into the cage.
Mesquita looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sweet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sweet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sweet.
Mesquita prevents a body shot from Sweet.
Sweet prevents the takedown attempt.
Sweet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mesquita avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.#TD#
Mesquita gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mesquita throws a strike but Sweet avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Sweet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Sweet has wrist control.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sweet's head.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sweet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sweet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sweet has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita forces his way into half guard.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Sweet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Sweet is defending well.
Ian Mesquita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Sweet actively working from the bottom here.
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 Ian Mesquita.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mesquita, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Mesquita!
Ian Mesquita retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
FCL - 46
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Burian throws a hook but Sweet blocks it.
Sweet is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burian.
Burian tests Sweet's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sweet misses with an elbow over the top.
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
Burian wants to get back to striking at distance but Sweet won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sweet.
Burian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burian tries to break free but Sweet pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sweet throws an elbow but misses.
Sweet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burian.
Burian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
Burian has had enough of the clinch but Sweet keeps him there for the moment.
Sweet throws a head punch that misses. #T1##BC2#
Burian manages to break the clinch.
Sweet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burian's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sweet throws the left hand but Burian avoids the punch easily.
Sweet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Sweet as he connects with a hook.
Sweet misses with an uppercut
and Burian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sweet drops his hands momentarily and Burian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burian moves away from the strike by Sweet.
Sweet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burian is fending him off so far but Sweet persists. Nope, Burian circles away and we're back to standing.
Burian with a hook.#TD#
Sweet shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sweet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Burian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sweet controls the pace.#SUB2#
Burian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Burian has his foot on Sweet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sweet works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Burian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sweet stays in close to Burian's body and controls the position.
Burian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sweet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sweet looking to pass the guard.
Sweet stays in close to Burian's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Burian looking for subs off his back but Sweet has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sweet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sweet blocks the strikes from Burian.
Sweet is thwarting Burian's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Klement Burian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sweet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Sweet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Burian on his heels. He'll look to pass Burian's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Sweet will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sweet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sweet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burian throws a shot from downtown. Sweet moves away and avoids it.
Sweet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sweet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sweet throws the left hand but Burian avoids the punch easily.
Burian misses with a looping left.
Burian swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Sweet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burian's guard.
Burian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sweet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ricky Sweet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Burian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sweet's guard. #REVB#
Burian trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burian is looking to pass into half guard but Sweet pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sweet is in guard.#REVR#
Burian throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Sweet is stalling in the full guard.
Burian trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Burian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sweet controlling from the top position.
Burian trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Sweet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burian is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Sweet shoots in and gets a takedown into Burian's guard.
Burian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sweet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sweet stays in close to Burian's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Sweet stops Burian from standing up.
Burian throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sweet 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. #SUB2#
Burian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweet postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sweet dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Burian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sweet misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Sweet clinches with his opponent.
Sweet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burian's defenses.
Burian wants to break free but Sweet has control.
Burian avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
Sweet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burian can do to turn this around?
Burian wants to get back to striking at distance but Sweet won't allow it.
Burian is trying to break free.
Burian has had enough of the clinch but Sweet keeps him there for the moment.
Sweet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burian has had enough of the clinch but Sweet keeps him there for the moment.
Burian tries to circle away but Sweet has him pinned against the cage.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burian blocks the elbow strike.
Burian wants to break free but Sweet has control.
#T1#
Burian is trying to force a seperation but Sweet has the dominant position.
Sweet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burian's elbow.
Sweet misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Sweet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sweet lands a nice elbow.
Sweet has Burian pressed against the cage, preventing Burian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
I was talking to Sweet's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burian takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Klement Burian has been cut.
Sweet prevents Burian from breaking the clinch.
Burian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burian working hard to break the clinch.
Burian is trying to break the clinch but Sweet is controlling him.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Burian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sweet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burian's defenses.
Sweet has a couple of punches blocked by Burian.
#T2#
Sweet lands an uppercut.
Sweet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sweet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ricky Sweet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burian working hard to break the clinch.
Burian is trying to break the clinch but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Burian in his tracks for a moment.
Sweet has Burian pressed against the cage, preventing Burian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sweet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Sweet on the inside.
