Coyotile 78:New King PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zubair Tukhugov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tukhugov's entrance music is Ed Sheeran – I See Fire. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Tukhugov
vs
Luciano

179 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zubair Tukhugov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tukhugov scores with a shot to the body.

Tukhugov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Luciano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tukhugov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tukhugov digs a right hand underneath Luciano's ribcage. Luciano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tukhugov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tukhugov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tukhugov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Tukhugov lands an elbow inside.
Tukhugov scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Gabriel Luciano has been cut.
Luciano looks winded!
Tukhugov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Tukhugov lands an elbow inside that Luciano shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tukhugov.
I was talking to Tukhugov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tukhugov lands a damaging elbow.

Luciano is rocked!
Tukhugov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Luciano's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Luciano drops to his knees and Tukhugov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zubair Tukhugov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zubair Tukhugov waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuego comes into the arena with País Tropical blaring out of the sound system. Couture is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pride Theme. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Fuego
vs
Couture

183 cm
30
185 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

182 cm
30
198 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Fuego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Couture!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Couture rushes Fuego and presses him up against the ropes.
Couture is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Couture lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fuego.
We've been hearing reports that Fuego has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Couture lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fuego.
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fuego backwards.
Couture keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fuego's efforts to push away.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Couture lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuego wants to take the fight to the mat but Couture manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Couture prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fuego is breathing heavily.
Fuego drops down looking for an ankle pick but Couture pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Fuego. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Couture shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fuego is trying to defend but Couture finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Couture tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fuego knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fuego taking some punishment here, with Couture in his half guard.

Fuego is defending against the submission attempts here by Couture.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fuego manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a couple of digs.
Couture is looking to stand up but Fuego won't let him.
Fuego trying to control the position.
Couture has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fuego is proving hard to escape from.
Fuego looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuego, not yet.
Couture looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fuego is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Couture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fuego. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is in close to Fuego's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Couture wants to stand but Fuego is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Fuego tries to sprawl but Couture drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like Couture is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture prevents Fuego from improving his position.
Fuego is trying to maintain the position but Couture is very close to passing his half guard.
Couture keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fuego is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Couture scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Couture takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Couture 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Couture might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Couture dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Couture tries to bum rush Fuego with a series of wild strikes but Fuego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuego misses with a takedown attempt

and Couture holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fuego is trying to drag Couture to the mat but Couture just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Fuego wants to get back to striking at distance but Couture won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Couture will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fuego up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fuego tries to break free but Couture pushes him back against the ropes.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Couture misses with an elbow strike.
We've been informed that Couture has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Couture.
Couture leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Couture.
Couture continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Fuego wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Fuego's head.
Couture prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Fuego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuego being controlled against the ropes.
Fuego misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Couture tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Couture manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fuego being controlled against the ropes.
Couture throws an elbow that misses.
Couture pushes Fuego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Fuego is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuego lands with a right to the head.
Oh Fuego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Couture creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fuego is working for takedown but Couture is calmly controlling the position for now.
Couture throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Couture lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fuego to his knees! Couture keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Couture!
Fedor Couture decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taite Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Abrams
vs
West

190 cm
28
215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

193 cm
29
210 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taite Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clinton West!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abrams misses with a head kick.
West throws a body kick that misses.
Abrams throws a body kick that misses.
Abrams blocks a low kick nicely.

Abrams instigates a clinch.
Abrams wants to stall.

West manages to pull guard.
West pulls Abrams in close to his closed guard and prevents Abrams from doing any damage or advancing position.
West keeping moving, preventing Abrams from controlling successfully.
Abrams throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abrams wants to stand but West is controlling his posture from full guard.

West is looking for a triangle but Abrams pushes his legs off easily.
West controls Abrams momentarily but Abrams frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

West is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abrams is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

West had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abrams defends it easily.
Abrams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

West looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abrams passes into side control.
Abrams lands a nice forearm strike.
Abrams in side control, throwing shots but West defends.
Abrams trying to control the position but West is working away.
Abrams postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Abrams decides to stand back up. Abrams steps back and let's West get back to his feet.
Abrams cracks West with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
West takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taite Abrams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abrams avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrams thuds a left hand into West's body.
Abrams tries a head kick but it misses.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Abrams sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abrams just misses with a punch to the body.
West tries for a takedown but Abrams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taite Abrams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton West.

West moves into the clinch.
Abrams lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Clinton West has been cut.
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!
West is trying to pull guard but Abrams has him pressed against the ropes.
West is looking for a takedown.
West takes an elbow to the temple.
West fails to pull guard.
Abrams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abrams lands a damaging elbow.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abrams lands with a light punch inside.

That has opened up Clinton West's cut even more.
West looks winded!
Abrams scores with a shoulder strike.
West takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Abrams.

