Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 312 Kersikov vs Carioni
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Tico misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tico catches Fukumitsu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fukumitsu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Fukumitsu throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.
Tico slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Tico misses with a straight right.
Tico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fukumitsu to score with a decent uppercut.
Fukumitsu looks to land a right hand but Tico moved out of range.
Tico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tico back to the cage. Fukumitsu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Fukumitsu misses the jab.
Tico loads up on a big right hand but Fukumitsu slips the punch.
Fukumitsu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tico swings widly with a right hand
and Fukumitsu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fukumitsu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tico connects with the punch.
Fukumitsu lands a jab to the nose.
Tico drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Fukumitsu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fukumitsu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fukumitsu lands a jab.
Tico lands a nice looking body kick.
Tico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Tico.
Fukumitsu swings widly with a right hand
and Fukumitsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fukumitsu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Tico is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tico.
Tico has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Tico lands with an uppercut that bounces Fukumitsu off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Tico blocks it.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukumitsu moves away.
Fukumitsu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tico momentarily.
Tico slips under a jab from Fukumitsu.
Tico replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fukumitsu blocks it well.
Fukumitsu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tico scores with a nice head shot.
Tico wants to slow Fukumitsu down by chopping away at his legs.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fukumitsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tico.
Nice defenses there by Tico.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fukumitsu!
Fukumitsu misses with a looping right.
Fukumitsu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tico.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.#T3#
Fukumitsu misses the jab.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico swings for the body but Fukumitsu moves out of range.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukumitsu.
Tico connects with a body shot.
Tico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fukumitsu counters with a left and a right that stings Tico.
Fukumitsu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tico lands with a shot to the body.
Tico drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tico is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukumitsu finish him?
Fukumitsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Tico seems to have recovered his senses.
Tico connects with a looping right hand.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico cracks Fukumitsu with an open hand slap.
Fukumitsu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Tico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tico misses with a body punch
and Fukumitsu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tico misses with a hook
and Fukumitsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico misses with a two punch combination.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tico lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tico throws a shot to the body.
Fukumitsu throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Tico throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fukumitsu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Tico.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook.
Fukumitsu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fukumitsu misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico'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#
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tico has time to react.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tico misses with a body punch
and Fukumitsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico misses with a looping right.
Tico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters circling a little - Tico finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tico throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fukumitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico lands with a nice body kick.
Tico scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fukumitsu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Fukumitsu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fukumitsu moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Tico misses with a straight left.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy head kick
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico slips under a jab.
Tico tries a quick counter leg kick but Fukumitsu is wise to it.
Tico misses with a shot to the body
letting Fukumitsu counter with a right hand.
Tico feints a jab promting Fukumitsu to slip. Tico then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fukumitsu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tico takes a swing at Fukumitsu's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping left.
Tico lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukumitsu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukumitsu manages to avoid it.
Tico throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fukumitsu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tico in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fukumitsu connects with a single shot there.
Fukumitsu throws a nice looking combination but Tico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fukumitsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fukumitsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fukumitsu misses with a two punch combination.
Tico misses with a looping left.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tico checks it well.
Tico throws a wild body kick that Fukumitsu sees coming a mile off.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukumitsu moves away.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Tico counters with a stiff right hand.
Tico catches Fukumitsu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Fukumitsu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Tico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tico connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tico looks to land a left hand but Fukumitsu moved out of range nicely.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukumitsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tico lands a nice looking body shot.
Fukumitsu ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Tico misses with the body kick
and Fukumitsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fukumitsu looks to land a right hand but Tico moved out of range.
Fukumitsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Fukumitsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tico misses with a hook. Fukumitsu ducked under it nicely.
Tico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fukumitsu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukumitsu.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Tico throws an off balance right hand
and Fukumitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Fukumitsu - just one landing.
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Tico lands a nice looking body shot.
Fukumitsu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tico in his tracks.
Fukumitsu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fukumitsu swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico slips under a jab.
Tico ducks right into an uppercut from Fukumitsu.
Tico slips a jab and a cross from Fukumitsu.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Fukumitsu misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fukumitsu throws out a powerful jab.
Fukumitsu cracks Tico with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tico lands a jab to the nose.
Tico takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fukumitsu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tico has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fukumitsu slips a straight right by Tico.
Fukumitsu misses with a lunging right hand
and Tico counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fukumitsu thinking.
Fukumitsu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukumitsu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Tico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukumitsu ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Fukumitsu moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Fukumitsu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu dodges the punch combination from Tico.
Fukumitsu lands with a right hand.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Fukumitsu moved out of range.
Fukumitsu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tico on the side of the head.
Tico misses with an uppercut.
Tico finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukumitsu manages to avoid it.
Tico misses with an uppercut.
Fukumitsu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukumitsu.
Nice body punch from Tico. #T2#
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukumitsu.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Tico misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukumitsu.
A left lands for Tico.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico throws out a loose jab but Fukumitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukumitsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tico.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook
and Tico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fukumitsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tico.
It looked like Fukumitsu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left.
Tico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Fukumitsu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tico fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Tico moves away from the strike by Fukumitsu.
Tico misses with a body shot.
A cross from Fukumitsu lands.
Fukumitsu looks to land a right hand but Tico moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Fukumitsu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fukumitsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tico.
A big left from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu misses with a left hand
and Tico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Tico.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukumitsu is just out of range.
Tico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fukumitsu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Tico slips under a jab.
Tico flicks out a counter leg kick but Fukumitsu steps away.
Fukumitsu feints a jab promting Tico to slip. Fukumitsu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tico slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut.
Tico throws a poor cross that misses
and Fukumitsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fukumitsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tico.
A punch lands to the side of Tico 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fukumitsu misses with a lunging right hand
and Fukumitsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Tico takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fukumitsu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Tico avoids the punch easily.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fukumitsu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fukumitsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tico.

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 Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu.
I think Fukumitsu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tico Tico!
Tico Tico decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DMMA 304 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Kazimierz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tico has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crunch! Tico slams his shin into Kazimierz's torso.
Tico lands a nice hook to Kazimierz's body. Kazimierz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch but Tico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tico paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kazimierz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Kazimierz moves into range and clinches up with Tico.#BC2#
Kazimierz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kazimierz is looking to clinch but Tico is avoiding it.
Tico appears to be looking for a big counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kazimierz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazimierz tries a head kick but it misses.
Tico explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kazimierz slips a jab and a cross from Tico.
Kazimierz throws a sloppy head kick
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kazimierz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tico pinned against the cage. Tico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kazimierz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tico.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kazimierz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kazimierz moves in looking to clinch but Tico pushes him off.#CL2#
Kazimierz moves into the clinch successfully.
Tico lands a body shot.
Kazimierz throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tico. #BC#
Tico breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kazimierz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tico is looking to counter punch.
Kazimierz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kazimierz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tico checks the leg kick.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazimierz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazimierz throws a head kick but Tico moves out of range.
Tico defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kazimierz.
A shot to the body from Kazimierz misses
and Tico counters with a nice uppercut.
Tico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tico lands with a shot to the body.
Kazimierz throws a right hand that Tico ducks under and follows up with a left that Tico also avoids with ease.
Tico scores with a hook to the body. Kazimierz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Kazimierz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tico.
Tico misses with an elbow over the top.
Tico has Kazimierz pressed against the cage, preventing Kazimierz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tico lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tico throws an elbow but misses.
Tico cracks Kazimierz with a nice body shot.
Kazimierz wants to stall.
Tico lands a right hand. #T3#
Tico works on Kazimierz's body with a couple of short punches.
Tico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kazimierz tries to throw a body punch but Tico avoids it by throwing Kazimierz back against the cage.
Tico lands a left hand.
Kazimierz jumps guard but Tico turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tico scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Tico.
Tico lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kazimierz is trying to force a seperation but Tico has the dominant position.#BC#
Tico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tico throws a body punch but Kazimierz moves out of range.
Tico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tico displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kazimierz.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch but Tico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tico bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tico is looking to wear down Kazimierz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tico swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazimierz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kazimierz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kazimierz looks winded!
Kazimierz swinging wildly here.
Kazimierz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazimierz misses with a shot to the body
and Tico counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kazimierz's knee momentarily.
Tico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kazimierz misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Tico tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Kazimierz gets a takedown into half guard.
Kazimierz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tico might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazimierz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tico's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
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#
Tico scores with a jab. Kazimierz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tico misses with the combination.
Tico avoids the head kick by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz moves in looking to clinch but Tico pushes him off.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tico as he avoids it easily.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico swings for the body but Kazimierz moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Tico. #CUT#It looks like Aleksander Kazimierz has been cut.
Tico bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kazimierz's head.#ROC#Kazimierz is rocked!
Kazimierz is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tico just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Kazimierz has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tico Tico!
In his post fight interview, Tico Tico started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 292 Kuomanen vs Thorn 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Tico sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tico takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Smif.
Smif is looking to slow Tico down with leg kicks.
Smif misses the jab.
Tico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico is looking to chop away at Smif's legs.
Tico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tico.
Smif takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Smif swings for the body but Tico moves out of range.
Tico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smif tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smif.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Tico.
A lazy left from Smif finds it's target.
Smif thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tico if he has to take too many more of those.
Tico gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Tico is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smif connects with a looping right hand.
Smif misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Tico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smif jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smif fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smif throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smif scores with a leg kick.
Smif drops his hands momentarily and Tico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Tico blocks the low kick.
Smif fakes the leg kick and cracks Tico in the body.
Smif lands the left hand.
Smif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smif shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tico tries to move into range but Smif moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smif is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Smif throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tico moves out of range as Smif throws a body kick.
Tico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smif is looking to land body kicks.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico moves out of range as Smif throws a body kick.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smif smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Smif.
Tico connects with a looping right hand.
Tico with a jab.
Smif tries to clinch but Tico is having none of it.
Smif is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Tico 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smif throws a chopping leg kick but Tico manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smif lands a nice shot that snaps Tico's head back.
Smif lands with a straight right. Tico didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Good exchange - Smif coming out on top.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Smif lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tico's sensitive parts.
Smif tries to land a body kick
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Smif does no damage.
Smif comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tico misses the jab.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico blocks a jab.
Smif is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tico has time to react.
Tico avoids the body shot from Smif. #CL#
Smif has closed the distance and engaged Tico in a clinch.
Tico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tico has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smif.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Tico lands a shot to the body.
Smif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tico.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Tico.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tico blocks a body shot from Smif.
A body shot lands from Tico.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tico stalling against the cage.
Smif working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
A right hook to the body lands for Tico.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Tico.
Tico lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Tico.
Tico scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Tico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smifs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smif scoring well with a low kick there.
Tico's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Smif does it's job there.
Jumba Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif cracks Tico with an open hand slap.
Smif scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tico in his tracks.
Smif connects with a leg kick.
Smif is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Smif lands.
Tico swats away the attempt to clinch by Smif.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tico lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smif has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smif and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smif paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tico avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Tico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tico tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tico with the inside leg kick.
Smif slips a straight right by Tico.
Tico avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Smif.
Smif throws the kick towards the body but Tico avoids it.
Smif scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Smif gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tico lands a left hand.
Smif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tico backwards.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tico misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow. #T2#
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smif lands with a short shot to the head.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Tico avoiding damage.
Tico blocking some punches.
Tico lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tico throws a head punch that misses.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Tico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tico can do to turn this around?
Tico misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smif.
Smif misses with the head strike. #T3#
A short left from Smif.
Smif blocks a body shot from Tico.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
A short right from Smif on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Smif as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Tico gets through Smif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Tico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Tico controls his hands.
Tico is trying to break free.
Smif blocks a body shot from Tico.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tico.
Tico misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif prevents a body shot from Tico.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Tico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Smif. #T4#
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif letting Tico take a breather here.
Smif blocks the elbow strike.
Tico lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Smif.
Tico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tico lands a shot to the body.
Tico misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Tico breaks from the clinch.
Smif wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tico slips under a jab from Smif.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smif staying out of range there.
Smif changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Tico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Smif is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tico moves forwards but Smif connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smif throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Smif lands an overhand right.
Smif checks a low kick from Tico.
Tico has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smif steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tico.
Smif throws a sloppy body shot
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Smif moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smif crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tico - the referee stops the clock and Smif gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tico. Smif manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smif avoids the body shot from Tico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tico.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smif.
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!
Smif misses with a straight right.
As Smif backs off Tico throws a huge counter combo but Smif manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Tico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smif has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
No joy there for Smif, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Tico counters with a slapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tico there.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Tico tries a head kick but it misses.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks Tico off balance momentarily.
Smif misses with a low kick as Tico jumps back.
Smif stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tico.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smif, as that shot connected.
Smif throws a wild body kick that Tico sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Tico blocks the low kick.
Smif motions for Tico to come forward. Smif throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tico lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Tico has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smif.#CL#
Smif moves into the clinch successfully.
Smif misses with some punches.
Tico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tico misses with the head strike.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tico tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Smif blocks a body shot from Tico.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif prevents a body shot from Tico.
Tico looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tico misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Tico breaks the clinch.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Smif on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tico scores with a decent looking hook.
Smif connects with a jab.
Smif swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
A jab from Smif misses. #T4#
Good leg kick by Smif.
Smif lands with a hook. Tico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
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!
Smif uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tico has time to react.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Tico on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smif fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tico.
Tico ducks right into an uppercut from Smif.
Smif throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smif keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smif tries to close the distance and clinch but Tico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smif buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

