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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kobolovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazaa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Kobolovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mazaa Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kobolovski is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Kobolovski circles away and we're back to standing.
Kobolovski pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries a body shot but Kobolovski blocks it.
Silva wants a takedown.
Kobolovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva trying to control the pace.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Kobolovski defends it.
Kobolovski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobolovski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kobolovski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kobolovski wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kobolovski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kobolovski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva throws a strike but Kobolovski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kobolovski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kobolovski is aware though and is defending well.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Kobolovski is having none of it.
Kobolovski trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Kobolovski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kobolovski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kobolovski has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva has his foot on Kobolovski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kobolovski works his way back into a safe position though.
Kobolovski wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Kobolovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kobolovski 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.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Kobolovski from standing up.
Silva 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobolovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergei Kobolovski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kobolovski pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Kobolovski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kobolovski to the mat. Kobolovski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva throws a strike but Kobolovski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kobolovski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kobolovski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom.
Kobolovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kobolovski passes into side control.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kobolovski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kobolovski wants to stand but Silva has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Kobolovski has mounted him!
Kobolovski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kobolovski working the ground and pound effectively.
Kobolovski content just to control the position here.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Kobolovski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mazaa Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kobolovski wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva postures up.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kobolovski trying to strike off his back.
Silva stops Kobolovski from standing up.
Kobolovski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kobolovski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Kobolovski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Kobolovski's brow.
Kobolovski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kobolovski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kobolovski's head.
Kobolovski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Kobolovski is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kobolovski trying to control but Silva postures up.
Kobolovski is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kobolovski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Kobolovski is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Kobolovski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazaa Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kobolovski is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva wants to control from the top but Kobolovski keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kobolovski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kobolovski is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Kobolovski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Kobolovski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kobolovski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mazaa Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kobolovski trying to control here.
Kobolovski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Silva.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kobolovski wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kobolovski is keeping the position for now.
Silva works over Kobolovski with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Kobolovski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva is in close to Kobolovski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Kobolovski trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Kobolovski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Kobolovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sergei Kobolovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working for submissions but it's allowed Kobolovski to get to half guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Kobolovski.
Kobolovski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kobolovski moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to buck Kobolovski off but Kobolovski is having none of it.
Kobolovski trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Kobolovski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva prevents Kobolovski from moving into mount.
Silva regains half guard.
Kobolovski is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kobolovski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobolovski trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kobolovski pulls his head out easily.
Kobolovski seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Kobolovski working Silva over with strikes.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva has his foot on Kobolovski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kobolovski works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kobolovski.
Kobolovski is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mazaa Silva.
I've got Silva 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mazaa Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Athur Beetson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wally Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wally Lewis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Athur Beetson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wally Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beetson lands a slapping body shot.
Beetson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Lewis wants to clinch but Beetson slips to the side
and Beetson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis throws an off balance right hand
and Beetson counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Beetson. Those never looked like landing.
Lewis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Beetson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beetson looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Lewis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beetson counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Lewis. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beetson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lewis slips a jab and a cross from Beetson.
Beetson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beetson lunges at Lewis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lewis's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beetson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Beetson saw that one coming.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Beetson lands a jab to Lewis's midsection.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Beetson misses with a head kick.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wally Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis throws a hook but Beetson blocks it.
Horrible takedown by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Beetson which made him look bad.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and Beetson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beetson pinned against the cage. Beetson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Athur Beetson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Lewis.
Beetson lands a jab to Lewis's midsection.
Lewis looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beetson lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis shoots for a takedown but Beetson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lewis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beetson.
Beetson scores with a punch to the head.
Lewis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Wally Lewis has been cut.
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beetson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beetson feints a jab promting Lewis to slip. Beetson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lewis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lewis is trying desperately to land a takedown but Beetson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lewis.
Beetson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lewis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lewis there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Beetson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lewis doesn't seem phased though.
Beetson lands the left hand.
Beetson moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beetson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beetson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. Beetson moves away and avoids it.
Beetson throws a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beetson tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beetson's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Athur Beetson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wally Lewis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lewis throws a sloppy body shot
and Beetson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beetson digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
Lewis misses with a double jab
and Beetson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Beetson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. Beetson moves away and avoids it.
Beetson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lewis moves forwards but Beetson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
and Beetson counters with a series of strikes. Lewis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lewis 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beetson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beetson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown but Beetson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Athur Beetson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beetson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lewis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beetson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Beetson punishes Lewis's body with a nice straight punch.
Lewis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beetson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beetson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lewis throws a leg kick
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beetson connects with a body shot that sends Lewis's belly button to the back.
Beetson punishes Lewis's body with a nice straight punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beetson.
