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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogie Oglethorpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw comes to the cage accompanied by Shangri-La. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ogie Oglethorpe!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oglethorpe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shaw gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oglethorpe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaw.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oglethorpe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oglethorpe kicks off Shaw and gets to his feet.
Shaw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oglethorpe did well to prevent Shaw getting side control.
Shaw working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Oglethorpe's thigh. Oglethorpe counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Oglethorpe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oglethorpe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oglethorpe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shaw has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Oglethorpe has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oglethorpe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Oglethorpe has wrist control.
Oglethorpe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oglethorpe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaw.
Shaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Oglethorpe has wrist control.
Shaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oglethorpe wants to stand up but Shaw is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oglethorpe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaw stops Oglethorpe from standing up.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaw thows a big elbow that misses.
Shaw throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oglethorpe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaw.
Oglethorpe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shaw is controlling him.
Oglethorpe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oglethorpe wants to get back to his feet but Shaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Shaw thows a big elbow that misses.
Shaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaw chips away with some ground and pound.
Oglethorpe is looking to stand up but Shaw isn't so interested in that idea.
Oglethorpe looks gassed!
Shaw thows a big elbow that misses.
Shaw stands up over Oglethorpe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shaw throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oglethorpe connects with the punch.
Shaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Oglethorpe sprawls well. He's pushed Shaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oglethorpe counters with a straight right hand.
Oglethorpe moves into the clinch.
Oglethorpe swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oglethorpe swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oglethorpe working aggressively here.
Oglethorpe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shaw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oglethorpe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt.
Oglethorpe has Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Oglethorpe working aggressively here.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Oglethorpe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
Oglethorpe misses with the head strike.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oglethorpe misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oglethorpe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oglethorpe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Oglethorpe lands with a right to the head.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oglethorpe misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Oglethorpe fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Oglethorpe fails to land.
Oglethorpe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw is working for takedown but Oglethorpe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oglethorpe throws a head punch that misses.
Oglethorpe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Oglethorpe fails to land.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oglethorpe throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Oglethorpe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oglethorpe wants to get back to his feet but Shaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oglethorpe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shaw is controlling him.
Shaw postures up and lands a big shot to Oglethorpe's brow.
Shaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oglethorpe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shaw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shaw prevents Oglethorpe from getting back to his feet.
Shaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oglethorpe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oglethorpe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oglethorpe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shaw is controlling him.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oglethorpe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Oglethorpe has wrist control.
Shaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oglethorpe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shaw throws a strike but Oglethorpe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Oglethorpe pushes his legs off easily.
Oglethorpe scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oglethorpe.
Shaw pushes a forearm under Oglethorpe's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Oglethorpe is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Shaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Teevie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wilshere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teevie comes to the cage accompanied by Stupid Kid. Jack Wilshere told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Teevie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Wilshere!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilshere misses with a lunging right hand
and Teevie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Teevie controlling from the top position.
Wilshere keeping moving, preventing Teevie from controlling successfully.
Wilshere looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Teevie won't allow Wilshere to sweep him here.
Teevie throwing strikes but missing.
Teevie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teevie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilshere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilshere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Teevie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilshere on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teevie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilshere 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.
Wilshere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teevie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilshere wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilshere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Teevie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilshere is trying to keep Teevie in close.
Teevie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Teevie throwing strikes from guard but Wilshere blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilshere working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Teevie.
Wilshere is looking for a triangle but Teevie pushes his legs off easily.
Wilshere working for a triangle but Teevie defends it easily.
Wilshere keeping moving, preventing Teevie from controlling successfully.
Wilshere looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilshere, not yet.
Teevie thows a big elbow that misses.
Wilshere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Teevie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Teevie thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teevie thows a big elbow that misses.
Wilshere wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilshere keeping moving, preventing Teevie from controlling successfully.
Wilshere wants to sweep here but Teevie controlling him for the moment.
Teevie landing with the ground and pound.
Wilshere 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.
Wilshere looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilshere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teevie is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teevie connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilshere has momentary wrist control but Teevie slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilshere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Teevie is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilshere has wrist control.
Wilshere wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilshere preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilshere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teevie manages to get himself to full guard.