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 Jumba Smif.
Well Smif 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jumba Smif!
Jumba Smif seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 284 Cole vs Temidare
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Tico slips under a jab.
Tico throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Tico thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.
Tico lands a nice shot that snaps Akhtankhanov's head back.
Tico misses with a left hand
and Tico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Tico has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Tico sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tico tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Tico strikes.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Akhtankhanov flicks out a counter leg kick but Tico steps away.
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!
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Tico misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Tico misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Tico jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tico lands with an uppercut that bounces Akhtankhanov off the cage and back into range.
Tico takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tico throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a left and a right that stings Tico.
Tico 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akhtankhanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Tico strikes.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Tico.#T2#
Tico checks a leg kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tico's hands.
Akhtankhanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Tico checks it
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Tico.
Akhtankhanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akhtankhanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tico is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
Akhtankhanov punishes Tico's body with a nice straight punch.
Akhtankhanov punishes Tico's body with a nice straight punch.
Akhtankhanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tico looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Tico turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tico misses with a low kick.
Tico misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tico throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Tico.
Tico walks into a jab.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Tico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tico in his tracks.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tico looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Tico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Tico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tico backing away here, and Akhtankhanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Akhtankhanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Tico throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Tico throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Akhtankhanov's belly button to the back.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tico throws a leg kick which misses Akhtankhanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Akhtankhanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov lunges at Tico with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tico's hand.
Tico misses the jab.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov tests Tico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Akhtankhanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Tico counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tico lands a jab to Akhtankhanov's midsection.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tico throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab.#T2#
Akhtankhanov lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tico.
Tico slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Tico lands a nice looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Akhtankhanov blocks the leg kick.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Tico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov scores with the left hand. Tico knows he should have avoided that one.
Tico misses the jab.#T3#
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tico looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Tico tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tico throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tico swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Tico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akhtankhanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tico takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tico.
Tico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Tico.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tico throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.#T4#
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tico's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akhtankhanov under the eye.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Nice shot lands for Akhtankhanov.
Tico connects with a leg kick.
Tico lands with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Tico keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tico.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tico tries to move into range but Akhtankhanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tico connects with the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Tico's front leg but catches the back leg as Tico tries to avoid it.
Tico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Akhtankhanov finds it's way through Tico's defenses.
An inside leg kick from Tico misses.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Tico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tico down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Tico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Tico moved out of range.
Tico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Tico. That snapped Akhtankhanov's head back.
Tico staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Tico takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Tico loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Tico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Tico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akhtankhanov.
Tico takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tico moves forwards but Akhtankhanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Tico tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Tico off the cage and back into range.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tico counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tico circles away quickly and effectively.
Tico feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Tico throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Akhtankhanov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tico throws a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Tico avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Tico throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tico throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Tico moves out of range. #T3#
Akhtankhanov tries to bum rush Tico with a series of wild strikes but Tico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Tico misses its target.
Tico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a leg kick but Tico saw it coming and moves away.
Tico 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.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Tico moves away and avoids it.
Tico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab and a cross from Tico.
Tico lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tico throws a head kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tico moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Tico throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Tico misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tico thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Tico takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Tico scores with a leg kick.
Tico dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
Tico loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aslanbek Akhtankhanov.
Well Akhtankhanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 280 Walton vs Spong
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Burrows connects with a nice looking jab.
Tico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tico has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burrows has a takedown stuffed.
Tico looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burrows feints a jab promting Tico to slip. Burrows then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tico slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
Tico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burrows lands with a good body shot.
Burrows defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No joy there for Burrows, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Burrows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burrows takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tico slips a jab from Burrows.
Burrows misses with a right hand
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico lands a glancing blow to the side of Burrows's head.
Burrows misses with the combination.
Tico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tico takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tico throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.#T2#
Burrows connects with a nice looking jab.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Burrows shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tico's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows trying to control but Tico is working from the bottom.
Burrows stopping the sweep attempt from Tico.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Tico keeps moving.
Tico has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Burrows slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Burrows preventing the sweep.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tico swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice cross by Burrows.
Burrows takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Burrows misses.
Burrows on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Burrows looks to land a right hand but Tico moved out of range.
Burrows throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Tico looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burrows lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Burrows misses
and Tico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tico swinging wildly here.
Tico is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burrows rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico tries to score with a low kick but Burrows moves his leg out of the way.
Burrows lands a jab to Tico's midsection.
Burrows on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burrows lands with a nice body punch.
Burrows misses with a shot to the body
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stuart Burrows will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burrows.
Tico prevents Burrows from moving into mount.
Tico is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Burrows is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tico has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Burrows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tico, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tico keeps working. #T1#
Burrows is staying tight to Tico's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Burrows swings around for an armbar but Tico sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burrows's guard.
Burrows wants to sweep but no luck.
Tico controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows is controlling Tico's posture.
Burrows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Tico looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Burrows is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tico is aware though and is defending well.
Burrows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Burrows had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tico defends it easily.
Burrows is trying to control the position but Tico postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stuart Burrows is winning the standup battle so far.
Burrows fails with a takedown attempt.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Burrows falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tico counters with a nice body kick.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrows manages to avoid it.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows closes the distance and clinches up with Tico, looking for a takedown. Burrows pushes Tico against the cage but Tico circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burrows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tico pinned against the cage. Tico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tico connects with a jab.
Tico slaps away a takedown attempt from Burrows, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tico counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Burrows looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tico!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burrows is defended easily by Tico.
Donk. Tico catches Burrows right on the button with a cross.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burrows darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burrows prevents Tico from improving his position.#T1#
Burrows wants to take a breather but Tico is having none of it. #SUB#
Burrows is working for a submission of some sort.
Burrows is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tico reverses the position - he's now on top in Burrows's guard.
Burrows pulls Tico in close to prevent any damage. #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.
Tico postures up.
Tico is pushing down on Burrows's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burrows is fighting to maintain full guard but Tico has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burrows trying to control from the bottom.
Tico controlling the pace.
Burrows is trying to control but can't.
Tico sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burrows trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
Tico controlling his opponent.
Burrows is looking to get to half guard.
Tico controlling the position easily from mount.
Burrows is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burrows sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tico wants to free his trapped foot but Burrows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tico 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
Tico Tico bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 271 Martin vs McKane
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Tico is having none of it.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Bouddi rushes Tico and presses him up against the cage.
Tico takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tico lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Tico pushes Bouddi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Tico leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Tico throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Good body shot from Tico.
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Tico breaks the clinch.
Tico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Bouddi clinches up against the cage.
Tico lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Tico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tico fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tico lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bouddi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tico counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bouddi's knee momentarily.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bouddi moves into range and clinches up with Tico.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
Tico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tico controlling the action here for a moment.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tico working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Tico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bouddi lands an elbow just above Tico 's eye.
Tico can't find room to land a body shot as Bouddi controls the action.
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Tico throws a head punch that misses.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Tico lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tico tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tico blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Tico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Tico avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Our sources have told us that Bouddi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Tico misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Tico.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
Tico lands a shot to the body.
Tico has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tico wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside that Tico shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Tico Tico's cut even more.
Tico tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
Bouddi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tico tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tico's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tico.
Bouddi prevents a body shot from Tico.
Tico blocks the elbow strike.
Tico lands a right hand.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Tico avoids the elbow strike from Bouddi, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tico.
Tico is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bouddi is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bouddi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tico keeps the fight on the outside.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico is looking to slow Bouddi down with leg kicks.
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Tico moves away
and Tico counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bouddi tries to clinch there but Tico circles away.
Bouddi checks a leg kick.#T1#
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bouddi tries to clinch up but Tico circles away and keeps his distance.
Bouddi wants to clinch but Tico slips to the side
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Bouddi pushes Tico up against the cage in a clinch.
Tico can't find room to land a body shot as Bouddi controls the action.
Nice body punch from Tico - that landed with a thud.
Tico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tico misses with a body punch.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
Tico cracks Bouddi with a nice body shot.
Tico blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tico's defenses.
Tico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Tico blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Tico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tico lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tico.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
A shot in the inside from Tico.
Tico tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tico avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tico throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
Tico misses with an elbow over the top.
Tico avoids the elbow strike from Bouddi, against the cage.
Tico avoids the elbow strike from Bouddi, against the cage.
Tico tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
Tico lands an uppercut.
Tico is leaning against Bouddi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi. #T3#
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from Tico.
A left hand lands to the body for Tico.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
Tico avoids the elbow strike from Bouddi, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tico scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tico gets through Bouddi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Tico.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Tico lands a shoulder strike.
Tico trying to stall but Bouddi improves his position.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Tico.
Tico avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
A short body shot lands from Tico as the two fighters clinch.
Tico struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tico lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Tico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tico lands with a light punch inside.
Bouddi lands a damaging elbow.
Tico missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tico misses with a body shot.
Bouddi wants to clinch.
Tico is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bouddi with a body shot.
Tico connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bouddi blocks the body kick.
Bouddi tries to clinch up
and Tico counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bouddi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Tico tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bouddi is able to avoid easily.
Tico walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bouddi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bouddi checks a low kick from Tico.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Bouddi moves out of range of the body kick.
Tico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tico has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bouddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bouddi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tico swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tico throws a shot to the body.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Bouddi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tico counters with a thumping low kick.
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Tico throws a head kick that misses.
Tico scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bouddi wants to clinch but Tico slips to the side
and Tico counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Tico.
Bouddi staying out of range there.
Bouddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bouddi tries to clinch there but Tico circles away.
Bouddi wants to clinch.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Tico.
Bouddi looks to clinch
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico lands a leg kick that knocks Bouddi off balance momentarily.
Tico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tico tries a quick counter leg kick but Bouddi is wise to it.
Bouddi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
Bouddi takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Bouddi tries to clinch up.
Tico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tico throws a push kick but Bouddi slaps the foot to one side.
Tico misses with a looping right.
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!
Bouddi tries to clinch there but Tico circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tico.
Tico walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bouddi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Bouddi.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Tico is avoiding it.
Tico cracks Bouddi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouddi is just out of range.
Bouddi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bouddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tico has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
A very excited looking Tico Tico rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DMMA 257 Bonaparte vs Lovanov
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tico checks a leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
Tico misses with a low kick.
Tico slips a straight right by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick which misses Tico's front leg but catches the back leg as Tico tries to avoid it.
Yeltsin Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tico lands with a nice body punch.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yeltsin Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Yeltsin Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tico lands an elbow just above Yeltsin Jr 's eye. #BC2#
Tico manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeltsin Jr thumps Tico with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yeltsin Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yeltsin Jr. That's going to slow Tico down. #T1#
Yeltsin Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tico throws out a loose jab but Yeltsin Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Yeltsin Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeltsin Jr misses the jab.
Tico was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yeltsin Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Tico counters with a low kick, right behind Yeltsin Jr 's knee.
Tico cracks Yeltsin Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a single shot there.
Tico keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Yeltsin Jr misses the target.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tico fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yeltsin Jr cracks Tico with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tico.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeltsin Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Tico has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yeltsin Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a body punch
and Tico counters with a series of strikes. Yeltsin Jr will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Yeltsin Jr is rocked!#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Tico.
Oh Yeltsin Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yeltsin Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Tico counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Yeltsin Jr falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tico Tico!
A very excited looking Tico Tico rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DMMA 245 Doomsday vs Calamari
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Petit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Petit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petit moves out of range of the strikes.
Petit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tico tried to counter with a leg kick but Petit avoided it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tico. That's going to slow Petit down. #CL2#
Petit drives through and clinches with Tico against the cage.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tico throws an elbow but misses.
Petit tries a body shot but Tico blocks it.
Petit works on Tico's body with a couple of short punches.
Petit lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Tico.
Petit throws a head punch that misses.
Tico lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petit misses with a body punch.
Tico blocking some punches.
Tico working aggressively here.
Tico lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Tico lands with a right to the head.
Tico lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Petit.
Tico misses with some punches.
Tico misses with a punch to the body.
Tico tries to work over Petit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tico is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petit is keeping busy.
Petit lands a left hand.
Tico blocks an uppercut.
Petit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tico backwards.
Petit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tico in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Petit with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tico wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tico takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petit scores with a shoulder strike.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tico in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Petit throws a punch but it's blocked by Tico. #T2#
Petit tries to work over Tico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tico wants to break free but Petit has control.
Tico pushes Petit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Petit blocking some punches.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tico on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tico misses with a body punch.
Petit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tico scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tico tries to throw a body punch but Petit avoids it by throwing Tico back against the cage.
Tico tries to throw a body punch but Petit avoids it by throwing Tico back against the cage.
Petit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tico backwards.
Tico lands a right hand.
Petit tries a body shot but Tico blocks it.
Nice body punch from Tico - that landed with a thud.
Tico can't find room to land a body shot as Petit controls the action. #T3#
Petit lands a body punch.
Tico tries to land knees in the clinch but Petit avoids the damage to the body.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Tico blocks it.
Tico misses with some punches.
Petit misses with the head strike.
Tico misses with a body punch.
Tico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tico struggles to land a body shot inside as Petit controls his hands.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tico misses with a punch to the body.
Tico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petit throws a head punch that misses.
Tico scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petit lands a right hand.
Petit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Tico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petit landing knees to the head.
Petit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico misses with a punch on the inside.
Petit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tico's face.
Petit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Tico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tico counters with a left to the body.
Petit misses with a body kick.
Petit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petit misses with an uppercut.
Petit misses with a looping right.
Petit looks to land a left hand but Tico moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Petit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
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#
Petit fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Tico counters with a quick kick to the body but Petit blocks it.
Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Petit.
Tico scores with a one two! Petit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Petit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Tico gets tackled into the cage by Petit. Petit maintains the clinch.
Petit has Tico pushed against the cage.
Tico misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit blocking some punches.
Tico blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petit struggles to land a body shot inside as Tico controls his hands.
Petit pushes Tico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petit lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Tico misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Petit.
Tico throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tico throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Petit.
A knee to the head by Petit.
Petit with a knee to the head.
Tico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petit's elbow.
Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tico.
Tico tries a body shot but Petit blocks it.
Tico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petit lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Petit on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Tico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Petit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC2#Tico is rocked!
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Tico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petit misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tico.
Jab from Tico.
Petit with the inside leg kick.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Petit moved out of range.
Tico seems to have got his legs back now.
Petit with the inside leg kick.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Petit counters with a nice right hand that sends Tico toppling to the canvas! Tico scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Petit finish him?!
Tico misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Petit forces Tico back against the cage and clinches.
Tico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Petit fails to land. #T3#
Petit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petit lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Petit looking to throw knees to the head but Tico is blocking nicely.
Tico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tico can't find room to land a body shot as Petit controls the action.
A short left from Petit.
Petit scores with a shot to the side of Tico's head.
Tico digs a right hand into Petit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petit's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Tico as the two fighters clinch.
Petit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petit misses with a knee strike.
Tico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ticos head.
Tico throws a head punch that misses.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Petit misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petit scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Tico breaks from the clinch.
Petit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Petit.
Petit throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
Tico jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petit.
Tico throws a hook but Petit blocks it.
Petit throws a leg kick that misses.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit keeps Tico at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Petit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tico moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Petit clinches.
Petit prevents a body shot from Tico. #BC#
Tico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tico.
Petit misses with a head kick.
Tico scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tico takes one to the side of the head.
Petit tries to close the distance and clinch but Tico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tico is able to avoid easily.
Tico appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petit throws a jab but it's blocked by Tico.
Petit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tico's sensitive parts.
Petit lands a jab.#T1#
Petit moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petit misses with a low kick.
Petit throws a leg kick
and Tico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petit throws a sloppy body shot
and Tico counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Petit's head but Petit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petit ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Petit throws a body shot but no joy.
Petit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
A jab from Petit does it's job there.
Crunch! Tico slams his shin into Petit's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tico misses with a hook.
Petit throws a lazy uppercut
and Tico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tico takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petit throws a big shot that misses.
Tico on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petit. Petit obviously looking to wear him down.
Petit moves forwards but Tico connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petit tries to clinch but Tico is having none of it. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Tico, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petit throws a low kick but Tico avoids it.
Tico feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Petit connects with a leg kick.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petit manages to avoid it.
Tico misses with an uppercut.
Tico throws a jab when Petit was well out of range.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petit.
Tico misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petit wants to clinch up but Tico keeps it at a distance.
Tico fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Petit is out of range. #T4#
Petit pushes Tico away with a front kick.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Petit's head but Petit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico throws a good cross that connects.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Petit misses with an uppercut.
Tico misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Petit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petit scores with a nice head shot.
Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Petit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tico misses with an uppercut
and Petit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Tico moved out of range.

