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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Kavangh (ranked 24399 p4p, 24652 weight class) and Bizzo Colez (ranked 359 p4p, 362 weight class). Colez has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Kavangh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bizzo Colez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavangh dives in and grabs Colez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Colez pushes down on Kavangh's head and hops out.
Kavangh wants to clinch.
Kavangh tries for a takedown but Colez circles away easily
and Colez counters with a one-two to the body.
Kavangh shoots in and drives through. Colez sprawls well.
Colez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Kavangh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colez misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Colez.
Kavangh wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colez throws a nice looking combination but Kavangh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kavangh lands with a cross.
Kavangh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kavangh shoots in for a double leg but Colez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Kavangh backs off Colez throws a huge counter combo but Kavangh manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colez swinging wildly here.
Kavangh is looking to clinch.
Colez throws a right hand that Kavangh ducks under and follows up with a left that Kavangh also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kavangh.
Colez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kavangh circles away quickly and effectively.
Kavangh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizzo Colez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Colez as Kavangh shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Colez. Those never looked like landing.
Colez keeps the fight on the outside.
Colez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kavangh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colez leaves Kavangh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colez wants it to stay on the feet.
Colez slaps away a takedown attempt from Kavangh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Colez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Colez throws a series of punches but Kavangh moves 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!
Colez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kavangh.
Kavangh tries to counter with a takedown but Colez is quick to defend against it.
Kavangh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Colez does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kavangh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kavangh looks to land a combination but Colez avoids it well.
Kavangh wants to clinch.
Colez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavangh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kavangh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Colez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kavangh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kavangh slips a jab and a cross from Colez.
Bizzo Colez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kavangh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Colez circles away.
Colez fails to land with a series of punches.
Colez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colez. Kavangh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kavangh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colez.
Colez thuds a left hand into Kavangh's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavangh has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Colez.
Colez jabs Kavangh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kavangh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colez as he avoids it easily.
Kavangh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Colez looks to throw the jab but Kavangh is out of range.
Colez keeps the fight on the outside.
Colez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Colez lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bizzo Colez 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.
Kavangh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kavangh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Colez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Colez misses the shot to the body.
Colez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kavangh rather than just go for the knockout.
Colez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kavangh on the side of the head.
Kavangh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kavangh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Colez misses with the combination.
Colez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Colez counters with a left and a right that hurts Kavangh! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Colez jumps into full mount!
Kavangh is rocked!
Colez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavangh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Oh Kavangh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kavangh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kavangh is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kavangh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavangh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kavangh wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kavangh tries to lock up and control but Colez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kavangh seems to have got his legs back now.
Kavangh is trying to escape the mount.
Colez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kavangh doesn't manage to clinch there - Colez circles away.
Kavangh swings for the body but Colez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colez misses with a double jab.
Colez misses with a wild combination.
Colez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kavangh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kavangh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kavangh is defended easily by Colez.
Despite the aggression on Colez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Colez lands with a good body shot.
Kavangh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Colez defends well and Kavangh ends up having to push Colez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavangh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kavangh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Colez breaks from the clinch.
Kavangh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Colez lands a right hook to the body.
Colez tries to bum rush Kavangh with a series of wild strikes but Kavangh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Kavangh with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Kavangh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jake Kavangh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kavangh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kavangh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Colez.
Kavangh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colez sprawls well. Colez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kavangh gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Colez.
Kavangh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Colez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kavangh dives in for a single leg takedown but Colez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kavangh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Colez to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bizzo Colez 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kavangh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kavangh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Colez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kavangh.
Colez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Colez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kavangh slips a jab and a cross from Colez.
Kavangh is looking for a counter combo.
Kavangh tries to clinch but Colez moves out of range.
Kavangh fails to land the takedown.
Kavangh shoots in for a takedown but Colez shows good takedown defense.
Colez throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavangh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Colez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Colez fails to land with a series of punches.
Colez looks to land a combination but Kavangh avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavangh throws a solid leg kick but Colez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kavangh.
Colez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kavangh.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kavangh. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Colez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colez throws a right hand that Kavangh ducks under and follows up with a left that Kavangh also avoids with ease.
Kavangh tries to clinch but Colez moves out of range.
Colez scores with a jab.
Colez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kavangh circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Kavangh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kavangh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kavangh somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Kavangh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kavangh misses with a takedown
and Colez counters with a series of strikes. Kavangh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Colez looks to land a left hand but Kavangh moved out of range nicely.
Colez throws a right and a left that Kavangh avoids nicely.
It looked like Kavangh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kavangh doesn't manage to clinch there - Colez circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Colez does no damage.
Colez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kavangh.
Kavangh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Colez avoids it really well and circles away.
Kavangh tries to clinch up.
Colez jabs Kavangh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kavangh tries to clinch but Colez is having none of it.
Kavangh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Colez to score with a decent uppercut.
Colez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kavangh.
Colez throws a counter combo.
Colez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavangh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kavangh shoots for a double leg takedown but Colez sprawls well. He's pushed Kavangh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Colez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colez wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Colez does no damage.
Colez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Kavangh does it's job there.
Colez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Colez.
Kavangh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Colez unleashes a big counter combination but Kavangh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kavangh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kavangh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colez digs a good body shot into Kavangh's ribs.
Kavangh shoots in looking for a takedown but Colez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kavangh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kavangh connects with a right hand. Colez shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colez scores with a hook.
Colez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kavangh.
Colez blocks the body kick.
Bizzo Colez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Colez. Those never looked like landing.
Colez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kavangh eats them both and turns towards Colez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Colez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kavangh shoots in and drives through. Colez sprawls well.
Bizzo Colez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Colez throws a nice looking combination but Kavangh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Colez avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bizzo Colez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Colez 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bizzo Colez!
Bizzo Colez 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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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