Sweet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burian has had enough of the clinch but Sweet keeps him there for the moment.
Sweet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Sweet tries to work over Burian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burian wants to break free but Sweet has control.
Burian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burian blocks the elbow strike.
Burian is trying to push Sweet away but Sweet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burian has had enough of the clinch but Sweet keeps him there for the moment.
Sweet lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Sweet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burian avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
Burian wants to get back to striking at distance but Sweet won't allow it.
Sweet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burian avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Burian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burian blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Sweet can't find room to land a body shot as Burian controls the action.
Burian blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Burian blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Burian is trying to break the clinch but Sweet is controlling him.
Sweet has Burian pressed against the cage, preventing Burian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burian avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
Sweet scores with a hook to the body.
Burian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
Burian tries to break the clinch but Sweet is controlling the position.
Burian blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Sweet.
Klement Burian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Sweet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sweet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Sweet!
A very excited looking Ricky Sweet 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:
FCL - 41
Date: Jul 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Sweet closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cardoso tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sweet easily slips into full mount!
Sweet avoids the attempt from Cardoso to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweet tries to push Cardoso's head away but Cardoso is holding on tight.
Cardoso tries to reverse the position but Sweet maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso tries to hold on but Sweet pushes him away.
Cardoso looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sweet punching from mount but Cardoso doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cardoso tries to hold on but Sweet pushes him away. #T1#
Sweet controlling his opponent.
Cardoso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sweet sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cardoso sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardoso tries to roll over but Sweet keeps him under control.
Sweet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sweet wants to take a breather but Cardoso is having none of it. #T2#
Cardoso is trying is best to control the position here.
Sweet performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Cardoso lands a left and a right that send Sweet crashing to the mat, dazed. Cardoso thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Sweet is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ricky Sweet has been cut.#T3#
Sweet dodges the punch combination from Cardoso.
Cardoso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cardoso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sweet misses with a hook. Cardoso ducked under it nicely.
Sweet misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Cardoso misses.
Sweet lands with an uppercut that bounces Cardoso off the cage and back into range.
Cardoso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sweet.
Sweet half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cardoso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sweet cracks Cardoso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sweet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cardoso.
Cardoso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Sweet shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cardoso wants to control but Sweet is keeping busy.
#T4#
Sweet trying to control from half guard but Cardoso is working away.
Cardoso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sweet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sweet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sweet is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Sweet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Sweet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cardoso throws a nice looking combination but Sweet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matheus Cardoso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Sweet looking to score a takedown here. Cardoso is defending well but Sweet drives through and ends up in Cardoso's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cardoso can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cardoso keeping full guard, as Sweet tries to pass.
Sweet passes Cardoso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sweet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cardoso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso is looking for a sweep. Sweet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Cardoso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sweet.
Sweet passes to full mount!
Sweet controlling the position easily from mount.
Sweet'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.
Cardoso is trying desperately to improve position.
Sweet looking to ground and pound but Cardoso is blocking nicely. #T2#
Cardoso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sweet throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cardoso tries to lock up and control but Sweet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sweet controlling from mount.
Cardoso tries to lock up and control but Sweet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sweet punching from mount but Cardoso doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sweet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardoso can do to turn this around?
Sweet controlling from mount. #T3#
Cardoso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sweet controlling the pace for now.
Sweet tries to control but Cardoso wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sweet sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sweet looking to finish with strikes here!
Cardoso is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Sweet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardoso is looking to escape.
Sweet throws some wild stikes that Cardoso manages to avoid easily.
Cardoso is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardoso wants to control but Sweet is having none of it.
Cardoso is desperately trying to improve his position but Sweet has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sweet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Sweet's cut.
That's time! Sweet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cardoso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sweet.
Sweet throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardoso takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Sweet fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cardoso to the ground. Sweet is now in Cardoso's guard.
Sweet is fighting to break Cardoso's control of his arms but Cardoso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cardoso is trying to keep Sweet in close.
Cardoso 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.
Sweet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso has Sweet pulled in close to control his posture.
Cardoso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Sweet throwing strikes from guard but Cardoso blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cardoso holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sweet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardoso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Sweet.
Cardoso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sweet circles away quickly and effectively.
