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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Redondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelvin Redondo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business



190 cm
26
205 lbs
6 - 17 - 0
180 cm
25
202 lbs
1 - 5 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelvin Redondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Stevens!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Redondo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Redondo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stevens tries to hold on but Redondo pushes him away.
Redondo throws a strike there. Stevens manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Redondo wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.

Redondo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stevens dives on top into guard.
Redondo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens wants to stand but Redondo is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redondo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens is in close to Redondo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Redondo won't let him.
Redondo keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Redondo looking for a sweep. Not yet Redondo, not yet.

Stevens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redondo defends it nicely.

Redondo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens striking off his back but it's not causing Redondo any problems.
Redondo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redondo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Redondo wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Redondo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redondo trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Redondo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Redondo lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to stand up but Redondo is controlling him.
Redondo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Redondo wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kelvin Redondo wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Redondo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stevens to the ground. Redondo is now in Stevens's guard.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Redondo isn't so interested in that idea.
Stevens looks gassed!
Redondo with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redondo looking to pass the guard.
Redondo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Redondo wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Redondo from controlling successfully.

Redondo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stevens, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Redondo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redondo is looking to stand up but Stevens won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Redondo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Stevens stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Stevens or perhaps it was just good defense by Redondo which made him look bad.
Redondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
Stevens misses with a low kick as Redondo jumps back.

Redondo scores a takedown into full mount!

Redondo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stevens has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stevens!
Stevens is pushing down on Redondo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redondo is fighting to maintain full guard but Stevens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stevens slips a nice elbow through Redondo's hands, connecting with Redondo's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens wants to stand up but Redondo is controlling the position.
Redondo tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.

Stevens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Redondo is trying to get back to full guard.

Stevens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Redondo is just riding it out for now. Stevens eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redondo tries to kick Stevens off but Stevens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Redondo tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Redondo wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Redondo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Redondo wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kelvin Redondo.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redondo as he avoids it easily.

Redondo scores a takedown into full mount!
Redondo looking to finish Stevens with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stevens!
Redondo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Redondo scoring with strikes but Stevens is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens is squirming around, avoiding Redondo's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redondo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stevens's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Redondo working for a guillotine from mount but Stevens is in no mood to give up.

Redondo working for a guillotine from mount but Stevens is in no mood to give up.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Redondo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Redondo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!


Redondo shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevens shoots for a takedown but Redondo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Redondo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stevens quickly recovers to half guard.
Redondo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stevens trying to control here.

Redondo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stevens sees it coming and defends easily.
Stevens is trying to maintain the position but Redondo is very close to passing his half guard.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Redondo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stevens has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redondo is looking for submissions but instead, Stevens has regained full guard.

Redondo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stevens dives on top into guard.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Redondo won't let him.

Stevens decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Redondo, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redondo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Redondo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Redondo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Redondo with that takedown attempt.
Stevens fails with the takedown.

Redondo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Redondo slips a nice elbow through Stevens's hands, connecting with Stevens's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redondo wants to take a breather but Stevens is having none of it.
Redondo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redondo stalling.

Redondo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Redondo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
Redondo shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevens sprawls well. He's pushed Redondo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redondo defends it nicely.

Stevens gets caught flat footed, as Redondo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redondo throws a big right hand that misses.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but Redondo is proving a slippery customer.
Redondo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Redondo wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Redondo postures up.
Redondo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stevens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Randall Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Redondo from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelvin Redondo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redondo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Redondo!
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
59%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Slob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saymon Saymon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saymon Saymon looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!



150 cm
30
307 lbs
5 - 10 - 0
224 cm
19
298 lbs
2 - 7 - 0
Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Biggie Slob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saymon Saymon!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slob closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saymon did well to prevent Slob getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Slob is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saymon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slob.

Slob in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Saymon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Slob!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Biggie Slob!
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G S C
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
69%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Nassoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Howard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jerry Nassoon's chin.



180 cm
23
240 lbs
3 - 11 - 0
185 cm
31
247 lbs
17 - 11 - 0
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced
Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Nassoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Howard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard throws a leg kick but Nassoon checks it.