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 Tico Tico.
I think Petit 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Luc Petit!
A very excited looking Jean Luc Petit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DMMA 236 Kersikov vs Fisher
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Tico keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tico drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Tico's ribcage but misses.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tico.
Tico swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Tico misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tico takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Tico has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Tico swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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!
Tico fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it well.
Tico throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well. #T1#
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Tico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Tico's knee but Tico avoids it well.
Tico has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Akhtankhanov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tico moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Tico tried to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Tico with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Tico's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
A shot to the body from Akhtankhanov misses
and Tico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tico takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Tico avoids it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Tico appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tico with a hook.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Tico takes one on the button.
Tico looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Tico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akhtankhanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akhtankhanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tico motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Tico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks Tico with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Tico's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tico scrambles back to his feet.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Tico down with leg kicks.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Tico jumps back.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhtankhanov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tico had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tico throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
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!
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tico there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Tico.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tico.
Tico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with a two punch combination.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov cracks Tico with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov feints a jab promting Tico to slip. Akhtankhanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tico slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tico throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Tico.
Akhtankhanov lands a really nice looking cross but Tico seems unphased.
Tico misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Tico moves away and avoids it.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tico connects with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Tico misses its target.
Tico drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tico's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tico might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Tico misses with a kick to the body
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tico looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Tico misses.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tico connects with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a single shot there.
Akhtankhanov wants to land a leg kick but Tico is out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Tico missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Tico finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Tico has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Tico.
Tico takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Tico walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akhtankhanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Tico misses with a body shot.
Tico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Tico throws a right hand that Akhtankhanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Akhtankhanov also avoids with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Tico checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tico takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Tico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Tico looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tico has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
Tico avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a double jab.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tico connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akhtankhanov's hands.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tico has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tico and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
enabling Tico to counter with a crisp jab.
Tico misses with the body kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Tico's leg but Tico calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tico lands a jab.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Tico misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tico moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tico motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Tico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tico has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tico there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Akhtankhanov misses
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tico throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tico's knee momentarily.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tico.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Tico misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Tico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tico fakes the leg kick and cracks Akhtankhanov in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
Tico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Tico fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov stuns Tico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
Tico throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tico circles away quickly and effectively.
Tico appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tico slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Tico swings widly with a right hand
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tico is looking to counter punch.
Tico connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Tico takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Tico takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tico throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov is looking for the big counter here.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a leg kick but Tico saw it coming and moves away.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Tico avoids it.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.#T3#
Tico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tico misses with a double jab.
Akhtankhanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tico connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akhtankhanov scrambles back to his feet.
Tico misses with a right hand
and Tico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tico misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab-cross combination.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Tico jumps back.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tico under the eye.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Tico's head back.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tico misses with a straight right.
Tico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Tico lands a right hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
It looked like Tico was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tico feints and then cracks Akhtankhanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akhtankhanov down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aslanbek Akhtankhanov.
Well Akhtankhanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
Our winner, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 227 Doomsday vs Morrison
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Tico takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
Dee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tico's hands.
A leg kick checked by Dee.
Tico throws a body kick that misses.
Dee misses with a wild combination.
Tico checks a low kick from Dee.
Tico thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dee fails to land with a series of punches.
Dee looks to land a combination but Tico avoids it well.
Tico has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Dee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Dee. #CUT2#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tico.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico scores with a sloppy right hand. Dee should have avoided that one.
Dee moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Tico.
Dee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tico's hands.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Tico is looking to counter punch.
Dee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tico manages to avoid it.
Tico dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dee. That did some damage!
Dee looks for the body kick but Tico saw that one coming.
Tico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dee under the eye.
Tico cracks Dee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tico misses with a head kick.
Tico lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee misses with a hook
enabling Tico to counter with a crisp jab.
Dee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Dee just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tico dodges the punch combination from Dee.
And Tico counters with a quick kick to the body but Dee blocks it.
Dee misses with a combination
and Tico counters with a right hand to the body.
Tico throws a series of punches but Dee avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Tico.
Dee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tico.
Tico is looking to wear down Dee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tico thows a body kick. Dee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
Dee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dee looks winded!#T3#
Tico throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dee on the side of the head.
Dee throws a right hand that misses
and Tico counters with a leg kick.
Dee misses with a hook
and Tico counters with a nice body kick.
Tico scores with a one two! Dee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Dee is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Tico.
Dee is still on wobbly legs! Can Tico finish him?
Dee missing with a left hand there. Tico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dee seems to have recovered his senses.
Dee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Tico lands with a nice combination. Dee backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee misses with a body shot
and Tico counters with a big left hand that crumples Dee! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tico Tico!
After the fight, Tico Tico was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 219 Klimenko vs Swahn
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Tico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Malley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Malley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tico loads up on a big right hand but O Malley slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
Tico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Tico moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
O Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tico throws the kick towards the body but O Malley avoids it.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Tico throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tico slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Tico misses.
O Malley throws a big counter combination but Tico scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tico is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Tico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O Malley checks it well.
A nice leg kick from Tico, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from O Malley.
O Malley misses with a body shot. #T1#
Tico lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Tico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by O Malley - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Malley.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tico manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Tico is predictable there
and O Malley counters with a nice uppercut.
O Malley scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Tico is rocked!
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Malley moves away.
Tico is still on wobbly legs! Can O Malley finish him?
Tico slips under a jab from O Malley.
O Malley thuds a left hand into Tico's body.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
O Malley misses the body punch
enabling Tico to counter with a crisp jab.
Tico seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico throws a wild body kick that O Malley sees coming a mile off.
Tico throws a nice inside leg kick.
O Malley misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Tico sizes up O Malley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tico throws the left hand but O Malley avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tico avoids a kick to the body.
Tico with the inside leg kick.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Malley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Malley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tico on the side of the head.
We've been told by O Malley's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tico lands with a straight right. O Malley didn't see that one coming.
Tico lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good exchange - O Malley coming out on top.
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
Tico defending well as O Malley loads up on a big left hand.
Tico doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
O Malley scores with a nice strike.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Malley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
O Malley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tico. Tico obviously looking to wear him down.
O Malley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tico counters with a good low kick that O Malley was not able to check.
Tico lunges at O Malley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Malley's hand.
O Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from O Malley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Malley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Malley defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Tico throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley slips a jab and a cross from Tico.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Tico follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from O Malley.
O Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Tico wants to slow O Malley down by chopping away at his legs.
Tico connects with a body shot.
O Malley misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from O Malley finds it's way through Tico's defenses.
O Malley digs a good body shot into Tico's ribs.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico tries a head kick but it misses.
O Malley throws a body punch but Tico moves out of range.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Malley.
O Malley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tico flicks out a counter leg kick but O Malley steps away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tico.
O Malley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tico connects with a body shot.
O Malley clobbers Tico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Malley cracks Tico with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Malley checks a leg kick nicely.
O Malley throws a nice looking combination but Tico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tico throws a leg kick which misses O Malley's front leg but catches the back leg as O Malley tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico throws a big shot that misses.
O Malley with a jab.
A slow jab from O Malley misses its intended target.
O Malley checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sean O Malley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and O Malley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from O Malley.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
O Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tico punishes O Malley's body with a nice straight punch.
Tico throws a wild body kick that O Malley sees coming a mile off.
Tico lands with an uppercut that bounces O Malley off the cage and back into range.
O Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Tico.
Tico takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Malley misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Tico misses.
A telegraphed right hand from O Malley misses the target.
O Malley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tico unleashes a big counter combination but O Malley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends O Malley's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Malley scores with a sloppy right hand. Tico should have avoided that one.
Tico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
O Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Tico lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Malley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tico will feel that in the morning.
O Malley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Malley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tico throws a series of punches but O Malley avoids them all with ease.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
O Malley just misses with a punch to the body.
O Malley walks into a straight right hand from Tico.
O Malley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tico moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O Malley misses with a hook.
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
O Malley misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tico throws a combination. O Malley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tico throws a body punch but O Malley moves out of range. #T2#
Tico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Malley motions for Tico to come forward. O Malley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like O Malley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tico throws a series of punches but O Malley avoids them all with ease.
Tico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
Tico tests O Malley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from O Malley misses the target.
O Malley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tico throws an off balance right hand
and O Malley counters with a right hand to the body.
Tico attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
O Malley sends Tico crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! O Malley is motioning to the referee to let Tico up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Malley misses with a hook.#T3#
O Malley blocks a jab.
Tico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Malley lands the left hand.#CUT#That has opened up Tico Tico's cut even more.
O Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Sean O Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
Tico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from O Malley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Malley lands the left hand.
O Malley defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
O Malley slips under a jab.
O Malley is looking to chop away at Tico's legs.
A nice side step and Tico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tico looks to land a left hand but O Malley moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from O Malley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Malley misses with a left hand
and Tico counters with a low kick, right behind O Malley 's knee.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Tico tests O Malley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as O Malley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tico doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Tico. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico misses with a few strikes there.
O Malley lands a jab to the head.
O Malley throws an overhand right that drops Tico like a sack of potatoes! O Malley dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean O Malley!
Sean O Malley very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DMMA 211 Klimenko vs Outback 2
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Lvavatai throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.
Lvavatai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tico loads up on a big right hand but Lvavatai slips the punch.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico lands a nice looking body shot.
Tico digs a good body shot into Lvavatai 's ribs.
Tico throws a jab when Lvavatai was well out of range.
Lvavatai throwing a counter right hand but Tico manages to avoid it.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been hearing reports that Lvavatai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lvavatai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lvavatai fails to land with a series of punches.
Lvavatai avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lvavatai moves out of range as Tico throws a body kick.
Tico is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lvavatai rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Tico.
Lvavatai missing with a left hand there. Tico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tico looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Lvavatai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lvavatai blocks a head kick by Tico.
Lvavatai throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.
Lvavatai scores with a one two! Tico had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
Lvavatai throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.
Lvavatai cracks Tico with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tico checks a leg kick.
Lvavatai throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Tico to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tico.
Tico lands a slapping body shot.
Lvavatai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lvavatai .
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lvavatai .
Tico lands a glancing blow to the side of Lvavatai 's head.#T2#
Tico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lvavatai throws a big shot that misses.
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
Tico slips a straight right by Lvavatai .
Tico throws a lazy uppercut
and Lvavatai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tico rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lvavatai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lvavatai 's hands.
Lvavatai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tico.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Lvavatai moved out of range.
Tico thuds a left hand into Lvavatai 's body.
Tico throws a leg kick
and Lvavatai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lvavatai scores with a nice head shot.
Tico moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
A nice combination there by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a hook but Tico blocks it.#T3#
Tico looks to land a right hand but Lvavatai moved out of range.
Tico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lvavatai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lvavatai dodges the punch combination from Tico.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
Tico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tico misses with a left hand
and Lvavatai counters with a nice uppercut.
Tico lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lvavatai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tico avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Tico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lvavatai scores with a jab.
Lvavatai misses with a low kick.#T4#
Lvavatai throws a lazy uppercut
and Tico counters with a series of strikes. Lvavatai will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Tico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lvavatai doesn't seem phased though.
Tico throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
Tico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tico scores with the left hand. Lvavatai knows he should have avoided that one.
Lvavatai scores with a hook.
Tico throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lvavatai .
The fighters circle momentarily. Tico darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lvavatai throws a right hand that misses
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Tico lands a nice shot that snaps Lvavatai 's head back.
Tico scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lvavatai doesn't seem bothered though.
Lvavatai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Lvavatai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tico throws the left hand but Lvavatai avoids the punch easily.
Lvavatai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Tico finds it's way through Lvavatai 's defenses.
Tico misses with a right hand
letting Lvavatai counter with a right hand.
Lvavatai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tico.
Tico lands a nice looking body shot.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut.
Tico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tico jabs at Lvavatai 's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tico moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
A little jabbing left from Tico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico misses with a hook.#T1#
Tico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tico throws a jab but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Tico scores with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Tico coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Lvavatai .
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lvavatai moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Lvavatai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tico connects with a single shot there.
Tico looks for the body kick but Lvavatai saw that one coming.
Lvavatai throwing a counter right hand but Tico manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lvavatai , as that shot connected.
Tico connects with a right hand. Lvavatai shakes it off.
Lvavatai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lvavatai throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lvavatai moves out of range of the body kick.
Lvavatai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses.
Tico appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lvavatai checks a leg kick nicely.
Tico throws a low kick, looking for Lvavatai 's leg but Lvavatai calmly moves out of range.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lvavatai .
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws an off balance right hand
and Tico counters with a right hand to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lvavatai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tico throws a hook but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
Lvavatai misses the jab.
Tico scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Tico.
Tico swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Tico.
Lvavatai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tico.#T3#
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Tico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the body kick.
Tico scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tico there.
Tico throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Lvavatai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tico misses with a combination
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tico throws a good cross that connects.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Lvavatai moved out of range.
Tico swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai is looking to counter punch.
Tico walks into a jab.
Lvavatai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lvavatai cracks Tico with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Tico.
Tico thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lvavatai if he has to take too many more of those.
Tico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lvavatai s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tico goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lvavatai throws a right hand that Tico ducks under and follows up with a left that Tico also avoids with ease.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lvavatai is looking to counter punch.
Tico swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai avoids a kick to the body.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Tico.
Tico moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
Lvavatai swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico misses with an uppercut
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Lvavatai counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lvavatai 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tico throws a head kick that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lvavatai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tico.
Tico tries a head kick but it misses.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lvavatai .
Tico uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lvavatai has time to react.
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tico misses with a kick to the body.
Lvavatai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai moves away from the strike by Tico.
Lvavatai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lvavatai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tico misses with a hook to the body
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Tico misses. #T1#
Lvavatai misses the jab.
Tico takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Tico defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a wild body kick that Tico sees coming a mile off.
Tico scores with a body shot.
Tico ducks right into an uppercut from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lvavatai checks a leg kick.
It looked like Lvavatai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tico cracks Lvavatai with a good jab.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
Lvavatai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Tico.
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Tico scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tico takes one to the side of the head.
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tico makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tico looks for the body kick but Lvavatai saw that one coming.
Tico misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lvavatai is looking for a counter combo.
Tico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Lvavatai misses.
Nice cross by Tico.
Tico throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lvavatai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tico.
Lvavatai moves away from the strike by Tico.
Tico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Tico misses. #T3#
Tico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lvavatai .
Tico steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lvavatai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a straight right hand.
Tico misses with a shot to the body
and Lvavatai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lvavatai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Tico is rocked!
Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Tico scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lvavatai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tico scores with a jab.
Tico tries a low kick but Lvavatai avoids it.
Tico throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lvavatai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tico makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Tico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Tico.
Lvavatai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donk. Tico catches Lvavatai right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tico.
Good leg kick by Lvavatai .
Tico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tico blocks a head kick by Lvavatai .
Tico defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Tico.
Both fighters circling a little - Tico finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lvavatai throws the left hand but Tico avoids the punch easily.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tico Tico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lvavatai looks to land a left hand but Tico moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tico Tico.
Well Tico has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
After the fight, Tico Tico was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 199 Klimenko vs Menezes
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Karumaa is just out of range.
Tico throws a right hand that misses
and Karumaa counters with a straight right hand.
Tico misses with a shot to the body
and Karumaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tico misses with a two punch combination.
Karumaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karumaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Tico.
Karumaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karumaa.
Karumaa missing with a left hand there. Tico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Tico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Karumaa misses with a leg kick
and Tico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karumaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Tico slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tico on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Karumaa.
Tico is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karumaa scores with a hook.
Tico throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karumaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tico.
Karumaa lands with a straight right. Tico didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but Tico sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karumaa jabs Tico right on the nose. Tico blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Karumaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Tico has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karumaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Tico coming out on top.
Tico throws an off balance right hand
and Karumaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tico's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karumaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tico scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Karumaa misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tico! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Tico.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Karumaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tico walks into a stiff left hand from Karumaa.
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karumaa.#T3#
Tico with the inside leg kick.
Karumaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karumaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karumaa takes one to the side of the head.
Tico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kratos Karumaa has been cut.
Tico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tico misses with a lunging right hand
and Karumaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Karumaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tico on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karumaa. Karumaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karumaa avoids the body shot from Tico.
Karumaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tico moves out of range of the body kick from Karumaa.
Tico throws a poor cross that misses
and Karumaa counters with a leg kick.
Karumaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Tico misses with a hook
and Karumaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Tico tenderised Karumaa's leg. Karumaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karumaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karumaa looks to land a body kick but Tico moved away.
Tico throws a head kick that misses.
Tico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karumaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karumaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Karumaa misses.
Tico appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karumaa connects with the punch.
Tico swings widly with a right hand
and Karumaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kratos Karumaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
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#
Tico throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karumaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Tico takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karumaa lands with a nice body punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Tico scores with a four punch combination!
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tico avoids a kick to the body.
Karumaa blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Karumaa - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karumaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Karumaa lands.
Karumaa stuns Tico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Tico scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Karumaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tico can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tico darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karumaa looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Karumaa slips a jab and a cross from Tico.
A low kick from Karumaa misses
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karumaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Karumaa slips a jab from Tico.
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karumaa.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Karumaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tico throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Karumaa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karumaa lands with a straight right. Tico didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karumaa.
A shot to the liver by Karumaa. Beautiful body shot.
Kratos Karumaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Karumaa staying out of range there.
Karumaa connects with the punch.
Tico scores with a leg kick.
Tico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karumaa throwing a counter right hand but Tico manages to avoid it.
Karumaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karumaa lands with a good body shot.
Karumaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tico counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Karumaa ducks down to avoid it.
Karumaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Tico avoids the body shot from Karumaa.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karumaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karumaa throws a low kick but Tico moves out of range easily.
Karumaa cracks Tico with a good jab.
A low kick lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karumaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tico's head.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karumaa.
Karumaa walks into a left hand.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tico throws a head kick but Karumaa moves out of range. #T4#
Karumaa clobbers Tico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Tico misses
and Karumaa counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Karumaa.
Karumaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tico doesn't seem bothered though.
Karumaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico thinks about the counter body kick.
A good leg kick by Tico.
Karumaa lands with a shot to the body.
Karumaa catches Tico with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Tico throws out a counter right but Karumaa avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Karumaa.
Karumaa looks to land a right hand but Tico moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Karumaa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kratos Karumaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tico throws a shot to the body.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karumaa counters with a straight right hand.
Tico has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tico there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karumaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tico might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Karumaa has got the better of the exchanges.
Tico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karumaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tico at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tico.
Karumaa scores with a body shot.
Jab from Karumaa.
Tico avoids the head kick by Karumaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karumaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karumaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick from Karumaa lands but Tico takes it in his stride. #T1#
Tico throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karumaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karumaa misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Tico. Those never looked like landing.
Tico throws a lazy uppercut
and Karumaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tico tries a low kick but Karumaa avoids it.
Karumaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karumaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tico misses with a head kick.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.
Tico appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karumaa lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Karumaa.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karumaa throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Karumaa does it's job there.
Karumaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Karumaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karumaa.
Karumaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Karumaa needs to keep his hands up - Tico had a free shot at his head there.
Tico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karumaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Tico's head.
Tico moves out of range of the leg kick from Karumaa.
Tico throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Tico scores with a jab. Karumaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Tico misses with a double jab.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Karumaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tico blocks a leg kick.
Karumaa scores with a shot to the body.
Tico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karumaa moves out of range as Tico strikes.
Karumaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karumaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tico misses the jab.
Tico throws a lazy body kick
letting Karumaa counter with a right hand. #T4#
Karumaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tico's head backwards.
Tico cracks Karumaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tico throws a jab but it's blocked by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico misses with the combination.
Karumaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Tico.
Tico misses with a head kick.
Kratos Karumaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kratos Karumaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karumaa 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kratos Karumaa!
Kratos Karumaa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 193 Otori vs Kersikov
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Tico tries to bum rush Shoenfeld with a series of wild strikes but Shoenfeld uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shoenfeld attempts a counter takedown but Tico avoids it well and moves away.
Shoenfeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Shoenfeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Tico 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.
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tico throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Shoenfeld counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shoenfeld.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld won't allow Tico to sweep him here.
Shoenfeld trying to move into half guard but instead Tico has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Shoenfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Shoenfeld, not yet. #T1#
Tico not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shoenfeld is looking to sweep but instead, Tico has passed into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tico in particular looking to stall.
Shoenfeld's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Shoenfeld tries to get to full guard but Tico has control of the leg.
Tico is thwarting Shoenfeld's attempts to control the position.
Tico performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shoenfeld regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shoenfeld has control of Tico's left arm, preventing Tico from doing any damage. #SUB#
Tico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shoenfeld has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tico has managed to get both his arms back between Shoenfeld's legs - danger averted.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tico wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
Shoenfeld manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tico manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Tico pulls Shoenfeld in close to prevent any damage.
Shoenfeld has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shoenfeld postures up.
Shoenfeld stands and throws Tico's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tico is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tico prevents Shoenfeld from improving position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tico is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tico wants to improve his position but Shoenfeld is controlling well.
Tico trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tico is positioning himself well to prevent Shoenfeld advancing to mount. #SUB#
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tico still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tico has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
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#
Tico scores with a jab to the body.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoenfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tico scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tico finds it's way through Shoenfeld's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Tico.#T1#
Tico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick from Tico, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shoenfeld moves out of range as Tico strikes.
Shoenfeld drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tico's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shoenfeld under the eye.
Tico throws a big shot that misses.
Shoenfeld slips a jab from Tico.
Shoenfeld appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Shoenfeld feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Tico #TD#
and Shoenfeld counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Shoenfeld working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shoenfeld working away.
Tico stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Shoenfeld tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shoenfeld has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Tico's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Tico is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shoenfeld off and has taken his back!
Shoenfeld looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shoenfeld rolls, trying to escape but Tico keeps control of the position.
Shoenfeld trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Tico is hanging on to Shoenfeld's back as he tries to escape.
Tico is trying to stick to Shoenfeld's back but Shoenfeld is turning into Tico. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tico's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shoenfeld.
Tico is pulling down on Shoenfeld's head. It's preventing any offense from Shoenfeld, at least for the moment.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard.
Tico is pulling down on Shoenfeld's head. It's preventing any offense from Shoenfeld, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tico misses with a combination #TD#
and Shoenfeld counters with a single leg into guard. Tico didn't expect that.
Tico keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.
Tico has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tico swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tico bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shoenfeld's guard. #REVB#
Shoenfeld wants to sweep but no luck.
Tico controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shoenfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tico is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tico is stalling in the full guard.
Shoenfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shoenfeld trying to keep a closed guard but Tico is proving a slippery customer.
Shoenfeld wants to improve his position but instead Tico has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Shoenfeld actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Tico passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shoenfeld!
Tico trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shoenfeld is trying to escape the mount.
Shoenfeld bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Tico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tico pulls Shoenfeld in close to prevent any damage.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Tico keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld wants to pass the guard but Tico is keeping the position.
Brett Shoenfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tico Tico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shoenfeld throwing strikes from guard but Tico blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Shoenfeld showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tico 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
Tico Tico decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain 3
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Kazimierz fails with the takedown
and Tico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tico lands with a nice combination. Kazimierz backs away looking to recover.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazimierz is just out of range.
Kazimierz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tico sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazimierz somewhat.#TD2#
Kazimierz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tico's half guard.
Tico scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kazimierz manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tico wants to control but Kazimierz is having none of it.#T1#
Tico regains half guard.
Tico is trying is best to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Tico'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.
Kazimierz winds up and cracks Tico with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kazimierz is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Tico manages to get to full guard.
Tico wants to stand and escape but Kazimierz is having none of it.
Tico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kazimierz looking to sit in guard and control but Tico gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tico stays in close to Kazimierz's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kazimierz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kazimierz wants to get back to his feet but Tico is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kazimierz keeping moving, preventing Tico from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kazimierz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Tico being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Kazimierz 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tico looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kazimierz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazimierz is defended easily by Tico.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tico thuds his right hand into Kazimierz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
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#
Tico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tico displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kazimierz.
A quick step to the side and Tico tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aleksander Kazimierz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Tico.
Tico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown but Tico shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tico throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kazimierz avoids it.
Tico throws a shot to the body.
Kazimierz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazimierz shoots in for a double leg but Tico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Tico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tico is looking to wear down Kazimierz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico lands a nice looking body shot.
Tico closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Kazimierz stuns Tico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Kazimierz gets a double leg takedown into Tico's guard.
Kazimierz postures up. #T1#
Tico looking for a sweep. Not yet Tico, not yet.
Tico pulls Kazimierz in to control the position.
Tico is trying to keep Kazimierz in close.
Tico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazimierz can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kazimierz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Kazimierz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tico, up you get!
Tico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kazimierz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Tico is looking to slow Kazimierz down with leg kicks.
Tico misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Tico tries to sprawl but Kazimierz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kazimierz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tico might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazimierz is pressing down on Tico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tico is holding on for now.
Kazimierz wants to control but Tico is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kazimierz controlling the action here.
Tico tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kazimierz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tico tries to hold on but Kazimierz postures up.
Kazimierz tries to control but Tico wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tico is looking to improve his position but Kazimierz isn't that keen on the idea.#SU2#
Kazimierz stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kazimierz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tico tries to avoid it but Kazimierz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tico to the ground. Tico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tico avoids the body shot from Kazimierz. #TD2#
Kazimierz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Kazimierz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tico sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tico manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kazimierz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tico's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kazimierz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazimierz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazimierz moves to clinch but Tico breaks away
and Tico counters with a right hand to the body.
Kazimierz misses with a low kick.
Tico lands a nice shot that snaps Kazimierz's head back.
Kazimierz shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Kazimierz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tico's half guard.
Aleksander Kazimierz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tico tries to get to full guard but Kazimierz has control of the leg.
Tico is concentrating on defense, preventing Kazimierz from advancing position.
Kazimierz trying to mount his opponent but Tico defends it. #T1#
Tico wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kazimierz lands a nice short elbow.
Kazimierz is stalling here. Tico is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kazimierz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tico has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kazimierz is trying to improve his position.
Tico is looking to take a break and control but Kazimierz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazimierz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Kazimierz is trying to control Tico's posture but Tico avoids it.
Kazimierz is trying to improve his position.#T3#
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Tico is staying tight to Kazimierz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Aleksander Kazimierz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazimierz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tico controlling the action here.
Tico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazimierz keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
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.
Kazimierz shoots in for a double leg but Tico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazimierz shoots in and drives through. Tico sprawls well.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tico's waist but Tico gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazimierz off to one side.
Kazimierz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazimierz.
Tico dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kazimierz. That did some damage!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tico throws a one two combo.
Kazimierz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tico Tico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tico, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
Tico Tico decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Gunn vs River
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Cuntmara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Cuntmara misses.
Cuntmara throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Cuntmara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tico scoring well with a low kick there.
Cuntmara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cuntmara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuntmara throws a right hand that misses
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico lands with an overhand left.
A lazy left from Cuntmara finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tico darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuntmara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuntmara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cuntmara. Tico shrugs it off though. #T1#
Cuntmara defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Cuntmara misses the jab.
Cuntmara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Cuntmara throws a body kick that misses.
Cuntmara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tico finds it's way round the side to connect with Cuntmara's head.
Cuntmara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tico staying out of range there.
Cuntmara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Cuntmara misses.
Tico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tico scores with a sloppy right hand. Cuntmara should have avoided that one.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot.
