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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Ciccone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enrico Ciccone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrico Ciccone!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ciccone.
Firetribe throwing a counter right hand but Ciccone manages to avoid it.
Ciccone with a poor takedown
and Firetribe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Firetribe just misses with a punch to the body.
Firetribe works Ciccone's body with a nice hook.
Firetribe scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Firetribe.
Ciccone throws a lazy uppercut
and Firetribe counters with an outside leg kick.
Firetribe lands a front kick.
Ciccone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrico Ciccone.
Ciccone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Firetribe counters with a good low kick that Ciccone was not able to check.
Ciccone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Firetribe counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Firetribe.
Firetribe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Firetribe.
Firetribe tests Ciccone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Ciccone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Firetribe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ciccone's hands.
Firetribe digs a good body shot into Ciccone's ribs.
Ciccone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Firetribe throws a sloppy head kick and Ciccone moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Firetribe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Firetribe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ciccone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Firetribe did well to prevent Ciccone getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ciccone prevents Firetribe from improving his position.
Firetribe moves into full guard.
Ciccone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciccone with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ciccone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ciccone stopping the sweep attempt from Firetribe.
Ciccone has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Warrior Dogs. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Firetribe is trying to keep Ciccone in close.
Ciccone wants to control from the top but Firetribe keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Firetribe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ciccone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ciccone throws a hook to the side of Firetribe's head but Firetribe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Firetribe tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone looks to score with a jab to the body but Firetribe is just out of range.
Ciccone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ciccone fails with a takedown attempt.
Ciccone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Firetribe staying out of range there.
Ciccone loads up on a big right hand but Firetribe slips the punch.
Firetribe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Firetribe thuds his right hand into Ciccone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ciccone has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Firetribe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ciccone throws out the jab.
Ciccone walks into a straight right hand from Firetribe.
Ciccone takes one to the chin there.
Firetribe lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciccone throws a combination that misses
and Firetribe counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe slaps away a takedown attempt from Ciccone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Firetribe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Firetribe punishes Ciccone's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Firetribe finds it's way through Ciccone's defenses.
Firetribe misses with a body shot.
Ciccone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Firetribe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ciccone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Firetribe lands a two punch combo.
Ciccone shoots for a takedown but Firetribe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good shot there by Firetribe.
Ciccone looks for a takedown but Firetribe sprawls well.
Firetribe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firetribe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ciccone.
Firetribe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Firetribe misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ciccone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Firetribe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Firetribe, right into the meat.
Ciccone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Firetribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Firetribe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ciccone looks to land a right hand but Firetribe moved out of range.
Ciccone throws a leg kick but Firetribe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Firetribe.
Nice sprawl there from Firetribe as Ciccone shoots in.
Firetribe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciccone can do to turn this around?
Ciccone tries to move into range but Firetribe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Firetribe as he connects with a hook.
Ciccone darts in and clinches Firetribe up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Ciccone on the inside.
Firetribe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Firetribe digs a right hand into Ciccone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ciccone's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ciccone tries to break free but Firetribe pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Firetribe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ciccone.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrico Ciccone.
Firetribe stops a takedown attempt from Ciccone.
Ciccone is breathing heavily.
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Firetribe lands a body punch.
Ciccone throws an elbow that misses.
Firetribe lands an elbow that stopped Ciccone in his tracks for a moment.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside that Ciccone shrugs off.
Firetribe prevents a body shot from Ciccone.
Firetribe taking a breather.
Firetribe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ciccone.
Ciccone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Firetribe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Firetribe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Firetribe scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciccone has Firetribe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Firetribe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ciccone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ciccone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Firetribe after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Firetribe - that landed with a thud.
Firetribe gets through Ciccone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ciccone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Firetribe lands an elbow that stopped Ciccone in his tracks for a moment.
Firetribe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Firetribe.
Firetribe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brother Firetribe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Firetribe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Firetribe - that landed with a thud.