Teevie looking to control.
Teevie wants to get back to his feet but Wilshere is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilshere dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Teevie throws a series of strikes that have Wilshere backpedaling.
Wilshere tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teevie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Teevie misses with a head shot.
Wilshere slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wilshere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Teevie pulls his head out easily.
Teevie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Teevie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilshere's head.
Wilshere is pressing down on Teevie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilshere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teevie manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilshere drops back looking for a leg! Teevie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teevie manages to kick Wilshere off! Wilshere jumps back into Teevie's guard.
Jack Wilshere has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teevie keeping full guard, as Wilshere tries to pass.
Wilshere throwing strikes from guard but Teevie blocks nicely.
Wilshere stays in close to Teevie's body and controls the position.
Wilshere throws and elbow that misses. Teevie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilshere's guard. Nice move by Teevie!
Wilshere manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilshere connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wilshere lands a nice shot to the head.
Wilshere avoids the attempt from Teevie to control.
Teevie is trying to escape the mount.
Teevie tries to hold on but Wilshere postures up.
Wilshere postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Teevie looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilshere jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Teevie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wilshere landing a few strikes.
Teevie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wilshere.
Teevie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wilshere.
Wilshere cracks Teevie with a big elbow.
Teevie is not content to let Wilshere control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilshere working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilshere lands some shots froms side control.
Wilshere throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wilshere lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Teevie down.
Wilshere cracks Teevie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Teevie is looking to regain half guard here but Wilshere keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilshere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teevie keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilshere scoring with punches from side control.
Wilshere is looking to take a break and control but Teevie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilshere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Teevie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilshere on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Teevie. No joy for Wilshere on that attempt.
Teevie scores with a nice head shot.
Teevie cracks Wilshere with a good jab.
Wilshere moves out of range as Teevie strikes.
Wilshere shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Teevie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilshere keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Teevie.
Teevie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilshere slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Teevie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Teevie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teevie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilshere 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.
Wilshere looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilshere wants to sweep but no luck.
Teevie trying to control but Wilshere is working from the bottom.
Wilshere wants to improve his position but instead Teevie has moved into half guard.
Teevie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Teevie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilshere defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilshere is pressing down on Teevie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilshere wants to sweep here but Teevie controlling him for the moment.
Wilshere preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Teevie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wilshere is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Teevie, into his guard.
Wilshere in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilshere 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.
Teevie looking for a sweep. Not yet Teevie, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilshere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilshere postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wilshere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teevie keeps working.
Wilshere cracks Teevie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wilshere lands a nice forearm strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Wilshere.
Wilshere looks up at the clock and then as Teevie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wilshere smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilshere working the ground and pound.
Wilshere postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wilshere working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wilshere is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teevie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wilshere lands a few punches from side control.
Teevie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wilshere.
Wilshere with the ground and pound but Teevie regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wilshere thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teevie's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilshere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilshere winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wilshere!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Desalvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mat Matmat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matmat has chosen pass tha axe as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Desalvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mat Matmat!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desalvo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matmat to the mat! Matmat manages to get full guard.
Desalvo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matmat is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matmat looking for a guillotine here but Desalvo defends easily.
Matmat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Desalvo is fighting to break Matmat's control of his arms but Matmat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matmat controls Desalvo momentarily but Desalvo frees himself.
Matmat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matmat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matmat looking for a guillotine here but Desalvo defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matmat looking for a guillotine here but Desalvo defends easily.
Matmat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Desalvo defends well.
Matmat keeping moving, preventing Desalvo from controlling successfully.
Desalvo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Desalvo preventing the sweep.
Matmat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Desalvo.
Desalvo wants to pass the guard but Matmat is keeping the position.
That's two 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.
Matmat trying to keep a closed guard but Desalvo is proving a slippery customer.
Desalvo trying to control but Matmat is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Desalvo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Matmat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matmat manages to get back to half guard.
Desalvo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matmat keeps working.
Matmat wants to control but Desalvo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matmat has hold of Desalvo's hands but Desalvo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desalvo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matmat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matmat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Desalvo is working away from the top position though.