Tico appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cuntmara.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuntmara swings for the body but Tico moves out of range.
Tico slips under a jab from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a poor cross that misses
and Tico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tico throws a jab when Cuntmara was well out of range.
Cuntmara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cuntmara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cuntmara misses with a left hand
and Tico counters with a thumping low kick.
Cuntmara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Tico is rocked!
Cuntmara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tico.
Oh Tico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cuntmara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tico circles away quickly and effectively.
Tico looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tico seems to have got his legs back now.
Cuntmara tries to land a front kick but Tico steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Cuntmara.
Tico lands a glancing blow to the side of Cuntmara's head.
Cuntmara takes a swing at Tico's ribcage but misses.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Tico looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
Cuntmara lands a body shot.
Cuntmara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cuntmara throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cuntmara connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Cuntmara as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Tico.
Tico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuntmara slips a jab and a cross from Tico.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico moves away from the strike by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Cuntmara.#T4#
Tico needs to keep his hands up - Cuntmara had a free shot at his head there.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Cuntmara moves away and avoids it.
Tico is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tico avoids the body shot from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara misses with a straight right.
Cuntmara is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuntmara.
An attempted straight right counter from Tico misses the target.
Cuntmara misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Tico was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cuntmara clobbers Tico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cuntmara moves out of range as Tico throws a body kick.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot.
Tico lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico lands a body shot.
Cuntmara avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Cuntmara misses.
Cuntmara with the inside leg kick.
Cuntmara scores with a jab. Tico acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Cuntmara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cuntmara cracks Tico with a good jab.
Cuntmara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cuntmara throws a hook but Tico blocks it.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Cuntmara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Cuntmara scores with a nice head shot.
Cuntmara sizes up Tico with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cuntmara pounces like a tiger and cracks Tico with a vicious hook! Tico is down but not out! Cuntmara follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ibrahim Cuntmara!
After winning the bout, Ibrahim Cuntmara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs River 2
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paveto throwing a counter right hand but Tico manages to avoid it.
Tico lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paveto takes a step back to recover.
Tico lands a jab to Paveto's midsection.
We've been told by Paveto's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tico throws a sloppy body shot
and Paveto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico lands with a shot to the body.
Tico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paveto finds it's way round the side to connect with Tico's head.
Paveto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tico lands a nice hook to Paveto's body. Paveto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paveto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paveto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tico thumps Paveto with a low kick.
Paveto misses the shot to the body.
Paveto misses the jab.
Tico replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Paveto blocks it well.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paveto.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paveto manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paveto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paveto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paveto.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Paveto lands a nice hook to Tico's body. Tico takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tico thuds a left hand into Paveto's body.
Paveto just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paveto doesn't seem bothered though.
Paveto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tico can pounce on him.
Paveto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paveto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Paveto does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Paveto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Tico takes a swing at Paveto's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Paveto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tico. Tico obviously looking to wear him down.
Paveto takes a swing at Tico's ribcage but misses.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paveto was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Paveto fails to land with a series of punches.
Paveto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Paveto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paveto manages to avoid it.
Paveto is looking to counter punch.
Paveto avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paveto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Paveto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paveto. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tico let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Paveto does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Paveto moves in looking to clinch but Tico pushes him off.
Tico cracks a nice hook into Paveto's ribs.
Tico throws a shot to the body.
Paveto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tico lands a leg kick that knocks Paveto off balance momentarily.
Tico lands a jab to Paveto's midsection.
Tico punishes Paveto's body with a nice straight punch.
Tico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paveto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tico staying out of range there.
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tico lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico connects with a body shot.
Paveto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paveto moves away.#T4#
Paveto throws a nice looking combination but Tico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tico looks to land a body kick but Paveto moved away.
Paveto misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Tico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tico scores with a hook to the body. Paveto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Paveto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paveto lands with a nice body punch.
Paveto scores with a sloppy right hand. Tico should have avoided that one.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paveto doesn't seem bothered though.
Paveto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paveto throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico throws a leg kick but Paveto checks it.
Paveto blocks a head kick by Tico.
Paveto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico jabs at Paveto's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
That's time! Paveto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tico digs a good body shot into Paveto's ribs.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Paveto's belly button to the back.
Tico scores with a hook to the body. Paveto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tico connects with a body shot.
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paveto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tico throws a series of punches but Paveto avoids them all with ease.
Paveto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tico.
Tico misses with a jab to the body
and Paveto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paveto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tico connects with a body shot.
A big right from Paveto misses.
Tico jabs at Paveto's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paveto was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Paveto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico lands with a good body shot.
Tico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paveto.#T1#
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico scores with a jab to the body.
Paveto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Paveto throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
Paveto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paveto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paveto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paveto throwing a counter right hand but Tico manages to avoid it.
Tico scores with a leg kick.
Tico throws a leg kick but Paveto checks it.
Nice body punch from Tico.
Tico stuns Paveto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paveto manages to avoid it.
Paveto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.#T2#
Paveto misses the jab.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tico misses with a hook to the body
and Paveto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico scoring well with a low kick there.
Paveto 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.
Paveto throws a lazy right hand but Tico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tico lands with a good body shot.
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Paveto's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Tico.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tico takes a swing at Paveto's ribcage but misses.
As Tico looks to move away, Paveto throws a big counter combo but Tico just gets out of the way.#T3#
Tico misses with a body shot.
Tico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paveto.
Paveto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tico scores with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Paveto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Tico.
Paveto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paveto.
A countering left hand to the body from Tico misses.
Paveto misses with a looping right.
Tico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paveto misses with a hook
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Tico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paveto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico scores with a body shot.
Tico thuds a left hand into Paveto's body.#T4#
Tico wants to land a leg kick but Paveto is out of range.
Tico lands a nice hook to Paveto's body. Paveto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tico misses with a jab to the body
and Paveto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paveto moves away.
Paveto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Paveto.
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tico lands a body shot.
Tico with a jab.
Paveto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paveto looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico throws a front kick that sends Paveto stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Paveto takes a swing at Tico's ribcage but misses.
Paveto avoids a kick to the body.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paveto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Tico.
Paveto avoids the body shot from Tico.
Paveto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico throws a head kick that misses
and Paveto counters with a straight right hand.
Paveto swings for the body but Tico moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Tico.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paveto moves away.
Tico lands a nice shot to the body.
Tico works Paveto's body with a nice hook.
Paveto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tico throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tico scores with a leg kick.
Tico connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Tico drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tico lands with a nice body punch.
Tico slips under a jab from Paveto.
Paveto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tico cracks a nice hook into Paveto's ribs.
Paveto misses with an uppercut.
Paveto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paveto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Paveto.
Tico is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paveto rather than just go for the knockout.
Paveto wants to clinch up but Tico keeps it at a distance.
Tico looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tico fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Tico lands a jab to Paveto's midsection.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paveto.
Joro Paveto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Paveto looks to land a combination but Tico avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Paveto.
Paveto stuns Tico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paveto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tico.
Tico lands a head kick. Paveto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tico thuds a left hand into Paveto's body.
Paveto misses with a wild body shot.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico connects with a body shot.
Tico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paveto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paveto manages to avoid it.#T3#
Tico slips under a jab from Paveto.
Tico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paveto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paveto.
Tico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paveto throws out the jab.
Paveto misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tico, as that shot connected.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paveto.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tico throws a head kick that half lands.
Tico digs a good body shot into Paveto's ribs.
Paveto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paveto throws a hook but Tico blocks it.
Tico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tico cracks a nice hook into Paveto's ribs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico throws a head kick that half lands.
Tico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tico scores with a jab to the body.
Tico throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paveto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paveto swings for the body but Tico moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tico.
Paveto avoids the body shot from Tico.
Paveto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Tico.
Tico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paveto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paveto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tico. Tico obviously looking to wear him down.
Paveto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tico Tico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paveto throws a jab but it's blocked by Tico.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tico has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
Tico Tico spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Sasaki
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Tico throws a low kick but Kock moves out of range easily.
Kock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tico is out of range and Kock settles back down.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Tico takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Tico manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tico is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kock rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tico.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kock.
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico throws a leg kick which misses Kock's front leg but catches the back leg as Kock tries to avoid it.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Kock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tico manages to circle out of the way.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Kock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kock counters with a leg kick.
Kock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick by Tico misses
and Kock counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick misses from Tico.
Tico swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kock counters with a good, hard body kick but Tico shrugs it off.
Tico tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Kock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tico's guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock controlling from the top position.
Tico has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kock controlling from the top position.
Tico has control of Kock's left arm, preventing Kock from doing any damage.
Kock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Kock throws a big elbow that misses.
Tico being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kock continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good leg kick by Tico.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Tico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tico takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kock moves out of range of the body kick from Tico.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico lands a nice shot to the body.
Tico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico scores with a nice head shot.
Tico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock misses with a double jab.
Kock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tico misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Kock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tico misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tico.
Tico digs a good body shot into Kock's ribs.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock tries to work over Tico's front leg with a kick but Tico checks it.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Kock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico misses with a looping right.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Kock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tico throws a leg kick that misses.
Kock lands with a good body shot.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Kock lands with a good body shot.
Tico throws a body kick that misses
and Kock counters with a nice body shot.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kock takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Tico throws a right and a left that Kock avoids nicely.
Kock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Tico throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kock's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tico digs a good hook to Kock's body.
Tico works Kock's body with a nice hook.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Tico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Tico misses
and Kock counters with a three punch combo that has Tico backing up. Tico nods at Kock to acknowledge the strikes.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Tico throws a body kick that misses
and Kock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tico's knee momentarily.
Tico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tico misses with a body shot. #T3#
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Tico tries to work over Kock's front leg with a kick but Kock checks it.
Kock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico misses with a body kick.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Kock.
A nice side step and Tico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kock avoids the body shot from Tico.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Tico misses
and Kock counters with a leg kick.
Tico swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Kock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Tico misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Tico misses #CL#
and Kock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kock.
Tico managing to block the knees to the body from Kock.
Kock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kock tries to land knees in the clinch but Tico avoids the damage to the body.
Tico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tico misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kock breaks the clinch.
Tico misses with a body shot
and Kock counters with a thumping low kick.
Tico digs a good hook to Kock's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock moves out of range of the body kick from Tico.
Tico tries a low kick but Kock avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tico misses with a low kick as Kock jumps back.
As Tico looks to move away, Kock throws a big counter combo but Tico just gets out of the way.
Tico throws a sloppy body shot
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tico thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tico lands a jab to Kock's midsection.
Tico throws a sloppy body shot
and Kock counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Tico misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico misses with a shot to the body
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tico thinking.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Tico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kock at a distance. #CL#
Kock has managed to clinch.
Tico fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Tico.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Kock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tico just manages to avoid it.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico lands with a nice body punch.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tico connects with a body shot.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Kock ducks down to avoid it.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Tico lands a nice hook to Kock's body. Kock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kock at a distance.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
And Kock counters with a quick kick to the body but Tico blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Tico wants to land a leg kick but Kock is out of range.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tico throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Tico plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tico misses.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock throws a big counter combination but Tico scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kock avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Kock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tico lands the left hand.
Tico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tico takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Kock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico throws a chopping leg kick but Kock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Kock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tico.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock is looking to clinch.
Tico Tico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tico throws a leg kick but Kock checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tico 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
After the fight, Tico Tico was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH:87
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Tico throws a sloppy head kick and Aiken moves out of range easily.
Tico has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aiken.
Tico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aiken misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aiken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Aiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Midick Aiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tico.
Tico moves out of range as Aiken strikes.
Aiken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Italian Job in the buildup to the fight.
Aiken loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aiken.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aiken misses with a hook
and Tico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aiken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Tico defending well as Aiken loads up on a big left hand.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Tico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
Tico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tico checks a low kick from Aiken.
Midick Aiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tico walks into a left hand.
Tico lands a nice looking body kick.
Aiken misses with a two punch combination.
Aiken misses with a straight right.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aiken misses with a left hand
and Aiken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aiken lands a glancing blow to the side of Tico's head.
Aiken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Aiken misses with a right hand
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tico tests Aiken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
Aiken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Aiken lands a nice shot to the body.
Tico avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aiken, as that shot connected.
Tico walks into a stiff left hand from Aiken.
Aiken moves to clinch but Tico breaks away
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
Aiken blocks the body kick.
Aiken throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aiken scores with a nice strike.
Tico takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aiken misses with a left hand
and Tico counters with a good low kick that Aiken was not able to check.
Aiken misses with an uppercut
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Aiken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aiken connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Aiken misses with a right hand
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aiken misses with a shot to the body
and Tico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aiken lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tico has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tico and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tico lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aiken's sensitive parts.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aiken manages to avoid it.
Aiken misses with a looping right.
Tico takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Aiken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aiken throws a lazy right hand but Tico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Aiken. No joy for Tico on that attempt.
Aiken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Aiken there.
Aiken throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tico counter with a right hand.
Tico slips a jab and a cross from Aiken. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aiken throws a shot to the body.
Tico slips under a jab from Aiken.
A head kick misses from Tico.
Tico staying out of range there.
Tico misses with a two punch combination.
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Aiken - just one landing.
Aiken throws an off balance right hand
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aiken misses the jab.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
Aiken is looking to land body kicks.
Aiken throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Midick Aiken will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aiken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aiken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tico takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick lands from Aiken.
Tico throws a solid leg kick but Aiken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tico.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tico might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Aiken has got the better of the exchanges.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Aiken.
Aiken misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Tico moves away from the strike by Aiken.
Aiken checks a leg kick.
Aiken motions for Tico to come forward. Aiken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aiken backing away here, and Tico unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Aiken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken throws out a loose jab but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Aiken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
Aiken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Aiken throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
Aiken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tico looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aiken feints and then cracks Tico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tico down.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Aiken. Beautiful body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Aiken. No joy for Tico on that attempt.
Aiken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tico.
Aiken misses with a left hand
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Tico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Aiken misses.
Aiken throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tico misses with an uppercut.
Aiken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tico can do to turn this around?
Tico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tico's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aiken under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aiken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aiken.
Tico is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
Aiken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
A big left from Aiken misses.
Nice jab there from Tico.
Aiken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aiken there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aiken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aiken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aiken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Aiken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tico blocks a jab.
As Aiken backs off Tico throws a huge counter combo but Aiken manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Tico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tico misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aiken walks into a straight right hand from Tico.
Tico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aiken to score with a decent uppercut.
Midick Aiken is winning the standup battle so far.
Aiken lands a head shot.
Aiken takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tico lands a jab.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aiken misses with a lunging right hand
and Tico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aiken throws a lazy right hand but Tico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tico slips under a jab.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico moves forwards but Aiken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico fails to land with a series of punches.
Tico walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aiken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Tico takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aiken thuds a left hand into Tico's body.
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aiken misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Tico throws out a counter right but Aiken avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Aiken misses.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aiken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aiken is looking to chop away at Tico's legs.
Aiken misses with a looping right.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tico walks into a left hand.
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Aiken slips a jab and a cross from Tico.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Midick Aiken dominated that second round.
That's time! Aiken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tico darts in looking for a takedown but Aiken gets double underhooks and turns Tico into the cage.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Aiken takes the fight into the clinch.
Aiken can't find room to land a body shot as Tico controls the action.
Aiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Tico prevents a body shot from Aiken.
Aiken scores with a shot to the side of Tico's head. #BC2#
Tico breaks the clinch.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aiken misses the jab.
Tico let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken moves out of range as Tico strikes.
Aiken checks the leg kick.
Tico lands the left hand.
Tico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aiken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aiken misses with an uppercut.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aiken.
A swing and a miss from Tico.
Aiken misses with a wild combination.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Aiken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
Aiken moves to clinch but Tico breaks away
and Tico counters with a nice uppercut.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
Tico dodges the punch combination from Aiken.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aiken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aiken misses with a looping right.
Tico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aiken to score with a decent uppercut.
Tico moves away from the strike by Aiken.
Tico with a nice calf kick.
Aiken loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
Aiken blocks a head kick by Tico.
Tico moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aiken tries to clinch up.
Aiken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico throws a nice looking combination but Aiken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tico! But no joy.
Tico throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aiken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Aiken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tico avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Tico misses with a head kick.
Aiken appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aiken misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Aiken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
Tico appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tico checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Aiken.
Aiken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a wild combination.
Tico appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Aiken looks to land a combination but Tico avoids it well.
Tico let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Aiken connects with the punch.
Tico throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Tico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tico slips a jab from Aiken.
Aiken tries to clinch but Tico moves out of range.
A big left from Aiken misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tico! But no joy.
Aiken lands with a good body shot.
Aiken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aiken throws a body punch but Tico moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Aiken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Midick Aiken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aiken 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midick Aiken!
A victorious Midick Aiken thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Smith
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: SMASH:77
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Cuntmara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Cuntmara misses.
A good leg kick by Tico.
Cuntmara scores with the left hand. Tico knows he should have avoided that one.
Cuntmara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuntmara misses with a wild body shot.
Cuntmara cracks Tico with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuntmara throws out the jab.
Tico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tico tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuntmara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tico takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cuntmara is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cuntmara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuntmara misses with a double jab
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tico slips under a jab from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Cuntmara misses with a body kick.
Cuntmara misses with a shot to the body
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Tico.
Cuntmara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Tico misses the target.
Cuntmara throws an off balance right hand
and Tico counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cuntmara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Cuntmara.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Cuntmara.
Tico throwing a counter right hand but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuntmara misses the target.
Tico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the body from Cuntmara misses
and Tico counters with a one-two to the body.
Cuntmara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tico in his tracks. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico misses with a wild combination.
Cuntmara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tico looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tico takes one on the button.
Cuntmara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cuntmara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cuntmara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cuntmara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tico slips a jab from Cuntmara.
And Tico counters with a quick kick to the body but Cuntmara blocks it.
Tico misses with the combination.
Cuntmara throws the kick towards the body but Tico avoids it.
Tico thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cuntmara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Tico moves out of range as Cuntmara strikes.
A quick step to the side and Tico tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuntmara scores with a decent looking hook.
Cuntmara misses with a low kick.
Tico feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cuntmara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cuntmara finds it's way round the side to connect with Tico's head.
Cuntmara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tico to score with a decent uppercut.
Tico slips a straight right by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara lands a high kick!
Cuntmara misses with a double jab.
Cuntmara throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Tico manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cuntmara on his heels. He'll look to pass Cuntmara's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Tico continues to stall.
Tico stops Cuntmara from standing up.
Cuntmara keeping moving, preventing Tico from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tico showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cuntmara wants to get back to his feet but Tico is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cuntmara manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Cuntmara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cuntmara throws a leg kick
and Tico counters with an inside leg kick.
Cuntmara cracks a nice hook into Tico's ribs.
Cuntmara misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Cuntmara as he connects with a hook.
Cuntmara looks to land a left hand but Tico moved out of range nicely.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Cuntmara throws a wild body kick that Tico sees coming a mile off.
Cuntmara takes one on the button.
Cuntmara misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Tico tried to counter with a leg kick but Cuntmara avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cuntmara misses with a head kick.
Cuntmara throws a lazy uppercut
and Tico counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cuntmara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuntmara throws a jab but it's blocked by Tico. #T1#
Tico tried to score with a low kick but Cuntmara checks it.
Cuntmara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cuntmara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico throwing a counter right hand but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.
Cuntmara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Tico was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara connects with a crisp jab.
Tico slips a straight right by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cuntmara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Tico swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cuntmara throws a wild body kick that Tico sees coming a mile off.
Tico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cuntmara with a jab.
Cuntmara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tico misses with a right hand
and Cuntmara counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Cuntmara looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Cuntmara throws an off balance right hand
and Tico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Tico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuntmara misses with a right hand
and Tico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuntmara swings widly with a right hand
and Tico counters with a stiff right hand.
Tico misses with a double jab.
Cuntmara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cuntmara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cuntmara throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tico counter with a right hand. #T3#
Tico takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tico slips a straight right by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara misses the jab.
Tico is looking for a counter combo.
Cuntmara lands an overhand right.
Cuntmara throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.
Cuntmara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tico. Tico obviously looking to wear him down.
Cuntmara throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuntmara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Cuntmara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tico manages to avoid it.
Tico cracks Cuntmara with an open hand slap.
Tico throws a head kick that misses.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tico.
Cuntmara with a jab.
Cuntmara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuntmara misses with a hook
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Cuntmara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tico misses with a body shot
and Cuntmara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara lands a glancing blow to the side of Tico's head.
Cuntmara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuntmara avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Cuntmara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tico walks into a left hand.
Tico connects with a solid leg kick.
Cuntmara takes a swing at Tico's ribcage but misses.
Cuntmara throws a body punch but Tico moves out of range.
Tico throws a big counter combination but Cuntmara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Tico scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cuntmara tries to escape but Tico is in control.
Tico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cuntmara keeps working.
Cuntmara is trying to buck Tico off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tico is looking to take a break and control but Cuntmara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Cuntmara is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tico asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tico tries to advance to mount but Cuntmara denies him.
Tico trying to control the position but Cuntmara is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Tico'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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cuntmara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ticos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cuntmara throws an off balance right hand
and Tico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tico slips under a jab from Cuntmara.
Tico slips a jab from Cuntmara.
Tico jabs at Cuntmara's body.
Cuntmara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Cuntmara is predictable there
and Tico counters with a two punch combo.
Cuntmara throws a sloppy body shot
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cuntmara tries a head kick but it misses.
Tico avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A quick step to the side and Tico tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tico slips a jab from Cuntmara.#T3#
Cuntmara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cuntmara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tico on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cuntmara throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cuntmara throws a body punch but Tico moves out of range.
Tico on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cuntmara misses with a looping right.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tico.
Cuntmara throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Cuntmara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Tico looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tico chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cuntmara can pounce on him.
Cuntmara throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Tico moves away from the strike by Cuntmara.
As Cuntmara backs away, Tico returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cuntmara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuntmara misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Tico on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tico lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cuntmara takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuntmara throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico throws a leg kick but Cuntmara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cuntmara.
Tico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cuntmara finds it's way round the side to connect with Tico's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Cuntmara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cuntmara 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Cuntmara!
A victorious Ibrahim Cuntmara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Slavic FL 31 Rochester-Takeda
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tico pushes Built away with a front kick.
Tico misses with a hook.
Built definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by Tico.
Tico lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tico scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built slips under a jab.
Tico misses with a head kick. #T1#
Tico throws the kick towards the body but Built avoids it.
Built throws a big counter combination but Tico scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tico throws a big shot that misses.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Tico thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tico thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Built if he has to take too many more of those.
Built staying out of range there.
Tico scores with a one two! Built had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Built avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tico lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Built backs up against the ropes.
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tico throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Tico looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Tico just gets out of the way.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Tico misses with a looping left.
Tico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Tico will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tico misses with an uppercut.
Tico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Tico throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Tico misses
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Built. No joy for Tico on that attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick lands from Tico.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A combination from Tico does no damage.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Tico misses.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tico does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico lands with a right hand.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Tico goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tico doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Tico will be more careful next time no doubt.
Built defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico tries to land a leg kick but Built saw it coming and moves away.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.#T2#
Tico throws a head kick but Built moves out of range.
Built moves out of range as Tico throws a body kick.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Tico misses with a body punch
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Tico will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tico misses with a wild combination.
Tico misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Tico will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Tico misses with a wild combination.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 scores with a spinning back kick!
Tico throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Tico throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
As Tico looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Tico just gets out of the way.
Built avoids the body shot from Tico.
Decent striking displayed by Tico there.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built throws a big counter combination but Tico scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tico thows a leg kick but Built checks it
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Tico backing up. Tico nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Built steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tico. That one must have hurt.
Tico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Built has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built throws a big counter combination but Tico scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tico throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Tico will be more careful next time no doubt.
Molokai Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tico swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Tico backing up. Tico nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Built checks a low kick from Tico.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tico throws a solid leg kick but Built takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tico.
Tico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Built sprawls well. Built wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tico gets slowly back to his feet.
Built is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Tico misses with a looping right.
Tico pivots, looking for a leg kick but Built is out of range and Tico settles back down.
As Tico looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Tico just gets out of the way.
Tico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Built has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tico throws a body kick that misses.
Built avoids the head kick by Tico.
Built throws a big counter combination but Tico scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tico misses with a straight right. #T3#
Tico connects with a looping right hand.
Tico misses with a body kick.
Tico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Tico.
Built showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tico.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Tico.
As Tico looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Tico just gets out of the way.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Built blocks a leg kick.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built throws a big counter combination but Tico scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tico misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tico Tico.
Well Tico has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
After the fight, Tico Tico was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Slavic FL 26
Date: Apr 26, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from Ky Jr misses.
Tico is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ky Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico thows a body kick. Ky Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaia Ky Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico punishes Ky Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ky Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico lands with a cross.
Ky Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ky Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Tico scores with a leg kick.
Tico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ky Jr.
Nice body punch from Tico.
Tico lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Ky Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown but Tico shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Ky Jr misses
and Tico counters with a nice leg kick.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Ky Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ky Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Tico manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ky Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico 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.
Ky Jr controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ky Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Tico is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform me that Tico has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tico controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Tico 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.#T3#
Ky Jr seems keen to control Tico's posture.
Tico controlling from the top position.
Ky Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Tico is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Tico postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tico swinging wildly here.
Ky Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Tico tries to sprawl out of it but Ky Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tico manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tico thinks about the counter body kick.
Ky Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tico appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tico lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ky Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tico can pounce on him.
Tico throws a series of punches but Ky Jr moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ky Jr misses with a double jab
and Tico counters with a leg kick.
Gaia Ky Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ky Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ky Jr throws a leg kick
and Ky Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ky Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tico! But no joy.
Ky Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ky Jr. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ky Jr misses with a body shot
and Tico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tico throws a hook but Ky Jr blocks it.
Ky Jr throws a wild body kick that Tico sees coming a mile off.
Nice straight punches there by Tico. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tico.
Tico throws a one two combo.
Ky Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Tico counters with a stiff right hand.
Ky Jr looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range. #T2#
Ky Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Tico moves out of range easily.
Ky Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tico counters with a right hand to the body.
Tico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tico connects with a right hand. Ky Jr shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tico turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tico dodges the punch combination from Ky Jr.
Tico doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ky Jr misses with a body shot
and Tico counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ky Jr's knee momentarily.#T3#
Tico misses with an uppercut. Ky Jr saw that one coming.
Tico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ky Jr.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tico bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ky Jr's head backwards.
Ky Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ky Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tico scores with a sloppy right hand. Ky Jr should have avoided that one. #T4##TD#
Ky Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Tico is pressing down on Ky Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Tico is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Ky Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ky Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Ky Jr trying to control but Tico is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr cracks Tico with a solid left hand.
Tico pulls Ky Jr in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ky Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Tico manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ky Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ky Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Tico counters with a good low kick that Ky Jr was not able to check.
Tico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ky Jr thows a leg kick but Tico checks it
and Ky Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ky Jr is looking to wear down Tico with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tico connects with a leg kick.
Ky Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Ky Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Tico doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ky Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tico. Tico obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Ky Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tico doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tico let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown but Tico circles away easily
and Tico counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Ky Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Tico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ky Jr is working away from the top position though.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tico is refusing to be controlled, as Ky Jr sits in half guard. #T2#
Tico is trying to maintain the position but Ky Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Tico regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tico looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ky Jr is one step ahead there.
Tico is looking to stand up but Ky Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Tico is trying to control the position but Ky Jr postures up.
Tico is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tico controlling the action here. #T3#
Ky Jr is trying to maintain the position but Tico is very close to passing his half guard.
Tico is taking a breather. Ky Jr 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.
Tico wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr is looking to control Tico's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ky Jr avoid being mounted?
Ky Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ky Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ky Jr is trying to control the position but Tico postures up.
Ky Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ky Jr managing to control the position.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Tico tries to pass.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tico stays in close to Ky Jr's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown but Tico circles away easily
and Tico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tico 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
Tico Tico decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I Could Retire Sorry '.