Lewis gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Beetson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lewis is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Athur Beetson!
A relieved looking Athur Beetson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amzi Azzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ender Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Amzi Azzan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Amzi Azzan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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214 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amzi Azzan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ender Wiggin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Azzan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azzan connects with the punch.
Azzan drives through and clinches with Wiggin against the cage.
Azzan has a couple of punches blocked by Wiggin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wiggin.
Azzan stalling.
Wiggin scores with a shot to the side of Azzan's head.
A head punch on the inside from Azzan fails to land.
Azzan throws a punch but it's blocked by Wiggin.
Wiggin scores with a hook to the body.
Wiggin pushes Azzan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azzan prevents a body shot from Wiggin.
Wiggin tries to throw a body punch but Azzan avoids it by throwing Wiggin back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azzan's elbow.
Azzan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Azzan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiggin is just out of range.
Azzan pushes Wiggin up against the cage in a clinch.
Azzan blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Amzi Azzan has been cut.
A short uppercut from Wiggin.
Azzan swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Azzan fails to land.
Wiggin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Azzan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiggin gets tackled into the cage by Azzan. Azzan maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiggin.
Azzan is trying to maintain a safe position but Wiggin gets an underhook and turns Azzan into the cage.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Azzan avoids it.
Azzan has hold of one of Wiggin's legs. Wiggin is fighting the takedown attempt but Azzan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wiggin looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiggin, not yet.
Azzan is fighting to break Wiggin's control of his arms but Wiggin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiggin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wiggin controlling his opponent.
Azzan wants to control but Wiggin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azzan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Azzan is working to get back to half guard.
Wiggin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Azzan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wiggin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azzan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Azzan is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azzan is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ender Wiggin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amzi Azzan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Azzan gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azzan.
Wiggin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Azzan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Azzan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wiggin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azzan backwards.
Wiggin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azzan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiggin's elbow.
Azzan gets through Wiggin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Ender Wiggin has been cut.
Wiggin gets through Azzan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azzan breaks the clinch.
Azzan moves out of range of the body kick.
Wiggin gets tackled into the cage by Azzan. Azzan maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azzan takes an elbow to the temple.
Azzan is working Wiggin over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiggin.
Wiggin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiggin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wiggin misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azzan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wiggin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amzi Azzan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiggin lands with an uppercut that bounces Azzan off the cage and back into range.
Wiggin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azzan dodges the punch combination from Wiggin.
Wiggin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Azzan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wiggin sprawls well initially but Azzan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Azzan is looking to take a break and control but Wiggin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azzan lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin moves into full guard.
Wiggin pulls Azzan in to control the position.
Azzan throws a big elbow that misses.
Wiggin wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azzan throws a big right hand that misses.
Wiggin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wiggin looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiggin, not yet.
Wiggin has his hands on Azzan's head, controlling the position.
Ender Wiggin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ender Wiggin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wiggin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wiggin swinging wildly here.
Wiggin stalks Azzan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Azzan's face. Azzan staggers backwards, shaken.
Wiggin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azzan shoots in for a takedown but Wiggin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Azzan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Azzan loads up on a big right hand but Wiggin slips the punch.
Wiggin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Azzan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Wiggin does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azzan thows a body shot but no joy.
Azzan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wiggin takes the fight into the clinch.
Wiggin blocking some punches.
Wiggin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Wiggin.
Amzi Azzan's cut is getting worse.
Wiggin lands with a short shot to the head.
Wiggin working aggressively here.
Wiggin misses with a punch to the body.
Wiggin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Azzan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azzan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wiggin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azzan breaks the clinch.
Donk. Wiggin catches Azzan right on the button with a cross.
Azzan is rocked!
Azzan has managed to clinch.
Oh Azzan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Wiggin.
Azzan misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ender Wiggin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Wiggin.
Azzan clinches up against the cage.
Azzan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiggin tries to throw a body punch but Azzan avoids it by throwing Wiggin back against the cage.
Azzan seems to have got his legs back now.
Azzan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Azzan misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wiggin.
Wiggin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wiggin creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Azzan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Azzan drops to his knees and Wiggin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ender Wiggin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Ital (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khali Kumtomanee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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159 lbs
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29
155 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osiris Ital!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khali Kumtomanee!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ital scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kumtomanee doesn't seem bothered though.
Kumtomanee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ital.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ital, right into the meat.
Kumtomanee tries to close the distance and clinch but Ital swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but Ital moves out of range.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch up but Ital circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kumtomanee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ital lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kumtomanee takes a step back to recover.
Kumtomanee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ital paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but Ital moves away
and Ital connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Khali Kumtomanee has been cut.
