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Event:
RMMA - Rio 3
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Ricardo moves forwards but Lenkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricardo blocks a jab.
Ricardo slips a straight right by Lenkov.
Ricardo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lenkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Lenkov. That snapped Ricardo's head back.
Ricardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lenkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ricardo momentarily.
Lenkov loads up on a big right hand but Ricardo slips the punch.
Lenkov looks to land a right hand but Ricardo moved out of range.
Ricardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lenkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lenkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lenkov throws a looping overhand right but Ricardo ducks down to avoid it.
Ricardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ricardo slips a jab from Lenkov.#T1#
Lenkov missing with a left hand there. Ricardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lenkov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Lenkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andriy Lenkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lenkov thumps Ricardo with a low kick.
Lenkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricardo.
Ricardo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lenkov cracks Ricardo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lenkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lenkov misses with a looping right.
Ricardo tries to counter with a clinch but Lenkov shakes him off and moves away.
Lenkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricardo.
Lenkov scores with the left hand. Ricardo knows he should have avoided that one.
Lenkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ricardo staying out of range there.
Ricardo wants to counter with a clinch but Lenkov pushes him away.
Ricardo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ricardo moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Lenkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ricardo should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricardo checks the leg kick.
Lenkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Ricardo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ricardo.
Ricardo tries to pull guard but Lenkov won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lenkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lenkov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lenkov.
Lenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lenkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricardo's elbow.
Ricardo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lenkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricardo.
Ricardo tries to pull guard but Lenkov won't allow it.
Andriy Lenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigoberto Ricardo.
A nice left hand lands by Lenkov.
Lenkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricardo.
Ricardo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lenkov smiles and moves away.
Lenkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lenkov misses with a straight left.
Lenkov takes a swing at Ricardo's ribcage but misses.
Ricardo wants to counter with a clinch but Lenkov pushes him away.#T3#
Lenkov misses with an uppercut.
Lenkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricardo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lenkov misses with a straight right.
Ricardo tries to counter with a clinch but Lenkov shakes him off and moves away.
Ricardo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lenkov throws a body punch but Ricardo moves out of range.
Ricardo ducks under a wild hook from Lenkov.
Ricardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenkov.
Lenkov misses with a straight right.
Lenkov lands a jab to the head.
Lenkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Lenkov misses its intended target.
Ricardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenkov.
Lenkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricardo.
Ricardo wants to counter the offense by Lenkov and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Ricardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lenkov.
Ricardo moves away from the strike by Lenkov.
Ricardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenkov.
Lenkov lands with a nice body punch.
Ricardo blocks a jab.
Ricardo wants to counter with a clinch but Lenkov pushes him away.
Ricardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lenkov.
Lenkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lenkov lands a jab to Ricardo's midsection.
Ricardo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Lenkov works Ricardo's body with a nice hook.
Andriy Lenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricardo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lenkov.
Ricardo checks a leg kick.
Ricardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenkov.
The fighters circling - Lenkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricardo wants to counter the offense by Lenkov and move into the clinch position.
Lenkov misses with an uppercut. Ricardo saw that one coming.
Ricardo wants to counter the offense by Lenkov and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Lenkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lenkov scores with a jab to the head.
Lenkov stuns Ricardo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lenkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ricardo is out of range.
Lenkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lenkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricardo.
Ricardo wants to counter the offense by Lenkov and move into the clinch position.
Lenkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricardo slips a jab from Lenkov.
Lenkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lenkov misses with an uppercut.
Ricardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lenkov misses the target.
Ricardo tries to counter with a clinch but Lenkov shakes him off and moves away.
Nice cross by Lenkov.
Ricardo defending well as Lenkov loads up on a big left hand.
Andriy Lenkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricardo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Lenkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab from Lenkov.
Good standup being displayed there by Lenkov as he connects with a hook.
Lenkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ricardo tries to counter with a clinch but Lenkov shakes him off and moves away.
Lenkov thows a leg kick but Ricardo checks it #CL2#
and Ricardo counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Ricardo jumps guard.
Lenkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricardo can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Ricardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lenkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Lenkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Lenkov tries to pass. #T2#
Lenkov forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Lenkov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Ricardo gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lenkov is aware though and is defending well.
Ricardo is trying to keep Lenkov in close.
Lenkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ricardo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lenkov wants to pass the guard but Ricardo is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ricardo is staying active underneath Lenkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Ricardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lenkov pulls his head out easily.
Ricardo is in trouble now - Lenkov has advanced to mount! #T3#
Ricardo is trying to escape the mount.
Lenkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lenkov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lenkov is working hard here to advance position.
Ricardo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lenkov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ricardo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lenkov fails to advance to Ricardo's back.
Lenkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ricardo regains half guard.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep. Lenkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ricardo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lenkov has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lenkov pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ricardo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lenkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andriy Lenkov!
