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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Anka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Bellringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellringer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don Omar - Con Letra. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Anka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Vitor Bellringer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bellringer tries to avoid it but Anka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bellringer to the ground. Bellringer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bellringer stuffs the takedown.
Anka misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Bellringer to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Anka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Bellringer as Anka shoots in.
Anka shoots in for a takedown but Bellringer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bellringer as he avoids it easily.
Bellringer lands a big head kick that sends Anka tumbling to the mat! Bellringer takes a step backwards and waves Anka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellringer thuds his right hand into Anka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anka is rocked!
and Bellringer counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Anka! He's just covering up as Bellringer starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Bellringer!
Vitor Bellringer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Refn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: God's Gonna Cut You Down by Johnny Cash. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Refn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Teller!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Refn.
Teller slaps away a takedown attempt from Refn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Teller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Refn clinches up with Teller and pushes him back against the cage.
Refn is pushing Teller up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Teller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Refn shoots and misses
and Teller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Refn avoids the body shot from Teller.
Teller with a jab.
Refn tries to move into range but Teller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Teller stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Refn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Refn clinches.
Teller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Refn.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Refn has him pressed against the cage.
Teller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller lands a shot to the body.
Teller lands with a left to the head.
Refn lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Refn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teller.
Refn looking to slow down the pace here.
Refn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Refn prevents a body shot from Teller.
Refn is trying to break the clinch but Teller is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Refn.
Refn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Refn. Refn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Teller gets caught napping as Refn dives in and scores a takedown. Teller manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Refn stops Teller from standing up.
Teller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Refn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Refn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Refn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Refnis looking to pass into half guard but Teller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Teller is in guard.
Refn wants to sweep here but Teller controlling him for the moment.
Refn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Teller controls the pace.
Teller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Refn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Teller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Refn tries for a takedown but Teller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Teller connects with the punch.
Teller digs a good hook to Refn's body.
Refn shoots in for a takedown but Teller shows good takedown defense.
Refn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Teller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Teller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Refn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Teller sprawls well. Teller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Refn gets slowly back to his feet.
Teller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nicolas Refn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refn has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Refn.
Refn wants to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Refn dives in and grabs Teller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teller pushes down on Refn's head and hops out.
Teller scores with the left hand. Refn knows he should have avoided that one.
Teller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Refn is rocked!
Teller misses with a wild combination.
Refn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teller throws a right and a left that Refn avoids nicely.
Teller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Teller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Teller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Refn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Refn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teller as he avoids it easily.
Refn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teller as he avoids it easily.
Jackson Teller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Refn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Refn shoots and misses
and Teller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Refn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Refn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller connects with a crisp jab.
Teller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Refn got wobbled bad by a big combination! Teller presses forward with punches and knees until Refn stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Refn closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Teller!
Jackson Teller decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peppu Reiska MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by PELIMUSA. MacDonald has chosen Iggy Pop - Wild One as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jose Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
MacDonald turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sanchez wants to control but MacDonald postures up.
MacDonald tries to advance position but instead Sanchez slips a leg back in to half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacDonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacDonald has escaped and now he's on top!
MacDonald lying in Sanchez's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sanchez decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! MacDonald taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Sanchez!
Jose Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davi Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks has chosen All I do Is win as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Will Banks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Banks!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Alves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banks looks to throw the jab but Alves is out of range.
Alves misses with a few strikes there.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Banks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alves takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alves circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves slips under a jab.
Alves moves out of range as Banks strikes.
Banks throws out a powerful jab.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Alves avoids the body shot from Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves's corner calls for a 1-2. Alves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Banks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banks slips a straight right by Alves.
Banks misses with a jab to the body
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown. Banks fights it but they end up in guard.
Alves works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
Alves wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alves stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banks is pulling down on Alves's head to control his posture.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banks managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Banks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Banks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
Alves misses with a looping left.
Alves moves out of range as Banks throws a body kick.
Banks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Banks - just one landing.
Alves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Banks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banks managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banks is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Banks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alves throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Banks trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banks is aware though and is defending well.