Matmat manages to get to full guard.
Desalvo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matmat is keeping the position for now.
Desalvo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matmat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Desalvo defends it easily.
Desalvo wants to pass the guard but Matmat is keeping the position.
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.
Desalvo has gone for a leg lock! Matmat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Desalvo's guard.
Matmat thows a big elbow that misses.
Desalvo keeping moving, preventing Matmat from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desalvo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matmat defends it easily.
Matmat wants to pass the guard but Desalvo is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mat Matmat will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matmat scores with a jab to the head.
Matmat lands a slapping body shot.
Matmat lands with a straight right. Desalvo didn't see that one coming.
Matmat lands a jab to Desalvo's midsection.
A big right from Desalvo misses.
Matmat takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Matmat misses the target.
Desalvo misses with a lunging right hand
and Matmat counters with a shoot takedown 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!
Desalvo won't allow Matmat to pass to mount.
Matmat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Desalvo defending well though.
Matmat working the head and body with strikes.
Matmat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Desalvo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matmat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desalvo wants to control but Matmat is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Desalvo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matmat throwing strikes but missing.
Desalvo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matmat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matmat throws a strike but Desalvo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matmat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Desalvo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desalvo passes into half guard.
Matmat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matmat.
Mat Matmat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matmat pushes a forearm under Desalvo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Desalvo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mat Matmat!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Soderstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soderstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica Don't Tread on Me . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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29
159 lbs
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154 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasmus Soderstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Good work by Hernandez as he checks the leg kick.
Soderstrom blocks a jab.
Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderstrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Soderstrom with a series of wild strikes but Soderstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soderstrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Soderstrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soderstrom.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Soderstrom misses with a low kick.
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soderstrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut
and Soderstrom counters with a leg kick.
Soderstrom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Soderstrom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Soderstrom throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soderstrom thinking.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soderstrom moves away.
Hernandez takes one to the chin there.
Soderstrom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soderstrom throws a leg kick which misses Hernandez's front leg but catches the back leg as Hernandez tries to avoid it.
Soderstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Soderstrom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rasmus Soderstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Soderstrom tenderised Hernandez's leg. Hernandez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hernandez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Soderstrom throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
Hernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soderstrom throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soderstrom slips under a jab from Hernandez.
Soderstrom misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Soderstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soderstrom misses with a body punch
and Hernandez counters with a series of strikes. Soderstrom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Soderstrom throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Soderstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soderstrom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Soderstrom wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Soderstrom's shoulder, as Soderstrom tries to avoid the shot.
Soderstrom lands a high kick!
Hernandez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and Soderstrom counters with a thumping low kick.
Hernandez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soderstrom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hernandez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Soderstrom tries to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soderstrom's head.
Soderstrom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hernandez's head.
Soderstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and Soderstrom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hernandez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soderstrom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hernandez in his tracks.
Soderstrom misses with a leg kick.
Soderstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Soderstrom throws a nice head kick!
Soderstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Soderstrom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Soderstrom throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a hook but Soderstrom avoids it easily.
Soderstrom avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Soderstrom wants to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combo that has Soderstrom backing up. Soderstrom nods at Hernandez to acknowledge the strikes.
Hernandez thows a body shot but no joy.
Soderstrom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hernandez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Soderstrom catches Hernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soderstrom throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Soderstrom lands with a right hand.
Soderstrom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Soderstrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soderstrom needs to keep his hands up - Hernandez had a free shot at his head there.
Hernandez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soderstrom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Soderstrom delivers a nice body kick.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderstrom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Soderstrom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Soderstrom connects with a jab.
Soderstrom thows a leg kick but Hernandez checks it
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Soderstrom to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez blocks a leg kick.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Soderstrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soderstrom scores with a head kick. Hernandez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Soderstrom throws a front kick that sends Hernandez stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soderstrom.
Hernandez defending well as Soderstrom loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hernandez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crunch! Soderstrom slams his shin into Hernandez's torso.
Soderstrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soderstrom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dan Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soderstrom wants to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soderstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Soderstrom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Soderstrom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soderstrom is looking to slow Hernandez down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Soderstrom moved out of range.
Soderstrom tries to clinch up.