Andriy Lenkov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RMMA 17 - Cooper v Kataski 2
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Mica Galvao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mica Galvao moves into full mount! Ricardo won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Mica Galvao has control of Ricardo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ricardo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Mica Galvao is working for a guillotine from mount but Ricardo frees his head quite easily.
Ricardo has given up his back here. Will Mica Galvao look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Mica Galvao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ricardo tries to break free.
Ricardo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mica Galvao.
#SUB#
Mica Galvao working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ricardo is doing well to defend. Mica Galvao seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ricardo is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mica Mica Galvao! |
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Event:
RMMA 13 - Muszkowski v Casteel
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Salazar gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Salazar is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ricardo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ricardo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salazar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Salazar tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Salazar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ricardo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salazar has managed to get both his arms back between Ricardo's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salazar is one step ahead there.
Salazar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salazar won't allow Ricardo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Salazar passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar uses his free foot to push down on Ricardo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ricardo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Salazar looking for a guillotine from mount but Ricardo is having none of it.
Ricardo wants to control but Salazar is having none of it.
Ricardo is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Salazar has control of Ricardo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ricardo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ricardo is looking to improve his position but Salazar isn't that keen on the idea.
Salazar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Salazar looking to secure an arm triangle but Ricardo defends it well.
Ricardo is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Salazar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ricardo prevents Salazar from taking his back.#SUB#
Salazar working for a guillotine from mount but Ricardo is in no mood to give up.
Ricardo is looking to get to half guard.
Ricardo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ricardo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Salazar tries to pass. #SUB#
Salazar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Salazar preventing the sweep.
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!#SUB2#
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ricardo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SUB#
Salazar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Salazar tries to free his leg and advance position but Ricardo is retaining full guard.
Salazar is pushing down on Ricardo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ricardo is fighting to maintain full guard but Salazar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep. Salazar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salazar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ricardo wants to improve his position but Salazar is controlling well.
Ricardo is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Salazar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ricardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salazar.
Ricardo wants to control but Salazar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Salazar is looking for a kimura here.
#T4##SUB#
Salazar is working for a kimura but Ricardo is defending it quite comfortably.
Ricardo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Salazar is pushing down on Ricardo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ricardo is fighting to maintain full guard but Salazar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ricardo trying to hold on to Salazar's head to control him but Salazar postures up.
Salazar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ricardo is controlling an arm, preventing Salazar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Salazar is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Ricardo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sigmund Salazar!
An out of breath Sigmund Salazar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 3
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Guimaraes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Guimaraes rushes Ricardo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ricardo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Guimaraes uses from the top position.
Ricardo 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.#SUB2#
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ricardo working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guimaraes wants to pass the guard but Ricardo is keeping the position.
Guimaraes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ricardo is looking for a triangle but Guimaraes pushes his legs off easily.
Ricardo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guimaraes. #SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Guimaraes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guimaraes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Guimaraes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Guimaraes is posturing up here but Ricardo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Guimaraes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Guimaraes has to tap! Slick submission there by Ricardo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rigoberto Ricardo! |
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Event:
RMMA 5 - Nyambat v Dos Santos
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Mica Galvao scores with a takedown into Ricardo's guard.
Mica Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mica Galvao tries to free his leg and advance position but Ricardo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mica Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ricardo working for a triangle but Mica Galvao defends it easily.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Mica Galvao tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mica Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Ricardo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ricardo manages to kick Mica Galvao off! Mica Galvao jumps back into Ricardo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Mica Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Ricardo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ricardo manages to kick Mica Galvao off! Mica Galvao jumps back into Ricardo's guard.
Ricardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mica Galvao is one step ahead there.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Mica Galvao tries to pass.
Ricardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ricardo, not yet. #SUB2#
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mica Galvao wants to control from the top but Ricardo keeps moving.
Mica Galvao works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ricardo is looking to improve his position.
Mica Galvao uses his free foot to push down on Ricardo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ricardo.
Ricardo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricardo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mica Galvao trying to control the position.
Ricardo trying to control but Mica Galvao is working from the bottom.
Ricardo prevents Mica Galvao from getting back to his feet.
Ricardo passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ricardo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mica Galvao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mica Galvao manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Mica Galvao pulls Ricardo in close to prevent any damage.
Mica Galvao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ricardo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Ricardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mica Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ricardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mica Galvao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ricardo is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Ricardo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mica Galvao defends it easily.
Mica Galvao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mica Galvao is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mica Galvao is aware though and is defending well.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Mica Galvao tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ricardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mica Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mica Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rigoberto Ricardo 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##TD#
Mica Galvao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ricardo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mica Galvao uses his free foot to push down on Ricardo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ricardo.
Ricardo tries to hold on but Mica Galvao postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricardo working to try and regain half guard.
Mica Galvao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricardo can do to turn this around?