A big right from Ital misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kumtomanee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ital - the referee stops the clock and Kumtomanee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ital. Kumtomanee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Osiris Ital seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Kumtomanee slips a jab from Ital.
Ital throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ital counters with a stiff right hand.
Ital throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumtomanee blocks a head kick by Ital.
Ital fails to land with a series of punches.
Ital digs a good hook to Kumtomanee's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kumtomanee blocks the leg kick.
Ital misses with a shot to the body
and Kumtomanee moves into the clinch.
Ital has Kumtomanee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ital pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kumtomanee tumbling to the mat - Ital dives into Kumtomanee's guard.
Ital content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ital works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ital throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kumtomanee to regain full guard.
Ital with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ital throws an elbow that misses. Kumtomanee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ital's guard. Nice move by Kumtomanee!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumtomanee wants to control from the top but Ital keeps moving.
Kumtomanee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kumtomanee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ital swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ital looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kumtomanee is one step ahead there.
Kumtomanee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ital is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee stays in close to Ital's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Khali Kumtomanee hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kumtomanee tries to close the distance and clinch but Ital swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ital misses with a wild body shot.
Ital swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kumtomanee is looking to clinch but Ital is avoiding it.
Ital keeps the fight on the outside.
Kumtomanee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ital.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kumtomanee enables Ital to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kumtomanee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kumtomanee is trying to hold Ital in close to prevent damage but Ital has managed to pass into half guard.
Ital performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee wants to get back to his feet.
Ital is nestled in close to Kumtomanee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ital trying to advance position but Kumtomanee counters by regaining guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ital sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ital throws an elbow that misses. Kumtomanee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ital's guard. Nice move by Kumtomanee!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Ital dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khali Kumtomanee's cut.
That's time! Ital's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ital shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kumtomanee pinned against the cage. Kumtomanee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khali Kumtomanee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kumtomanee tries to close the distance and clinch but Ital swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kumtomanee lands with a hook. Ital tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kumtomanee.
Ital scores with a head kick. Kumtomanee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ital throws the kick towards the body but Kumtomanee avoids it.
Kumtomanee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kumtomanee shoots in and drives through. Ital sprawls well.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ital manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ital dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kumtomanee fails with a takedown attempt.
Osiris Ital has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khali Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumtomanee tries for a takedown but Ital sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ital throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kumtomanee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ital throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kumtomanee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ital.
Kumtomanee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ital goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ital ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kumtomanee moves away.
Ital throws a leg kick but Kumtomanee moved away.
Kumtomanee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ital checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ital waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kumtomanee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ital finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ital just misses with a punch to the body.
Kumtomanee lands with a straight right. Ital didn't see that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Ital. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ital.
Ital tries to land a leg kick but Kumtomanee saw it coming and moves away.
Osiris Ital is winning the standup battle so far.
Ital gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kumtomanee throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kumtomanee with a nice head shot there.
Kumtomanee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ital preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kumtomanee stopping the sweep attempt from Ital.
Kumtomanee tries to free his leg and advance position but Ital is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ital throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ital keeping moving, preventing Kumtomanee from controlling successfully.
Ital might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ital 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.
Kumtomanee lands a couple of elbows.
Kumtomanee throwing strikes from guard but Ital blocks nicely.
Kumtomanee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ital works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kumtomanee throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumtomanee wants to pass the guard but Ital is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ital preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kumtomanee wants to control from the top but Ital keeps moving.
Ital looking for a sweep. Not yet Ital, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kumtomanee trying to control but Ital is working from the bottom.
Kumtomanee postures up in Ital's guard and throws a big left but Ital blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kumtomanee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ital is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Ital works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khali Kumtomanee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Khali Kumtomanee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kumtomanee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ital.
Ital looks to land a right hand but Kumtomanee moved out of range.
Ital shoots in and gets a takedown into Kumtomanee's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ital accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ital trying to control but Kumtomanee is working from the bottom.
Kumtomanee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kumtomanee is looking for a kimura here.
Kumtomanee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ital keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ital desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ital is trying to get back to full guard.
Osiris Ital overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kumtomanee with the ground and pound but Ital uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kumtomanee looking to pass the guard.
Kumtomanee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kumtomanee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee throws a big right hand that misses.
Kumtomanee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kumtomanee drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kumtomanee seems to have locked his on tight now - Ital screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kumtomanee, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Khali Kumtomanee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calogero Anello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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24
165 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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168 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
KO power |
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Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bushido Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calogero Anello!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anello dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
Anello scores with a body shot.
Brown throws a series of punches but Anello moves out of range.