Soderstrom wants to clinch but Hernandez slips to the side
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
Soderstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderstrom tries to land a leg kick but Hernandez saw it coming and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Soderstrom loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Hernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Soderstrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
Soderstrom rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez stalling in the clinch but Soderstrom improves position.
Hernandez is trying to push Soderstrom away but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hernandez dodges an elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but Soderstrom has the dominant position.
Hernandez tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Hernandez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soderstrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soderstrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hernandez's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soderstrom.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Soderstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Hernandez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hernandez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soderstrom manages to get himself to full guard.
Hernandez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soderstrom's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hernandez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Soderstrom gets a clinch.
Hernandez is leaning against Soderstrom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soderstrom looking to slow down the pace here.
Hernandez takes an elbow to the temple.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands an elbow inside that Hernandez shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hernandez digs a right hand underneath Soderstrom's ribcage. Soderstrom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hernandez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Soderstrom is trying to stall.
Soderstrom lands a nice uppercut.
Hernandez is looking to control Soderstrom's arms but Soderstrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hernandez has his back to the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Soderstrom.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soderstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Soderstrom blocks a body shot from Hernandez.
Soderstrom misses with an elbow over the top.
Soderstrom digs a right hand underneath Hernandez's ribcage. Hernandez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hernandez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soderstrom up against the cage.
Hernandez tries a body shot but Soderstrom blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Soderstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soderstrom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soderstrom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hernandez tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Soderstrom.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hernandez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soderstrom lands a nice elbow.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hernandez.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hernandez scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez presses Soderstrom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soderstrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hernandez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hernandez is working Soderstrom over against the cage.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hernandez fails to land.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Soderstrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hernandez is defending well for now.
Hernandez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hernandez is working Soderstrom over against the cage.
Hernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hernandez lands a hook that snaps the head of Soderstrom backwards.
Hernandez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Soderstrom lands a nice elbow.
Soderstrom misses with an elbow over the top.
Soderstrom prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.
Hernandez is trying to push Soderstrom away but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Hernandez wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hernandez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez jumps into guard, dragging Soderstrom to the mat.
Hernandez controlling Soderstrom's posture.
Soderstrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Soderstrom from controlling successfully.
Soderstrom being controlled here momentarily.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dan Hernandez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Soderstrom connects with a high kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Soderstrom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soderstrom counters with a nice body kick.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Soderstrom's head.
Soderstrom stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soderstrom throws a poor cross that misses
and Hernandez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hernandez moves out of range as Soderstrom throws a body kick.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Soderstrom counters with a good low kick that Hernandez was not able to check.
Rasmus Soderstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez jabs at Soderstrom's body.
Soderstrom scoring well with a low kick there.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Soderstrom moves out of range.
Soderstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dan Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hernandez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Hernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Turko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turko has chosen Master of Puppets 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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208 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boss Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ivan Turko!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Castro closes the distance and clinches.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castro scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.
Castro is looking to control Turko's arms but Turko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castro has his back to the cage.
Turko working aggressively here.
Turko blocks an uppercut.
Castro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turko connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Boss Castro has been cut.
Turko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Castro - that landed with a thud.
Turko blocking some punches.
Turko lands a nice elbow.
Castro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turko looking to throw knees to the head but Castro is blocking nicely.
Turko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castro slows down the pace here.
Castro lands with a right to the head.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Turko.
Turko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Turko tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Turko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Castro's brow.
Turko looking to throw knees to the head but Castro is blocking nicely.
Turko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turko trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Castro takes a shot to the head.
Castro works on Turko's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Castro.
Turko misses with a knee strike.
Castro pushes Turko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castro gets through Turko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Castro avoids a wild elbow strike from Turko.
Turko lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Castro.
Turko trying to land knees to the body.
Turko looks gassed!
Turko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turko tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.
Turko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castro avoids a wild elbow strike from Turko.
Turko swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Castro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Castro as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Castro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turko lands with a light punch inside.
Turko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turko tries to clinch but Castro moves away
and Castro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good shot there by Castro.
Turko blocks a head kick by Castro.
Castro thumps Turko with a low kick.
Castro stalks Turko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turko's face. Turko staggers backwards, shaken.
