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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tycho Branco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Branco might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Feel Happiness. Tycho Branco could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dr Gonzo's chin.
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141 lbs
18 - 9 - 1 |
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167 cm
31
142 lbs
26 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
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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
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Tycho Branco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Dr Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzo.
Gonzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Tycho Branco has been cut.
Branco takes one to the side of the head.
Branco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonzo's calf.
Nice defenses there by Branco.
Gonzo throws out a leg kick but Branco moves out of range and Gonzo only half commits.
Gonzo throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Branco scoring well with a low kick there.
Gonzo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
An inside leg kick from Gonzo misses.
Branco lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Branco's head coaches at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gonzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonzo avoids the body shot from Branco.
Branco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzo checks a leg kick.
Gonzo lands a jab to Branco's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzo under the eye.
Gonzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Branco's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branco keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
Gonzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzo wants to control from the top but Branco keeps moving.
Gonzo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gonzo working the head with strikes.
Branco is not content to let Gonzo control the position.
Gonzo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Branco sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo tries for a kimura but Branco is defending well.
Branco is looking for a sweep.
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!
Gonzo trying to control the action but Branco is working from the bottom.
Gonzo tries for a kimura but Branco is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco wants to control but Gonzo postures up.
Branco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gonzo wants to control but Branco is keeping him busy.
Gonzo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gonzo working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco tries to buck Gonzo off but Gonzo is having none of it.
Branco taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gonzo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Branco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gonzo trying to control the action but Branco is working from the bottom.
Gonzo taking a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branco regains half guard, as Gonzo was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tycho Branco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gonzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Branco checks it well.
Gonzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Branco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gonzo avoids the body shot from Branco.
Gonzo lands a head kick!
Branco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Branco is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gonzo.
Gonzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Branco pinned against the cage. Branco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Branco has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gonzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Branco. Branco obviously looking to wear him down.
Gonzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Branco tries to clinch up but Gonzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzo scores with a jab. Branco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Gonzo misses.
Branco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gonzo misses with a looping left.
Branco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Branco blocks the leg kick.
Gonzo checks a low kick from Branco.
Branco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzo tries to move into range but Branco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco throws a leg kick but Gonzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Branco throws a leg kick that misses.
Branco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzo tries to keep at a distance but Branco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Branco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gonzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Branco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Branco shoots in but no luck this time.
Branco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Gonzo tenderised Branco's leg. Branco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Branco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Branco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonzo. Gonzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Branco misses its intended target.
Branco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonzo is able to avoid easily.
Tycho Branco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Branco misses.
Branco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Branco just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gonzo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Branco on the side of the head.
Gonzo throws a head kick that misses.
Branco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Branco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco takes a swing at Gonzo's ribcage but misses.
Branco checks a leg kick nicely.
Branco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gonzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gonzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonzo connects with an inside leg kick.
Gonzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab lands there for Branco.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branco can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Gonzo.
Branco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Branco.
Gonzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Branco takes a swing at Gonzo's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dr Gonzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tycho Branco'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!
Gonzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branco manages to avoid it.
Branco gets caught napping as Gonzo dives in and scores a takedown. Branco manages to retain guard.
Gonzo wants to control from the top but Branco keeps moving.
Gonzo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gonzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Branco is trying to control the position but Gonzo postures up.
Gonzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Branco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Branco trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzo is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Donk. Gonzo catches Branco right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Branco.
Dr Gonzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branco looks to land a body kick but Gonzo moved away.
Gonzo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Branco keeping hold of Gonzo's head, controlling as best he can.
Branco trying to hold on to Gonzo's head to control him but Gonzo postures up.
Branco is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonzo trying to pass the guard but Branco defending well.
Gonzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Branco's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo lands strikes from half guard.
Branco is staying active underneath Gonzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Branco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gonzo is working for a kimura but Branco is defending it quite comfortably.
Gonzo trying to control from half guard but Branco is working away.
Tycho Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo stops Branco from getting back to his feet.
Branco tries to get to full guard but Gonzo has control of the leg.
Gonzo trying to control from half guard but Branco is working away.
Gonzo controlling the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dr Gonzo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gonzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Branco throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo lands with a nice body kick.
Branco throws a hook but Gonzo avoids it easily.
Branco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Branco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Branco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Branco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonzo's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzo lands an overhand right.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Gonzo tenderised Branco's leg. Branco is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branco closes the distance but Gonzo moves to the side
and Gonzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Branco's guard.
Dr Gonzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dr Gonzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gonzo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr Gonzo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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