Brown throws the left hand but Anello avoids the punch easily.
Brown misses with the combination.
Anello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
A big right from Brown misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anello.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anello.
Anello throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Anello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown throws a body punch but Anello moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a leg kick.
Anello moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anello circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Anello misses the shot to the body.
Anello scores with a punch to the head.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anello lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Calogero Anello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anello does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Anello breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anello digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Jab, jab by Anello - just one landing.
Brown cracks Anello with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown avoids the body shot from Anello.
Good exchange - Anello coming out on top.
Anello lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Anello misses with a low kick.
A combination from Anello does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anello lands with a right hand.
Anello displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bushido Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Anello lands.
Anello scores with a shot to the body.
Brown misses with a combination
and Anello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anello connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Anello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anello is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brown had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Anello fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anello.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a body punch but Anello moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch
and Anello counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anello works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brown tries to clinch up
and Anello counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Anello connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Anello - just one landing.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Anello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown wants to clinch
and Anello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anello lands an uppercut, right on the button! Brown tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calogero Anello!
A relieved looking Calogero Anello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GLaD Aperture Science (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aperture Science has chosen Chiron By All That Remains as his entrance music. Gerald Hodges has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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159 lbs
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Hodges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, GLaD Aperture Science!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aperture Science throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aperture Science is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aperture Science tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hodges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hodges scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aperture Science lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hodges throws a leg kick but Aperture Science checks it.
Aperture Science buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aperture Science connects with a looping right hand.
Hodges does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hodges lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aperture Science will feel that in the morning.
Hodges tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aperture Science thumps Hodges with a low kick.
Hodges motions for Aperture Science to come forward. Hodges throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aperture Science looks to score with a jab to the body but Hodges is just out of range.
Hodges avoids the body shot from Aperture Science.
Aperture Science fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hodges manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hodges.
Hodges with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aperture Science can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aperture Science looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aperture Science attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aperture Science takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hodges lands a jab.
Hodges throws the left hand but Aperture Science avoids the punch easily.
Aperture Science pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hodges is out of range and Aperture Science settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Aperture Science misses.
Aperture Science tries to clinch but Hodges moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aperture Science looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aperture Science throws a chopping leg kick but Hodges manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aperture Science closes the distance but Hodges moves to the side
and Hodges counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aperture Science has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aperture Science wants to slow Hodges down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Aperture Science does no damage.
Hodges swats away the attempt to clinch by Aperture Science.
Aperture Science scores with a one two! Hodges had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hodges fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aperture Science misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aperture Science looks to land a combination but Hodges avoids it well.
Aperture Science tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hodges was well out of range. Poor timing from Aperture Science.
Hodges thuds a left hand into Aperture Science's body.
Aperture Science looks gassed!
Aperture Science blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Aperture Science checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aperture Science takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aperture Science swings for the body but Hodges moves out of range.
Aperture Science avoids the body shot from Hodges.
Hodges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges throws a chopping leg kick but Aperture Science manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
GLaD Aperture Science seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aperture Science changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aperture Science fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hodges manages to avoid it.
Hodges throws a leg kick but Aperture Science moved away.
Aperture Science is looking to score with low kicks.
Aperture Science throws out a loose jab but Hodges uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aperture Science pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Hodges.
Aperture Science lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hodges circles away quickly and effectively.
Hodges moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hodges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aperture Science fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aperture Science throws the left hand but Hodges avoids the punch easily.
Hodges connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hodges blocks the body kick.
Aperture Science is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hodges rather than just go for the knockout.
Aperture Science throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hodges lands a jab to Aperture Science's midsection.
Hodges avoids the body shot from Aperture Science.
Hodges throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aperture Science misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aperture Science misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Hodges.
Aperture Science takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aperture Science does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hodges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hodges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodges scores with a leg kick.
Aperture Science throws a head kick that misses.
Hodges lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aperture Science has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hodges.
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 Gerald Hodges will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aperture Science has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hodges.
Hodges slips a jab from Aperture Science.
Hodges lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aperture Science takes a step back to recover.
Aperture Science takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aperture Science doesn't manage to clinch there - Hodges circles away.
Aperture Science checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hodges.
Aperture Science just misses with a punch to the body.
Aperture Science's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aperture Science misses with an uppercut.
Aperture Science misses with a head kick.
Hodges fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aperture Science.
Aperture Science goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aperture Science is breathing heavily.
Aperture Science connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hodges lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aperture Science will feel that in the morning.
GLaD Aperture Science is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hodges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges throws a nice head kick!
Hodges connects with a nice looking jab.