Turko tries to clinch up
and Castro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turko's knee momentarily.
Nice jab there from Castro.
Castro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turko on the side of the head.
Turko wants to clinch but Castro slips to the side
and Castro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turko's knee momentarily.
Castro cracks Turko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Castro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castro scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Castro.
Castro throws a head kick that half lands.
Turko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ivan Turko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro keeps Turko at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro connects with a looping right hand.
Castro lands a two punch combo.
Turko walks into a straight right hand from Castro.
Turko closes the distance but Castro moves to the side
letting Castro counter with a right hand.
Castro throws a right and a left that Turko avoids nicely.
Castro moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro slowing the pace effectively.
Turko tries to land a knee to the head but Castro blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Castro.
Castro lands with a right to the head.
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castro throws a nice head kick!
Turko tries to clinch but Castro moves away
and Castro counters with a good low kick that Turko was not able to check.
Turko moves to clinch but Castro breaks away
and Castro counters with a good, hard body kick but Turko shrugs it off.
Turko avoids the head kick by Castro.
Turko tries to clinch but Castro moves away
and Castro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro connects with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Castro.
Turko darts in trying to clinch
and Castro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Castro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boss Castro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Castro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castro. That's going to slow Turko down.
Castro scoring well with a low kick there.
Turko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turko darts in trying to clinch
and Turko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turko tries to clinch
and Castro counters with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Castro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Castro instigates a clinch.
Turko misses with some punches.
Castro scores with a shot to the side of Turko's head.
Castro managing to block the knees to the body from Turko.
Turko lands a nice uppercut.
Turko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turko is breathing heavily.
Castro avoiding damage.
Castro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turko darts in trying to clinch
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turko throws a hook but Castro avoids it easily.
Turko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Castro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castro counters with a straight right hand.
Turko throws a right hand that misses
and Castro counters with a three punch combo that has Turko backing up. Turko nods at Castro to acknowledge the strikes.
Turko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turko throws a looping overhand right but Castro ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Castro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castro.
Turko misses with a right hand
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
Turko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Castro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Castro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Turko wants to clinch
and Castro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro lands a lovely overhand right.
Turko catches Castro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Castro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castro misses with a few strikes there.
Castro throws a nice head kick!
Castro throws a nice looking combination but Turko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turko can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Castro.
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turko circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Castro.
Castro cracks Turko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turko wants to clinch but Castro slips to the side
and Castro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turko's knee momentarily.
Turko looks to clinch
and Castro counters with a good low kick that Turko was not able to check.
Turko moves to clinch but Castro breaks away
enabling Castro to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a head kick that Turko semi-blocks.
Turko darts in trying to clinch
and Castro counters with a thumping low kick.
Turko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castro lands with a shot to the body.
Castro lands a head shot.
Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castro scores with a one two! Turko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turko looks to clinch
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turko throws a hook but Castro blocks it.
Turko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turko misses with a shot to the body
and Castro counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Castro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boss Castro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Turko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Danga de danga de dang - Castro scores with a four punch combination!
Castro scores with a leg kick.
Castro throws a head kick but Turko moves out of range.
Castro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castro.
A jab from Castro finds it's way through Turko's defenses.
Turko throws a poor cross that misses
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Turko eats them both and turns towards Castro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Turko is rocked!
Turko looks to clinch
and Castro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Turko really felt that one!
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Turko is still on wobbly legs! Can Castro finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turko seems to have recovered his senses.
Castro connects with an inside leg kick.
Turko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turko, pushing him back against the cage.
Turko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Castro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turkos head.
Castro breaks the clinch.
Turko moves to clinch but Castro breaks away
and Castro counters with a three punch combo that has Turko backing up. Turko nods at Castro to acknowledge the strikes.
Turko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Castro.
Turko darts in trying to clinch
and Turko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turko cracks Castro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Castro clobbers Turko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turko closes the distance but Castro moves to the side
and Castro counters with a low kick, right behind Turko 's knee.
Castro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castro counters with a series of strikes. Turko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turko wants to clinch
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro connects with a single shot there.
Turko throws a hook but Castro avoids it easily.
Turko moves to clinch but Castro breaks away
and Castro counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castro.
