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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Askham drives through and clinches with Richardson against the cage.
Askham is trying to stall.
Richardson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askham has a couple of punches blocked by Richardson .
Richardson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Richardson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Richardson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Askham rushes Richardson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Askham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Askham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Richardson 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Richardson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Askham pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Askham fails with the takedown.
Richardson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Askham sprawls and moves away.
Askham looks winded!
A left and a right from Richardson both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Askham has been cut.
Richardson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richardson swings for the body but Askham moves out of range.
Askham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askham throws a head kick that Richardson semi-blocks.
Richardson misses with the combination.
Richardson throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Richardson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Askham's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson trying to control the action but Askham is working from the bottom. #T2#
Richardson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Richardson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Askham on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Richardson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Richardson trying to pass the guard but Askham defending well.
Richardson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Askham is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Scott Askham's cut even more.
Richardson stalling.
Askham is still in real trouble! Can Richardson finish him?
Richardson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Askham quite badly. Askham pulls Richardson in close trying to recover. Richardson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Askham on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Askham doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Richardson !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Mon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Mon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Askham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Askham darts in and clinches Mon up against the cage.
Askham connects with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Askham breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Askham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Askham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mon throws a series of punches but Askham moves out of range.
Mon connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askham tries for a takedown but Mon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Askham fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Askham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mon misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Mon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Askham blocks an uppercut.
Askham has Mon pushed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Askham.
#BC#
Askham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Askham circles away quickly and effectively.
Mini Mon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Askham moves into the clinch successfully.
Mon misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Askham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Askham dodges the punch combination from Mon.
Mon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Askham moves into range and clinches up with Mon.#T2#
Mon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mon misses with a punch on the inside.
Askham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Askham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Mon fails to land.
Askham lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Askham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Askham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Askham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Askham breaks from the clinch.
Mon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Askham counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Askham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Mon.
#T3##CL#
Askham closes the distance and clinches.
Askham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askham.
Mon misses with some punches.
#TD#
Askham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Askham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Mon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Askham dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Askham is looking to work some ground and pound but Mon has wrist control.#SU#
Askham stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mon scores with a decent looking hook.
Askham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mon.
#CL#
Askham takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Askham looking to throw knees to the head but Mon is blocking nicely.
Askham misses with a knee strike.
Mon throws a head punch that misses.
Mon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mon misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Askham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askham slips a jab and a cross from Mon.
#TD#
Askham gets a double leg takedown into Mon's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Askham postures up in Mon's guard and throws a big left but Mon blocks it.
Mon controls Askham momentarily but Askham frees himself.
Askham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Scott Askham will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Mon.
#CL#
Askham clinches up with Mon and pushes him back against the cage.
Askham lands an elbow just above Mon 's eye.
Askham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Askham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Askham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mon misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Askham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Askham circles away quickly and effectively.
Mon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Askham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Askham circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Askham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Askham showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mon trying to hold on to Askham's head to control him but Askham postures up.
#T1##SU#
Askham decides to stand and escape the position.
Mon misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Askham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mon, pushing him back against the cage.
Scott Askham has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Askham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Mon.
Mon throws a poor cross that misses
and Askham counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL#
Askham closes the distance and pushes Mon back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askham.
Mon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askham wants a takedown but no success here.
Askham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mon backwards.
Mon throws a head punch that misses.
Mon working aggressively here.
#T2#
Mon throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Askham on the inside.
Askham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mon just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've been informed that Mon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mon misses with the head strike.
Askham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Askham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mon has a couple of punches blocked by Askham.
Askham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Askham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mon misses with the combination.
#TD#
Askham drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askham with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Askham works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Askham 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.
#SU#
Askham decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Askham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Mon.
Mon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Askham.
Askham stalling in the clinch.
Askham with a knee to the head.
Askham blocks an uppercut.
Askham gets through Mon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Askham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Askham scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Mon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mon slaps away a takedown attempt from Askham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mon scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from Mon does no damage.
Askham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Askham clinches up against the cage.
Mon managing to block the knees to the body from Askham.
Askham blocks an uppercut.
Askham's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Askham dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Askham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Askham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mon is fending him off so far but Askham persists. Nope, Mon circles away and we're back to standing.
Askham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Askham eats them both and turns towards Mon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mon misses with a double jab.
Mon misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Askham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Askham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mon stops a takedown attempt from Askham.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Askham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askham throws an elbow that misses.
Askham avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mon working aggressively here.
#T1#
Mon lands with a short shot to the head.
Mon throws a head punch that misses.
Mon swings wildly with an uppercut but Askham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askham blocks an uppercut.
Mon misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Askham pulls Mon into guard.