Hodges defending well as Aperture Science loads up on a big left hand.
Gerald Hodges is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hodges.
Hodges shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aperture Science 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.
Aperture Science looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aperture Science checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aperture Science misses with a lunging right hand
and Hodges makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hodges with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hodges fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Hodges there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aperture Science looks for the body kick but Hodges saw that one coming.
Aperture Science misses with a hook.
Hodges ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aperture Science throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aperture Science is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodges slips under a jab.
Aperture Science checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hodges throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hodges ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aperture Science misses the shot to the body.
Aperture Science tries to clinch but Hodges is having none of it.
Hodges throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aperture Science has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hodges.
Hodges looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aperture Science ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hodges moves away.
Hodges ducks under a wild hook from Aperture Science.
Hodges attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hodges chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hodges lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges dodges the punch combination from Aperture Science.
Aperture Science throws a leg kick
and Hodges counters with a left to the body.
Hodges cracks the inside of Aperture Science's front leg.
Aperture Science lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hodges circles away quickly and effectively.
Hodges misses with a leg kick.
Hodges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aperture Science's calf.
Hodges darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by Hodges there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hodges throws a front kick that sends Aperture Science stumbling back into the cage.
Hodges fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hodges thows a body kick. Aperture Science tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hodges motions for Aperture Science to come forward. Hodges throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hodges finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aperture Science throws a lazy head kick
and Hodges counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aperture Science misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aperture Science takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Aperture Science chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hodges can pounce on him.
Hodges avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hodges checks the leg kick.
Hodges throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aperture Science's head.
A shot to the liver by Hodges. Beautiful body shot.
Hodges slips under a jab.
Hodges lands a nice looking body kick.
Hodges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hodges throws a leg kick which misses Aperture Science's front leg but catches the back leg as Aperture Science tries to avoid it.
Aperture Science throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hodges lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hodges scores with a hook to the body. Aperture Science takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hodges connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Hodges dominated that second round.
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!
Hodges lands with a cross.
Hodges scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aperture Science throws a lazy head kick
and Hodges counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aperture Science throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Aperture Science, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hodges turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aperture Science tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aperture Science crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hodges - the referee stops the clock and Aperture Science gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hodges. Aperture Science manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hodges scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hodges.
Hodges throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aperture Science takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Hodges there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hodges scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hodges fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Hodges.
Hodges throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aperture Science on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aperture Science walks into a left hand.
Aperture Science throws a leg kick but Hodges sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Aperture Science. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by Hodges.
Aperture Science stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hodges.
Hodges throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aperture Science.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hodges. Aperture Science shrugs it off though.
That kick from Hodges tenderised Aperture Science's leg. Aperture Science is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aperture Science looks to score with a jab to the body but Hodges is just out of range.
Hodges connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hodges.
Hodges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aperture Science missing with a left hand there. Hodges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gerald Hodges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aperture Science swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aperture Science takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aperture Science takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aperture Science.
Hodges throws a front kick that sends Aperture Science stumbling back into the cage.
Hodges connects with an inside leg kick.
Aperture Science takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aperture Science is rocked!
Hodges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aperture Science's calf.
Aperture Science is still on wobbly legs! Can Hodges finish him?
That kick from Hodges tenderised Aperture Science's leg. Aperture Science is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hodges moves out of range as Aperture Science strikes.
Hodges connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hodges keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hodges.
A good leg kick by Hodges.
Hodges throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hodges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hodges lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hodges scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Hodges slams his shin into Aperture Science's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges works Aperture Science's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Hodges.
Hodges fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aperture Science.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hodges.
Hodges scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Hodges.
Hodges lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hodges throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aperture Science has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hodges.
Hodges scores with a punch to the head.
Aperture Science throws a chopping leg kick but Hodges manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
GLaD Aperture Science has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aperture Science throws a low kick but Hodges moves out of range easily.
Aperture Science misses with a wild body shot.
Aperture Science takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hodges thuds his shin into the meat of Aperture Science's side.
Aperture Science on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hodges delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodges moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aperture Science crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hodges - the referee stops the clock and Aperture Science gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hodges. Aperture Science manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hodges turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hodges cracks Aperture Science with an open hand slap.
Hodges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hodges - that will leave a mark!
Hodges connects with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Aperture Science might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hodges has got the better of the exchanges.
Aperture Science doesn't manage to clinch there - Hodges circles away.
Aperture Science tries to work over Hodges's front leg with a kick but Hodges checks it.
Hodges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aperture Science's calf.
Hodges lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aperture Science blocks the body kick.