Turko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turko throws a right hand that misses
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
Turko blocks a head kick by Castro.
Turko moves to clinch but Castro breaks away
and Castro counters with a stiff right hand.
Turko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Castro rushes Turko and presses him up against the cage.
Turko lands a nice elbow.
Castro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boss Castro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Castro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castro blocks the elbow strike.
Castro slows down the pace here.
Turko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turko lands a body shot.
Castro lands a nice uppercut.
Castro dips a shoulder and cracks Turko with a mighty uppercut! Turko falls back against the cage and Castro unloads with a barrage of strikes! Turko is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Castro screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boss Castro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen James Brown - Living In America as his entrance music. Ivan Drago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Barton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drago throws a poor cross that misses
and Barton counters with a single leg into guard. Drago didn't expect that.
Barton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Drago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drago wants to sweep but no luck.
Barton trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ivan Drago.
Drago scores with a jab. Barton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Barton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago.
Barton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barton throws a right hand that misses
and Drago counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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.
Still in half guard, Barton seems content to control.
Barton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Barton lands with a punch from half guard.
Barton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drago tries to roll over but Barton keeps him under control.
Drago is looking to get back to full guard here but Barton has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ground and pound from Barton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton trying to control the position but Drago is working away.
Drago gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barton is thwarting Drago's attempts to control the position.
Barton lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Drago pushes Barton off looking to stand but Barton dives back in and keeps control.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barton content to control rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Drago has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barton is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Barton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barton counters with a stiff right hand.
Barton throws out a loose jab but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago lands a nice shot to the body.
Barton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drago.
Drago throws a leg kick
and Barton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drago swings widly with a right hand
and Barton counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Drago's guard now.
Barton trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Barton looking to pass the guard.
Barton trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barton passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barton pulls his head out easily.
Drago gets full guard.
Barton trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully.
Drago has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Barton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Barton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drago misses with a combination
and Barton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drago won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton works to advance to full mount. Drago defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Drago is trying desperately to improve position.
Barton avoids the attempt from Drago to control.
Drago blocking the ground and pound.
Barton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barton controlling his opponent.
Drago avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Barton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Drago did well to prevent Barton getting side control.
Barton controlling the pace.
Drago is trying to maintain the position but Barton is very close to passing his half guard.
Barton stalling.
Drago is looking to improve his position.
Barton trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago wants to get back to full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack Barton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drago lands with an uppercut that bounces Barton off the cage and back into rage.
Drago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drago misses with a looping right.
Drago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton slips under a jab.
Barton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drago moves to clinch but Barton breaks away
and Barton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drago's half guard.
Drago wants to get back to full guard but Barton has mounted him!
Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton with a couple of short strikes.
Barton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Drago throwing hammer fists to the chest of Barton. What's that going to do exactly?
Drago tries to hold on but Barton postures up.
Drago bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Drago must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barton 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.
Drago wants to control from the top but Barton keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to pass the guard but Barton is keeping the position.
Drago connects with a couple of short punches.
Drago trying to control but Barton is working from the bottom.
Barton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Barton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barton, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Barton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Reefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rage comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Beast. Reefer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. smoke 2 joints kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kid Reefer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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29
216 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beast Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Reefer!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reefer misses with an uppercut
and Rage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reefer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reefer lands a hook that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
Rage lands a shot to the body.
Reefer working aggressively here.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reefer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reefer backwards.
Rage digs a right hand underneath Reefer's ribcage. Reefer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Rage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reefer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rage scores with a shoulder strike.
Reefer blocks an uppercut.
Rage letting Reefer take a breather here.
Rage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Reefer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reefer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Rage on the inside.
Reefer pushes Rage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reefer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reefer is leaning against Rage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Rage.
Rage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage stalling in the clinch but Reefer improves position.
Reefer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rage.
Rage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reefer looks gassed!
Rage lands a shot to the body.
Reefer scores with a hook to the body.
Rage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reefer or not.
Rage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rage gets through Reefer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rage digs a right hand underneath Reefer's ribcage. Reefer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rage leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reefer manages to break the clinch.
Rage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reefer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Rage.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reefer misses with an uppercut
and Rage counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reefer. Rage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reefer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rage walks into a left hand.