Howard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Howard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nassoon is trying to get back to full guard.
Nassoon trying to control but Howard postures up.
Howard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Howard stalling.
Nassoon wants to control but Howard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Howard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nassoon tries to avoid it but Howard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nassoon to the ground. Nassoon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Howard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nassoon!
Howard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Let's hope that Howard 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nassoon tries to reverse the position but Howard maintains control.
Nassoon tries to hold on but Howard postures up.
Howard looking to finish Nassoon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nassoon!
Howard avoids the attempt from Nassoon to control.
Nassoon can't escape the position.
Howard controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard content just to control the position here.
Howard with the ground and pound from mount.
Nassoon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nassoon working to try and regain half guard.
Howard working the ground and pound effectively.
Nassoon is breathing heavily.
Howard controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nassoon?
Howard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nassoon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nassoon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nassoon tries to get out of the position.
Howard connects with a bit shot that sees Nassoon covering up! More strikes from Howard and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Howard is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Howard!
John Howard very nearly forgot to thank BioPharm Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
45%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



182 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0
190 cm
31
205 lbs
5 - 10 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed
Good takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Morales!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanson tries to avoid it but Morales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanson to the ground. Hanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanson pinned against the cage. Hanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanson shoots in looking for a takedown but Morales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyler Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Morales.
Hanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morales paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morales avoids the head kick by Hanson.
Hanson leaves Morales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Hanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morales is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hanson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morales has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hanson after a bit of a struggle.
Hanson tries to pull guard but Morales won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hanson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hanson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanson.
Hanson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morales is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanson lands an elbow inside.
Hanson prevents the takedown attempt.

Hanson breaks from the clinch.
Morales shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanson as he jumps to the side.
Hanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales shoots in for a double leg but Hanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morales shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanson as he jumps to the side.

Hanson gets a clinch.
Hanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morales is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hanson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hanson wants to take the fight to the mat but Morales manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morales gets underhooks to prevent Hanson's takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morales is trying to drag Hanson to the mat but Hanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Hanson decides to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson wants to stand but Morales is controlling the position.

Morales postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hanson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morales, into his guard.

Morales working for a triangle but Hanson defends it easily.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morales on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Morales is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hanson has his hands clasped together but Morales extends an breaks Hanson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Morales.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Morales!
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
46%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Monroe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Studebaker Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. silver hawk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!



180 cm
31
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0
186 cm
24
194 lbs
9 - 7 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very strong
Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monroe Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Studebaker Hawk!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Hawk circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawk.
Monroe Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Hawk is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Hawk's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Hawk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hawk looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.

Hawk is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Hawk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Hawk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hawk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hawk tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.

Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Hawk pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monroe Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Studebaker Hawk.

Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Hawk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hawk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson controlling Hawk's posture.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hawk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackson preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monroe Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.



Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hawk trying to control from the bottom.

Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Hawk shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monroe Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Studebaker Hawk.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hawk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson controls Hawk momentarily but Hawk frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hawk postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson controlling the position.
Hawk trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Jackson has his feet on Hawk's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawk, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hawk on his heels. He'll look to pass Hawk's guard now, I'm sure.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson cracks Hawk with a solid left hand.

Hawk has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Hawk is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hawk is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Monroe Jackson.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hawk enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hawk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hawk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson wants to stand but Hawk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Hawk had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hawk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.

Monroe Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hawk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monroe Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!



Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawk tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jackson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hawk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Jackson looking to control but Hawk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Jackson looking for a guillotine from mount but Hawk is having none of it.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Hawk is squirming around nicely.
Hawk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hawk looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson landing shots from mount.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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!
Jackson wants to control the pace but Hawk is squirming around nicely.
Hawk is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Hawk to control.
Hawk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Hawk is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Hawk is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Monroe Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Hawk scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Hawk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monroe Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Jackson!
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
64%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Nickleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Carlton Banks has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Carlton Banks seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?