Sweet is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cardoso.
Sweet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sweet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardoso's head backwards.#TD#
Sweet closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cardoso did well to prevent Sweet getting side control.
Cardoso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cardoso is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardoso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ricky Sweet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Sweet 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.
Cardoso is pulling down on Sweet's head to control his posture.
Cardoso keeping moving, preventing Sweet from controlling successfully.
Sweet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cardoso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
A combination from Cardoso does no damage.
Sweet seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sweet throws an overhand right that lands on Cardoso's shoulder, as Cardoso tries to avoid the shot.
Cardoso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sweet is defended easily by Cardoso.
Cardoso throws a right hand that Sweet ducks under and follows up with a left that Sweet also avoids with ease.
Sweet throwing a counter right hand but Cardoso manages to avoid it.
Cardoso misses with a wild combination.
Cardoso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cardoso misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Sweet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cardoso on his heels. He'll look to pass Cardoso's guard now, I'm sure.
Sweet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sweet advances position into side control!#T4#
Cardoso avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sweet.
Matheus Cardoso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sweet controls the position.
Cardoso tries to buck Sweet off but Sweet is having none of it.
Sweet trying to control the position but Cardoso is working away.
Cardoso tries to bench press Sweet off him but Sweet keeps the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardoso is trying to strike from the bottom but Sweet has passed into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Sweet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sweet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Sweet!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Sweet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FCL - 36
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Sweet takes a swing at Foster's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Sweet drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Foster tries to improve position but can't.
Foster tries to escape but Sweet is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster tries to buck Sweet off but Sweet is having none of it.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Foster's face as Sweet controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sweet'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.
Further stalling from Sweet.
Foster looking for a sweep but Sweet has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sweet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sweet sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Foster can't escape the position.
#T3#
Sweet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Foster's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
We've been informed that Foster has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sweet thowing shots but they're missing.
Foster is trying to stand.
Sweet controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sweet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Foster for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foster is looking to get to half guard.
Sweet controlling the pace for now.
Foster is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sweet controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sweet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Foster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sweet misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Foster.
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sweet swings widly with a right hand
and Foster counters with a body kick.
Sweet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sweet misses with a looping right.
Sweet fails with a takedown attempt.
Sweet scores with a hook to the body. Foster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster tries to clinch up but Sweet circles away and keeps his distance.
Sweet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Foster counters with a head kick.
Foster moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweet cracks Foster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sweet closes the distance and clinches up with Foster, looking for a takedown. Sweet pushes Foster against the cage but Foster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but Sweet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sweet avoids the head kick by Foster.
Ricky Sweet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweet lands a nice hook to Foster's body. Foster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sweet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Preston Foster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sweet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foster is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Sweet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Sweet misses. #TD#
Sweet gets a takedown into half guard.
Sweet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Foster pushes Sweet off looking to stand but Sweet dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Sweet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foster defending well though.
Sweet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sweet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Foster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sweet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweet passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Foster!
Sweet prevents Foster from getting the reversal.#T3#
Sweet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sweet prevents Foster from getting the reversal.
Foster wants to control but Sweet is having none of it.
Sweet content just to control the position here.
You get the feeling that Foster really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sweet is landing with some decent strikes but Foster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Foster is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sweet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Foster's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Foster can't escape the position.
Sweet controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sweet 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sweet cracks Foster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sweet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sweet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sweet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Sweet. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Foster rushes Sweet and presses him up against the cage.
Foster tries to break the clinch but Sweet is controlling the position.
Sweet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foster trying to control the position but instead, Sweet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Foster into the cage.
Sweet misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sweet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sweet throws a sloppy body shot
and Foster counters with a big head kick but Sweet shrugs it off.
Preston Foster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sweet shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foster as he jumps to the side.
Sweet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foster was well out of range. Poor timing from Sweet.
Sweet swings for the body but Foster moves out of range.
#T1#
Foster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Foster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Foster throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like Ricky Sweet has been cut.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Foster instigates a clinch.
Sweet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foster slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Sweet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sweet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foster.
Sweet misses the body punch
and Foster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Foster moves out of range as Sweet strikes.
Foster raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Sweet moves out of range easily.