Event: Slavic FL 21
Date: Mar 31, 2022

#R1#
Judge throws a poor cross that misses
and Tico counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tico 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Judge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Judge misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Judge misses with a takedown attempt
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.
Judge just misses with a punch to the body.
Judge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Judge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico throws a body punch but Judge moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Judge misses.
Judge shoots in but no luck this time.
Tico feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Judge tries for a takedown but Tico circles away easily
and Tico counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Tico.
Judge misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Judge or perhaps it was just good defense by Tico, which made it look bad.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judge misses with a hook
and Tico counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Judge thinking.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judge.
Judge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Judge scores with a takedown into Tico's guard.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Tico trying to control the position.
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Tico.
Tico trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Tico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tico controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
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.
Tico keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Tico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tico throws a leg kick but Judge checks it. #T3##TD2#
Judge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tico is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge trying to mount his opponent but Tico defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tico is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Judge trying to mount his opponent but Tico defends it.
Judge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Judge seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tico doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge.
Judge missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Tico works his way to full guard. Good work.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Tico is retaining full guard.
Judge postures up.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Tico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge wants to control from the top but Tico keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Tico'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricky Judge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tico throws a right and a left that Judge avoids nicely.
Judge misses the shot to the body.
Judge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Tico.
Tico lands with a shot to the body.
Ricky Judge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judge moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judge. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Judge throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tico as Judge shoots in.
Tico feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Judge misses with a body shot
and Tico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##TD2#
Judge drives through with a takedown into Tico's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tico trying to control the position.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Tico is retaining full guard.
Tico controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Tico is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tico swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge trying to control but Tico is working from the bottom. #T2#
Tico looking to control.
Tico can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Judge controls the pace.
Ricky Judge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Judge is fighting to break Tico's control of his arms but Tico is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judge. #TD2#
Judge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tico!#SUB2#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Tico is defending well.
Tico takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Judge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Judge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Tico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Judge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Judge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tico has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Judge but great work by Tico.
Tico takes a little break here. Judge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tico trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Judge tries to bench press Tico off him but Tico keeps the position.
Tico working away.
Tico trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge tries to bench press Tico off him but Tico keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judge is still trying to improve position.
Tico has control of an arm but Judge manages to advance to Tico's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Judge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Judge looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tico!
Tico slaps away a takedown attempt from Judge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Judge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tico wants it to stay on the feet.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.
Judge scores with a nice right hand.
Judge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tico counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Judge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tico seems keen to control Judge's posture.
Judge stands up over Tico, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Judge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tico wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Judge is pushing down on Tico's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tico is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Tico defends the submission attempt.
Tico is looking to improve his position.
Judge stalling.
Tico makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tico.
Tico is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Tico trying to control the position.
Tico keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Tico is trying to control the position but Judge postures up.
Judge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Judge postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Judge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tico manages to avoid it.
Tico is looking for a counter combo.
Judge takes a swing at Tico's ribcage but misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Judge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tico pinned against the ropes. Tico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Judge has his takedown stuffed
and Tico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tico stalks Judge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Judge's face. Judge staggers backwards, shaken.
Judge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tico throws a right hand that Judge ducks under and follows up with a left that Judge also avoids with ease.
Judge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tico defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judge.
Judge swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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 Tico Tico.
I think Judge 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge gave a mention to KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Slavic FL 13: Herojam Slava
Date: Mar 03, 2022

#R1#
Tico throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tico misses with a few strikes there.
Tico moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAshbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr checks a leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ashbourne Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tico with a hook.
Tico tries to land a leg kick but Ashbourne Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Ashbourne Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico tried to score with a low kick but Ashbourne Jr checks it.
Tico attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashbourne Jr is just out of range.
Tico throws a jab when Ashbourne Jr was well out of range.
Tico misses with a body shot
letting Ashbourne Jr counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tico.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tico is defended easily by Ashbourne Jr.#T1#
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashbourne Jr manages to avoid it.
Ashbourne Jr looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Tico throws a head kick that misses.
Ashbourne Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ashbourne Jr checks a low kick from Tico.
Tico thows a leg kick but Ashbourne Jr checks it
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
Jab by Tico.
Tico misses with a right hand
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ashbourne Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Ashbourne Jr misses with a hook.
Ashbourne Jr throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ashbourne Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ashbourne Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Tico.
Ashbourne Jr throws out a counter right but Tico avoids it with no problem.
Tico walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ashbourne Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Ashbourne Jr's belly button to the back.
Tico swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Ashbourne Jr defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Ashbourne Jr throws out a counter right but Tico avoids it with no problem.
Tico misses with a body kick.#T3#
Ashbourne Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Ashbourne Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tico misses with a left hand
and Ashbourne Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ashbourne Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tico misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Ashbourne Jr. That snapped Tico's head back.
Tico fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ashbourne Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Ashbourne Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Ashbourne Jr defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Ashbourne Jr swings for the body but Tico moves out of range.
It looked like Tico was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ashbourne Jr.
Tico looks to land a combination but Ashbourne Jr avoids it well. #T4#
A combination from Tico does no damage.
Ashbourne Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tico looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a low kick.
Tico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Ashbourne Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ashbourne Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ashbourne Jr 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 moves forwards but Ashbourne Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Ashbourne Jr finds it's target.
Ashbourne Jr tries to clinch there but Tico circles away.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ashbourne Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tico throws a head kick but Ashbourne Jr moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
That's time! Tico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico swinging wildly here.
Ashbourne Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr slips a straight right by Tico.
Ashbourne Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Ashbourne Jr.
Tico scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice jab there from Ashbourne Jr. #ROC2#Tico is rocked!
Tico throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Tico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheers as Tico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ashbourne Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Tico seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashbourne Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
Tico half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Tico tries to keep at a distance but Ashbourne Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tico dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#T1#
Tico content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ashbourne Jr has Tico pressed against the ropes, preventing Tico from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tico stalling in the clinch but Ashbourne Jr improves position. #BC2#
Ashbourne Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tico digs a good hook to Ashbourne Jr's body.
Ashbourne Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tico blocks a jab.
Tico Tico is winning the standup battle so far.
Tico throws a leg kick but Ashbourne Jr moved away.
Ashbourne Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tico throws a big counter combination but Ashbourne Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tico slips under a jab.
Ashbourne Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico misses with a low kick. #T2#
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashbourne Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Ashbourne Jr throws a body punch but Tico moves out of range.
Tico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ashbourne Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Ashbourne Jr throws a low kick but Tico avoids it.
Ashbourne Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ashbourne Jr throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a body shot.
Ashbourne Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tico can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashbourne Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Tico to counter with a crisp jab.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashbourne Jr manages to avoid it.
Ashbourne Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Ashbourne Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tico works over Ashbourne Jr's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Ashbourne Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tico.
Tico misses with a hook. Ashbourne Jr ducked under it nicely.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Tico missing with a left hand there. Ashbourne Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ashbourne Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Ashbourne Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tico throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ashbourne Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Ashbourne Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tico.
Tico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashbourne Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr throws a leg kick but Tico sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Ashbourne Jr throws a hook but Tico blocks it.
Tico tries to bum rush Ashbourne Jr with a series of wild strikes but Ashbourne Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Ashbourne Jr misses.
A head kick by Tico misses
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a left to the body.
Tico shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashbourne Jr throws a leg kick
and Tico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tico pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ashbourne Jr is out of range and Tico settles back down.
Ashbourne Jr blocks a head kick by Tico.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ashbourne Jr moves out of range as Tico strikes.
It seemed like Ashbourne Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Ashbourne Jr - just one landing.
Ashbourne Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Ashbourne Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ashbourne Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Ashbourne Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashbourne Jr.
Tico lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tico throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Ashbourne Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico tries to land a body kick
and Ashbourne Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico throws the left hand but Ashbourne Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a hook.
Tico slips under a jab from Ashbourne Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Tico misses its target.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a straight left. #T1#
Ashbourne Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a body punch
letting Tico counter with a right hand.
Tico throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashbourne Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashbourne Jr manages to avoid it.
Tico misses with a jab to the body
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Tico tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ashbourne Jr throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico jabs Ashbourne Jr right on the nose. Ashbourne Jr blinks but takes it well.
A right-left combo lands from Tico.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a hook.
Tico connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ashbourne Jr momentarily. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico throws a head kick that misses.
Ashbourne Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Ashbourne Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Tico trying to stall but Ashbourne Jr improves his position.
Ashbourne Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tico is trying to break the clinch but Ashbourne Jr has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Tico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Ashbourne Jr as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ashbourne Jr! But no joy.
Tico on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Ashbourne Jr blocks the low kick.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Ashbourne Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.#T3#
A jab lands there for Tico.
Tico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ashbourne Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tico's head backwards.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Ashbourne Jr counter with a right hand.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tico doesn't seem bothered though.
Ashbourne Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tico throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ashbourne Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tico slips under a jab from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Tico misses.
It seemed like Ashbourne Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ashbourne Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!#CL2#
Ashbourne Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Tico's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ashbourne Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ticos head. #BC2#
Ashbourne Jr breaks the clinch.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashbourne Jr moves away.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Ashbourne Jr steps into range and cracks Tico with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Tico flops backwards and Ashbourne Jr dives into his guard looking to finish!
Ashbourne Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Tico has wrist control.
Tico is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Ashbourne Jr really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
That's time! Tico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Ashbourne Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ashbourne Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
Tico half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tico motions for Ashbourne Jr to come forward. Tico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ashbourne Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Ashbourne Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tico's head backwards.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ashbourne Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tico throws a lazy uppercut
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashbourne Jr takes one to the side of the head. #KD2#
Ashbourne Jr cracks Tico with a big right hand and Tico goes down!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashbourne Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ashbourne Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tico is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ashbourne Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tico's guard.
Tico is trying to keep Ashbourne Jr in close.
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.
Ashbourne Jr is looking to stand up but Tico won't let him.
Tico has control of Ashbourne Jr's left arm, preventing Ashbourne Jr from doing any damage.
Ashbourne Jr wants to stand but Tico has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tico misses with a straight left.
Tico moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tico throws a low kick, looking for Ashbourne Jr's leg but Ashbourne Jr calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ashbourne Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tico doesn't seem bothered though.
Ashbourne Jr slips under a jab.
Ashbourne Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tico misses the body punch #KD2#
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a right hand that sends Tico tumbling to the canvas! Can Ashbourne Jr finish him? He dives into Tico's guard looking to do just that!
Tico trying to control the position.
Ashbourne Jr wants to stand but Tico is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ashbourne Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Tico is trying to control the position but Ashbourne Jr postures up. #SU2#
Ashbourne Jr stands and steps away. Tico gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico throws a lazy uppercut
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tico misses the jab.
Ashbourne Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ashbourne Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tico keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Ashbourne Jr rushes Tico and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ashbourne Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Tico.
Ashbourne Jr tries to throw a body punch but Tico avoids it by throwing Ashbourne Jr back against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Ashbourne Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ashbourne Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ashbourne Jr checks a leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr blocks a jab.
It seemed like Ashbourne Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ashbourne Jr wants to clinch.
Tico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ashbourne Jr sprawls well. Ashbourne Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tico gets slowly back to his feet.
Ashbourne Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ashbourne Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Ashbourne Jr dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Tico bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ashbourne Jr's head backwards.
Tico throws a chopping leg kick but Ashbourne Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashbourne Jr moves away.
Ashbourne Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Tico lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tico throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ashbourne Jr! But no joy.
Ashbourne Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tico.
Ashbourne Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashbourne Jr checks the leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tico tries a low kick but Ashbourne Jr avoids it.
Ashbourne Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tico moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Tico tries a head kick but it misses.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ashbourne Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ashbourne Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tico looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ashbourne Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ticos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ashbourne Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tico jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ashbourne Jr looks to land a right hand but Tico moved out of range.
Ashbourne Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Ashbourne Jr moves out of range as Tico strikes.#CL2#
Ashbourne Jr closes the distance and pushes Tico back into the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Tico to work. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Ashbourne Jr fails to land.
Tico blocks an uppercut.
Tico blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ashbourne Jr. #BC2#
Ashbourne Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico lands a slapping body shot.
A left and a right from Tico both land. Nice combination.
Tico walks into a jab.
Tico throws a poor cross that misses
and Ashbourne Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Ashbourne Jr misses its intended target.
Tico swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ashbourne Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Ashbourne Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Tico throws a leg kick
letting Ashbourne Jr counter with a right hand.
A jab from Tico misses.
Ashbourne Jr lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tico falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ashbourne Jr dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Ashbourne Jr!
Dave Ashbourne Jr is the new bantamweight champion!
Dave Ashbourne Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Slavic FL 10
Date: Feb 14, 2022