172 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
176 cm
21
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful


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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlton Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damon Nickleson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nickleson!
Nickleson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banks tries to clinch up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nickleson.
Nickleson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Banks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nickleson blocks the body kick.
Banks tries to clinch up but Nickleson circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickleson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick from Banks lands but Nickleson takes it in his stride.
Nickleson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Nickleson.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickleson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickleson scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickleson lands with an uppercut that bounces Banks off the cage and back into range.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nickleson counters with a series of strikes. Banks will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickleson lands a jab to the head.
Nickleson misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickleson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickleson swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
A shot to the liver by Nickleson. Beautiful body shot.
Banks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nickleson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banks looks to clinch
and Nickleson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Nickleson scores with a four punch combination!
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickleson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Nickleson.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickleson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Some bone on bone action there as Nickleson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nickleson throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickleson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nickleson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickleson cracks a nice hook into Banks's ribs.
Nickleson thuds a left hand into Banks's body.
Banks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nickleson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Banks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nickleson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickleson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickleson digs a good hook to Banks's body.
Banks tries to clinch there but Nickleson circles away.
Nickleson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Banks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Banks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickleson presses Banks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nickleson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nickleson taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Banks.
Nickleson is looking for a takedown.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nickleson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickleson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson is working for takedown but Banks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nickleson dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Nickleson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Banks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickleson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Nickleson.
Nickleson working hard to break the clinch.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nickleson avoids it.
Nickleson tries to break free but Banks pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks.
Banks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickleson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banks lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks missing with knees to the body.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickleson is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Nickleson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banks missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damon Nickleson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Banks wants to clinch up but Nickleson keeps it at a distance.
Nickleson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickleson misses with a wild combination.
Damon Nickleson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nickleson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banks moves to clinch but Nickleson breaks away
letting Nickleson counter with a right hand.
Nickleson moves out of range as Banks throws a body kick.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickleson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickleson throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Carlton Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks takes one to the side of the head.
Banks tries to clinch but Nickleson is having none of it.
Banks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickleson lands a jab-cross combination.
Banks avoids the body shot from Nickleson.

Banks clinches up with Nickleson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nickleson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Banks trying to land knees to the body.
Banks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickleson dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Nickleson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nickleson dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickleson is defending well for now.
Nickleson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nickleson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nickleson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Nickleson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nickleson avoids a wild elbow strike from Banks.
Nickleson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Nickleson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Banks.
Nickleson is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nickleson tries to break free but Banks pushes him back against the cage.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Nickleson is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.
Nickleson avoiding damage as Banks throws knees to the body.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickleson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickleson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Nickleson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks missing with knees to the body.
Nickleson dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Nickleson blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands a damaging elbow.
Nickleson is trying to pull guard but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nickleson's defenses.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Nickleson can't break the clinch.
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nickleson avoids it.
Banks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nickleson's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickleson's brow.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
Nickleson stalling in the clinch but Banks improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickleson's brow.

Nickleson lands a takedown into guard.
Nickleson looking to pass the guard.
Nickleson stops Banks from standing up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickleson is looking to stand up but Banks won't let him.
Banks is wriggling around but Nickleson manages to pass to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks is trying to stand up here but Nickleson is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Banks dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!


Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickleson circles away.
Nickleson misses with a two punch combination.

Banks drives through and clinches with Nickleson against the cage.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickleson avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickleson's brow.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Nickleson tries to break free but Banks pushes him back against the cage.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickleson avoids the damage to the body.
Nickleson avoiding damage as Banks throws knees to the body.
Banks trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nickleson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nickleson is looking to break free of the clinch but Banks has double underhooks.
Nickleson blocks the elbow strike.
Nickleson is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nickleson is struggling to control the position.
Nickleson is trying to break free.
Nickleson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nickleson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stalling in the clinch from Nickleson.
Nickleson is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
Banks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nickleson managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickleson blocks the elbow strike.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Nickleson dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Nickleson in his tracks for a moment.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike.
Nickleson is looking to break free of the clinch but Banks has double underhooks.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickleson avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Nickleson in his tracks for a moment.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Banks lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nickleson's efforts to push away.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Nickleson avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
Nickleson avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
Banks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickleson's brow.
Nickleson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickleson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickleson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike from Banks.

Nickleson manages to break the clinch.
Banks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

A head kick lands from Banks that sends Nickleson to the canvas. Nickleson tries to scramble back to his feet but Banks brings him back down into side control.

Nickleson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks gets to mount! Nickleson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nickleson is still in real trouble! Can Banks finish him?

Banks stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Banks is looking to clinch.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickleson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Nickleson.