Reefer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rage counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reefer's guard now.
Reefer working for submissions but it's allowed Rage to get to half guard.
Reefer wants to get back to full guard.
Rage looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reefer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rage lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reefer punching from the bottom.
Reefer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rage has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rage lands a big elbow.
Reefer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rage raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rage looking to finish Reefer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reefer!
Reefer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reefer working to try and regain half guard.
Rage lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A big strike lands for Rage! That's really hurt Reefer and he's turned his back - Rage keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rage jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beast Rage!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LL Cool J - Mamma Said Knock You Out. Calvin Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson looks to land a combination but Boxer avoids it well.
Thompson takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Boxer misses with a hook
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boxer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thompson.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boxer.
Boxer throws a one two combo.
It looks like Calvin Thompson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boxer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick there by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Boxer throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Thompson misses
and Boxer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson tries to land a body kick
enabling Boxer to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Thompson lands a head kick!
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boxer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Boxer is predictable there
and Thompson counters with a good low kick that Boxer was not able to check.
Calvin Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxer needs to keep his hands up - Thompson had a free shot at his head there.
Boxer throws a poor cross that misses
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
Boxer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Thompson lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boxer.
Thompson is looking to slow Boxer down with leg kicks.
Boxer throws a poor cross that misses
and Boxer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson cracks Boxer with a good jab.
Boxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxer misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Boxer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Calvin Thompson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson throws the left hand but Boxer avoids the punch easily.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thompson connects with the punch.
A low kick from Boxer is predictable there
and Boxer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Boxer takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Boxer counters with a nice body kick.
Boxer throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Good shot there by Thompson.
Joe Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Boxer counter with a right hand.
Thompson lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with the left hand. Boxer knows he should have avoided that one.
Boxer ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boxer's calf.
Thompson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Boxer keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Boxer needs to keep his hands up - Thompson had a free shot at his head there.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Boxer misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boxer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four 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.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boxer back to the cage. Thompson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Calvin Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thompson misses with a body punch
and Boxer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Thompson.
Boxer misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a low kick, right behind Boxer 's knee.
Boxer misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Boxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Boxer misses
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boxer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick by Boxer misses
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boxer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boxer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson kicks Boxer off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boxer. That did some damage!
Boxer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boxer throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a good, hard body kick but Boxer shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thompson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calvin Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thompson throws a lazy head kick
and Boxer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boxer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boxer drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Thompson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miyake Morimasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billet has chosen in your face as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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220 lbs
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218 lbs
15 - 6 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miyake Morimasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Belin Billet!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morimasa tries to close the distance and clinch but Billet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Billet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morimasa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Billet counters with a nice uppercut.
Billet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morimasa avoids the head kick by Billet.
Morimasa misses with a double jab
and Billet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morimasa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billet to score with a decent uppercut.
Billet connects with a leg kick. Morimasa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Billet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morimasa's head.
Billet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Billet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billet looks for a takedown but Morimasa sprawls well.
Billet misses with a head kick.
Morimasa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billet counters with a good low kick that Morimasa was not able to check.
Billet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Billet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morimasa.
Billet throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morimasa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billet checks it well.
Billet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morimasa's head.
Billet circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Morimasa drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Billet follows Morimasa to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Belin Billet!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monk comes to the cage accompanied by My Ding-a-ling. Barker has chosen The Way of the Fist - Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music. 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Monk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Barker!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monk throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Barker to counter with a crisp jab.
Monk checks a leg kick nicely.
Monk cracks a nice hook into Barker's ribs.
Barker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monk in his tracks.
Barker swings widly with a right hand
and Monk counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like William Barker has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barker.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barker - that will leave a mark!
Barker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monk moves away.
Barker lands a jab.
Barker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barker misses with a double jab
and Monk counters with a stiff right hand.
Barker misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk misses with an uppercut
and Barker counters with an outside leg kick.
Barker throws a jab but it's blocked by Monk.
Monk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Monk misses with a hook
and Barker counters with a series of strikes. Monk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barker wants to clinch up but Monk keeps it at a distance.
Barker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barker manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barker trying to pass the guard but Monk defending well.