#R1#
Liddell doesn't manage to clinch there - Tico circles away.
Tico lands with a hook. Liddell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liddell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liddell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tico with a nice calf kick.
Tico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liddell misses with a hook.
Jonathan Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tico counters with a good low kick that Liddell was not able to check.
Liddell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Liddell is just out of range.
Tico lands a nice looking body shot.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Liddell is just out of range.
Tico scores with a hook to the body. Liddell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liddell tries to clinch up
and Tico counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liddell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Liddell misses with the combination.
Liddell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liddell ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Liddell wants to counter with a clinch but Tico pushes him away.
Liddell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tico counters with a right hand to the body.
Liddell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tico swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liddell tries to clinch but Tico is having none of it.
Liddell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liddell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tico counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liddell thinking.
Tico with a nice calf kick.
Liddell misses with a body kick.
Tico is looking to counter punch.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
Tico half committed to a counter leg kick.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses
and Tico counters with a right hand to the body.
Tico throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell moves in looking to clinch but Tico pushes him off.
Liddell fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Liddell moves into the clinch successfully.
Tico scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tico.
Tico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tico on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liddell missing with knees to the body.
Tico throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Liddell breaks from the clinch.
Liddell 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.
Liddell misses with a combination
and Tico counters with a body kick.
Tico is looking to wear down Liddell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Liddell 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.#T3#
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddell.
Liddell misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Tico tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Tico tries to keep at a distance but Liddell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Liddell prevents a body shot from Tico.
Liddell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tico lands with a light punch inside.
Tico creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Liddell's defenses.
Tico prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Liddell breaks from the clinch.
Tico scores with the left hand. Liddell knows he should have avoided that one.
Liddell tries to land a body kick
and Tico counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Liddell is rocked!
Tico finds Liddell's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Liddell flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Tico lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Liddell will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tico Tico!
Tico Tico retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Tico Tico started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Slavic FL 6
Date: Jan 13, 2022

#R1#
Tico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Judge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Judge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tico on his heels. He'll look to pass Tico's guard now, I'm sure.
Tico bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judge's guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judge is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tico wants to sweep but no luck.
Tico is adopting a defensive guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judge stands and throws Tico's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Tico's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Tico is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Judge is thwarting Tico's attempts to control the position.
Tico is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Tico defends the submission attempt.
Tico is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tico avoid being mounted?
Tico tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Judge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Judge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tico felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tico is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge is taking a breather. Tico 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Judge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tico does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tico thuds a left hand into Judge's body.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tico as he avoids it easily.
Judge avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Judge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tico's half guard.
Judge is controlling the pace.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Tico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Tico wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
Tico wants to get back to his feet.
Tico is trying to control but can't.
Judge prevents Tico from improving his position.
Tico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Judge in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tico connects with a right hand. Judge shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Judge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Judge throws a lazy right hand but Tico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tico lands a jab to the head.
Judge connects with a crisp jab.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but Tico shows good takedown defense.
Tico feints a counter leg kick.
Tico lands a jab.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Judge's head but Judge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Tico as Judge shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tico stuffs the takedown attempt from Judge. Judge gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico clobbers Judge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Judge checks a leg kick.
Tico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tico wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Tico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tico wants it to stay on the feet.
Tico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Judge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ricky Judge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico scores with a hook to the body. Judge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Judge shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tico is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Tico trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge wants to take a breather but Tico is having none of it. #T2#
Judge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tico is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tico tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Judge tries for a takedown but Tico circles away easily
and Judge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Judge has his takedown stuffed
and Tico counters with a big head kick but Judge shrugs it off.
Tico throws a low kick, looking for Judge's leg but Judge calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Tico misses.
Judge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tico defends well and Judge ends up having to push Tico into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tico appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Judge goes for a takedown attempt but Tico pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Judge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Judge tries for a takedown but Tico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Judge tries for a takedown but Tico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tico tries to bum rush Judge with a series of wild strikes but Judge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Judge attempts a counter takedown but Tico avoids it well and moves away.
Judge misses with a takedown attempt - Tico sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Judge with a poor takedown
and Tico counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Judge throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Judge doesn't seem bothered though.
Tico misses with a straight right.
Tico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tico throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tico enables Judge to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tico manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Tico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge postures up.
Judge trying to control but Tico is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Judge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tico defends it nicely.
Tico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Judge circles away quickly and effectively.
Judge moves out of range of the leg kick from Tico.
Tico is looking to land body kicks.
Judge shoots in but Tico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tico let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tico connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Judge shoots in for a double leg but Tico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Tico. #TD#
Judge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tico's guard.#T1#
Tico working a defensive guard here.
Tico is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Judge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tico really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Judge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Judge wants to control from the top but Tico keeps moving.
Judge 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.
Tico working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Tico is keeping the position.
Judge wants to control from the top but Tico keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Judge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Judge misses with a takedown
enabling Tico to counter with a crisp jab.
Judge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Judge throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Tico misses with a straight right.
Tico throws a body punch but Judge moves out of range.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judge was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Judge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tico connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck for Judge with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Tico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tico sprawls and moves away.
Judge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Judge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tico moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Judge is looking to work some ground and pound but Tico has wrist control.#T4#
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Tico.
Judge trying to control but Tico is working from the bottom.
Judge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tico wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tico is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Judge shoots in and drives through. Tico sprawls well.
Judge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tico.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Tico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Tico as Judge shoots in.
Judge checks a low kick from Tico.
Tico misses with a looping right.#TD#
Judge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tico's guard.
Tico pulls Judge in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Judge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge content to stall in guard here.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tico is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Judge shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge shoots and misses
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Judge with a poor takedown
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judge.
The crowd cheers as Tico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Judge doesn't seem phased though.
Judge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tico keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#TD#
Tico gets caught flat footed, as Judge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tico has his hands on Judge's head, controlling the position.
Judge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ricky Judge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Judge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Tico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tico is trying to control the position but Judge postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Judge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Judge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Tico sneaks out the side door and pushes Judge away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tico scores with a jab. Judge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Tico. No joy for Judge on that attempt.
Tico tries a quick counter leg kick but Judge is wise to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Judge. That snapped Tico's head back. #TD#
Judge throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tico tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Judge is in Tico's guard.
Tico trying to control the position here.
Tico trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Judge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Judge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tico connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Judge scrambles back to his feet.
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Judge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tico is trying to defend but Judge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tico wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well. #SUB#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge is keen to just control but Tico is a slippery customer.#T1#
Tico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tico wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Judge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tico trying to control but Judge postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Tico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tico wants to control but Judge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tico is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tico works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Judge is defended easily by Tico.
Judge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Judge misses with a hook to the body
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico tries to work over Judge's front leg with a kick but Judge checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Judge or perhaps it was just good defense by Tico, which made it look bad. #T3#
Tico lands a head shot.
Judge tries for a takedown but Tico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ricky Judge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judge blocks a head kick by Tico.
Judge misses with a takedown attempt
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Judge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Judge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tico is fending him off so far but Judge persists. Nope, Tico circles away and we're back to standing.
Judge moves forwards but Tico connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Judge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Judge is keen to just control but Tico is a slippery customer.#T4#
Tico trying to control from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judge wants to take a breather but Tico is having none of it.
Judge is taking a breather. Tico 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.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Tico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tico is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judge wants to take a breather but Tico is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tico 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
Tico Tico is the new bantamweight champion!
Tico Tico bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Slavic FL 5: Champions
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Tico throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tico tests Higgins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Higgins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Tico. Beautiful body shot.
Tico has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tico.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Higgins feints the counter takedown.
Higgins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Higgins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tico.
Tico misses with a double jab.
And Higgins tries to counter it with a takedown but Tico pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Higgins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tico misses with a wild combination.
Higgins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tico throws a good cross that connects.
Higgins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Tico bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Higgins's head backwards.
Tico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Higgins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico throws a solid leg kick but Higgins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tico.
Tico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Higgins doesn't seem bothered though.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tico scores with a hook to the body. Higgins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tico jabs at Higgins's body.
Tico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Tico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Higgins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tico fails to land with a series of punches.
Higgins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tico scores with a shot to the body.
Tico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tico lands with an overhand left.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico lands a head shot.
Tico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Higgins.#T4#
Tico connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tico.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tico throws a series of punches but Higgins moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tico feints and then cracks Higgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higgins down.
Tico lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Higgins backs up against the ropes.
Good shot there by Tico.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico 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.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tico.
A nice leg kick from Tico, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico Tico is winning the standup battle so far.
Tico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tico throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Higgins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tico is looking to wear down Higgins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Higgins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Brandon Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tico clobbers Higgins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Higgins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Higgins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Tico throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Higgins on the side of the head.
Higgins blocks a low kick nicely.
Higgins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tico defends it well.
Tico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgins can do to turn this around?
Higgins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tico connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Higgins scrambles back to his feet.
Tico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Higgins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left and a right from Tico both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Tico scores with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Higgins might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tico has got the better of the exchanges.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Higgins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tico connects with a nice looking jab.
Tico cracks Higgins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Higgins walks into a stiff left hand from Tico.
Tico lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Higgins is rocked!
Tico lands a jab to Higgins's midsection.#T3#
Tico with a hook.
Tico is looking to score with low kicks.
Higgins with the counter takedown but Tico avoids it easily.
Higgins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tico lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tico scores with a jab.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tico lands a leg kick that knocks Higgins off balance momentarily.#T4#
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Higgins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tico throws a series of punches but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tico misses with a low kick.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Higgins's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Higgins.
Tico scores with a hook to the body. Higgins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tico throws a series of punches but Higgins avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tico.
A punch combination from Tico misses.
Tico connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Higgins's hands.
Tico jabs at Higgins's body.
Tico lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico looks to land a combination. Higgins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tico works the jab nicely.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tico.
Tico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Higgins.
Tico throws a right hand that Higgins ducks under and follows up with a left that Higgins also avoids with ease.
Tico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Higgins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tico is looking to slow Higgins down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Tico. Beautiful body shot.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Higgins counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico gets back to half guard.
Tico wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Higgins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tico wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Higgins is looking for a kimura but Tico is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Higgins to get the leverage.
Tico is positioning himself well to prevent Higgins advancing to mount.
Tico trying to control here. #SUB2#
Higgins is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Higgins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Tico slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Higgins has gone for a leg lock! Tico slips out almost immediately though and dives into Higgins's guard.#REVR#
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tico is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Sydney inform us that Higgins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tico slips nicely into half guard.
Higgins manages to get to full guard. #T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Higgins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tico has managed to get both his arms back between Higgins's legs - danger averted.
Tico sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tico is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tico forces his way into half guard.
Tico prevents Higgins from improving his position.
Brandon Higgins 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.
Tico content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
After the fight, Tico Tico was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Sss takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sss fails with a takedown attempt.
Tico pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sss back to the cage. Tico follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sss tries for a takedown but Tico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tico tried to counter with a leg kick but Sss avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sss dives in and grabs Tico's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tico pushes down on Sss's head and hops out.
Tico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.
Jab from Tico.
Tico dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sss. That did some damage!#T1#
Sss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tico counters with a right hand to the body.
Sss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tico but Tico pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tico is fending him off so far but Sss persists. Nope, Tico circles away and we're back to standing.
Tico lands with a good body shot.
Sss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tico circles away.
Tico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tico wants it to stay on the feet.
Sss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tico counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tico.
Sloppy strikes from Tico. Those never looked like landing.
Tico is breathing heavily.
Tico jabs at Sss's body.
Tico with a nice calf kick.
Sss shoots for a double leg takedown but Tico sprawls well. He's pushed Sss's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sss takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Sss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tico can pounce on him.
Sss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tico connects with a body shot.
Tico with a nice calf kick.
Sss misses with a takedown
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sss shoots in for a double leg but Tico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Tico connects with a leg kick.
Tico lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sss backs up against the cage.
Tico throws a head kick that Sss semi-blocks.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sss moves away.
Sss tries to counter with a clinch but Tico shakes him off and moves away.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Sss replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tico blocks it well.
Tico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sss counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tico tries to avoid it but Sss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tico to the ground. Tico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tico throws a sloppy head kick and Sss moves out of range easily.
Sss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tico looks to land a left hand but Sss moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tico pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sss is out of range and Tico settles back down.
Sss counters with a body kick.
Sss with a poor takedown
and Tico counters with a two punch combo.
Tico throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No luck for Sss with that takedown attempt.
Tico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Tico.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tico throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Sss checks a low kick from Tico.
Sss counters with a body kick.
Sss is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.
Tico lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sss's sensitive parts.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Sss is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tico lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sss.
Tico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
A combination from Tico does no damage.
Sss misses with a kick to the body.
Tico is looking to wear down Sss with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sss has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Sss darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sss can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tico does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Tico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tico is staying active underneath Sss, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Tico keeping control of the position.
Tico is looking for a sweep. Sss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sss trying to control from half guard but Tico is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sss steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sss keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sss is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tico throws a combination. Sss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tico falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Sss counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sss trying to control the position from guard on top but Tico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sss won't allow Tico to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tico pinned against the cage. Tico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico throws a series of punches but Sss moves out of range.
Sss is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sss walks into a left hand.
Tico misses with the combination.
Sss goes for a double leg but Tico avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tico continues to drive forward.
A jab from Tico misses.
Tico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Sss blocks the leg kick.
Sss has a takedown stuffed.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.#T2#
Nice body punch from Tico.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Sss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tico takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice straight punches there by Tico. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tico.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sss or perhaps it was just good defense by Tico, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Sss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3##SUB#
Tico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tico controlling Sss's posture.
Tico is trying to keep Sss in close. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sss is fighting to break Tico's control of his arms but Tico is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tico keeping full guard, as Sss tries to pass.
Sss trying to control but Tico is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sss Sss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tico scores with a decent looking hook.
Tico Tico 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!
Sss blocks a head kick by Tico.
Sss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tico, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
In his post fight interview, Tico Tico started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 64
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico sizes up Warrior with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warrior steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tico.
Warrior tries to clinch but Tico moves out of range.
Tico throwing a counter right hand but Warrior manages to avoid it.
Warrior wants to clinch.
Tico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warrior finds it's way round the side to connect with Tico's head. #CUT2#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warrior.
Tico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warrior looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Warrior forces Tico back against the cage and clinches.
Warrior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tico letting Warrior take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Warrior fails to land. #T1#
Tico struggles to land a body shot inside as Warrior controls his hands. #BC#
Tico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tico lands a head shot.
Warrior tries to clinch there but Tico circles away.
Warrior throws a lazy head kick
letting Tico counter with a right hand.
Warrior feints and then cracks Tico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tico down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tico, as that shot connected.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warrior's coach down at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Warrior's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Warrior tries a head kick but it misses.
Tico lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Warrior tenderised Tico's leg. Tico is trying to keep his angry face on.
Warrior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tico counters with a stiff right hand.
Tico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Warrior.
Tourney Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Tico does no damage.
Warrior tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Warrior misses the target.
Warrior avoids the head kick by Tico. #T2#
Warrior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warrior avoids the body shot from Tico.
Warrior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Warrior tries to clinch up.
Warrior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tico throws a shot to the body.
Tico throws a solid leg kick but Warrior takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tico.
Warrior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warrior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warrior looks to land a left hand but Tico moved out of range nicely.
Tico feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Warrior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tico lunges at Warrior with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Warrior's hand.
Tico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warrior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Tico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warrior.
Warrior misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warrior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warrior just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warrior tries a head kick but it misses.
Tico scores with a jab to the body.
Warrior connects with a high kick.
Tico throws a body punch but Warrior moves out of range. #CL2#
Warrior has closed the distance and engaged Tico in a clinch.
Tico digs a right hand underneath Warrior's ribcage. Warrior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warrior is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tico has had enough of the clinch but Warrior keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Warrior has a couple of punches blocked by Tico.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warrior throws a punch but it's blocked by Tico.
Tico scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Warrior.
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!
Warrior misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tico connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Tourney Warrior has been cut.
Tico taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tico scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tico tries to stall but Warrior uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tico taking a breather.
Tico seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Warrior is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tico pushes Warrior back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warrior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Tico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tico throws a shot to the body.
Jab by Warrior.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warrior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warrior moves in looking to clinch but Tico pushes him off.
Warrior misses with a left hand
and Tico counters with a stiff right hand.
Tico takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warrior tries to clinch but Tico moves out of range.
Tico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Warrior lands with a right hand.
Tico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warrior can do to turn this around?
Tico scores with a body shot.
Tico needs to keep his hands up - Warrior had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Tico is rocked!
Warrior tries to score with a low kick but Tico moves his leg out of the way.
Oh Tico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Warrior is just out of range.
Tico seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Warrior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tico, pushing him back against the cage.
Tico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tico blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Tico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Warrior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tico is pushing Warrior up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from Warrior.
Tourney Warrior seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tico wants to break free but Warrior has control.
Tico blocking some punches.
Warrior lands with a light punch inside.
Warrior is struggling to control the position.
Warrior is trying to stall.
Tico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tico blocking some punches.
Tico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tico misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Warrior tries to throw a body punch but Tico avoids it by throwing Warrior back against the cage.
Warrior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warrior keeps control of Tico as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tico misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Warrior fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tico.
Tico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warrior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tico misses with a punch to the body.
Warrior misses with some punches.
Warrior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warrior fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tico throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Warrior throws a series of punches but Tico avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warrior takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Tico misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Tico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warrior was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warrior throws out the jab.
Warrior misses with a right hand
and Tico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Warrior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warrior tries to clinch there but Tico circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warrior. That's going to slow Tico down.
Warrior tries a head kick but it misses.
Tico throws a poor cross that misses
and Warrior counters with a nice body kick.
Warrior just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Warrior clinches up against the cage.
Warrior works on Tico's body with a couple of short punches.
Warrior struggles to land a body shot inside as Tico controls his hands. #T4#
Tico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Tico breaks the clinch.
Warrior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tico has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior scores with a one two! Tico had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Warrior is just out of range.
Tico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Warrior.
A shot to the liver by Tico. Beautiful body shot.
Tico moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Warrior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Warrior stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Warrior tries to clinch but Tico is having none of it.
Warrior takes one to the side of the head.
Warrior has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warrior there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tourney Warrior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Warrior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tico throwing a counter right hand but Warrior manages to avoid it.
Warrior throws a front kick aimed at Tico's knee but Tico avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Tico.
Warrior looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Tico is looking to chop away at Warrior's legs.
Warrior misses with a hook
enabling Tico to counter with a crisp jab.
Warrior tries to clinch up.
Warrior throws a head kick that misses
and Tico counters with a stiff right hand.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Tico as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tico looks to land a combination. Warrior sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Warrior is looking to clinch.
Tico drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warrior sprawls and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico misses with a body shot.
Tico blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Warrior looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Tico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warrior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warrior closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warrior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Warrior misses.
Tico appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tico misses with the combination.
Tico throws a hook but Warrior avoids it easily.
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Warrior throws a body kick that misses
letting Tico counter with a right hand.
Tico Tico is winning the standup battle so far.
Tico throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warrior counters with a straight right hand.
Tico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Warrior motions for Tico to come forward. Warrior throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Warrior sends Tico crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Warrior is motioning to the referee to let Tico up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warrior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tico.
Tico's jab looks to have found its range, popping Warrior under the eye.
Warrior misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Warrior closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Tico out cold! Tico corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tourney Warrior!
Tourney Warrior decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 54
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Royster tests Tico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Royster.
Nice defenses there by Tico.
An attempted straight right counter from Tico misses the target.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Royster cracks a nice hook into Tico's ribs.
Royster is looking to slow Tico down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Royster.
Royster connects with a leg kick.
Royster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Royster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Royster just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royster throws a sloppy body shot
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tico moves out of range of the leg kick from Royster.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Royster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Royster lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Tico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tico connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Royster avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Royster misses.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tico blocks a jab.
Royster throws a lazy uppercut
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Royster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Royster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Royster lands a jab to Tico's midsection.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Royster throws a hook but Tico blocks it.
A solid body kick from Royster.
Royster connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Royster. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Royster misses its intended target. #T2#
Tico 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.
Royster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tico on the side of the head.
Royster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Royster.
Tico throws a right hand that Royster ducks under and follows up with a left that Royster also avoids with ease.
A big left from Royster misses.
Tico misses with the combination.
Royster throws out a counter right but Tico avoids it with no problem.
Royster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Royster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Royster thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico avoids a kick to the body.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico misses with an uppercut. Royster saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Royster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Laertes Royster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Royster scores with a nice head shot.
Tico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Royster misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Royster takes one to the chin there.
Tico throws a right hand that Royster ducks under and follows up with a left that Royster also avoids with ease.
Royster misses with a straight left.
Royster swings for the body but Tico moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Royster.
Laertes Royster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Royster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tico tried to counter with a leg kick but Royster avoided it.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Tico blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Royster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tico misses with a hook.
Tico walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royster throws an off balance right hand
and Tico counters with a stiff right hand.
Royster scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Tico throws a lazy right hand but Royster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Royster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Royster lands with a hook. Tico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Royster looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico throwing a counter right hand but Royster manages to avoid it.
Royster throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Royster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tico at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Royster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tico doesn't seem phased though.
Royster throws out a loose jab but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico throws a right hand that misses
and Royster counters with a nice body shot.
Royster takes one on the button.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royster throws out a counter right but Tico avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Royster. Beautiful body shot.
Royster checks a low kick from Tico.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Royster! But no joy.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Royster's head but Royster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Tico misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
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!
Tico throws a body punch but Royster moves out of range.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Royster throws out the jab.
Tico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tico scores with a nice head shot.
Royster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Royster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Tico needs to keep his hands up - Royster had a free shot at his head there.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royster.
Tico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roysters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Royster slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Tico there.
Royster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royster throws the left hand but Tico avoids the punch easily.
Royster loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
Royster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royster.
Royster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tico's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Laertes Royster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Royster misses with a straight left.
Tico swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Royster misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tico misses the target.
Tico staying out of range there.
Royster scores with a body shot.
Royster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tico lands a slapping body shot.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Royster with a nice calf kick.
Tico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Royster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tico misses with an uppercut. Royster saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Royster moved out of range.
It seemed like Royster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Royster misses.
Royster throws a low kick but Tico moves out of range easily.
Royster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Royster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Royster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Royster just misses with a punch to the body.
Royster throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Royster wants to land a leg kick but Tico is out of range.
Royster looks to land a body kick but Tico moved away.
Royster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royster misses with a looping left.
Tico lands a really nice looking cross but Royster seems unphased.
Tico fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tico scores with a jab. Royster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Royster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tico misses with a low kick as Royster jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royster 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.
Tico throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Royster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Royster.
Royster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tico lands an overhand right.
Royster scores with a nice body kick.
Royster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tico blocks a low kick nicely.
Tico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Royster circles away quickly and effectively.
Royster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tico sizes up Royster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Royster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tico has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Royster tenderised Tico's leg. Tico is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico throws a nice inside leg kick.
Royster misses the jab.
Laertes Royster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Royster lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royster lands with a hook. Tico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laertes Royster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Royster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laertes Royster!
A very excited looking Laertes Royster made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 49
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Tico slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Lawson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Tico'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.#SUB2#
Lawson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tico knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Lawson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tico has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tico stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Tico has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Lawson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Lawson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Tico tries to buck Lawson off but Lawson is having none of it.
Tico gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Lawson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tico manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tico controlling the position.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tico has his hands on Lawson's head, controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lawson preventing the sweep.
Tico is trying to keep Lawson in close.
Tico keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tico controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tico manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tico displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawson.
An attempted straight right counter from Tico misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tico lands a jab-cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Tico.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tico sprawls well. Tico wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawson gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Tico misses its target.
Lawson missing with a left hand there. Tico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tico swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lawson is looking to clinch but Tico is avoiding it.
Tico lands with a shot to the body.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Lawson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lawson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tico defends well and Lawson ends up having to push Tico into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawson.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Lawson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tico swivels and escapes.
Tico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lawson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tico counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lawson thinking. #T1#
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Tico scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Lawson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lawson seems to be working for a kimura but Tico defends the submission attempt.
Tico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawson can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Lawson seems to be looking for submissions.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tico keeps working.
Tico is looking to control Lawson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tico avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lawson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tico defends it well. #T2#
Tico tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.
Tico is concentrating on defense, preventing Lawson from advancing position. #SUB2#
Tico is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawson. #SUB2#
Lawson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lawson is looking to take a break and control but Tico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that second round.
That's time! Tico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lawson tries to move into range but Tico moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tico cracks Lawson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lawson darts in trying to clinch
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
Tico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Lawson's belly button to the back.
Lawson lands a jab to the nose.
Lawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tico lands a nice shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawson.
Lawson shoots for a takedown but Tico saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tico counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Lawson.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Tico.
Tico scores with a body shot.
Tico scores with a nice body kick.
Tico moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tico is looking to wear down Lawson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lawson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tico finds it's way round the side to connect with Lawson's head.
Tico with a hook.
Lawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tico avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Lawson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tico sprawls well. He's pushed Lawson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tico lands a jab to the head.
Lawson throws a right hand that misses
and Tico counters with a one-two to the body.
Lawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tico attempts a counter takedown but Lawson avoids it well and moves away.
Tico lands with a shot to the body.
Brendan Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawson looks for a takedown but Tico sprawls well.
Tico stuffs the takedown.
Tico scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawson should have avoided that one.
Tico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lawson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lawson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tico counter with a right hand.
Lawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Tico as Lawson shoots in.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tico.
Tico Tico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tico jabs Lawson right on the nose. Lawson blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tico, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
After the fight, Tico Tico was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ENIGMA 45
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Colt.
Tico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Colt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Colt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ticos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Colt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tico. Tico circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Colt scoring well with a low kick there.
Colt scores with a nice body kick.
Colt slips a jab and a cross from Tico.
Colt throws out a loose jab but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Colt is looking to slow Tico down with leg kicks.
Colt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt throws a leg kick
and Tico counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Colt throws the left hand but Tico avoids the punch easily.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colt.
The fighters circling - Colt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Colt misses. #T1#
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colt manages to avoid it.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Tico.
Colt avoids the body shot from Tico.
Henry Colt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colt throws out a powerful jab.
Henry Colt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tico is out of range.
Tico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Colt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Colt scores with a head kick. Tico tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Colt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tico gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Colt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters circling - Colt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Tico.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colt moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico throws a lazy uppercut
and Tico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tico falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Colt misses with a looping left.
Colt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tico.
Tico tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tico swings for the body but Colt moves out of range.
Tico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colt.
Colt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Colt cracks Tico with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Colt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Colt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico darts in looking for a takedown but Colt gets double underhooks and turns Tico into the cage.
Tico jabs Colt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Colt throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
Colt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Tico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Colt throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Colt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Colt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colt moves away.
Tico slips under a jab.
Tico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colt throws out a loose jab but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Colt throws a poor cross that misses
and Tico counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Colt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colt misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Tico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Colt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt moves away from the strike by Tico.
Colt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tico misses with a few strikes there.
Tico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tico might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Colt has got the better of the exchanges.
Tico digs a good body shot into Colt's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Tico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tico punishes Colt's body with a nice straight punch.
Tico thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Colt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Colt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Colt as he connects with a hook.
Colt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ticos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Colt tries a head kick but it misses.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Tico blocks the leg kick.
Colt throws out a loose jab but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Colt rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch combination from Tico misses.
Tico loads up on a big right hand but Colt slips the punch.
Colt misses with a two punch combination.
Colt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Colt duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tico checks a leg kick.
Colt slaps away a takedown attempt from Tico, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Tico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Colt doesn't seem bothered though.
Tico moves out of range as Colt strikes.
Tico doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Colt looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Colt digs a good hook to Tico's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Colt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Tico tries to move into range but Colt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Colt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tico checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Colt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Colt looks to land a right hand but Tico moved out of range.
Colt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tico is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Colt with a body shot.
Tico throws a left and a right that both miss
and Colt counters with a stiff right hand.
Colt wants to slow Tico down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Colt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tico misses with a body shot
and Colt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Colt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tico.
Tico blocks a low kick nicely.
Tico misses with a hook.
Colt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tico throws an overhand right that lands on Colt's shoulder, as Colt tries to avoid the shot.
Colt looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Colt just misses with a punch to the body.
Colt throws a chopping leg kick but Tico manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tico on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tico throws a low kick, looking for Colt's leg but Colt calmly moves out of range.
Tico walks into a straight right hand from Colt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt misses with a looping right.
Colt cracks Tico with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tico looks to throw the jab but Colt is out of range.
Colt connects with a leg kick.
Tico slips a straight right by Colt.
Nice uppercut there from Colt.
Henry Colt is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Colt throws the left hand but Tico avoids the punch easily.
Tico throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
Tico throws a one two combo.
Tico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colt.
Colt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tico.
Colt defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colt.
Colt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tico has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab by Colt.
Colt works the jab nicely.
Colt throws out a leg kick but Tico moves out of range and Colt only half commits.
Colt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Colt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colt scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Colt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tico.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tico.
Colt throws a jab but it's blocked by Tico.
Tico throws a leg kick
and Colt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tico shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Colt eats them both and turns towards Tico to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Colt's belly button to the back.
Tico takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Colt.
Colt moves out of range as Tico strikes.
Colt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colt throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico punishes Colt's body with a nice straight punch.
Colt moves out of range as Tico strikes.
Tico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Colt scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Colt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Colt 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Colt!