Banks closes the distance and pushes Nickleson back into the cage.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickleson is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickleson tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position.
Nickleson blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nickleson's defenses.
Carlton Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nickleson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nickleson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banks prevents it.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nickleson wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickleson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickleson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banks prevents it.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nickleson fails to pull guard.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Nickleson.
Nickleson takes an elbow to the temple.
Banks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlton Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Banks!
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
99%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripley's entrance music is The Talented Mr. Ripley - Tu Vuo' Fa l'Americano . A fine choice. Ricard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Frank The Tank. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



190 cm
31
263 lbs
12 - 11 - 0
191 cm
31
267 lbs
12 - 14 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ripley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Ripley.
Ricard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Mr Ripley has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ripley cracks Ricard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ricard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ripley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice combination there by Ripley.
Ricard works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Ripley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ricard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ricard misses with a wild combination.

Ripley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ricard trying to keep a closed guard but Ripley is proving a slippery customer.
Ripley wants to get up but he can't break Ricard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ricard wants to stand and escape but Ripley is having none of it.

Ripley is posturing up here but Ricard has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ripley tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ripley has to tap! Slick submission there by Ricard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Ricard!
Frank Ricard spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spenser Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



179 cm
32
141 lbs
10 - 12 - 0
180 cm
19
146 lbs
3 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful


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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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Matic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spenser Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem blocks a head kick by Matic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nukem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matic tries to clinch but Nukem is having none of it.

Nukem forces Matic back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nukem as Matic tries to tie him up.
Nukem lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Josh Matic has been cut.
Matic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matic trying to stall but Nukem improves his position.
Nukem has Matic pushed against the cage.
Matic is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Matic.
Matic cracks Nukem with an open hand slap.
Matic throws a sloppy head kick and Nukem moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nukem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matic feints and then cracks Nukem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nukem down.
Matic cracks the inside of Nukem's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem wants to clinch.
Matic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nukem.
Matic throws a head kick that Nukem semi-blocks.
Matic misses with a hook. Nukem ducked under it nicely.
Matic swats away the attempt to clinch by Nukem.
Matic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matic throws a low kick but Nukem avoids it.
Matic tries to clinch there but Nukem circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nukem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nukem blocks a head kick by Matic.
Matic scores with a jab to the head.
Matic throws a sloppy head kick and Nukem moves out of range easily.
Matic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Matic closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nukem obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matic is looking to control Nukem's arms but Nukem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matic has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem lands an elbow inside.
Nukem letting Matic take a breather here.
Matic is trying to stall.
Nukem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matic is breathing heavily.
Nukem leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matic is pushing Nukem up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Matic.
Matic throws a head kick but Nukem moves out of range.

Nukem moves into the clinch successfully.
Nukem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matic blocks an uppercut.
Matic looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Matic.
Matic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nukem tries to clinch but Matic is having none of it.
Matic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nukem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Josh Matic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nukem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nukem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matic just misses with a punch to the body.
Matic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Matic misses the target.
Matic keeps the fight on the outside.
Matic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matic misses with the combination.
Matic wants to clinch.

Nukem clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matic stalling the fight.
Nukem cracks Matic with a nice body shot.
Matic taking a breather.
Matic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nukem has a couple of punches blocked by Matic.
Nukem scores with a knee to the head.
Nukem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matic stalling in the clinch but Nukem improves position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nukem misses with a punch to the body.
Matic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nukem is keeping busy.
Nukem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Matic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Matic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.



Nukem has Matic up against the cage in a clinch.
Matic is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Matic.
Matic swats away the attempt to clinch by Nukem.
Nukem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nukem tries to clinch up.
Matic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Nukem instigates a clinch.
Nukem landing knees to the body.
Matic blocks a body shot from Nukem.
Matic is looking to control Nukem's arms but Nukem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matic has his back to the cage.
Nukem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matic's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nukem as Matic tries to tie him up.
Matic seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Nukem is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Nukem lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nukem as Matic tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Matic.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nukem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Matic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nukem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matic throws a head kick that misses.
Matic tries to clinch but Nukem is having none of it.
Nukem tries to close the distance and clinch but Matic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matic keeps the fight on the outside.