Aperture Science thows a body shot but no joy.
Aperture Science scoring well with a low kick there.
Aperture Science moves in looking to clinch but Hodges pushes him off.
Hodges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hodges digs a good hook to Aperture Science's body.
Hodges throws a nice head kick!
Aperture Science wants to clinch up but Hodges keeps it at a distance.
Hodges throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hodges keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aperture Science throws an off balance right hand
and Hodges counters with a nice body kick.
Aperture Science tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aperture Science tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aperture Science doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aperture Science 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Hodges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hodges has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Hodges!
Gerald Hodges seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez comes into the arena with El Coo Cooi blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Xavier Melendez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Xavier Melendez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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160 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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Impaler!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Impaler misses with a straight right.
Melendez tries to land a front kick but Impaler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Impaler misses the body punch
and Melendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Vlad Impaler has been cut.
Impaler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Impaler misses with a right hand
and Melendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Melendez.
Melendez misses with a low kick.
Impaler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Melendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melendez stuffs the takedown.
Melendez swings for the body but Impaler moves out of range.
Impaler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Impaler there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler misses with a looping right.
Melendez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Melendez misses.
Vlad Impaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Impaler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Melendez throws a right and a left that Impaler avoids nicely.
Melendez misses with a looping right.
Melendez slaps away a takedown attempt from Impaler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xavier Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Impaler.
Melendez throws a push kick but Impaler slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impaler misses the jab.
Melendez staying out of range there.
Melendez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Impaler if he has to take too many more of those.
Impaler shoots in for a double leg but Melendez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Melendez throws a head kick but Impaler moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Impaler misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Melendez, right into the meat.
Impaler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melendez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Impaler somewhat.
Melendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Impaler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xavier Melendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez misses with a low kick.
Impaler shoots in but Melendez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Impaler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Impaler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Melendez sprawls well initially but Impaler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Melendez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Impaler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Melendez trying to hold on to Impaler's head to control him but Impaler postures up.
Impaler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Impaler is thwarting Melendez's attempts to control the position.
Impaler misses with a head shot. Melendez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Melendez looking for a guillotine here but Impaler defends easily.
Impaler trying to control but Melendez is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Impaler tries to free his leg and advance position but Melendez is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Melendez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Impaler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Impaler throws a right hand that misses
and Melendez counters with a body kick.
Melendez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Impaler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Impaler throws a jab when Melendez was well out of range.
A slow jab from Impaler misses its intended target.
Melendez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Impaler moves out of range of the body kick from Melendez.
Melendez throws a leg kick that misses.
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Impaler was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez.
Melendez throws a nice looking combination but Impaler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler throws a big shot that misses.
Impaler throws a hook to the side of Melendez's head but Melendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melendez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Impaler at a distance.
Impaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melendez throws a leg kick which misses Impaler's front leg but catches the back leg as Impaler tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Impaler misses the target.
Impaler misses with a takedown attempt
and Melendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Impaler was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez.
Melendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Impaler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Melendez looks to land a body kick but Impaler moved away.
Impaler misses with a looping right.
Xavier Melendez is winning the standup battle so far.
Impaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melendez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Impaler shoots and misses
and Melendez counters with a solid body kick.
Melendez misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impaler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Impaler.
Impaler slips a straight right by Melendez.
Impaler looks to score with a jab to the body but Melendez is just out of range.
Melendez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Impaler.
Impaler tests Melendez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Impaler misses.
Melendez throws a chopping leg kick but Impaler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez looks to land a combination but Impaler avoids it well.
Impaler blocks a leg kick.
Melendez tried to score with a low kick but Impaler checks it.
Impaler fails with the takedown
and Melendez counters with a thumping low kick.
Xavier Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Impaler.
Melendez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xavier Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Melendez, right into the meat.
Impaler swings widly with a right hand
and Melendez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Melendez throws a sloppy head kick and Impaler moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Melendez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Impaler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Impaler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melendez throws out the jab.
Melendez tries a head kick but it misses.
Impaler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Melendez's head backwards.
Melendez misses with a double jab.
Melendez scores with a one two! Impaler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No luck for Impaler with that takedown attempt.
Melendez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Impaler lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Melendez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez throws a jab when Impaler was well out of range.
Melendez fakes the leg kick and cracks Impaler in the body.
Donk. Melendez catches Impaler right on the button with a cross.
Melendez avoids the body shot from Impaler.
Melendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Impaler, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Melendez.
A shot in the inside from Melendez.
Melendez breaks the clinch.
Xavier Melendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melendez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Impaler.
Melendez tries a head kick but it misses.