Event: ENIGMA 41
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Tico swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Tico dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tico throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Tico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Tico should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Tico's ribs.#T1#
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Tico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Tico let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tico swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez stuns Tico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook but Tico blocks it.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Slick Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez takes a swing at Tico's ribcage but misses.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
A big right from Tico misses.
Tico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tico misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tico thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Tico misses with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Tico uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Tico. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tico.
Tico lands with a cross.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Tico avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tico connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tico has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tico misses with a looping left.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Slick Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Tico with a series of wild strikes but Tico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tico connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tico scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slick Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tico.
Tico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Tico connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tico.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Tico's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tico duly obliges. #T1#
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tico 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.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Tico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tico connects with a body shot.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tico.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Tico throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Tico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Sanchez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tico lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Tico.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tico throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Tico moves out of range.
Tico cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Tico walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tico Tico will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez throws the left hand but Tico avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Tico avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Tico lands.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tico makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Tico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez. #T1#
Tico throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tico swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Tico scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Tico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tico throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico scores with a jab to the head.
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Tico dodges the punch combination from Sanchez. #T2#
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Tico lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tico lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Tico.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Tico avoids nicely.
Tico scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Tico appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tico connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Tico.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Tico dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Tico tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tico has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
Tico Tico bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ENIGMA 36
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Tico misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Will Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Tico didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice shot lands for Tico.
Tico scores with a punch to the head.
Tico scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Tico is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Shao Kahns Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been informed that Tico has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tico on the side of the head.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Tico moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Jackson 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. #ROC#Tico is rocked!
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Tico is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?#T1#
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Tico - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Jackson!

Event: ENIGMA 29
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Kropotkin avoids the body shot from Tico.
Kropotkin walks into a jab.
Tico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up.
We've been informed that Kropotkin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kropotkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
Tico blocks a leg kick.
Tico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Peter Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kropotkin motions for Tico to come forward. Kropotkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tico blocks a leg kick.
Kropotkin fails to land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tico.
Kropotkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kropotkin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin misses with a straight right.
Tico scores with a decent looking hook.
Tico checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Kropotkin rushes Tico and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kropotkin blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Tico lands an elbow inside.
Kropotkin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tico is trying to break the clinch but Kropotkin is controlling him.
Tico stalling.
Kropotkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tico backwards.
Tico just leaning against Kropotkin, taking a breather.
Kropotkin keeps control of Tico as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kropotkin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tico goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kropotkin prevents it.
Tico misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Tico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kropotkin misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kropotkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tico backing away here, and Kropotkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tico bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kropotkin misses the shot to the body.
Tico has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kropotkin on the side of the head.
Tico lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kropotkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kropotkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Kropotkin throws a low kick but Tico moves out of range easily.
Tico throws a hook but Kropotkin avoids it easily.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Kropotkin looks to move away, Tico throws a big counter combo but Kropotkin just gets out of the way.
Tico swings widly with a right hand
and Kropotkin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tico misses with a hook. Kropotkin ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tico Tico 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.#R2#
No joy there for Tico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tico Tico is winning the standup battle so far.
Kropotkin connects with a right hand. Tico shakes it off.
A big right from Kropotkin misses.
Tico connects with a looping right hand.
Kropotkin throws a front kick aimed at Tico's knee but Tico avoids it well.
Kropotkin is looking to clinch.
Tico throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Tico punishes Kropotkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Tico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kropotkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kropotkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Tico.
Kropotkin throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.#T1#
Kropotkin throws a leg kick
and Tico counters with a thumping low kick.
Kropotkin throws a leg kick but Tico moved away.
Kropotkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tico misses with a right hand
and Kropotkin counters with a straight right hand.
Tico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kropotkin.
Peter Kropotkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but Tico is having none of it.
Tico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico scores with a punch to the head.
Tico checks the leg kick.
Tico misses the jab.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Tico was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kropotkin.
A swing and a miss from Tico.
Tico misses with an uppercut
and Kropotkin counters with a left to the body.
Kropotkin misses with a low kick.
A jab from Tico misses. #T2#
Tico misses with a looping right.
Kropotkin is looking for the big counter here.
Kropotkin tried to score with a low kick but Tico checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kropotkin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tico has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tico and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tico walks into a left hand.
Kropotkin throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
Kropotkin slips under a jab from Tico.
Kropotkin throws a low kick but Tico moves out of range easily.
Kropotkin tries to bum rush Tico with a series of wild strikes but Tico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kropotkin misses with a leg kick.
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut.
Tico attempts a counter takedown but Kropotkin avoids it well and moves away.
Kropotkin is looking to clinch.
Kropotkin tries to score with a low kick but Tico moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kropotkin defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Peter Kropotkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kropotkin.
Tico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kropotkin sprawls well. Kropotkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tico gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Kropotkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Tico.
Tico moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kropotkin throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kropotkin misses with a low kick as Tico jumps back.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kropotkin.
Tico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kropotkin throws a leg kick but Tico sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kropotkin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kropotkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin scores with a three punch combo!
Kropotkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
Kropotkin throws a leg kick but Tico sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kropotkin avoids the body shot from Tico.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kropotkin slips under a jab from Tico.#T1#
Tico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up but Tico circles away and keeps his distance.
Kropotkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kropotkin slips under a jab from Tico.
Kropotkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kropotkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kropotkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kropotkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kropotkin throws out a leg kick but Tico moves out of range and Kropotkin only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Kropotkin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kropotkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tico's head backwards.
Kropotkin misses with a hook.
Tico is looking to counter punch.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico misses with a hook.
Tico throws a lazy right hand but Kropotkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Tico misses. #T2#
Kropotkin takes a swing at Tico's ribcage but misses.
Tico swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kropotkin wants to clinch up but Tico keeps it at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Tico blocks the low kick.
Tico throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Tico misses.
It seemed like Kropotkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.
Tico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tico throws the left hand but Kropotkin avoids the punch easily.
Tico shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kropotkin! But no joy.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Kropotkin moves away and avoids it.
Kropotkin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kropotkin wants to clinch up but Tico keeps it at a distance.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up.
Kropotkin staying out of range there.
Tico pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kropotkin is out of range and Tico settles back down.
A big left from Tico misses.
Kropotkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tico has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
After the fight, Tico Tico was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ENIGMA 22
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Nice cross by Tico.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ferrari has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A cross from Tico lands.
Tico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ferrari defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Tico cracks Ferrari with an open hand slap.
Tico walks into a jab.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferrari lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tico slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Tico.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tico! #T1#
Ferrari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tico throws out a leg kick but Ferrari moves out of range and Tico only half commits.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Ferrari ducks down to avoid it.
Tico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck for Ferrari with that takedown attempt.
Tico lands with a nice body punch.
Tico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Tico closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Tico as the two fighters clinch.
Tico will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferrari up against the cage.
Tico lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferrari.
Tico creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferrari's defenses.
Ferrari looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Tico breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Ferrari appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tico cracks Ferrari with a good jab.
Ferrari fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Tico gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tico lands an elbow that stopped Ferrari in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Tico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tico lands with a straight right. Ferrari didn't see that one coming.
Tico throws a leg kick but Ferrari moved away.
Tico cracks Ferrari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ferrari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico stuffs the takedown.
Tico throws a big counter combination but Ferrari scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferrari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tico avoids it really well and circles away.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.#T1##CL#
Tico closes the distance and pushes Ferrari back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tico.
Tico taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tico manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Tico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tico Tico is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferrari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tico tries to avoid it but Ferrari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tico to the ground. Tico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferrari fails with the takedown.#T2#
Tico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tico wants it to stay on the feet.
Tico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferrari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Ferrari moves away and avoids it.
Ferrari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tico finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ferrari is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tico with a body shot.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Ferrari's belly button to the back.
Tico works the jab nicely.
Giancarlo Ferrari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Tico clinches with his opponent.
Ferrari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tico to keep the fight standing.
Tico effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Ferrari fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Tico. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tico.
Ferrari shoots in looking for a takedown but Tico manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferrari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico cracks Ferrari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico sets himself, and Ferrari steps forward looking for the clinch! Tico avoids it this time.
Tico scores with a nice strike.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferrari manages to avoid it.
Ferrari is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Ferrari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tico counters with a series of strikes. Ferrari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.
Tico lands a slapping body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tico as Ferrari shoots in.
A jab from Tico does it's job there.
Ferrari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferrari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tico lands a jab to Ferrari's midsection.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Tico there.
Tico jabs at Ferrari's body.
Ferrari takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Ferrari slips a jab from Tico.
Ferrari lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice shot by Tico.
Tico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferrari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrari.
Ferrari looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tico scores with the left hand. Ferrari knows he should have avoided that one.
Tico throws a combination. Ferrari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Ferrari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Tico does no damage.
Giancarlo Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tico but Tico pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:24
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
A very excited looking Tico Tico rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ENIGMA 16
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hogerstrom, as that shot connected.
Tico slips a jab and a cross from Hogerstrom.
Tico fails to land with a series of punches.
Hogerstrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Hogerstrom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hogerstrom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hogerstrom checks a low kick from Tico.
Tico blocks a jab.
Tico has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hogerstrom.
Hogerstrom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tico moves out of range as Hogerstrom strikes.
Tico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico misses with a straight right.
Hogerstrom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tico looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Donk. Hogerstrom catches Tico right on the button with a cross.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hogerstrom.
Tico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hogerstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Hogerstrom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tico moves away from the strike by Hogerstrom.
Tico takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hogerstrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tico in his tracks.
Calle Hogerstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogerstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
Tico scores with a body shot.
Hogerstrom scores with a jab to the body.
Tico swings widly with a right hand
and Hogerstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Tico closes the distance and clinches.
Hogerstrom lands with a left to the head.
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!
Hogerstrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hogerstrom working aggressively here.
Tico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hogerstrom fails to land.
Hogerstrom lands a nice uppercut.
Tico stalling against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Tico breaks the clinch.
Hogerstrom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hogerstrom lands with a cross.
Tico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hogerstrom counters with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Hogerstrom's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hogerstrom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogerstrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico looks to land a left hand but Hogerstrom moved out of range nicely.
Tico throws a lazy right hand but Hogerstrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hogerstrom misses with a straight right.
Tico throws an off balance right hand
and Hogerstrom counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico misses with a hook. Hogerstrom ducked under it nicely.
Tico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogerstrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Tico misses with a left hand
and Hogerstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calle Hogerstrom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hogerstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Tico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calle Hogerstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogerstrom looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Hogerstrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Tico has closed the distance and engaged Hogerstrom in a clinch.
Hogerstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tico throws a head punch that misses.
Tico misses with some punches.
Tico'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.
Hogerstrom can't find room to land a body shot as Tico controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Hogerstrom as the two fighters clinch.
Hogerstrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Hogerstrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tico drops his hands momentarily and Hogerstrom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Hogerstrom.#T1#
Tico misses with a hook.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Hogerstrom's belly button to the back.
Tico throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hogerstrom counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Tico.
Hogerstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hogerstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogerstrom.
Hogerstrom missing with a left hand there. Tico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tico looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Tico misses.
Hogerstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogerstrom staying out of range there.
Hogerstrom scores with a jab. Tico acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tico misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hogerstrom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tico throws a lazy right hand but Hogerstrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tico might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Tico throws an off balance right hand
and Hogerstrom counters with a series of strikes. Tico will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Tico is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogerstrom slips a straight right by Tico.
Tico is still on wobbly legs! Can Hogerstrom finish him?
Hogerstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico avoids the body shot from Hogerstrom.
Tico seems to have recovered his senses.
Tico throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogerstrom.
Hogerstrom throws a lazy right hand but Tico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogerstrom throws out the jab.
Hogerstrom ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Tico misses with a looping left.
Tico throws a solid leg kick but Hogerstrom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tico.
Hogerstrom slips a straight right by Tico.
Hogerstrom misses with an uppercut
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Hogerstrom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hogerstrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tico.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calle Hogerstrom dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Tico takes the fight into the clinch.
Hogerstrom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tico's elbow.
Hogerstrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tico working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Hogerstrom.
Hogerstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tico can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Tico scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogerstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Tico.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hogerstrom as Tico tries to tie him up.
Hogerstrom throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tico lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tico misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tico tries to work over Hogerstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Hogerstrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hogerstrom is looking to control Tico's arms but Tico gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hogerstrom has his back to the cage.
Hogerstrom stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tico misses with a punch on the inside.
Tico leaning against his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tico as Hogerstrom tries to tie him up.
Come on Tico - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Calle Hogerstrom.
Hogerstrom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hogerstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tico blocks a jab.
Hogerstrom throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Hogerstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Tico is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hogerstrom with a body shot.#T2#
Tico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Hogerstrom.
Tico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tico tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Tico.
Tico swings for the body but Hogerstrom moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogerstrom slips under a jab from Tico.
Hogerstrom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hogerstrom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tico misses with a body punch
and Hogerstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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 Calle Hogerstrom.
Well Hogerstrom 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calle Hogerstrom!

