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HFC 15 Myers VS. Suvanto PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdula Hazam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hazam might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to PALLADIO by Karl Jenkins. Oh Man! Wath a piece of Music! Awesome!!!. Ronaldo Diaz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Abdula Hazam's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdula Hazam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronaldo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hazam. Hazam obviously looking to wear him down.
Ronaldo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Hazam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hazam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diaz is keeping busy.
Hazam wants a takedown but no success here.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Hazam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hazam with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdula Hazam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazam scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hazam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hazam looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hazam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazam is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Hazam takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hazam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hazam is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazam is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Hazam is working away.
Diaz stands up and beckons Hazam to join him on the feet.
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hazam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hazam is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hazam is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hazam's guard.
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazam moves into full guard.
Hazam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hazam is on top in guard.
Hazam wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Hazam drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Hazam off! Hazam jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Hazam wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hazam content to stall in guard here.
Hazam wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Abdula Hazam just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hazam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diaz to the mat! Diaz manages to get full guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Hazam from controlling successfully.
Hazam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hazam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazam drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diaz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diaz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diaz!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hazam backs up against the cage.
Diaz clinches up with Hazam and pushes him back against the cage.
Hazam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hazam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz is not content to let Hazam control the position.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hazam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Hazam from controlling successfully.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Hazam trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hazam wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hazam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hazam lands in his opponent's guard.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hazam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abdula Hazam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hazam trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz landing heel shots to his opponent's back. Hazam not amused, grabs the leg and drops back, looking for a heel hook. Diaz doesn't react quick enough and Hazam cranks it - Diaz screams in pain and taps out! That was a really quick submission! Impressive stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Abdula Hazam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Litsi Kumkvatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power has chosen Voodoo people as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Litsi Kumkvatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diesel Power!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumkvatti throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Kumkvatti had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Diesel Power has been cut.
Kumkvatti looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Power swings for the body but Kumkvatti moves out of range.
Kumkvatti lands a jab to Power's midsection.
Kumkvatti throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
No joy there for Kumkvatti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Kumkvatti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Power shoots in for a takedown but Kumkvatti shows good takedown defense.
Power takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Power wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kumkvatti, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumkvatti tries to escape but Power is in control.
Kumkvatti parries the strikes from Power easily there. Power is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kumkvatti to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power trying to control the action but Kumkvatti is working from the bottom.
Power looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kumkvatti is trying to work for a sweep but Power has mounted him!
Kumkvatti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kumkvatti tries to get out of the position.
Kumkvatti is looking to get to half guard.
Power cracks Kumkvatti with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kumkvatti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kumkvatti is working hard here to advance position.
The referee warns Kumkvatti that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power looking to control and managing it successfully.
Power has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Power tries to control but Kumkvatti wriggling away.
Power landing punches.
Poor strikes thrown by Power there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Power is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Power looks gassed!
Kumkvatti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Litsi Kumkvatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diesel Power.
Kumkvatti lands with an uppercut that bounces Power off the cage and back into rage.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumkvatti drops Power with a left and a right! Oh, Power is hurt - Kumkvatti dives into side control looking to finish!
Power is rocked!
Kumkvatti working the ground and pound from side control.
Power is still in real trouble! Can Kumkvatti finish him?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Power wants to control but Kumkvatti postures up.
Power seems to have recovered his senses.
Kumkvatti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Power on the ground.
The strikes coming from Kumkvatti are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kumkvatti tries to stand but Power is controlling his head.
Power is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kumkvatti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Power wants to improve his position but Kumkvatti is controlling well.
Kumkvatti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Power defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A left lands for Kumkvatti.
Kumkvatti looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Litsi Kumkvatti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kumkvatti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kumkvatti misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Kumkvatti. That snapped Power's head back.
Power tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kumkvatti swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumkvatti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Kumkvatti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litsi Kumkvatti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diesel Power's cut.
That's time! Kumkvatti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Power.
Good standup being displayed there by Kumkvatti as he connects with a hook.
Power slips under a jab.
Kumkvatti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Power takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kumkvatti misses with a straight right.
Power misses with the combination.
Kumkvatti sizes up Power with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That has opened up Diesel Power's cut even more.
Power is breathing heavily.
Kumkvatti throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Litsi Kumkvatti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Kumkvatti slips the punch.
Kumkvatti stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kumkvatti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumkvatti tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kumkvatti lands with a nice body punch.