Impaler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Melendez on the side of the head.
Melendez lands a head kick!
Impaler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Impaler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Melendez on his heels. He'll look to pass Melendez's guard now, I'm sure.
Impaler with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impaler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Impaler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Melendez keeping moving, preventing Impaler from controlling successfully.
Melendez looking to control.
Melendez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Impaler trying to control but Melendez is working from the bottom.
Impaler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vlad Impaler wasn't active enough on the ground.
Impaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Impaler throws a big shot that misses.
Melendez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melendez throws out a loose jab but Impaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Impaler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Melendez to the ground. Impaler is now in Melendez's guard.
Melendez being controlled here, momentarily.
Melendez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xavier Melendez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melendez, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Melendez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Dillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Andrakovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Dillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Andrakovski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillard is looking to clinch.
Andrakovski misses with a few strikes there.
Andrakovski gets caught napping as Dillard dives in and scores a takedown. Andrakovski manages to retain guard.
Dillard trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrakovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrakovski wants to sweep but no luck.
Andrakovski wants to stand up but Dillard is controlling him.
Dillard passes Andrakovski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andrakovski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andrakovski has control of Dillard's left arm, preventing Dillard from doing any damage.
Dillard trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrakovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrakovski wants to stand up but Dillard is controlling him.
Andrakovski is looking to sweep but instead, Dillard has passed into half guard.
Dillard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andrakovski keeps working.
Andrakovski is looking to improve his position.
Andrakovski is refusing to be controlled, as Dillard sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrakovski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dillard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dillard's back!
Andrakovski looking for the RNC.
Andrakovski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Andrakovski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dillard trying to control the action but Andrakovski just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrakovski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dillard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Andrakovski is looking for the choke from the back position but Dillard is controlling his hands well.
Andrakovski tries to keep control of the position but Dillard is staying busy.
Andrakovski looking for the choke from the back.
Dillard trying to get back to his feet but Andrakovski is in full control for now.
Andrakovski throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dillard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Andrakovski's guard. Nice work there by Dillard.
Dillard stops Andrakovski from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrakovski is looking for a triangle but Dillard pushes his legs off easily.
Dillard trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrakovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillard is really struggling to control Andrakovski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillard is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kirk Dillard just wasn't active enough.
Andrakovski fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrei Andrakovski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters circling - Andrakovski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrakovski rushes Dillard and presses him up against the cage.
Dillard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andrakovski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dillard tries a body shot but Andrakovski blocks it.
Andrakovski tries to circle away but Dillard has him pinned against the cage.
Dillard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrakovski blocks an uppercut.
Andrakovski manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Dillard or perhaps it was just good defense by Andrakovski which made him look bad.
Dillard shoots in for a takedown but Andrakovski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Dillard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrakovski fails with the takedown
and Dillard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andrakovski's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrakovski wants to sweep here but Dillard controlling him for the moment.
Andrakovski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dillard fails with an attempt to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dillard enables Andrakovski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dillard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dillard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dillard being controlled here, momentarily.
Dillard keeping moving, preventing Andrakovski from controlling successfully.
Andrakovski wants to pass the guard but Dillard is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrakovski wants to control from the top but Dillard keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrei Andrakovski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Andrakovski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dillard pinned against the cage. Dillard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dillard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andrakovski sprawls well. Andrakovski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dillard gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrakovski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andrakovski wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrakovski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrakovski is looking to take a break and control but Dillard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andrakovski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andrakovski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dillard is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrakovski prevents Dillard from escaping the position.
Andrakovski decides to stand back up.
Andrakovski throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrakovski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Kirk Dillard has been cut.
Andrakovski misses with a right hand
and Dillard counters by clinching up.
Andrakovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dillard successfully pulls guard.
Andrakovski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dillard, up you get!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrakovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dillard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillard shoots in but Andrakovski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Andrakovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kirk Dillard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dillard gets tackled into the cage by Andrakovski. Andrakovski maintains the clinch.
Dillard stops a takedown attempt from Andrakovski.
Dillard swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrakovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrakovski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dillard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dillard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Andrakovski trying to control but Dillard postures up.
Andrakovski is looking to escape.
Andrakovski regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrakovski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Andrakovski. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andrakovski darts in and clinches Dillard up against the cage.
Andrakovski is trying to break the clinch but Dillard has him pressed against the cage.
Andrakovski wants the takedown. Dillard is fighting it off but Andrakovski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dillard's guard against the cage.
Andrakovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillard is retaining full guard.
Dillard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andrakovski preventing the sweep.
Andrei Andrakovski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillard keeping moving, preventing Andrakovski from controlling successfully.