Nukem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spenser Nukem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nukem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nukem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matic backwards.
Nukem scores with a knee to the head.
Matic trying to stall but Nukem improves his position.
Nukem lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem scores with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Matic controls the action.
Matic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nukem is keeping busy.
Nukem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nukem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matic's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matic is trying to maintain a safe position but Nukem gets an underhook and turns Matic into the cage.
Nukem lands a nice elbow.
Nukem lands an elbow inside.

Matic is rocked!

Josh Matic's cut is getting worse.
Nukem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matic's elbow.
Oh Matic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nukem jerks Matic's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Matic drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Nukem goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Nukem because Matic was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Spenser Nukem!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
85%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johhny Stan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johhny Stan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!



184 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0
193 cm
32
185 lbs
11 - 6 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin


10th Degree Fightwear


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johhny Stan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stan misses with a two punch combination.
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stan.
Jensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jensen somewhat.
Stan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stan as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Stan.

Stan gets caught flat footed, as Jensen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jensen throws a big elbow that misses.
Jensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jensen is looking to work some ground and pound but Stan has wrist control.
Jensen advances to half guard.
Jensen lands with a punch from half guard.
Stan wants to control but Jensen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stan wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stan is looking to control Jensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stan avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jensen seems to be working for a kimura but Stan defends the submission attempt.

Jensen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stan trying to control here.
Jensen stops Stan from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jensen connects with a nice short shot to Stan's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stan tries to roll over but Jensen keeps him under control.
Jensen uses his free foot to push down on Stan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stan.
Jensen with good strikes from the mount here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stan tries to reverse the position but Jensen maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stan gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jensen wants to take a breather but Stan is having none of it.

Stan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stan is not content to let Jensen control the position.
Jensen working the head and body with strikes.
Jensen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jensen tries to pass to full mount but Stan defends it.
Jensen works his way into full mount!
Jensen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jensen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jensen unloading with bombs!
Stan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stan is squirming around, avoiding Jensen's attempts to control the action.
Stan wants to hold on but Jensen pushes him away.
Stan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jensen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jensen raining down shots from the mount!
Jensen landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jensen scoring with strikes but Stan is staying in there.
Jensen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jensen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jensen with good strikes from the mount here!
Stan is looking to improve his position but Jensen isn't that keen on the idea.
Jensen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stan is looking to improve his position but Jensen isn't that keen on the idea.
Jensen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jensen looking to finish Stan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stan!
Stan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jensen tries to control but Stan wriggling away.
Jensen looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Jensen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Jensen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Jensen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jensen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stan wants to improve his position but Jensen is controlling well.
Jensen working the head and body with strikes.

Jensen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jensen.

Stan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stan is trying to control but can't.
Tyler Jensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jensen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jensen uses his free foot to push down on Stan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stan.
Stan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stan taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Stan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen dominating with strikes here.
Jensen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jensen postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Stan in real trouble here! The ref calls for Stan to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Jensen!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ness Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo comes to the cage accompanied by Champ.. Webster is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cinderella Man. Ness Webster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



176 cm
26
144 lbs
14 - 5 - 0
170 cm
30
148 lbs
23 - 15 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced
Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cristiano Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ness Webster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster lands a jab.
Webster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Webster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ness Webster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Webster tries to avoid it but Halo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Webster to the ground. Webster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab lands there for Webster.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Halo dives in and grabs Webster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Webster pushes down on Halo's head and hops out.
Halo ducks right into an uppercut from Webster.
Webster scores with a jab to the body.
Webster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster throws a big shot that misses.
Halo with a poor takedown

and Webster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Halo's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristiano Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Webster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Halo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Webster from controlling successfully.

Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Webster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Halo looking for a guillotine here but Webster defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster scoring with punches to the head and body.

Halo is looking for a triangle but Webster pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webster forces his way into half guard.
Webster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Halo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Webster scores with a couple of nice shots.

Webster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Webster is trying to work for a kimura but Halo is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Webster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Webster.

Webster is trying to work for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Webster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Halo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Webster scores with a couple of nice shots.

Webster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Webster lands a nice short elbow.

Halo is rocked!
Webster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webster moves nicely into side control.

Webster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halo, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Webster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Webster cracks Halo with a big right hand but Halo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Webster has an Americana. Halo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Webster is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Webster hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ness Webster!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
53%

 

 
 
 
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