Kumkvatti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Power tries to clinch but Kumkvatti is having none of it.
Kumkvatti lands a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Power drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power shoots for a takedown but Kumkvatti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kumkvatti lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kumkvatti throws a good cross that connects.
The cut above Diesel Power's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kumkvatti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kumkvatti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Power's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Power checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Power is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kumkvatti.
Kumkvatti throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Kumkvatti lands a jab to the nose.
Kumkvatti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kumkvatti.
Kumkvatti misses with a shot to the body
and Power decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kumkvatti's guard.
Power won't allow Kumkvatti to sweep him here.
Power drops back looking for a leg! Kumkvatti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kumkvatti manages to kick Power off! Power jumps back into Kumkvatti's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumkvatti is trying to control the position but Power postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Power's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Power drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Power jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kumkvatti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kumkvatti wants to stand up but Power is controlling him.
Power is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kumkvatti lands a nice hook to Power's body. Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kumkvatti looks to land a combination. Power sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Power moves out of range of the body kick from Kumkvatti.
Kumkvatti throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Power shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Litsi Kumkvatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diesel Power.
Kumkvatti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Power fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Power on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Power closes the distance and clinches up with Kumkvatti, looking for a takedown. Power pushes Kumkvatti against the cage but Kumkvatti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kumkvatti wants to slow Power down by chopping away at his legs.
Kumkvatti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litsi Kumkvatti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diesel Power's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kumkvatti scores with a one two! Power had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kumkvatti throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Power shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kumkvatti pinned against the cage. Kumkvatti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kumkvatti lands with a nice body punch.
Kumkvatti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kumkvatti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
Power checks a leg kick.
Kumkvatti misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Power showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kumkvatti.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power moves into range and clinches up with Kumkvatti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Power tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kumkvatti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kumkvatti can't break the clinch.
Power ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Power no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Power throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Power working for a triangle but Kumkvatti defends it easily.
Kumkvatti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kumkvatti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kumkvatti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kumkvatti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Power throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Power is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kumkvatti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Power is proving hard to escape from.
Kumkvatti trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kumkvatti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kumkvatti misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Power.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kumkvatti as he avoids it easily.
Litsi Kumkvatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diesel Power.
Kumkvatti lands a slapping body shot.
Kumkvatti lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Kumkvatti.
Kumkvatti lands a jab-cross combination.
Kumkvatti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kumkvatti looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power is looking to clinch but Kumkvatti is avoiding it.
Kumkvatti misses with a wild body shot.
Power has a takedown stuffed.
Power takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kumkvatti loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Power walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kumkvatti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kumkvatti throws a series of strikes that have Power backpedaling.
Power looks for a takedown but Kumkvatti sprawls well.
Diesel Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Power walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Litsi Kumkvatti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kumkvatti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Litsi Kumkvatti!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Litsi Kumkvatti!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Litsi Kumkvatti!
Litsi Kumkvatti wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Nurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Snyder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Nurray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Nurray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cory Snyder!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snyder throws a head kick that misses.
Nurray ducks under a wild hook from Snyder.
Snyder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurray.
Snyder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Nurray.
Nurray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nurray misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snyder, as that shot connected.
Nurray loads up on a big right hand but Snyder slips the punch.
Nurray connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Snyder to the floor! Nurray dives in looking for the finish!
Snyder is rocked!
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!
Snyder tries to kick Nurray off but Nurray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Snyder is still in real trouble! Can Nurray finish him?
Nurray tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Snyder seems to have recovered his senses.
Snyder has his hands clasped together around Nurray's back. He's all about the action.
Snyder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurray.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snyder defends it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Snyder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nurray.
Nurray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snyder lands with a big left! Nurray is wobbled badly! Snyder comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Nurray to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cory Snyder!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Shevchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Dee Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen Chant and E Ala E as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roman Shevchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Dee Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shevchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shevchenko blocks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shevchenko.
Penn throws a right and a left that Shevchenko avoids nicely.
Penn tries a low kick but Shevchenko avoids it.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shevchenko moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Shevchenko.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shevchenko ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Shevchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko checks a low kick from Penn.
Penn avoids the head kick by Shevchenko.
A clash of legs there as Shevchenko blocks the low kick.
Shevchenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Penn misses with the combination.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Shevchenko blocks the low kick.
Shevchenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn pulls Shevchenko in close to prevent any damage.