Andrakovski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrei Andrakovski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dillard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrakovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrakovski misses the jab.
Andrakovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrakovski.
Andrakovski is trying to stall.
Dillard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrakovski smiles and moves away.
Kirk Dillard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrakovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Dillard working aggressively here.
Dillard misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dillard throws a head punch that misses.
Dillard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andrakovski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Dillard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillard tries to pull guard but Andrakovski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dillard prevents Andrakovski from breaking the clinch.
Dillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dillard has Andrakovski pressed against the cage, preventing Andrakovski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dillard wants a takedown but no success here.
Dillard throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrakovski.
Andrakovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dillard can't find room to land a body shot as Andrakovski controls the action.
Dillard misses with some punches.
Dillard is trying to pull guard but Andrakovski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillard jumps into guard, dragging Andrakovski to the mat.
Andrakovski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Andrakovski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Andrakovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andrakovski 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Andrakovski!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figueroa comes to the cage accompanied by Ride the Lighting. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Figueroa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Tate!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate dives in and grabs Figueroa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Figueroa pushes down on Tate's head and hops out.
Figueroa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tate blocks a head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa avoids the head kick by Tate.
Kim Figueroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figueroa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Figueroa stuns Tate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tate blocks a leg kick.
Figueroa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tate circles away quickly and effectively.
Tate 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.
Tate checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tate misses with a head kick.
Figueroa scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueroa throws out a leg kick but Tate moves out of range and Figueroa only half commits.
Figueroa lands a high kick!
It looks like Terry Tate has been cut.
Figueroa looks to land a body kick but Tate moved away.
Figueroa moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate working hard to break the clinch.
Figueroa misses with a knee strike.
Tate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate slips a jab from Figueroa.
Figueroa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kim Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueroa clinches with his opponent.
Figueroa blocks a body shot from Tate.
Figueroa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses.
Tate throws a head kick but Figueroa moves out of range.
Figueroa throws a shot from downtown. Tate moves away and avoids it.
Figueroa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Figueroa motions for Tate to come forward. Figueroa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tate. Figueroa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Figueroa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Figueroa throws out a leg kick but Tate moves out of range and Figueroa only half commits.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but Tate sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Figueroa shows good takedown defense.
Figueroa pushes Tate up against the cage in a clinch.
Tate gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Figueroa regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figueroa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tate must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Figueroa keeping full guard, as Tate tries to pass.
Figueroa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Figueroa keeping full guard, as Tate tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Figueroa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tate tries to roll over but Figueroa keeps him under control.
Tate is trying to control but can't.
Tate moves into full guard.
Figueroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figueroa throwing strikes but missing.
Tate keeping full guard, as Figueroa tries to pass.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Figueroa from controlling successfully.
Figueroa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate pulls Figueroa in close to his closed guard and prevents Figueroa from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tate manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Figueroa manages to get himself to full guard.
Figueroa keeping full guard, as Tate tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Figueroa keeping full guard, as Tate tries to pass.
Tate postures up in Figueroa's guard and throws a big left but Figueroa blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Figueroa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tate defends it easily.
Figueroa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tate manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Tate's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Figueroa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Figueroa can pounce on him.
Tate slips under a jab.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt - Figueroa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tate.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Figueroa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Figueroa throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range.
Tate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Figueroa. Figueroa obviously looking to wear him down.
Tate takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tate misses with a takedown
and Figueroa counters with a thumping low kick.
Kim Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Tate.
Figueroa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tate is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa tries to score with a low kick but Tate moves his leg out of the way.
Figueroa cracks Tate with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Figueroa.
Tate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tate has a takedown stuffed.
Figueroa avoids the body shot from Tate.
Figueroa throws a body punch but Tate moves out of range.
Figueroa throws a front kick aimed at Tate's knee but Tate avoids it well.
A low kick from Figueroa misses
and Tate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Figueroa shows good takedown defense.
Figueroa throws a low kick, looking for Tate's leg but Tate calmly moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Tate or perhaps it was just good defense by Figueroa which made him look bad.
Kim Figueroa is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa lands with a cross.
Figueroa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tate throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Figueroa.
Tate is rocked!
Figueroa misses with a head kick.
Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can Figueroa finish him?
Figueroa throws a leg kick which misses Tate's front leg but catches the back leg as Tate tries to avoid it.
Tate is breathing heavily.
Figueroa misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Figueroa.
Figueroa steps in with a hook that catches Tate right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Figueroa follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tate looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Figueroa!
Kim Figueroa retains his featherweight title!
Kim Figueroa took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank my opponent for taking all his courage in his hands and come to face me. unfortunately luck does not always smile to the brave... '.
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