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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tico Tico (ranked 4294 p4p, 6264 weight class) and Giancarlo Ferrari (ranked 243 p4p, 319 weight class). Tico's entrance music is Paco De Lucia - Tico Tico . A fine choice. Ferrari has chosen Me in honey as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tico Tico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giancarlo Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Tico closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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