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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kain Highwind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tycho Branco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branco has chosen Feel Happiness as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Kain Highwind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Tycho Branco!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Highwind feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Branco's calf.
Branco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Branco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Branco lands a head kick!
Branco moves in looking to clinch but Highwind pushes him off.
Branco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Branco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Highwind.
Branco throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Highwind counters with a nice leg kick.
Branco misses with a body shot.
Branco swings for the body but Highwind moves out of range.
Highwind lands a jab to the head.
Kain Highwind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco throws a front kick aimed at Highwind's knee but Highwind avoids it well.
Highwind paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branco clinches up against the cage.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branco lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Branco.
Branco misses with a body punch.
Highwind scores with a hook to the body.
Highwind lands a damaging elbow.
A short body shot lands from Branco as the two fighters clinch.
Highwind looking to throw knees to the head but Branco is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Branco.
Branco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Highwind throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Highwind's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Highwind controls the action.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Highwind controls his hands.
Highwind trying to land knees to the body.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Highwind misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Branco.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Highwind.
With the fighters up against the cage, Highwind throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Highwind lands a knee to the body.
Highwind can't find room to land a body shot as Branco controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Branco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Branco.
Highwind takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Branco.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Highwind controls his hands.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Highwind avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
Highwind tries to land knees in the clinch but Branco avoids the damage to the body.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Highwind avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Highwind.
Branco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Highwind avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branco misses with some punches.
Branco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Branco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Highwind's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco tries a body shot but Highwind blocks it.
Highwind tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Highwind is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branco is defending well for now.
Highwind missing with knees to the body.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Highwind controls the action.
Branco lands an uppercut.
Highwind throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highwind trying to land knees to the body.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Branco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Highwind's elbow.
Highwind misses with a punch to the body.
Highwind with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Highwind misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Highwind misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Branco.
Branco misses with the head strike.
Highwind prevents a body shot from Branco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tycho Branco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Highwind moves away from the strike by Branco.
Branco throws a combination that misses
and Highwind counters with an outside leg kick.
Highwind takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Highwind stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Highwind looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Highwind throws out a loose jab but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Highwind ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Branco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Highwind walks into a jab.
Highwind walks into a stiff left hand from Branco.
Highwind throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco throws a low kick but Highwind moves out of range easily.
Highwind throws a push kick but Branco slaps the foot to one side.
Branco works the jab nicely.
Branco loads up on a big right hand but Highwind slips the punch.
Highwind throws a right and a left that Branco avoids nicely.
Highwind looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Branco motions for Highwind to come forward. Branco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Branco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Branco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Highwind is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Highwind lands an impressive looking overhand right. Branco doesn't seem phased though.
Highwind swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Highwind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Branco.
Highwind takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Highwind misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Branco misses with a looping left.
Highwind lands a front kick.
Highwind avoids the body shot from Branco.
Highwind pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branco is looking to clinch.
Highwind throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco tries a head kick but it misses.
Highwind throws a right hand that Branco ducks under and follows up with a left that Branco also avoids with ease.
Branco moves into the clinch.
A short left from Branco.
Highwind trying to land knees to the body.
Branco misses with a body punch.
Branco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Highwind misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Branco.
Branco blocks an elbow strike.
Highwind lands a nice elbow.
Branco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Highwind throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Branco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Branco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco avoiding damage as Highwind throws knees to the body.
Highwind lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branco avoiding damage as Highwind throws knees to the body.
Highwind tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Highwind lands an elbow inside that Branco shrugs off.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Highwind avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco presses Highwind against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Branco.
Highwind missing with knees to the body.
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Branco.
Branco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Branco tries to work over Highwind's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Highwind prevents a body shot from Branco.
Highwind trying to land knees to the body.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Highwind controls his hands.
Branco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tycho Branco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Branco lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Branco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Branco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highwind.
Branco is looking to score with low kicks.
Highwind takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Highwind pushes Branco away with a front kick.
Highwind is looking to score with low kicks.
Branco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Highwind.
A nice leg kick lands there from Highwind.
Branco swings for the body but Highwind moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Branco finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Branco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Highwind looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Branco pushes Highwind up against the cage in a clinch.
Highwind misses with a knee strike.
Branco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Highwind tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Branco avoids it.
Branco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Highwinds head.
Branco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Highwind misses with an elbow over the top.
Highwind misses with a knee to the head.
Branco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Highwind lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Branco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Branco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Highwind tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branco lands with a right to the head.
Kain Highwind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco pushes Highwind back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Highwind is rocked!
Branco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Highwind backwards.
Oh Highwind is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Branco.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco digs a right hand into Highwind's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Highwind's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Branco scores with a shoulder strike.
Branco unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Highwind! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Branco is unloading with more strikes now! Highwind drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tycho Branco!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tycho Branco waved his t-shirt featuring PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )'s logo in front of the cameras.
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hype
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