Firetribe lands a shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
Firetribe slowing the pace effectively.
Firetribe lands an elbow just above Ciccone 's eye.
A knee to the head by Firetribe.
Ciccone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Firetribe is pushing Ciccone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Firetribe scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe slows down the pace here.
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ciccone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Firetribe lands with a shot to the body.
Ciccone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Firetribe can pounce on him.
Firetribe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Firetribe lands a nice hook to Ciccone's body. Ciccone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ciccone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Firetribe but Firetribe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ciccone misses with the combination.
Ciccone shoots in for a double leg but Firetribe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Firetribe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ciccone takes one to the chin there.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firetribe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Firetribe punishes Ciccone's body with a nice straight punch.
Firetribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ciccone.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Firetribe.
Brother Firetribe is winning the standup battle so far.
Firetribe scoring well with a low kick there.
Ciccone throws a hook but Firetribe avoids it easily.
Firetribe cracks Ciccone with a good jab.
Ciccone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ciccone throws a series of punches but Firetribe avoids them all with ease.
Firetribe lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Firetribe.
Ciccone shoots in for a takedown but Firetribe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Firetribe lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firetribe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ciccone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Firetribe. That's going to slow Ciccone down.
Ciccone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ciccone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Firetribe connects with a single shot there.
Firetribe lands a glancing blow to the side of Ciccone's head.
A big right from Ciccone misses.
Ciccone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ciccone at a distance.
Firetribe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firetribe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ciccone at a distance.
Ciccone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut there from Firetribe.
Firetribe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ciccone has time to react.
Ciccone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciccone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciccone goes for a double leg but Firetribe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Firetribe continues to drive forward.
Ciccone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Firetribe 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.
Firetribe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciccone closes the distance but Firetribe moves to the side
and Firetribe counters with a three punch combo that has Ciccone backing up. Ciccone nods at Firetribe to acknowledge the strikes.
Ciccone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Firetribe stuns Ciccone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ciccone looks for a takedown but Firetribe sprawls well.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrico Ciccone.
Ciccone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Firetribe sprawls well. Firetribe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ciccone gets slowly back to his feet.
Firetribe throws a head kick but Ciccone moves out of range.
Enrico Ciccone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciccone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Firetribe. That one must have hurt.
Firetribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Firetribe.
Ciccone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ciccone misses with a low kick.
Ciccone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ciccone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciccone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ciccone. That snapped Firetribe's head back.
That kick from Firetribe tenderised Ciccone's leg. Ciccone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciccone moves to clinch but Firetribe breaks away
and Firetribe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Ciccone coming out on top.
Firetribe lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Firetribe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ciccone. Firetribe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Firetribe punishes Ciccone's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Firetribe.
Ciccone ducks right into an uppercut from Firetribe.
Firetribe fakes the leg kick and cracks Ciccone in the body.
Firetribe leaves Ciccone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Firetribe does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Firetribe but Firetribe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice cross by Firetribe.
Ciccone throws a nice looking combination but Firetribe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Firetribe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Firetribe clobbers Ciccone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from Firetribe tenderised Ciccone's leg. Ciccone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciccone misses with a takedown
and Firetribe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Firetribe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ciccone has time to react.
Firetribe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brother Firetribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Firetribe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Firetribe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ciccone misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciccone misses with a hook
and Firetribe counters with a nice body shot.
Firetribe lands a head kick. Ciccone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Firetribe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ciccone has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Firetribe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Firetribe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Firetribe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ciccone fails to land the takedown.
Ciccone tries to move into range but Firetribe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ciccone just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciccone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Firetribe finds it's way round the side to connect with Ciccone's head.
Ciccone misses with the combination.
Firetribe throws a quick counter head kick but Ciccone was just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firetribe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Firetribe pushes Ciccone away with a front kick.
Firetribe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciccone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Firetribe defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Firetribe misses with a wild combination.