Shevchenko drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Shevchenko off! Shevchenko jumps back into Penn's guard.
Shevchenko is breathing heavily.
Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shevchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shevchenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn motions for Shevchenko to come forward. Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Shevchenko counters with a head kick. That will keep Penn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shevchenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Shevchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn throws a low kick, looking for Shevchenko's leg but Shevchenko calmly moves out of range.
Penn moves out of range as Shevchenko throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Shevchenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Shevchenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shevchenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy body kick from Penn
and Shevchenko counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
Shevchenko gets to his feet. Penn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Penn blocks a head kick by Shevchenko.
Jay Dee Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shevchenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shevchenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Penn.
Shevchenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shevchenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shevchenko slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Shevchenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Penn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn blocks a head kick by Shevchenko.
Penn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Penn throws a low kick but Shevchenko avoids it.
No luck for Shevchenko with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shevchenko takes one to the chin there.
Penn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Penn blocks a head kick by Shevchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Shevchenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shevchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shevchenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shevchenko circles away.
Shevchenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Penn.
Shevchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn misses with a leg kick
and Shevchenko counters with a left to the body.
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Penn avoids the head kick by Shevchenko.
Penn throws a front kick aimed at Shevchenko's knee but Shevchenko avoids it well.
Shevchenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shevchenko slips under a jab.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shevchenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shevchenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but Shevchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shevchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shevchenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shevchenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shevchenko tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Penn!
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roman Shevchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shevchenko thows a body kick. Penn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Penn clinches up against the cage.
Shevchenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn keeps control of Shevchenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shevchenko has Penn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Penn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Penn breaks from the clinch.
Penn misses with a leg kick.
Shevchenko misses with a head kick.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shevchenko. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick from Penn lands but Shevchenko takes it in his stride.
Shevchenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shevchenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Penn cracks a nice hook into Shevchenko's ribs.
Penn throws a series of punches but Shevchenko moves out of range.
Penn lands a jab-cross combination.
Penn misses with the body kick
and Shevchenko counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
Shevchenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Penn!
Shevchenko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling from mount.
Shevchenko is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Shevchenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Shevchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Shevchenko moves out of range easily.
Shevchenko throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Shevchenko checks a low kick from Penn.
A bone on bone clash there as Shevchenko blocks the leg kick.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Shevchenko sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shevchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shevchenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shevchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Penn has one foot on Shevchenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Penn misses
and Shevchenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shevchenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Shevchenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shevchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Shevchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shevchenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shevchenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Roman Shevchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shevchenko trying to control but Penn postures up.
Shevchenko controlling the position well.
Shevchenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Penn is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn trying to control the pace.
Penn stops Shevchenko from getting back to his feet.
Shevchenko pushes Penn off but Penn dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shevchenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Penn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shevchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Shevchenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shevchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shevchenko is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Shevchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shevchenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Roman Shevchenko!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Roman Shevchenko!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Roman Shevchenko!
Roman Shevchenko wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reko Myllykoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Rolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by capsule - jumper. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reko Myllykoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Rolle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myllykoski blocks a jab.
Myllykoski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Myllykoski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rolle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Myllykoski scores with a hook to the body. Rolle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Myllykoski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myllykoski misses the shot to the body.
Myllykoski scores with a jab. Rolle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Rolle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myllykoski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myllykoski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Myllykoski lands in his opponent's guard.
Myllykoski postures up.
Myllykoski with a nice head shot there.
Rolle is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myllykoski arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rolle's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Reko Myllykoski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between johnny concrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cabbage Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). johnny concrete has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, johnny concrete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cabbage Cain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
concrete misses with a hook. Cain ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts concrete as he jumps to the side.
concrete circles away from the clinch attempt.
concrete scores with a takedown into Cain's guard.
concrete wanted to stand there but Cain had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
concrete trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Cain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cain wants to pass to mount but concrete is defending the position.
Cain is working for a submission of some sort.
Cain wants to pass to mount but concrete is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain wants to control but concrete is keeping him busy.
concrete is looking to get back to is feet but Cain passes into side control.
concrete sneaks out the side door and pushes Cain away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and concrete counters with a single leg into guard. Cain didn't expect that.
Cain lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for concrete!
Cain looks gassed!
Cain working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cain is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But concrete has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from concrete!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
concrete pushes down on Cain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
concrete wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cain keeps working.
concrete stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cain tries to close the distance and clinch up but concrete swats him away and circles back towards the center.
concrete swinging wilding here.
