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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mali Cicica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gonzaga might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to National Anthem. Cicica has chosen Alexander the Great as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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179 cm
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Gonzaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mali Cicica!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cicica swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzaga.
Cicica looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzaga wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicica is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cicica is looking for a kimura here.
Cicica is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzaga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cicica.
Cicica frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cicica with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cicica looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gonzaga is trying to escape the mount.
Cicica unloading with bombs!
Gonzaga is rocked!
Cicica jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gonzaga is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gonzaga and Cicica has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cicica is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonzaga has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cicica looks gassed!
Cicica is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonzaga knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzaga tries to improve position but can't.
Cicica working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cicica is looking to take a break and control but Gonzaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzaga struggling a bit here.
Cicica goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gonzaga has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cicica but great work by Gonzaga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga working away.
Gonzaga is trying to get an arm triangle but Cicica is defending well.
Cicica can't do much from the bottom here.
Cicica is not content to let Gonzaga control the position.
Cicica gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cicica moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gonzaga wanted to stand there but Cicica had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Cicica looking for a guillotine here but Gonzaga defends easily.
Gonzaga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cicica on the ground.
Gonzaga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cicica has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonzaga has managed to get both his arms back between Cicica's legs - danger averted.
Gonzaga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cicica is keeping the position for now.
Cicica had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gonzaga is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cicica Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gonzaga's back instead.
Cicica tries to keep control of the position but Gonzaga is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mali Cicica dominated that round.
That's time! Gonzaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gonzaga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cicica counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gonzaga trying to control from the bottom.
Cicica scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gonzaga is refusing to be controlled, as Cicica sits in half guard.
Cicica uses his free foot to push down on Gonzaga's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gonzaga.
Gonzaga taking shots to the head.
Cicica tries to control but Gonzaga wriggling away.
Cicica controlling from the full mount.
Cicica looking to control but Gonzaga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cicica is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cicica looking to secure an arm triangle but Gonzaga defends it well.
Cicica has control of Gonzaga's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gonzaga regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cicica blocks Gonzaga's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gonzaga wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Cicica looking to break Gonzaga's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gonzaga remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cicica will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Well, with Cicica on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gonzaga is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Gonzaga right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cicica is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Gonzaga. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cicica working for the choke.
Gonzaga looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cicica looking for the RNC.
Gonzaga trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cicica looking to break Gonzaga's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gonzaga remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cicica will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gonzaga turns into Cicica and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cicica is looking for a triangle but Gonzaga pushes his legs off easily.
Cicica working for a triangle but Gonzaga defends it easily.
Cicica throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cicica working a defensive guard but Gonzaga passes into half guard.
Gonzaga seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cicica looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzaga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cicica defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gonzaga shoots for a double leg takedown but Cicica sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzaga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cicica gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gonzaga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gonzaga.
Cicica stops a takedown attempt from Gonzaga.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Gonzaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cicica tries to pull guard but Gonzaga holds him up against the cage and eventually Cicica drops back down to his feet.
Cicica avoiding damage as Gonzaga throws knees to the body.
Cicica avoids the elbow strike from Gonzaga, against the cage.
Cicica gets control of Gonzaga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cicica will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cicica is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzaga defends well.
Gonzaga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mali Cicica showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Cicica shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzaga counters with a head kick. That will keep Cicica thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cicica shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzaga pinned against the cage. Gonzaga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Cicica circles away.
Fedor Gonzaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cicica tries a head kick but it misses.
Cicica tries to clinch but Gonzaga moves out of range.
Gonzaga is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzaga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cicica counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cicica.
Gonzaga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cicica controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga wants to hit a switch here but Cicica passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gonzaga there!
Gonzaga wants to hold on but Cicica pushes him away.
Cicica controlling from mount.
Cicica is working for a guillotine from mount but Gonzaga frees his head quite easily.
Gonzaga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cicica working for a guillotine from mount but Gonzaga is in no mood to give up.
Gonzaga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cicica goes for an armbar but Gonzaga turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gonzaga.
Cicica looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gonzaga passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cicica wants to control but Gonzaga is keeping busy.
Gonzaga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cicica is looking to improve his position.
Cicica looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gonzaga tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cicica controls his leg.
Cicica looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cicica wants to control but Gonzaga is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cicica looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fedor Gonzaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mali Cicica.
Gonzaga closes the distance but Cicica moves to the side
and Cicica counters with a takedown into side control.
Gonzaga tries to bench press Cicica off him but Cicica keeps the position.
Gonzaga parries the strikes from Cicica easily there. Cicica is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gonzaga to escape.
Gonzaga tries to bench press Cicica off him but Cicica keeps the position.
Fedor Gonzaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzaga is working hard here to advance position.
Mali Cicica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzaga throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mali Cicica comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cicica 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mali Cicica!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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