Sweet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Sweet fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Foster to the ground. Sweet is now in Foster's guard.
Sweet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Sweet is standing up over Foster. Foster looks to escape but Sweet dives into side control.
Sweet content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Foster is pushing Sweet's head away, looking to escape. Sweet manages to hold on to the position though.
Foster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Foster regains half guard.
Ricky Sweet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foster is trying to stand up here but Sweet is controlling him well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster wants to control but Sweet is keeping busy.
Sweet sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Foster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sweet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foster.#TD#
Sweet shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Foster is trying to escape back to his feet but Sweet uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Preston Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee asks Sweet politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sweet prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Preston Foster.
I think Sweet 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Sweet!
After winning the bout, Ricky Sweet thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
FCL - 30
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Sweet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robinson with a hook.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Sweet moves into the clinch successfully.
Sweet keeps control of Robinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Sweet's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sweet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robinson's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Dante Robinson has been cut.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Sweet scores with a shoulder strike.
Sweet throws an elbow that misses.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sweet won't allow it.
Sweet lands an elbow just above Robinson 's eye.
Sweet lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Robinson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clinched against the cage, Sweet lands a big elbow that drops Robinson! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Robinson is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Sweet!
Ricky Sweet thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Brooks feints a jab promting Sweet to slip. Brooks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sweet slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Sweet drives through and clinches with Brooks against the cage.
Sweet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sweet keeps control of Brooks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Brooks tries a body shot but Sweet blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sweet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sweet.
Our sources have told us that Sweet has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sweet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brooks's brow. #T1#
Sweet lands a nice elbow.
Sweet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks blocks an elbow strike.
Sweet struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Sweet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brooks is working Sweet over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brooks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Brooks's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Brooks trying to control the position but instead, Sweet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brooks into the cage.
Sweet throws an elbow that misses.
Sweet misses with a body punch.
Sweet lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Brooks taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Atreyu Brooks.#CL#
Sweet takes the fight into the clinch.
Sweet swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks blocks an elbow strike.
Sweet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sweet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brooks is pushing Sweet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sweet misses with an elbow over the top.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brooks tries to throw a body punch but Sweet avoids it by throwing Brooks back against the cage.
Sweet blocking some punches.
#T3#
Sweet scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Sweet lands an elbow inside that Brooks shrugs off. #ROC#Brooks is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Atreyu Brooks has been cut.
Sweet struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Sweet finish him?
Sweet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sweet blocking some punches.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Brooks seems to have recovered his senses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sweet keeps control of Brooks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Brooks.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Brooks dodges an elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brooks avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Brooks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sweet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet is leaning against Brooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Sweet.
Brooks avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Brooks avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet lands an elbow just above Brooks 's eye.
Sweet tries to throw a body punch but Brooks avoids it by throwing Sweet back against the cage.
Sweet throws a head punch that misses.
Sweet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sweet tries to throw a body punch but Brooks avoids it by throwing Sweet back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Sweet can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sweet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atreyu Brooks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sweet looks to clinch
and Brooks counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Sweet clinches with his opponent.
Brooks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sweet's defenses.
Brooks is trying to maintain a safe position but Sweet gets an underhook and turns Brooks into the cage.
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Brooks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Sweet.
Sweet misses with some punches.
Sweet lands a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Brooks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sweet throws an elbow that misses.
Brooks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sweet backwards.
Brooks takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is trying to maintain a safe position but Sweet gets an underhook and turns Brooks into the cage.
Sweet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sweet misses with a body punch.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Atreyu Brooks's cut even more.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Brooks is pressed against the cage. Sweet pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Brooks! Two more big strikes from Sweet and Brooks crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ricky Sweet!
Ricky Sweet decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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FCL - 16
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Sweet tries to clinch up but Blanco circles away and keeps his distance.
Blanco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Sweet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blanco is looking to break free of the clinch but Sweet has double underhooks.
Blanco blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sweet as Blanco tries to tie him up.
Sweet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sweet throws an elbow but misses.
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sweet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sweet struggles to land a body shot inside as Blanco controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanco misses with the head strike.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Blanco in his tracks for a moment.