West is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
West has Abrams pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Abrams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abrams.
Abrams lands a nice elbow.
West takes an elbow to the forehead.

Abrams drops West onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! West is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Abrams finish him?

The cut above Clinton West's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Abrams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
West has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abrams seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if West can turn it around.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abrams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abrams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
West tries to score a body lock takedown but Abrams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abrams lands with a left to the head.
Abrams just leaning against West, taking a breather.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
Abrams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards.
Abrams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
West tries for a takedown but Abrams manages to get underhooks.
West tries to pull guard but Abrams won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Abrams.
Abrams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt West or not.
Abrams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through West's defenses.

Clinton West's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Abrams lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Abrams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abrams is defending well.
Abrams lands an elbow that stopped West in his tracks for a moment.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clinton West's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Taite Abrams!
An out of breath Taite Abrams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leno Maycon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maycon comes to the ring accompanied by Os Caras do Momento. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rodrigo Medeiros was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Maycon
vs
Medeiros

191 cm
21
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
31
205 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leno Maycon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Medeiros !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maycon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medeiros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maycon somewhat.
Maycon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Medeiros back to the ropes. Maycon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Medeiros tries a head kick but it misses.

Medeiros gets caught flat footed, as Maycon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maycon throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maycon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Medeiros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maycon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Maycon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Maycon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maycon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maycon won't allow Medeiros to get back to his feet.
Maycon passes into half guard.
Medeiros tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Maycon manages to move to mount!
Medeiros takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Maycon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Medeiros is looking to escape.
Maycon raining down shots from the mount!

Medeiros is rocked!
Maycon is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Medeiros goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Maycon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leno Maycon!
Post fight, Leno Maycon stared into the camera and said 'Quem nasceu pra ser cú Nunca vai ser Pica'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rico Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joanna Piechocka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piechocka has chosen Kill YOU !!! as his entrance music. Rico Tate is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Tate
vs
Piechocka

180 cm
26
136 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

174 cm
30
133 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rico Tate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joanna Piechocka!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piechocka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tate.
Piechocka throws a nice looking combination but Tate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tate misses the jab.
Piechocka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Piechocka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tate.
Piechocka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Piechocka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate throws the left hand but Piechocka avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Piechocka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Piechocka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate misses with a straight right.
Piechocka lands with a kick to the temple. Tate shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Piechocka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tate.
Tate misses with an uppercut. Piechocka saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Tate.
Piechocka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tate.
Tate thows a leg kick but Piechocka checks it
and Piechocka counters with a series of strikes. Tate will be more careful next time no doubt.
Piechocka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tate.
A nice side step and Piechocka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Piechocka stalks Tate and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tate's face. Tate staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Piechocka scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Tate throws a body punch but Piechocka moves out of range.
Piechocka throws out a counter right but Tate avoids it with no problem.
Tate lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Piechocka at a distance.
Tate loads up on a big right hand but Piechocka slips the punch.
A big right from Tate misses.
Piechocka misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate loads up on a big right hand but Piechocka slips the punch.
Piechocka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piechocka.
As Tate backs off Piechocka throws a huge counter combo but Tate manages to avoid it all.
Piechocka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tate moves away.
Tate misses with a wild body shot.
Piechocka is looking for the big counter here.
Piechocka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rico Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piechocka throws a front kick aimed at Tate's knee but Tate avoids it well.
Tate missing with a left hand there. Piechocka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tate moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPiechocka.
Piechocka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piechocka misses with a body kick.
Piechocka ducks under a wild hook from Tate.
Piechocka tries a low kick but Tate avoids it.
Tate appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tate misses with a wild body shot.
Piechocka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tate. Piechocka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tate darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Piechocka slips under a jab from Tate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joanna Piechocka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Tate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piechocka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Piechocka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tate slips under a jab.
Joanna Piechocka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tate looks to land a left hand but Piechocka moved out of range nicely.
Joanna Piechocka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piechocka throws out a counter right but Tate avoids it with no problem.
Piechocka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Piechocka moves out of range as Tate strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piechocka defending well as Tate loads up on a big left hand.
Piechocka is looking for the big counter here.
Piechocka moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Piechocka. Those never looked like landing.
Tate half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechocka throws a right and a left that Tate avoids nicely.
Piechocka takes a swing at Tate's ribcage but misses.
Tate changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tate really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Piechocka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Piechocka moves out of range as Tate strikes.
Tate misses with an uppercut. Piechocka saw that one coming.
Piechocka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piechocka throws a counter combo.
Piechocka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Piechocka connects with a body shot that sends Tate's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate dodges the punch combination from Piechocka.
Piechocka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Piechocka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piechocka cracks Tate with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Piechocka as Tate shoots in.
Nice uppercut lands for Piechocka. That snapped Tate's head back.
Piechocka looks to land a combination but Tate avoids it well.
Tate feinted with a counter takedown.
Piechocka stalks Tate and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tate's face. Tate staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - Piechocka scores with a four punch combination!
Tate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Piechocka is looking for the big counter here.
Tate misses with a body shot.
A combination from Piechocka does no damage.
Tate attempts a counter takedown but Piechocka avoids it well and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piechocka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tate throws a jab when Piechocka was well out of range.
Tate swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Piechocka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate just misses with a punch to the body.
Tate throws a hook but Piechocka blocks it.
Piechocka scores with a one two! Tate had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Piechocka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piechocka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tate throws a jab when Piechocka was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joanna Piechocka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tate throws a body punch but Piechocka moves out of range.
Tate throws a hook but Piechocka avoids it easily.
Piechocka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Piechocka throws a head kick that misses.
Tate changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tate throws a leg kick but Piechocka moved away.