Cain fails with the takedown
and Cain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
johnny concrete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cabbage Cain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
concrete misses with a head kick.
Cain closes the distance looking to clinch
and concrete counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
concrete manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but concrete manages to avoid it.
concrete clinches.
concrete breaks from the clinch.
concrete tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cain, as that shot connected.
concrete takes one on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Cain there.
Cain darts in trying to clinch
and concrete counters with a good, hard body kick but Cain shrugs it off.
concrete paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by concrete as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from concrete.
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
concrete closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
concrete is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
concrete working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
concrete missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
concrete trying to control from half guard but Cain is working away.
concrete tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cain.
Cain wants to get back to full guard but concrete has passed into side control.
Cain is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cain postures up in concrete's guard and throws a big left but concrete blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
johnny concrete dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cain misses with a series of wild punches.
concrete bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
concrete decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cain shoots for a takedown but concrete saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and concrete counters with a three punch combo that has Cain backing up. Cain nods at concrete to acknowledge the strikes.
concrete throws a jab but it's blocked by Cain.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
concrete escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cain misses with a straight right.
Cain with a poor takedown
and concrete counters by moving into the clinch.
concrete has picked Cain up - he's going for a ride! concrete dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
concrete wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
concrete gets to his feet - Cain follows without any prompting.
concrete misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from concrete.
Cain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and concrete counters with a left and a right that stings Cain.
Cain drives through with a takedown into guard.
concrete can't keep his opponent in guard - Cain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cain misses with a head shot. concrete uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! concrete is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! concrete has escaped and now he's on top!
Cain working a defensive guard here.
Cain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. concrete doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. concrete manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
concrete passes Cain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain wants to get back to full guard but concrete has passed into side control.
concrete content just to control the position here.
concrete jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cain manages to avoid the submission attempt.
concrete decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cain to his feet.
Cain with a poor takedown
and concrete makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
johnny concrete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cabbage Cain.
concrete closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cain to the mat! Cain manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cain looking for a guillotine here but concrete defends easily.
Cain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cain stops concrete from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
johnny concrete dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cain misses with a jab, cross combination.
concrete misses with a double jab
and Cain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
concrete tries to land a front kick but Cain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
concrete turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
concrete catches Cain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
concrete shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cain as he jumps to the side.
Cain misses with the combination.
johnny concrete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cain defending well as concrete loads up on a big left hand.
concrete scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cain with a lazy takedown attempt
and concrete counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cain!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cain is looking to get to half guard.
Cain is squirming around, avoiding concrete's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
concrete is controlling Cain's posture.
Cain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! concrete is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! concrete has escaped and now he's on top!
johnny concrete overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
concrete preventing the sweep.
Cain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because concrete has passed into half guard!
concrete stands up out of the half guard.
Cabbage Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
concrete thumps Cain with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from concrete.
Cain works over concrete's head and body with a nice combination.
concrete misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cain closes the distance looking to clinch
and concrete counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cain wants to improve his position but concrete is controlling well.
concrete drops an elbow to the side of Cain's head.
concrete decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
concrete darts in and clinches Cain up against the cage.
Cain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
concrete ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. concrete no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
concrete keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
concrete wants to stand and escape but Cain is having none of it.
Cain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
concrete is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cain stalling against the cage.
concrete manages to break the clinch.
Cain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and concrete counters by moving into the clinch.
Cain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but concrete pulls him back up using the underhooks.
johnny concrete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cabbage Cain.
Cain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. concrete is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
concrete breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
concrete darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cain.
concrete is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cain can do to turn this around?
Cain looking for submissions from the bottom but instead concrete passes into half guard.
concrete thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cain's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
concrete is keen to just control but Cain is a slippery customer.
johnny concrete is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cain is looking for a sweep. concrete is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
johnny concrete showed his dominance in that final round.
Well concrete 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for johnny concrete!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for johnny concrete!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for johnny concrete!
johnny concrete wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karpo Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerson Cordeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerson Cordeiro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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222 lbs
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karpo Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerson Cordeiro!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cordeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karelin shoots in but Cordeiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cordeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cordeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cordeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karelin wants to free his trapped foot but Cordeiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karelin lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Karelin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cordeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin lands with a punch from half guard.
Karelin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karelin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cordeiro is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cordeiro looks gassed!
Cordeiro has his hands clasped together around Karelin's back. He's all about the action.