Blanco dodges an elbow strike from Sweet.
Blanco is trying to break the clinch but Sweet is controlling him.
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blanco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Blanco avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blanco's defenses.
Sweet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blanco's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Saul Blanco has been cut.
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
Sweet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sweet lands an elbow inside.
Sweet lands a nice shot to the body.
Sweet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blanco avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blanco seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sweet can turn it around.
Blanco takes an elbow to the temple.
Blanco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blanco blocks an elbow strike.
Sweet misses with a punch on the inside.
Sweet misses with an elbow over the top.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Blanco in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Sweet tries to work over Blanco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Blanco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sweet throws an elbow that misses.
Blanco is looking to break free of the clinch but Sweet has double underhooks.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Blanco in his tracks for a moment.
Blanco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sweet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blanco takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sweet.
Sweet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blanco blocks a body shot from Sweet.
Blanco is trying to break the clinch but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
Sweet swings wildly with an uppercut but Blanco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sweet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Sweet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blanco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sweet is keeping busy.
Blanco avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Blanco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sweet prevents Blanco from breaking the clinch.
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Blanco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sweet tries a body shot but Blanco blocks it.
Blanco lands with a left to the head.
Sweet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blanco avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
Sweet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blanco is trying to push Sweet away but Sweet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blanco is trying to force a seperation but Sweet has the dominant position.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Blanco in his tracks for a moment.
Sweet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blanco's defenses. #T4#
Blanco tries to throw a body punch but Sweet avoids it by throwing Blanco back against the cage.
Sweet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blanco's defenses.
Blanco is trying to force a seperation but Sweet has the dominant position.
Sweet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sweet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Blanco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blanco trying to stall but Sweet improves his position.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Sweet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sweet misses with a punch on the inside.
Sweet misses with the head strike.
Sweet throws an elbow that misses.
Blanco takes an elbow to the temple.
Blanco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blanco takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sweet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Blanco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blanco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sweet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blanco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sweet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blanco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blanco appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blanco, as that shot connected.
#CUT#It looks like Ricky Sweet has been cut.#CL2#
Sweet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blanco avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sweet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blanco's brow.
Sweet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanco has had enough of the clinch but Sweet keeps him there for the moment.
Blanco blocks an elbow strike.
Blanco dodges an elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet keeps control of Blanco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Blanco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sweet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blanco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sweet avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sweet in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Blanco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Sweet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blanco takes an elbow to the temple.
Blanco blocking some punches.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Blanco takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sweet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blanco's brow.
Blanco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blanco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Blanco in his tracks for a moment.
Sweet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blanco blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet tries a body shot but Blanco blocks it.
Sweet misses with an elbow over the top.
Sweet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blanco blocks a body shot from Sweet. #T2#
Nice elbow from Sweet.
A frustrated look appears on Blanco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blanco tries to circle away but Sweet has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sweet.
Blanco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sweet as Blanco tries to tie him up.
Blanco wants to break free but Sweet has control.
Blanco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sweet is keeping busy.
Sweet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blanco's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blanco wants to break free but Sweet has control.
Sweet looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Sweet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blanco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sweet lands an elbow inside.
Blanco tries to break the clinch but Sweet is controlling the position.
Sweet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blanco avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sweet lands an elbow just above Blanco 's eye.
Sweet lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Saul Blanco's cut is getting worse.
Sweet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blanco's elbow.
Sweet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blanco trying to land knees to the body.
Blanco blocking some punches.
Blanco lands with a left to the head.
Sweet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blanco tries to circle away but Sweet has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Blanco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sweet misses with some punches.
Blanco is looking to control Sweet's arms but Sweet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blanco has his back to the cage.
Blanco taking a breather.
Blanco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Blanco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Sweet misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blanco throws an elbow but misses.
Blanco misses with a body punch.
Blanco blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blanco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blanco dodges an elbow strike from Sweet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sweet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL2#
Sweet moves into range and clinches up with Blanco.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sweet.
Blanco is trying to maintain a safe position but Sweet gets an underhook and turns Blanco into the cage.
Blanco dodges an elbow strike from Sweet.
Ricky Sweet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blanco blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Blanco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sweet lands a nice elbow.
Sweet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blanco blocks a body shot from Sweet.