Event: violência irrestrita
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Tico throws an overhand right that lands on Placide's shoulder, as Placide tries to avoid the shot.
Tico looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Placide scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Placide loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
Placide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Placide was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tico misses with a two punch combination.
A quick step to the side and Placide tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Placide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Placide darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Placide scores with a decent looking hook.
Placide waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tico.
Placide throws a body punch but Tico moves out of range.
Placide loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
It seemed like Tico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Placide is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tico.
Placide looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tico lands a nice shot to the body.
Tico looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Placide misses with a series of wild punches.
Tico throws out a counter right but Placide avoids it with no problem.
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!
A jab from Placide finds it's way through Tico's defenses.
Placide misses the jab.#T1#
Placide will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Placide moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Placide does a little dance to reset his feet.
Placide looks to land a combination but Tico avoids it well.
Placide throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Placide defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Placide throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Placide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tico manages to avoid it.
Tico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Placide.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico slips a jab and a cross from Placide.
A jab from Tico misses.
Placide moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico scores with a sloppy right hand. Placide should have avoided that one.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Placide sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Tico slips under a jab.
Placide throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Placide lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Placide throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Tico closes the distance and pushes Placide back into the cage.
Tico working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tico working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tico just misses with a elbow thrown towards Placide's brow. #BC#
Placide breaks from the clinch.
Placide throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Placide.#CL2#
Placide tries to keep at a distance but Tico has taken the fight into the clinch.
Placide has had enough of the clinch but Tico keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Tico taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tico stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Placide has had enough of the clinch but Tico keeps him there for the moment.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Placide takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Matthieu Placide has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tico lands with a right to the head.
Tico gets through Placide's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tico lands with a light punch inside.
Tico lands with a light punch inside.
Tico working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Tico. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Tico.
Tico stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tico working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tico misses with an elbow over the top.
Tico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tico creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Placide's defenses.
Placide has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Placide's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Placide throws a body shot but no joy.
Placide misses with a straight left.
A big left from Placide misses.
Placide misses with a wild body shot.
Matthieu Placide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Placide misses the jab.
Placide jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Placide ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Tico throws a hook but Placide avoids it easily.
It looked like Placide wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tico misses with a double jab.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Placide sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Placide throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthieu Placide is winning the standup battle so far.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Placide.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Placide, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Placide.
A little jabbing left from Tico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Placide.
Placide moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Placide misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Tico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tico might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tico needs to keep his hands up - Placide had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Tico throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Placide.
Placide throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Placide.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Placide moves away and avoids it.
Placide throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.
Placide gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tico.
Tico blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tico! But no joy.
Tico staying out of range there.
Tico tries a low kick but Placide avoids it.
Placide is looking to counter punch.
Placide throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tico lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tico misses with a series of wild punches.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Placide's head but Placide sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Placide on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tico takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Placide throws a lazy right hand but Tico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tico throws a leg kick but Placide moved away.#T2#
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Placide is just out of range.
Placide swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tico counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Placide throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Placide fails to land with a series of punches.
Tico lands a jab.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Placide rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Placide sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Placide misses the jab.
A nice side step and Tico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tico scores with a hook.
Placide closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Placide moves away and avoids it.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Placide.
Placide throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
Tico misses with an uppercut.
Tico misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Placide defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Tico tries to score with a low kick but Placide moves his leg out of the way.
Placide misses with a jab, cross combination.
Placide uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tico.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Placide throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Placide misses with a looping left.
Placide throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.
Tico throws out a counter right but Placide avoids it with no problem.
Tico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Placide moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Placide throws a right hand that Tico ducks under and follows up with a left that Tico also avoids with ease.
Placide will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Placide fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Placide avoids the body shot from Tico.
Placide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Placide lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Placide throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tico.
A nice side step and Tico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Placide moves away.
Placide looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Placide.
Placide looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Tico throws out a counter right but Placide avoids it with no problem.
Placide displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Placide stuns Tico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Placide throws the left hand but Tico avoids the punch easily.
Placide looks to land a combination. Tico sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Placide waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tico.#CL2#
Placide gets tackled into the cage by Tico. Tico maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthieu Placide dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Placide's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Placide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Placide moves into range and connects with a jab.
Placide lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Placide slips under a jab from Tico.
Placide tries to bum rush Tico with a series of wild strikes but Tico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tico throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Tico.#CL2#
Tico has closed the distance and engaged Placide in a clinch.
Tico scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Placide can't break the clinch.
Tico taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico gets through Placide's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Come on Tico - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tico leaning against his opponent.
Tico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Placide blocks it with crossed arms.
Placide working hard to break the clinch.
Tico just leaning against Placide, taking a breather.
Placide avoids a wild elbow strike from Tico.
Placide is trying to force a seperation but Tico has the dominant position.
Tico is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Tico. #T2#
Placide wants to break free but Tico has control.
Tico with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tico content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Placide's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tico as the two fighters clinch.
Tico throws an elbow that misses.
Tico misses with a punch to the body.
Tico slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Tico's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Tico.
Tico lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Tico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tico slips a jab from Placide.
A jab from Tico misses.
Tico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Placide missing with a left hand there. Tico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Placide finds it's way through Tico's defenses.
Tico swings for the body but Placide moves out of range.
Placide scores with a shot to the body.
Placide ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Placide checks a leg kick nicely.
Placide misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Placide does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Placide was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Placide slips a jab from Tico.
Tico takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Placide uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tico.
Placide misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Tico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Placide.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Placide looks to land a left hand but Tico moved out of range nicely.
Placide scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Matthieu Placide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Placide.
Placide looks to land a left hand but Tico moved out of range nicely.
Tico staying out of range there.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Placide.
Tico looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Placide avoids the body shot from Tico.
Placide looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tico Tico.
I think Tico 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
In defeat, Matthieu Placide stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ce sont des conneries.'.

Event: Junglefights 3
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Paulo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tico to the mat! Tico manages to get full guard.
Paulo is working Tico over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tico on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tico tries to get out of the position.
Paulo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tico looking to control.
Paulo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paulo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tico controls Paulo momentarily but Paulo frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulo controls the pace.
Paulo postures up and lands a big shot to Tico's brow.
Tico has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Paulo won't allow Tico to sweep him here. #T1#
Tico can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulo controls the pace.
Paulo postures up.
Paulo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tico looking for a sweep. Not yet Tico, not yet.
Paulo postures up in Tico's guard and throws a big left but Tico blocks it.
Tico looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Paulo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tico's head.
Paulo postures up in Tico's guard and throws a big left but Tico blocks it.
Paulo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paulo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tico is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Paulo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paulo cracks Tico with a solid left hand.
Tico wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulo lands a couple of digs.
Paulo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tico will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tico is trying to control the position but Paulo postures up. #T3#
Paulo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paulo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paulo controlling from the top position.
Tico trying to keep a closed guard but Paulo is proving a slippery customer.
Paulo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tico looking for a sweep. Not yet Tico, not yet.
Tico is trying to control the position but Paulo postures up. #T4#
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.
Tico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paulo.
Paulo controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tico stuffs the takedown.
Tico swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulo.
Tico throwing a counter right hand but Paulo manages to avoid it.
Paulo tries to clinch but Tico is having none of it.
Tico misses the jab.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paulo misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Tico moves into the clinch.
Tico has had enough of the clinch but Paulo keeps him there for the moment.
Paulo is working for takedown but Tico is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paulo is trying to drag Tico to the mat but Tico just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Paulo.
Paulo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tico swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulo misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Paulo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Paulo moves in looking to clinch but Tico pushes him off.
Paulo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tico swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulo.
Tico misses with a looping right.
Paulo wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Tico misses its target.
Paulo fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tico enables Paulo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tico manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tico has momentary wrist control but Paulo slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paulo's guard. #REVR#
Paulo keeping moving, preventing Tico from controlling successfully. #T1#
Paulo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tico trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paulo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tico is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tico trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tico is really struggling to control Paulo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Paulo is pulling down on Tico's head. It's preventing any offense from Tico, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Tico. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Tico avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Paulo clinches with his opponent.
Tico scores with a shoulder strike.
Paulo goes for a takedown attempt but Tico pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paulo.
Tico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Paulo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Paulo has eaten all the pies!
You can see the frustration on Tico's face as Paulo controls the position.
Paulo in side control, throwing shots but Tico defends.
We've been informed that Paulo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tico is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tico wants to control but Paulo postures up.#T4#
Paulo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Tico's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paulo lands an elbow.
Tico is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paulo off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico gets his hands free as Paulo looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tico's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tico keeps control of the position easily here as Paulo tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tico Tico 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Paulo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paulo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paulo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico misses with a hook.
Paulo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Paulo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paulo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tico is looking to counter punch.
Paulo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro Paulo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paulo swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Paulo's head but Paulo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paulo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Paulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paulo is looking to clinch. #CL#
Tico has managed to clinch.
Paulo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tico pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Tico rushes Paulo and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulo.
Paulo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tico content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paulo looking for a takedown.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Paulo.
Paulo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulo has a couple of punches blocked by Tico.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tico.#TD2#
Paulo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tico gets back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paulo's guard. #REVR#
Tico trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tico would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Paulo keeping moving, preventing Tico from controlling successfully.
Pedro Paulo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paulo is controlling Tico's posture.#T3#
Tico trying to control but Paulo is working from the bottom.
Paulo wants to sweep here but Tico controlling him for the moment.
Tico trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tico being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pedro Paulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paulo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tico's waist but Tico gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paulo off to one side.
Paulo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paulo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paulo avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico throws a right hand that Paulo ducks under and follows up with a left that Paulo also avoids with ease.#CL#
Tico has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tico effectively controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tico has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!

Event: Junglefights 1
Date: Jan 05, 2021

#R1#
Chapelle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chapelle misses with a body shot.
Chapelle throws a series of punches but Tico moves out of range.
Chapelle throws a one two combo.
Chapelle scores with a spinning back kick!
A shot to the liver by Chapelle. Beautiful body shot.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chapelle.
A swing and a miss from Tico.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target. #CL#
Tico closes the distance and pushes Chapelle back into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tico lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chapelle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tico stalling.
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!
Tico stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Tico lands a right hand.
Tico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tico manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chapelle's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Tico.
Chapelle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tico lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tico. #BC#
Tico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Chapelle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chapelle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fabian Chapelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Chapelle misses with a wild combination.
Tico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico staying out of range there.
Chapelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Chapelle misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Tico misses.
Chapelle throws a series of punches but Tico avoids them all with ease.
Chapelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tico circles away quickly and effectively.
Tico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chapelle avoids the body shot from Tico. #CL#
Tico has Chapelle up against the cage in a clinch.
Tico prevents Chapelle from breaking the clinch.#T3##BC#
Tico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tico throws out a loose jab but Chapelle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Chapelle.
Chapelle misses with a head kick.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chapelle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tico misses with a series of wild punches.
Chapelle staying out of range there.
Chapelle moves away from the strike by Tico.
Chapelle throws a series of punches but Tico avoids them all with ease.
Tico throws a leg kick but Chapelle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapelle.
A counter left hand to the body from Tico misses its target.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Chapelle moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Chapelle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tico throws a leg kick but Chapelle checks it.
Chapelle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chapelle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
A jab from Tico finds it's way through Chapelle's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapelle throws a sloppy head kick and Tico moves out of range easily.
Chapelle tries to bum rush Tico with a series of wild strikes but Tico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tico is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chapelle.
Chapelle staying out of range there.
Chapelle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tico.
A quick step to the side and Tico tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chapelle.
Chapelle throws a right and a left that Tico avoids nicely.
Tico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Tico darts in and clinches Chapelle up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tico scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tico lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chapelle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Tico rushes Chapelle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tico lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Chapelle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tico has Chapelle pushed against the cage.
Tico lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chapelle can do to turn this around?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tico works on Chapelle's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapelle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tico lands an uppercut.
Chapelle is trying to force a seperation but Tico has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Chapelle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chapelle wants to get back to striking at distance but Tico won't allow it.
Tico lands a right hand.
Tico working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tico lands with a light punch inside.
Tico is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chapelle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tico lands a hook that snaps the head of Chapelle backwards.
Tico Tico has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chapelle tries to break the clinch but Tico is controlling the position.
Tico lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tico lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tico cracks Chapelle with a nice body shot.#BC#
Tico breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Tico closes the distance and pushes Chapelle back into the cage.
Chapelle is trying to break free.
Chapelle takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tico lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chapelle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tico keeps control of Chapelle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chapelle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Tico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chapelle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fabian Chapelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapelle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chapelle misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Chapelle.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chapelle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tico.
Chapelle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chapelle is breathing heavily.
Tico connects with a single shot there.
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chapelle.
Chapelle throws a series of punches but Tico avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters circling a little - Chapelle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chapelle slips a straight right by Tico.
Tico misses with a straight left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tico checks a leg kick.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chapelle slips under a jab.
Tico misses with an uppercut. Chapelle saw that one coming.
Tico moves out of range of the leg kick from Chapelle.
Chapelle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tico rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Chapelle throws out a loose jab but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chapelle lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Tico clinches with his opponent.
Tico lands a nice uppercut.
Chapelle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tico. #BC#
Tico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Chapelle avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Tico drives through and clinches with Chapelle against the cage.
Tico just leaning against Chapelle, taking a breather.
Chapelle tries to break the clinch but Tico is controlling the position. #BC#
Tico manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tico cracks Chapelle with an open hand slap.
No joy there for Chapelle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Chapelle.
Tico throws a jab when Chapelle was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Tico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tico takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chapelle looks to land a combination but Tico avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tico, as that shot connected.
Chapelle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tico.
Chapelle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chapelle throws a right and a left that Tico avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapelle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Chapelle.
Chapelle throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Chapelle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chapelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tico swings for the body but Chapelle moves out of range.
Fabian Chapelle seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Chapelle misses with a wild combination.
Chapelle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapelle.
Tico blocks a jab.
Chapelle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Tico clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Tico.
Tico stalling.
Tico lands an uppercut.#BC#
Tico breaks from the clinch.
Chapelle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tico manages to avoid it.
Chapelle slips under a jab from Tico.
As Tico backs off Chapelle throws a huge counter combo but Tico manages to avoid it all.
Tico throws an overhand right that lands on Chapelle's shoulder, as Chapelle tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Tico staying out of range there.
Chapelle defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Chapelle gets tackled into the cage by Tico. Tico maintains the clinch.
Tico is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tico lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tico takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tico stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Tico.
Chapelle tries to break the clinch but Tico is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Tico scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tico digs a right hand into Chapelle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chapelle's gas tank. #T3#
Tico gets through Chapelle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chapelle backwards.
Tico lands with a right to the head.
Chapelle is trying to break free.
Chapelle can't break the clinch.
Chapelle takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Tico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chapelle moves away from the strike by Tico.
Chapelle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico throws a hook but Chapelle avoids it easily.
Tico jabs at Chapelle's body.
Chapelle scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Chapelle blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Tico misses with a looping right.
Chapelle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapelle takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Tico moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tico.
Tico stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tico leaning against his opponent.
Chapelle has had enough of the clinch but Tico keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Tico on the inside.
Tico taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Tico.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tico, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
In defeat, Fabian Chapelle stepped up to the mic, saying 'A big sorry for losing here but i'll be back stronger and better, congrats to Tico Tico, an opponent who was today better as me ! I need to gain more experience . Despite my loss a big thanks on my sponsor Finnish Elite Extreme Science , on King of Rio and the fans and public .'.

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