Karelin lands strikes from half guard.
Cordeiro won't allow Karelin to pass to mount.
Karelin working the head and body with strikes.
Cordeiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cordeiro.
Karelin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cordeiro's head.
Karelin distracts Cordeiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cordeiro is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
Karelin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Cordeiro blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Cordeiro does no damage.
Jerson Cordeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karelin ducks right into an uppercut from Cordeiro.
Karelin throws out a loose jab but Cordeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Karelin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cordeiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Karelin lands a big shot there that rocks Cordeiro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cordeiro tries to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Karelin.
Cordeiro wants to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karelin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordeiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Cordeiro is bucking up trying to escape but Karelin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cordeiro looks a forlorn figure.
Karelin landing strikes from the mount and Cordeiro is in trouble!
Karelin with the ground and pound from mount.
Cordeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karelin landing strikes from the mount.
Karelin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cordeiro hang on?
The referee warns Cordeiro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Karelin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cordeiro working to try and regain half guard.
Karelin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordeiro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cordeiro trying to hold on to Karelin's head to control him but Karelin postures up.
Cordeiro is looking to improve his position.
Cordeiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karelin wants to pass to mount but Cordeiro is defending the position.
Cordeiro tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cordeiro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karelin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karelin lands a nice short elbow.
Cordeiro is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karpo Karelin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karelin throws a looping overhand right but Cordeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Cordeiro throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Cordeiro.
Cordeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karelin misses with a few strikes there.
Karelin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cordeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karelin misses the jab.
Karelin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Jerson Cordeiro has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cordeiro looks to throw the jab but Karelin is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karelin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cordeiro's head backwards.
Karelin misses with a series of wild punches.
Jerson Cordeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cordeiro misses with a head kick.
Karelin feints and as Cordeiro raises his hands in defense, Karelin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cordeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karelin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Karelin is working Cordeiro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cordeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin slips nicely into half guard.
Karelin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Karelin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordeiro has hold of Karelin's hands but Karelin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cordeiro is trying to maintain the position but Karelin is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karelin lands a nice short elbow.
Cordeiro trying to control but Karelin postures up.
Karelin wants to pass to mount but Cordeiro is defending the position.
Cordeiro is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karelin working Cordeiro over with strikes.
Cordeiro wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cordeiro blocks a jab.
Karelin scores a takedown into full mount!
Karelin is landing with some decent strikes but Cordeiro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordeiro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cordeiro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nice strikes from Karelin there.
Karelin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cordeiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cordeiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karelin working Cordeiro over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cordeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Karelin lands a couple of digs.
Cordeiro trying to control the position.
Cordeiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karelin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karpo Karelin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cordeiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karelin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cordeiro won't be happy with that.
Cordeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Karelin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Karelin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cordeiro is looking for a sweep.
Cordeiro taking a bit of punishment here - Karelin scoring with strikes.
Cordeiro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Cordeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Check out the look on Karelin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cordeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karpo Karelin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerson Cordeiro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Karelin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cordeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Karelin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cordeiro's face.
Cordeiro wants to control but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin with the ground and pound from mount.
Karelin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cordeiro wants to control but Karelin is having none of it.
Cordeiro is looking to improve his position but Karelin isn't that keen on the idea.
Cordeiro is in a horrible position here. Karelin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cordeiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Cordeiro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karelin landing punches.
Cordeiro tries to hold on but Karelin postures up.
Karelin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Karelin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Karelin with shots to the head and body - Cordeiro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cordeiro gets back to half guard.
Cordeiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karelin.
Cordeiro tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin is nestled in close to Cordeiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Karelin thows a huge punch but Cordeiro dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cordeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cordeiro working a defensive guard but Karelin passes into half guard.
Karelin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cordeiro's head.
Karelin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karelin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cordeiro trying to control but Karelin postures up.
Cordeiro is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cordeiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cordeiro misses with a combination
so Karelin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cordeiro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Karelin stands up over Cordeiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cordeiro looking to control.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cordeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cordeiro trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cordeiro throws a head kick but Karelin moves out of range.
Cordeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karelin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karelin misses with an uppercut. Cordeiro saw that one coming.
Karelin throws a lazy right hand but Cordeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cordeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Karpo Karelin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cordeiro tries to move into range but Karelin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karelin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cordeiro counters with a head kick.
Cordeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karelin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cordeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Karelin lands a couple of elbows.
Karelin preventing the sweep.