#ES#
Askham pushes Mon off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Askham has managed to clinch.
Askham leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Askham jumps guard and drags Mon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mon won't allow Askham to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Mon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Askham dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mon looking to control.
Askham throwing strikes but missing.
Askham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mon working a defensive guard here.
Mon keeping full guard, as Askham tries to pass.
Mon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mon is looking for a triangle but Askham pushes his legs off easily.
Askham throwing strikes from guard but Mon blocks nicely. #T3#
Mon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Askham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Askham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askham stands and throws Mon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mon wants to control but Askham postures up.#T4#
Askham throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Mon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Askham taking a breather here.
Mon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Askham.
The ground and pound from Askham seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mon can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Askham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Askham.
Mini Mon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Askham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mon tries to buck Askham off but Askham is having none of it.
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 Scott Askham.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Askham, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Askham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Ricon tries to land a front kick but Askham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ricon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Askham tries to clinch there but Ricon circles away.
Askham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ricon.
Askham takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Askham has been cut.
Askham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ricon counters with a one-two to the body.
Askham tries to clinch up but Ricon circles away and keeps his distance.
Askham is looking to clinch but Ricon is avoiding it.
Askham is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Ricon scores with a takedown into Askham's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ricon looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ricon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ricon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Askham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ricon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Askham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ricon.
Ricon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askham works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ricon controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askham dodges the punch combination from Ricon.
Mattia Ricon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricon misses with a head kick.
Askham attempts a counter takedown but Ricon avoids it well and moves away.
Ricon throws a sloppy head kick and Askham moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ricon has knocked Askham down with a huge combo! Ricon steps away and waves a wobbly Askham back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Askham leaves Ricon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ricon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ricon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ricon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Askham is rocked!
Ricon throws a sloppy head kick and Askham moves out of range easily.
Ricon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Ricon looks to land a combination but Askham avoids it well.
Ricon throws a body kick that misses.
Askham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ricon throws a series of punches but Askham moves out of range.
Ricon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricon throws a head kick that misses.
Askham avoids the body shot from Ricon.
Ricon scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Ricon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ricon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ricon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ricon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricon controlling from the top position. #T4#
Askham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ricon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Askham keeping moving, preventing Ricon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattia Ricon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Askham's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ricon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Askham throws a big counter combination but Ricon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ricon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Askham rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Ricon scores with a takedown into Askham's guard.
Ricon trying to control the position from guard on top but Askham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricon wants to pass the guard but Askham is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Ricon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ricon throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricon advances to half guard.
Ricon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ricon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ricon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Ricon seems to be working for a kimura but Askham defends the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ricon lands a nice short elbow.
Askham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ricon.
Ricon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Ricon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Askham sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricon wants to free his trapped foot but Askham is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ricon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Askham's head.
Ricon controlling the action here.
Ricon thows a huge punch but Askham dodges it nicely.
Askham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ricon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ricon throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Ricon - just one landing.
Ricon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Askham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ricon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Askham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ricon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricon lands with a nice body punch.
Ricon throws a head kick but Askham moves out of range.
As Ricon tries to get set, Askham tries to push him back and clinch up but Ricon manages to avoid the attempt.
Askham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ricon finds it's way round the side to connect with Askham's head.
Ricon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ricon scores with a nice head shot.
Ricon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mattia Ricon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricon throws a leg kick but Askham checks it.
Askham quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ricon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Askham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Ricon.
Askham seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricon misses with a two punch combination.
Askham feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Ricon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askham in his tracks.
Askham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ricon.
Nice uppercut lands for Ricon. That snapped Askham's head back.
Ricon misses with the combination.
A jab from Ricon finds it's way through Askham's defenses.
Ricon lands with a cross. #TD2#
Ricon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Askham's guard.
Askham is looking to stand back up but Ricon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Askham. #REVR##SUB2#
Ricon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattia Ricon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Askham's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ricon swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Askham counters by clinching up.
Askham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ricon is defending well for now.
Come on Ricon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Askham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askham tries to clinch up but Ricon circles away and keeps his distance.
Ricon throws a chopping leg kick but Askham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Askham was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ricon tries a head kick but it misses.
Askham avoids a kick to the body.
Askham misses with a takedown
and Ricon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricon lands a two punch combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ricon. #TD2#
Ricon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Askham on his heels. He'll look to pass Askham's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Ricon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Askham wants to improve his position but instead Ricon has moved into half guard.
Ricon content to control rather than advance.
Ricon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Askham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ricon. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Askham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ricon is taking a breather. Askham 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.
Ricon is pressing down on Askham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Askham is holding on for now.