Ricardo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ricardo wants to control from the top but Mica Galvao keeps moving. #T1#
Mica Galvao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ricardo preventing the sweep.
Mica Galvao trying to control the position here.
Ricardo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mica Galvao's guard.
Ricardo wants to pass to mount but Mica Galvao is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mica Galvao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ricardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mica Galvao is keeping the position for now.
Ricardo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mica Galvao is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Ricardo tries for a kimura but Mica Galvao is defending well.
Ricardo wants to control but Mica Galvao is keeping him busy.
Mica Galvao sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Ricardo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mica Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ricardo trying to control from half guard but Mica Galvao is working away. #SUB#
Mica Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
Ricardo uses his free foot to push down on Mica Galvao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mica Galvao. #T3#
Mica Galvao wants to control but Ricardo is having none of it.
Mica Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mica Galvao has given up his back here. Will Ricardo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Rigoberto Ricardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mica Galvao wants to escape the position.
Mica Galvao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mica Galvao tries to roll but Ricardo sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Ricardo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mica Galvao defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Ricardo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mica Galvao is defending well though. Ricardo let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB2#
Ricardo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Mica Galvao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ricardo gets his way!
Mica Galvao is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ricardo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mica Galvao has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mica Galvao trying to control the position but Ricardo manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rigoberto Ricardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD#
Mica Galvao feints and as Ricardo raises his hands in defense, Mica Galvao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ricardo looking for a guillotine here but Mica Galvao defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mica Galvao is aware though and is defending well.
Mica Galvao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Ricardo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mica Galvao is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ricardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mica Galvao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mica Galvao is trying to get an arm triangle but Ricardo is defending well. #T1#
Mica Galvao advances to mount.
Mica Galvao controlling his opponent.
Ricardo is desperately trying to improve his position but Mica Galvao has a good base and remains in mount.
Ricardo gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mica Galvao wants to work for an arm triangle but Ricardo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep. Mica Galvao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricardo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ricardo is refusing to be controlled, as Mica Galvao sits in half guard. #T2#
Ricardo moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Ricardo has his foot on Mica Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mica Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.
Mica Galvao advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mica Galvao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mica Galvao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mica Galvao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Mica Galvao is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ricardo is defending against the submission attempts here by Mica Galvao.
#T3##SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricardo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mica Galvao is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mica Galvao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ricardo won't allow Mica Galvao to pass to mount. #SUB#
Mica Galvao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ricardo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rigoberto Ricardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mica Galvao frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mica Galvao has control of Ricardo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ricardo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mica Mica Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mica Galvao looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mica Mica Galvao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ricardo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Jasko forces Ricardo back against the cage and clinches.
Jasko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ricardo letting Jasko take a breather here.#TD#
Jasko drags the fight down to the ground.
Jasko keeping moving, preventing Ricardo from controlling successfully.
Ricardo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jasko is retaining full guard.
Jasko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jasko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ricardo on the ground.
Jasko keeping full guard, as Ricardo tries to pass.
Ricardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jasko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ricardo won't allow Jasko to sweep him here.
Ricardo wants to control from the top but Jasko keeps moving.
Ricardo passes Jasko's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Jasko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ricardo is keen to just control but Jasko is a slippery customer.
Ricardo is pressing down on Jasko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jasko is holding on for now.
Ricardo wants to control but Jasko is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ricardo is looking for a kimura but Jasko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ricardo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ricardo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jasko defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricardo wants to control but Jasko is keeping him busy. #T2#
Ricardo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jasko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ricardo prevents Jasko from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ricardo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ricardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jasko keeping hold of Ricardo's head, controlling as best he can.
Ricardo trying to mount his opponent but Jasko defends it. #T3#
Jasko is refusing to be controlled, as Ricardo sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ricardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jasko wants to get back to full guard.
Jasko won't allow Ricardo to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ricardo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Ricardo wants to work for an arm triangle but Jasko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Jasko punching from the bottom.
Ricardo trying to mount his opponent but Jasko defends it. #ES#
Jasko manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ricardo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ricardo jumps guard but Jasko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ricardo is trying to pull guard but Jasko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ricardo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jasko walks away with a smile on his face. Ricardo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jasko Jasko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigoberto Ricardo.#TD#
Ricardo gets caught napping as Jasko dives in and scores a takedown. Ricardo manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Ricardo has his foot on Jasko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jasko works his way back into a safe position though.
Jasko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ricardo is looking for a triangle but Jasko pushes his legs off easily.
Jasko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rigoberto Ricardo will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jasko.
Ricardo regains half guard.#SU#
Jasko gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Jasko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ricardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jasko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jasko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ricardo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jasko has managed to get both his arms back between Ricardo's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Ricardo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ricardo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jasko frees his head nicely. Oh but Ricardo has switched to an armbar! Jasko is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rigoberto Ricardo! |
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