Karelin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cordeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jerson Cordeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karelin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karpo Karelin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karelin 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Karpo Karelin!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Karpo Karelin!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Karpo Karelin!
Karpo Karelin wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agamemnon Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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210 lbs
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22
216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Agamemnon Coon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Monson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coon fails to land the takedown.
Coon shoots in for a takedown but Monson shows good takedown defense.
Monson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coon's waist but Coon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monson off to one side.
Coon misses with a double jab.
Coon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agamemnon Coon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coon misses with a few strikes there.
Monson shoots in looking for a takedown. Coon tries to sprawl out of it but Monson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monson cracks the inside of Coon's front leg.
Monson fails with the takedown.
Coon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
An elbow from Coon crashes against the mat.
Coon looks up at the clock and then as Monson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Coon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Coon throws an elbow but Monson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Coon working the ground and pound.
Coon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Coon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Coon lands a few punches from side control.
Monson is trying to improve his position.
Coon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Coon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Coon throws an elbow but Monson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Monson wants to control but Coon postures up.
Coon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Coon cracks Monson with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Monson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Monson looks gassed!
Coon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon landing strikes.
Monson wants to control but Coon postures up.
Monson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Coon scoring with punches from side control.
Monson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Coon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Monson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Coon connects with a decent elbow.
Coon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Monson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Coon in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon landing strikes.
Coon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Monson is looking to regain half guard here but Coon keeps moving and retains side control.
Monson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Coon scores with punches from side control.
Coon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Monson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Peter Monson has been cut.
Coon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Coon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Coon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Monson hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coon with a couple of short strikes.
Coon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Coon is landing with some decent strikes but Monson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Monson is bucking up trying to escape but Coon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Coon with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Monson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coon lands a heavy elbow.
Monson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Coon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Monson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Coon landing punches.
Coon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agamemnon Coon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Monson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coon lands a slapping body shot.
Monson shoots in looking for a takedown. Coon tries to sprawl out of it but Monson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coon shoots in and drives through. Monson sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Monson.
Coon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Coon lands a nice forearm strike.
Monson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Monson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Coon grinds an elbow into Monson's temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon decides to stand back up. Coon steps back and let's Monson get back to his feet.
Coon tries for a takedown but Monson circles away easily
and Monson counters with a head kick.
Coon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monson on the side of the head.
Agamemnon Coon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coon connects with a right hand. Monson shakes it off.
Monson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coon.
A nice combination there by Coon.
Coon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coon lands in his opponent's guard.
Monson has momentary wrist control but Coon slips an elbow through the middle.
Coon stands up over Monson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coon landing with the ground and pound.
Coon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Coon connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coon postures up.
Coon is working Monson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Coon chips away with some ground and pound.
Coon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coon throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon cracks Monson with a solid left hand.
Coon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Coon passes Monson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coon lands with a punch from half guard.
Monson taking some punishment here, with Coon in his half guard.
Coon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Monson has hold of Coon's hands but Coon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Coon moves nicely into side control.
Coon working away.
Monson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Coon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Monson to see if he's OK.
Coon is working Monson over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agamemnon Coon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Monson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Coon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monson circles away quickly and effectively.
Coon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monson pinned against the cage. Monson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coon misses with a straight left.
Coon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coon misses with a takedown attempt - Monson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agamemnon Coon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coon shoots for a double leg takedown but Monson sprawls well. He's pushed Coon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monson.
Monson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Coon stuffs the takedown attempt from Monson. Monson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monson ducks under a wild hook from Coon.
No joy there for Coon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coon scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Coon!
Coon shoots in but Monson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coon misses with an uppercut.
Coon fails with a takedown attempt.
Coon misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Coon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Monson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Monson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coon off and has taken his back!
Coon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Monson's guard. Nice work there by Coon.
Coon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coon won't allow Monson to sweep him here.
Coon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coon landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monson's head.
Coon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coon is in close to Monson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Agamemnon Coon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monson keeping moving, preventing Coon from controlling successfully.
Coon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A punch combination from Monson misses.
Coon feints and as Monson raises his hands in defense, Coon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coon with a nice head shot there.
Coon distracts Monson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Monson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Monson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Monson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coon escapes and throws Monson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Monson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coon working the head with strikes.
Monson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Peter Monson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coon working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agamemnon Coon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coon 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Agamemnon Coon!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Agamemnon Coon!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Agamemnon Coon!
Agamemnon Coon wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Baley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantinos Katsouranis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Baley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Konstantinos Katsouranis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsouranis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Katsouranis misses with the combination.