Ricon slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Ricon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Ricon trying to mount his opponent but Askham defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricon.
Ricon lands a head shot.
A leg kick checked by Askham.
Askham is looking to clinch but Ricon is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Ricon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Askham quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Ricon wants to control but Askham is keeping him busy.
Ricon trying to mount his opponent but Askham defends it.
Ricon is keen to just control but Askham is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Scott Askham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mattia Ricon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Ricon is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattia Ricon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ricon 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattia Ricon!
In his post fight interview, Mattia Ricon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Crunch! Askham slams his shin into Ricon's torso.
Askham throws a head kick that misses
and Ricon counters with a left and a right that stings Askham.
Askham tries to clinch up.
Askham looks to clinch
and Ricon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Askham thinking.
Askham looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from Ricon. Those never looked like landing.
Askham throws a right and a left that Ricon avoids nicely. #CL2#
Askham moves into the clinch.
Ricon is trying to pull guard but Askham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Askham keeps control of Ricon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ricon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Askham to keep the fight standing.
Ricon can't break the clinch.
Ricon is working for takedown but Askham is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattia Ricon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricon tries to pull guard but Askham holds him up against the cage and eventually Ricon drops back down to his feet.
Askham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ricon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ricon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Askham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Ricon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askham's hands.
Ricon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ricon somewhat.
Askham throws a big counter head kick but Ricon avoids it with no problem.
Askham blocks a head kick by Ricon.
Askham gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ricon connects with a body shot.
Ricon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Askham doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricon misses with a body kick.
Ricon 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.
Ricon 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.
Ricon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Askham releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Ricon shoots in and gets a takedown into Askham's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB#
Ricon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ricon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ricon content to stall in guard here.
Ricon tries to free his leg and advance position but Askham is retaining full guard. #T3#
Askham has momentary wrist control but Ricon slips an elbow through the middle.
Ricon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ricon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricon shoots for a double leg takedown but Askham sprawls well. He's pushed Ricon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ricon throws a series of punches but Askham avoids them all with ease.
As Ricon backs off Askham throws a huge counter combo but Ricon manages to avoid it all.
Ricon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricon misses with a two punch combination.
Ricon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Askham walks into a jab.
Ricon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricon throws a big counter combination but Askham scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ricon shoots in but Askham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Askham tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ricon cracks Askham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ricon throws a series of strikes that have Askham backpedaling.
Ricon fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricon dips to his left and cracks Askham with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattia Ricon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Askham avoids the head kick by Ricon.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ricon has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Askham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Askham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mattia Ricon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Ricon.
Ricon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ricon closes the distance and clinches up with Askham, looking for a takedown. Ricon pushes Askham against the cage but Askham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ricon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askham at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mattia Ricon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ricon throws a nice looking combination but Askham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ricon lands with a nice combination. Askham backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Ricon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricon misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Askham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askham there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Askham rushes Ricon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Askham looking to throw knees to the head but Ricon is blocking nicely.
Askham prevents Ricon from breaking the clinch.
Askham landing knees to the head.
Ricon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ricon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Askham smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattia Ricon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Askham is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Ricon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ricon shoots in and drives through. Askham sprawls well.
Askham tries to clinch there but Ricon circles away.
Ricon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Askham.
Askham wants to clinch up but Ricon keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Ricon.
Ricon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askham can do to turn this around?
Askham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricon lands with a shot to the body.
Ricon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Askham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Askham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ricon shoots for a double leg takedown but Askham sprawls well. He's pushed Ricon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Askham lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ricon will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Ricon connects with a right hand. Askham shakes it off.
A cross from Ricon lands.
Askham is looking to clinch but Ricon is avoiding it.
Ricon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askham's hands.
Askham is looking to clinch but Ricon is avoiding it.
Ricon thuds a left hand into Askham's body.
Mattia Ricon is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricon throws a head kick but Askham moves out of range.
Ricon tries to score with a low kick but Askham moves his leg out of the way.
Ricon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ricon.
Ricon misses with a kick to the body.
Ricon looks to land a combination but Askham avoids it well.
No luck for Ricon with that takedown attempt. #T4##CL2#
Askham clinches up with Ricon and pushes him back against the cage.
Askham has Ricon pressed against the cage, preventing Ricon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Askham breaks from 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!
Ricon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Askham as he jumps to the side.
Askham scores with a spinning back kick!
Ricon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Askham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ricon sprawls well. Ricon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Askham gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattia Ricon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ricon lands a really nice looking cross but Askham seems unphased.
Askham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ricon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Askham tries to avoid it but Ricon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Askham to the ground. Askham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Askham looks to land a combination. Ricon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Askham is looking to clinch but Ricon is avoiding it.
