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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tico Tico (ranked 1073 p4p, 2032 weight class) and Molokai Built (ranked 54 p4p, 111 weight class). Tico comes to the cage accompanied by Paco De Lucia - Tico Tico . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tico Tico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Molokai Built!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Built checks a low kick from Tico.
Built throws a counter combo.
Built looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Built takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Built slaps away a takedown attempt from Tico, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico tried to score with a low kick but Built checks it.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
Tico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tico scores with a jab to the body.
Tico swings away with a body shot that misses
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Tico backing up. Tico nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Tico looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
Tico takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built throws a counter combo.
Tico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Tico.
A solid body kick from Tico.
Tico throws a leg kick which misses Built's front leg but catches the back leg as Built tries to avoid it.
Tico misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built moves out of range of the body kick.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tico tries to bum rush Built with a series of wild strikes but Built uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Built blocks a leg kick.
A combination from Tico does no damage.
Tico is looking to wear down Built with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Built checks a low kick from Tico.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Tico bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tico.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Tico bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tico tests Built's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tico tests Built's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Tico dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tico throws a head kick but Built moves out of range.
Tico is trying hard to land a takedown here. Built sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tico shoots in but Built avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Tico backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Tico manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Tico.
Tico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot lands for Tico.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
Molokai Built is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tico throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tico misses with a head kick.
Tico takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Tico misses with a low kick.
Tico cracks Built with an open hand slap.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tico throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Built gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico throws a series of punches but Built avoids them all with ease.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico throws out a leg kick but Built moves out of range and Tico only half commits.
Both fighters circling a little - Tico finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Built moves out of range as Tico strikes.
Molokai Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tico's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tico duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built checks a low kick from Tico.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Built on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Tico throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Tico bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tico looks to land a combination. Built sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tico misses with a looping left.
Tico fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Tico dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tico throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
Tico lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.
Tico Tico is winning the standup battle so far.
Built dodges the punch combination from Tico.
Tico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Tico backing up. Tico nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built blocks a low kick nicely.
As Tico backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Tico manages to avoid it all.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Built can do to turn this around?
Tico tries to land a leg kick but Built saw it coming and moves away.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Built throws a counter combo.
Built takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Tico pivots, looking for a leg kick but Built is out of range and Tico settles back down.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico misses with a jab to the body
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tico misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Tico throws a head kick that misses
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Tico throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Built's waist but Built gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tico off to one side.
Built throws a counter combo.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tico throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Tico goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tico throws a sloppy head kick and Built moves out of range easily.
As Tico backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Tico manages to avoid it all.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico misses with an uppercut.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tico.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Tico backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Tico manages to avoid it all.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Tico bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Molokai Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tico Tico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Molokai Built.
Well Tico 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
Tico Tico bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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