Blanco takes an elbow to the temple.
Blanco prevents a body shot from Sweet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanco trying to stall but Sweet improves his position.
Sweet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blanco working hard to break the clinch.
Blanco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Sweet. #T1#
Blanco tries to circle away but Sweet has him pinned against the cage.
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Blanco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blanco blocks the elbow strike.
Sweet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sweet keeps control of Blanco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blanco avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sweet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sweet lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#Blanco is rocked!
Blanco stalling in the clinch but Sweet improves position.
Oh Blanco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
Blanco seems to have got his legs back now.
Sweet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sweet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blanco blocks an elbow strike.
Sweet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sweet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blanco.#T2#
Blanco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Sweet.
Sweet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blanco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Saul Blanco's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweet creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Blanco! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Sweet! |
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Event:
FCL - 9
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Roach moves in looking to clinch but Sweet pushes him off.
Sweet tries to counter by clinching up but Roach breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Sweet moves into the clinch.
Sweet lands with a light punch inside.
Roach tries to pull guard but Sweet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roach is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sweet pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Roach manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Roach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sweet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sweet postures up.
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.
Sweet wants to stand but Roach has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Roach 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sweet has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roach is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sweet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sweet wants it to stay on the feet.
Ricky Sweet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camden Roach.#CL#
Sweet closes the distance and clinches.
Sweet is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roach misses with a punch on the inside.
Roach avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Sweet lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Camden Roach has been cut.#T2#
Sweet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sweet misses with a body punch.
Sweet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roach is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sweet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sweet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roach lands with a short shot to the head.
Roach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roach looking to slow down the pace here.
Roach blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roach avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweet prevents a body shot from Roach.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sweet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roach's brow.
Sweet lands a damaging elbow.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Sweet lands with a light punch inside.
Roach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roach goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sweet prevents it.
Sweet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roach looks winded!
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Sweet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sweet.
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sweet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sweet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sweet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Roach wants to get back to striking at distance but Sweet won't allow it.
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Roach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
A short right from Roach.
Roach wants to stall.
Roach is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roach is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Sweet has Roach pressed against the cage, preventing Roach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Sweet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
Roach blocks an elbow strike.
Roach avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
Sweet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roachs head.
Roach blocks a body shot from Sweet.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sweet walks away with a smile on his face. Roach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sweet tries to close the distance and clinch but Roach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Sweet pushes Roach up against the cage in a clinch.
Roach wants to take the fight to the mat but Sweet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sweet lands an elbow inside that Roach shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sweet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Camden Roach's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Sweet has Roach up against the cage in a clinch.
Sweet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roach.
A nice left hand lands by Roach.
Sweet is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sweet.
Roach takes an elbow to the temple.
Roach blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Roach scores with a shoulder strike.
Roach prevents a body shot from Sweet.
Sweet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sweet.
Roach avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Sweet. #T1#
Sweet prevents Roach from breaking the clinch.
Roach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sweet tries a body shot but Roach blocks it.
Roach takes an elbow to the temple.
Sweet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sweet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roach's defenses.
Sweet prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roach is breathing heavily.
Roach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sweet tries a body shot but Roach blocks it.
Roach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ricky Sweet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camden Roach.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sweet throws an elbow but misses.
Sweet tries to work over Roach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roach blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet lands a nice shot to the body.
Sweet lands a nice elbow.
Sweet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roach can do to turn this around?
Sweet blocks a body shot from Roach.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sweet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roach's brow. #T2#
Sweet has Roach pressed against the cage, preventing Roach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sweet lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Camden Roach's cut even more.
Roach taking a breather.
Sweet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sweet lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
Roach blocks a body shot from Sweet.
Ricky Sweet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sweet.
Roach blocks an elbow strike.
Roach dodges an elbow strike from Sweet.
Roach tries to pull guard but Sweet holds him up against the cage and eventually Roach drops back down to his feet.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Roach in his tracks for a moment.
Sweet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sweet lands an elbow inside that Roach shrugs off.
Sweet lands an elbow inside. #ROC#Roach is rocked!
Sweet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roach is still on wobbly legs! Can Sweet finish him?
Sweet creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Roach! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Sweet! |
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