Ricon tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Ricon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Askham is trying to defend but Ricon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ricon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Ricon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Askham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ricon.
Ricon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ricon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Askham! #T2#
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.
Ricon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Ricon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ricon wants to finish this one by submission but Askham is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ricon.
Askham blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Ricon controlling from the full mount.
Askham tries to hold on but Ricon pushes him away.
Ricon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Askham holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ricon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ricon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ricon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Askham manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ricon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ricon misses with the ground and pound.
Scott Askham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mattia Ricon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ricon grinds an elbow into Askham's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattia Ricon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ricon, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattia Ricon!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Rubson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Askham. That one must have hurt.#TD#
Askham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rubson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rubson has a closed guard, preventing Askham from standing up.
Askham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askham 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.
Rubson is controlling Askham's posture.
Rubson wants to sweep here but Askham controlling him for the moment.
Askham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson seems keen to control Askham's posture.#T1#
Askham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rubson is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Askham preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Rubson rushes Askham and presses him up against the cage.
Askham gets underhooks to prevent Rubson's takedown attempt.
Askham gets underhooks to prevent Rubson's takedown attempt.
Rubson looks winded!
Rubson takes a shot to the head.
Askham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Rashid Rubson has been cut.#TD2#
Rubson tightens his grip and picks Askham up, before dumping him to the ground. Askham manages to land in guard. #ES#
Askham manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askham cracks Rubson with a good jab.#T2#
Askham fakes the leg kick and cracks Rubson in the body. #CL#
Askham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Askham.
Askham working hard to break the clinch.
Askham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rubson's face.
Rubson trying to stall but Askham improves his position.
Askham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Askham working hard to break the clinch.
Askham scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Askham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Askham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Askham stands up and beckons Rubson to his feet.
Askham wants to clinch up but Rubson keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Askham rushes Rubson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Askham managing to block the knees to the body from Rubson.
#TD#
Askham gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rubson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubson is trying to get back to full guard.
Askham has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rubson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Askham.
Askham throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Askham looking to control but Rubson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Rubson tries to reverse the position but Askham maintains control.
Askham unloads with some shots from mount but Rubson bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB#
Askham has hold of Rubson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rubson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rubson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rubson tries to lock up and control but Askham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Askham looking to ground and pound but Rubson is blocking nicely.
Askham throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Askham thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Askham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashid Rubson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Rubson moves into the clinch.
Askham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Askham turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Askham wants to stand but Rubson is controlling his arm.
Rubson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rubson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Askham with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Askham drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rubson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rubson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rubson! #REVB#
Rubson is breathing heavily.
Rubson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Askham's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Askham regains half guard, as Rubson was trying to land strikes.
Askham wants to control but Rubson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubson wants to pass to mount but Askham is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rubson drops an elbow to the side of Askham's head.
Rubson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rubson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Askham is looking to control Rubson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Askham avoid being mounted?
Rubson controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott Askham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rubson throwing shots but Askham is blocking nicely.
Rubson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rubson scores with a takedown into Askham's guard.
Askham wants to get back to his feet but Rubson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Rubson connects with a couple of short punches.
Askham trying to strike off his back.
Rubson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Askham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubson throws a big elbow that misses.
Rubson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rubson 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Rubson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Askham pushes Rubson off and gets back to his feet.
Scott Askham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Askham instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rubson has Askham pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rubson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Askham tumbling to the mat - Rubson dives into Askham's guard.
Rubson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rubson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askham wants to stand but Rubson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rashid Rubson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rashid Rubson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Askham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Askham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Askham looks up at the clock and then as Rubson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Askham smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Askham misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rubson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Askham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askham preventing the sweep. #T1#
Rubson wants to control but Askham passes easily into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rubson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rubson is staying active underneath Askham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rubson is looking to improve his position.
Rubson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askham.
Rubson is pressing down on Askham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Askham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rubson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rubson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rubson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Askham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rubson's guard. #REVR#
Askham tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubson is retaining full guard. #SU#
Askham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rubson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Askham's waist but Askham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rubson off to one side. #TD#
Askham shoots in and bounces Rubson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rubson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Rubson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rubson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Rubson wants to sweep but no luck.
Askham would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Askham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askham trying to control but Rubson is working from the bottom.
Askham throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Askham moves into the clinch successfully.
Askham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubson can do to turn this around?
Rubson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Askham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Askham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Askham prevents the takedown attempt.
Scott Askham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Rubson.
Askham lands a knee to the body.
Askham stalling in the clinch but Rubson improves position. #TD#
Askham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Askham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rubson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Rubson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rubson connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Askham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Askham has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Askham!
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