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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alarico Calabrese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Tko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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205 cm
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265 lbs
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207 cm
18
266 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alarico Calabrese! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Tko! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calabrese. Tko swats away the attempt to clinch by Calabrese. Calabrese shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tko defends it nicely. Calabrese is looking to clinch but Tko is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Calabrese fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alarico Calabrese. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Alarico Calabrese has been cut. Calabrese tries to land a leg kick but Tko saw it coming and moves away.
Tko throws a head kick that Calabrese semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tko blocks a head kick by Calabrese.
Tko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calabrese shoots in for a double leg but Tko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Tko stuffs the takedown. Tko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Calabrese is breathing heavily. Horrible takedown by Calabrese or perhaps it was just good defense by Tko which made him look bad. Tko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calabrese moves away. Tko has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tko breaks the clinch.
Calabrese dives in and grabs Tko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tko pushes down on Calabrese's head and hops out. Tko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Calabrese fails in his attempt to clinch. Calabrese throws a series of punches but Tko moves out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tko throws a head kick that Calabrese semi-blocks.
Alarico Calabrese's cut is getting worse. Tko drives through and clinches with Calabrese against the cage.
Tko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tko takes a swing at Calabrese's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tko gets in close and instigates a clinch. Tko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Alarico Calabrese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tko thows a body shot but no joy. Calabrese shoots in for a takedown but Tko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tko throws a head kick that misses. Tko closes the distance and clinches. Tko manages to break the clinch.
Tko shoots in for a takedown but Calabrese shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calabrese tries to avoid it but Tko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calabrese to the ground. Calabrese escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tko is looking to slow Calabrese down with leg kicks. Calabrese is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A decent looking body kick lands there for Tko. Tko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tko connects with a high kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Calabrese. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Tko dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alarico Calabrese's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Calabrese looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Calabrese tries a head kick but it misses.
Calabrese fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Tko stuffs the takedown attempt from Calabrese. Calabrese gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alarico Calabrese. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Calabrese tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tko swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tko throws a nice head kick!
Tko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tko lands a nice looking body kick. Tko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calabrese. Tko fails with a takedown attempt. A slapping body kick lands there for Tko.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tko fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Calabrese misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Calabrese takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action! Calabrese tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tko paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tko'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. Calabrese wants a takedown but no success here.
Tko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Calabrese closes the distance and clinches up with Tko, looking for a takedown. Calabrese pushes Tko against the cage but Tko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Tko darts in and clinches Calabrese up against the cage. Tko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Calabrese is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Calabrese tries to circle away but Tko has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Horrible takedown by Calabrese or perhaps it was just good defense by Tko which made him look bad. Calabrese shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Well, if Calabrese is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Tko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Alarico Calabrese'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. This is the final round!
Tko throws a wild body kick that Calabrese sees coming a mile off. Calabrese fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Tko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calabrese as he avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calabrese tries to clinch but Tko moves out of range. Calabrese changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tko tries to avoid it but Calabrese manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tko to the ground. Tko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Calabrese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Calabrese has his takedown stuffed and Tko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alarico Calabrese. That's going to take a lot out of him. Calabrese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tko was well out of range. Poor timing from Calabrese. Calabrese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tko.
Tko circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Tko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calabrese moves away. Tko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calabrese.
Tko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Calabrese tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Calabrese.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Calabrese misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Calabrese tries to close the distance and clinch but Tko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Calabrese shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tko as he jumps to the side. No luck with that takedown attempt from Calabrese. Calabrese looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Calabrese wants to clinch and Tko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Calabrese fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Calabrese throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tko's waist but Tko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calabrese off to one side. Calabrese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tko swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nice sprawl there from Tko as Calabrese shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bruno Tko. I've got Tko 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Bruno Tko! Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Bruno Tko! Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Bruno Tko!
Bruno Tko wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
40% |
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