Ciccone misses with an uppercut. Firetribe saw that one coming.
Ciccone connects with a crisp jab.
Ciccone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Firetribe connects with a right hand. Ciccone shakes it off.
Ciccone needs to keep his hands up - Firetribe had a free shot at his head there.
Ciccone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ciccone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Firetribe is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Firetribe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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!
Ciccone controlling the position.
Firetribe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ciccone connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciccone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ciccone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Firetribe keeps working.
Ciccone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Firetribe down.
Enrico Ciccone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Firetribe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ciccone connects with a decent elbow.
Firetribe is trying to control Ciccone's posture but Ciccone avoids it.
Firetribe wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ciccone cracks Firetribe with a big elbow.
Ciccone grinds an elbow into Firetribe's temple.
Firetribe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ciccone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ciccone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Firetribe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ciccone is working away from the top position though.
Ciccone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Firetribe's head.
Ciccone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Firetribe wants to control but Ciccone is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ciccone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Firetribe is looking to control Ciccone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Firetribe avoid being mounted?
Firetribe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ciccone.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Firetribe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ciccone.
Ciccone looks to land a strike but Firetribe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ciccone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ciccone chips away with some ground and pound.
Ciccone throws an elbow that misses. Firetribe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ciccone's guard. Nice move by Firetribe!
Firetribe stands up from Ciccone's guard - Firetribe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ciccone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firetribe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ciccone somewhat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Firetribe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circle momentarily. Firetribe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ciccone throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Firetribe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Ciccone dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Firetribe throws a nice looking combination but Ciccone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ciccone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ciccone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firetribe. Firetribe obviously looking to wear him down.
Firetribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ciccone's calf.
Ciccone takes a swing at Firetribe's ribcage but misses.
Ciccone fails with the takedown.
Ciccone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Firetribe misses with a hook to the body
and Ciccone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Firetribe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ciccone distracts Firetribe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciccone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ciccone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciccone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Firetribe's head.
Ciccone is looking to work some ground and pound but Firetribe has wrist control.
Ciccone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Firetribe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Firetribe is pulling down on Ciccone's head. It's preventing any offense from Ciccone, at least for the moment.
Ciccone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Firetribe pulls Ciccone in to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ciccone blocks a head kick by Firetribe.
Ciccone throws a looping overhand right but Firetribe ducks down to avoid it.
Ciccone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Firetribe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ciccone scrambles back to his feet.
Firetribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Firetribe lands a right hook to the body.
Ciccone shoots in and drives through. Firetribe sprawls well.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrico Ciccone.
Ciccone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Firetribe circles away.
Ciccone is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Firetribe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Firetribe.
Enrico Ciccone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ciccone moves forwards but Firetribe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ciccone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Firetribe lands but Ciccone takes it in his stride.
Ciccone shoots in for a double leg but Firetribe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Firetribe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ciccone misses with a takedown attempt - Firetribe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ciccone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ciccone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ciccone misses with an uppercut
and Firetribe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Firetribe.
The crowd cheers as Firetribe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ciccone doesn't seem phased though.
Ciccone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ciccone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Firetribe tries to avoid it but Ciccone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Firetribe to the ground. Firetribe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Firetribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ciccone's calf.
Ciccone misses with a wild combination.
Firetribe throws a big counter combination but Ciccone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Firetribe catches Ciccone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ciccone fails with the takedown
and Ciccone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe scores with a sloppy right hand. Ciccone should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Firetribe.
Firetribe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Firetribe counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Firetribe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ciccone tries to clinch up but Firetribe circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Firetribe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ciccone.
Ciccone shoots in but Firetribe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Firetribe.
Firetribe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ciccone tries to bum rush Firetribe with a series of wild strikes but Firetribe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Firetribe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ciccone tries to clinch up
and Firetribe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brother Firetribe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Firetribe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:44
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:44
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Firetribe!
Brother Firetribe retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Brother Firetribe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
79% |
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