Monk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barker.
Monk won't allow Barker to pass to mount.
Monk trying to control here.
Barker is looking for a kimura here.
Barker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monk won't allow Barker to pass to mount.
Barker prevents Monk from improving his position.
Barker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barker is thwarting Monk's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barker connects with a nice short shot to Monk's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Barker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Barker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barker lands an overhand right.
Monk misses with a lunging right hand
and Barker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barker. Monk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Barker.
Barker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barker tries to bum rush Monk with a series of wild strikes but Monk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barker misses with a leg kick
and Monk counters with a three punch combo that has Barker backing up. Barker nods at Monk to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker jabs Monk right on the nose. Monk blinks but takes it well.
Barker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monk counters with a nice body shot.
Monk scores with a spinning back kick!
Barker throws a leg kick
and Monk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good work by Monk as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Barker misses.
Barker misses with an uppercut
and Monk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk misses with a right hand
and Barker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barker wants to pass the guard but Monk is keeping the position.
Monk working a defensive guard but Barker manages to pass into side control anyway.
Monk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Monk is pressing down on Barker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monk is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker has his foot on Monk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monk works his way back into a safe position though.
Monk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monk has managed to get both his arms back between Barker's legs - danger averted.
Monk wants to pass the guard but Barker is keeping the position.
Monk trying to control the position from guard on top but Barker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Barker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monk manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Monk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Barker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Monk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barker thows a body kick. Monk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Monk swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barker throws a leg kick
and Monk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk is looking to score with low kicks.
Barker scores with a leg kick.
Barker tries to clinch up but Monk circles away and keeps his distance.
Monk wants to slow Barker down by chopping away at his legs.
Barker misses with a hook.
Barker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monk. Monk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk keeping full guard, as Barker tries to pass.
Barker passes Monk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barker prevents Monk from improving his position.
Barker is looking for a kimura here.
Barker lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monk wants to improve his position but Barker is controlling well.
Monk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barker wants to work for an arm triangle but Monk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker has gone for a leg lock! Monk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barker's guard.
Barker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monk defends well.
Barker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Barker really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Barker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A low kick from Monk misses
and Barker counters with a stiff right hand.
Barker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monk checks it well.
Barker connects with a looping right hand.
Barker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
William Barker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barker connects with a high kick.
Barker tries to land a body kick
and Monk counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker fails with a takedown attempt.
Barker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barker closes the distance and clinches up with Monk, looking for a takedown. Barker pushes Monk against the cage but Monk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barker counters with a nice leg kick.
Monk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Monk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barker at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barker manages to avoid it.
Barker throws a sloppy head kick
and Monk counters with a nice body shot.
Barker blocks a jab.
Monk swings for the body but Barker moves out of range.
Barker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Monk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barker.
Monk throws a lazy right hand but Barker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barker.
Barker tries to score with a low kick but Monk moves his leg out of the way.
Monk takes one to the chin there.
Monk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barker.
Marcus Monk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Barker.
Monk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monk loads up on a big right hand but Barker slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barker manages to avoid it.
Barker misses with a leg kick
and Monk counters with a left to the body.
Barker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barker throws a leg kick
and Monk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monk lands a nice shot that snaps Barker's head back.
William Barker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Monk had his way with William Barker in that round.
The cut man is working on William Barker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Monk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barker's head.
Monk tries a low kick but Barker avoids it.
Monk catches Barker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barker throws a looping overhand right but Monk ducks down to avoid it.
Monk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker wants to clinch
and Monk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barker looks to throw a body kick
and Monk counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Monk misses
and Barker counters with a leg kick.
Monk cracks Barker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barker throws a nice head kick!
Monk gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Barker to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Monk will feel that in the morning.
Monk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barker throws a leg kick but Monk checks it.
Monk loads up on a big right hand but Barker slips the punch.
Barker misses with a shot to the body
and Monk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barker is looking to slow Monk down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker misses with a wild body shot.
Monk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barker fails to land with a series of punches.
Barker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Monk.
Monk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barker thows a body shot but no joy.
Monk slips under a jab.
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.
Monk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barker avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Monk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Monk!
Marcus Monk is the new welterweight champion!
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