Katsouranis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Katsouranis drops back looking for a leg! Baley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baley manages to kick Katsouranis off! Katsouranis jumps back into Baley's guard.
Baley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baley keeping moving, preventing Katsouranis from controlling successfully.
Katsouranis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Katsouranis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baley keeping full guard, as Katsouranis tries to pass.
Baley wants to get back to his feet but Katsouranis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baley wants to work for an arm triangle but Katsouranis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Katsouranis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Katsouranis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baley wants to get up but he can't break Katsouranis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baley is breathing heavily.
Katsouranis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Katsouranis throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice sprawl there from Baley as Katsouranis shoots in.
Baley looks for a takedown but Katsouranis sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Katsouranis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsouranis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baley as he jumps to the side.
Baley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Katsouranis throws a sloppy head kick
and Baley counters with a one-two to the body.
Katsouranis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baley stuffs the takedown attempt from Katsouranis. Katsouranis gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Baley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantinos Katsouranis.
Katsouranis throws a sloppy head kick and Baley moves out of range easily.
Baley tries to score with a low kick but Katsouranis moves his leg out of the way.
Katsouranis looks to land a combination but Baley avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Katsouranis.
Baley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Katsouranis closes the distance and clinches up with Baley, looking for a takedown. Katsouranis pushes Baley against the cage but Baley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Katsouranis ducks under a wild hook from Baley.
Baley lands an overhand right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Baley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Katsouranis. No joy for Baley on that attempt.
No joy there for Baley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Katsouranis throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick from Katsouranis lands but Baley takes it in his stride.
Katsouranis misses with a two punch combination.
Katsouranis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baley throws out the jab.
Katsouranis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baley.
Katsouranis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Katsouranis tries a head kick but it misses.
Baley waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Katsouranis.
Baley blocks a head kick by Katsouranis.
Baley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baley misses the jab.
Katsouranis lands with a slapping head kick.
Baley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Katsouranis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Baley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Katsouranis lands a head kick. Baley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsouranis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Katsouranis misses with a head kick.
Katsouranis rushes Baley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baley is trying to break the clinch but Katsouranis has him pressed against the cage.
Baley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katsouranis works the jab nicely.
Baley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Katsouranis counters with a big head kick but Baley shrugs it off.
Baley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Katsouranis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baley's guard.
Katsouranis prevents Baley from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katsouranis forces his way into half guard.
Katsouranis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Katsouranis is looking for a kimura but Baley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Katsouranis to get the leverage.
Katsouranis is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Baley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baley is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Katsouranis pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantinos Katsouranis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Katsouranis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Katsouranis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baley closes the distance but Katsouranis moves to the side
and Katsouranis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Baley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Baley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baley.
Katsouranis slips a straight right by Baley.
Baley thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Katsouranis. No joy for Baley on that attempt.
Katsouranis takes the fight into the clinch.
Katsouranis blocks an elbow strike.
Baley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baley.
Katsouranis darts in and clinches Baley up against the cage.
Baley can't get the takedown.
Katsouranis can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katsouranis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baley.
Baley looks to throw the jab but Katsouranis is out of range.
Katsouranis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Katsouranis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Baley is trying to control Katsouranis's posture but Katsouranis avoids it.
Baley tries to buck Katsouranis off but Katsouranis is having none of it.
Katsouranis controlling the position.
Katsouranis advances nicely into full mount.
Katsouranis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Baley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Baley!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsouranis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baley is one step ahead there.
Baley drops back looking for a leg! Katsouranis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Katsouranis manages to kick Baley off! Baley jumps back into Katsouranis's guard.
Katsouranis working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baley stands up from Katsouranis's guard - Baley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Katsouranis looks for a takedown but Baley sprawls well.
Paul Baley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantinos Katsouranis.
Katsouranis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baley misses with a series of wild punches.
Baley misses with the combination.
Katsouranis scores with a nice head shot.
Katsouranis clinches up against the cage.
Katsouranis is pressed up against the cage. Baley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Katsouranis down to the mat. Katsouranis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Katsouranis.
Katsouranis scores with a head kick.
Katsouranis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baley.
Katsouranis lands a jab-cross combination.
Baley wants to clinch.
Baley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Katsouranis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baley.
Katsouranis lands with a kick to the temple. Baley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Katsouranis as he avoids it easily.
Katsouranis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsouranis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsouranis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsouranis throws a head kick that Baley semi-blocks.