Tate closes the distance and pushes Piechocka back into the ropes.
Tate tries a body shot but Piechocka blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate lands a left hand.
Tate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tate stalling the fight.

Piechocka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Piechocka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechocka scores with a body shot.
Tate throws a right hand that misses
and Piechocka counters with a nice uppercut.
Tate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piechocka.
Tate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Piechocka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Piechocka unleashes a big counter combination but Tate bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Piechocka misses the shot to the body.
Tate feinted with a counter takedown.
Tate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piechocka.
Tate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tate wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piechocka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tate feinted with a counter takedown.
Tate tries to clinch up.
Tate scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tate. Piechocka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Piechocka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Piechocka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tate. Piechocka does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate misses with an uppercut. Piechocka saw that one coming.
Tate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tate scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Piechocka.
As Tate backs off Piechocka throws a huge counter combo but Tate manages to avoid it all.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tate has Piechocka pressed against the ropes, preventing Piechocka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Piechocka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Piechocka is looking to break free of the clinch but Tate has double underhooks.
Tate misses with a punch to the body.
Tate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piechocka is looking to control Tate's arms but Tate gets an underhook and turns him. Now Piechocka has his back to the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tate stalling in the clinch but Piechocka improves position.
Piechocka blocks an uppercut.

Piechocka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Piechocka.
Tate loads up on a big right hand but Piechocka slips the punch.
Piechocka throws a fast counter high kick but Tate manages to duck under it in time.
A lazy left from Piechocka finds it's target.
Tate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate throws a jab when Piechocka was well out of range.
Tate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Tate clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Tate misses with a hook. Piechocka ducked under it nicely.
Piechocka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tate.
Tate misses with a straight left.
Tate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piechocka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piechocka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piechocka throws a leg kick which misses Tate's front leg but catches the back leg as Tate tries to avoid it.
Piechocka swings for the body but Tate moves out of range.
Tate tries to counter with a takedown but Piechocka is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechocka lands a nice hook to Tate's body. Tate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joanna Piechocka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piechocka misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Tate misses the target.
Tate throws a lazy right hand but Piechocka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Piechocka falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tate counters with a shoot takedown. Piechocka fights it but they end up in guard.
Tate being controlled here momentarily.
Tate throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piechocka is keeping the position for now.
Tate wants to control from the top but Piechocka keeps moving.
Piechocka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tate.
Tate wants to control from the top but Piechocka keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tate pushes down on Piechocka's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate moves nicely into side control.

Tate is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Piechocka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Piechocka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tate. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tate misses with the ground and pound.

Tate is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Piechocka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tate throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tate is looking to take a break and control but Piechocka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piechocka is trying to control Tate's posture but Tate avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rico Tate will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Piechocka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Piechocka scores with a four punch combination!
Piechocka checks a leg kick.
Piechocka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Piechocka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piechocka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Piechocka lands with a nice combination. Tate backs away looking to recover.
Piechocka connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piechocka ducks under a wild hook from Tate.
Tate misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Piechocka slips under a jab.
Tate misses with a looping left.
Piechocka unleashes a big counter combination but Tate bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Piechocka lands with an overhand left.
Tate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Piechocka counters with a two punch combo.
Tate just misses with a punch to the body.
Piechocka misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piechocka misses with a wild combination.
Tate misses with a low kick.
Piechocka unleashes a big counter combination but Tate bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tate misses with an uppercut
letting Piechocka counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Tate.
Tate looks to score with a jab to the body but Piechocka is just out of range.
Tate throws a solid leg kick but Piechocka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tate.
Piechocka throws a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piechocka lands with a slapping head kick.

Tate is rocked!
Tate looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piechocka moves away.
Oh Tate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piechocka.
Tate seems to have got his legs back now.

Tate shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tate stops Piechocka from getting back to his feet.
Piechocka tries to get to full guard but Tate has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tate is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Piechocka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Piechocka gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piechocka has control of Tate's left arm, preventing Tate from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joanna Piechocka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Piechocka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joanna Piechocka!
Joanna Piechocka is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Joanna Piechocka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.