Katsouranis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Katsouranis closes the distance and clinches.
Baley breaks from the clinch.
Katsouranis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katsouranis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baley connects with a jab.
Katsouranis throws a head kick but Baley moves out of range.
Baley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baley misses with a straight left.
Baley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Katsouranis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Katsouranis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baley.
Katsouranis has closed the distance and engaged Baley in a clinch.
Katsouranis keeps control of Baley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katsouranis has him pressed against the cage.
Baley is trying to break the clinch but Katsouranis has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konstantinos Katsouranis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Katsouranis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baley misses with a combination
and Katsouranis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Katsouranis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baley breaks the clinch.
Katsouranis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Paul Baley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katsouranis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katsouranis connects with a high kick.
Katsouranis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left and a right from Katsouranis both land. Nice combination.
Katsouranis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baley shoots for a takedown but Katsouranis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katsouranis throws a head kick that misses.
Katsouranis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baley.
Paul Baley is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Baley misses its intended target.
Katsouranis tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baley throws a jab but it's blocked by Katsouranis.
Katsouranis has managed to clinch.
Baley has had enough of the clinch but Katsouranis keeps him there for the moment.
Baley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Katsouranis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Katsouranis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Katsouranis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Baley!
Katsouranis won't let Baley get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Katsouranis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Baley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Katsouranis tries for a kimura but Baley is defending well.
Baley gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baley is looking to stand up but Katsouranis isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baley had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Katsouranis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Baley Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Katsouranis's back instead.
Katsouranis has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Baley.
Katsouranis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Katsouranis moves into full guard.
Katsouranis had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Baley is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Katsouranis Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Baley's back instead.
Katsouranis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Katsouranis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Baley looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Katsouranis looking for the RNC.
Baley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Katsouranis.
Baley trying to get back to his feet but Katsouranis is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Katsouranis trying to pass the guard but Baley defending well.
Baley is trying to stand back up but Katsouranis is controlling him
Baley wants to improve his position but Katsouranis is controlling well.
Katsouranis passes the guard and advances to mount!
Baley is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Katsouranis has control of Baley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Baley is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantinos Katsouranis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Katsouranis 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Konstantinos Katsouranis!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Konstantinos Katsouranis!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Konstantinos Katsouranis!
Konstantinos Katsouranis wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Suvanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Myers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikko Suvanto!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suvanto tries to bum rush Myers with a series of wild strikes but Myers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Myers throws a series of punches but Suvanto moves out of range.
Myers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suvanto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suvanto stalks Myers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Myers's face. Myers staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Damian Myers has been cut.
Myers punishes Suvanto's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch but Suvanto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Myers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Suvanto will feel that in the morning.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suvanto looks to land a combination but Myers avoids it well.
Suvanto blocks a head kick by Myers.
Suvanto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myers but Myers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Myers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suvanto with a jab.
Myers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suvanto.
Myers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers throws a sloppy head kick and Suvanto moves out of range easily.
Suvanto blocks a head kick by Myers.
Suvanto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Myers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suvanto blocks a head kick by Myers.
Myers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Suvanto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suvanto wants to control but Myers is keeping him busy.
Suvanto seems to be working for a kimura but Myers defends the submission attempt.
Myers tries to roll over but Suvanto keeps him under control.
Myers is trying to stand up here but Suvanto is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Myers is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto trying to control the action but Myers is working from the bottom.
Myers throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Myers wants to get back to full guard.
Suvanto is controlling the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Suvanto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myers throws a head kick but Suvanto moves out of range.
Suvanto keeps the fight on the outside.
Myers throws a sloppy head kick and Suvanto moves out of range easily.
Myers tries to clinch but Suvanto is having none of it.
Myers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Myers finds it's way through Suvanto's defenses.
Myers throws a sloppy head kick and Suvanto moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers tries to clinch there but Suvanto circles away.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suvanto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Myers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suvanto counters with a straight right hand.
Myers clinches but Suvanto breaks the clinch
and Suvanto counters with a nice body shot.
Suvanto lands with a straight right. Myers didn't see that one coming.
Damian Myers's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suvanto throws a head kick but Myers moves out of range.
Suvanto gets the takedown into side control.
Suvanto is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Myers looks calm but he's in trouble here. Suvanto gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Myers is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Suvanto lets go of the hold and Myers can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikko Suvanto!
Mikko Suvanto is the new light heavyweight champion!
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