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banks stays in close to Alves's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Banks stands and throws Alves's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Banks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alves 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.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banks.
Banks throws a hook but Alves avoids it easily.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks tries to sprawl but Alves drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alves passes to full mount!
Davi Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks tries to lock up and control but Alves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks holds on, trying desperately to control.
Banks blocking the ground and pound.
Banks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alves looking to control but Banks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banks tries to hold on but Alves pushes him away.
Alves looking to finish with strikes here!
Banks tries to lock up and control but Alves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alves thowing shots but they're missing.
Banks tries to hold on but Alves pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alves tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Alves looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alves unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks can't escape the position.
Banks has given up his back here.
Banks is having to fend off submission attempts from Alves, who is looking to sink in the choke. Alves doesn't have the hooks in though and Banks manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Alves has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banks.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alves's head.
Banks works over Alves with some ground and pound from guard.
Banks preventing the sweep.
Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banks is aware though and is defending well.
Banks trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Banks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banks passes into side control.
Banks tries to advance to mount but Alves denies him.
Banks cracks Alves with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Banks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves is not content to let Banks control the position.
Alves trying to remain calm as Banks controls from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks cracks Alves with a big elbow.
Alves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Banks's best efforts.
Alves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Banks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Banks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alves misses with a hook to the body
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
Banks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banks scores with a hook.
Alves staying out of range there.
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alves misses with a straight left.
Banks slips under a jab from Alves.
Banks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alves misses with a leg kick
and Banks counters with a shoot takedown. Alves fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alves being controlled here, momentarily.
Banks works over Alves with some ground and pound from guard.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is looking for a triangle here but Banks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Banks working the ground and pound from side control.
Banks lands a nice forearm strike.
Alves regains half guard.
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banks trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Banks stacks Alves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Banks!
Banks is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks landing a few strikes.
Alves seems a little lost for a moment, as Banks dominates the positioning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Banks lands with a punch from half guard.
Davi Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks controlling the action here.
Alves is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banks in particular looking to stall.
Banks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banks distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alves 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.
Banks connects with a couple of short punches.
Banks chips away with some ground and pound.
Banks trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Will Banks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alves is looking for a triangle but Banks pushes his legs off easily.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.
Banks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Banks is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banks trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Banks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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!
Banks is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banks manages to get himself to full guard.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Banks!
Will Banks really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ballard Magnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dos Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Daft Punk - Harder Better Faster Stronger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ballard Magnar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magnar walks into a left hand.
dos Santos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than dos Santos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
dos Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
dos Santos has control of Magnar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Magnar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
dos Santos cracks Magnar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnar is looking to improve his position but dos Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Magnar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnar blocking the ground and pound.
Magnar taking shots to the head.
dos Santos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Magnar is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
dos Santos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Magnar can't escape the position.
dos Santos throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Magnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
dos Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magnar is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magnar can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnar is trying desperately to improve position.
dos Santos wants to finish this one by submission but Magnar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from dos Santos.
Magnar stops dos Santos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
dos Santos working the ground and pound effectively.
Magnar working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnar wants to control but dos Santos is having none of it.
dos Santos unloading with bombs!
Magnar is wriggling around trying to escape.
dos Santos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Magnar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
dos Santos looking to secure an arm triangle but Magnar defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
dos Santos looking to control but Magnar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
dos Santos looking to isolate an arm here. Magnar doesn't see it coming and as dos Santos extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by dos Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael dos Santos!
An out of breath Rafael dos Santos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Tatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stones Mahones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Soundgarden - Superunknown. Stones Mahones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Tatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stones Mahones!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mahones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahones wants to clinch up but Tatov keeps it at a distance.
Mahones ducks under a wild hook from Tatov.
Mahones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tatov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tatov.
Tatov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahones looks gassed!
The fighters circling - Mahones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick there by Tatov.
Tatov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tatov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Tatov! Mahones is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Igor Tatov!
Igor Tatov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Hall counters with a good, hard body kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Hall counters with a thumping low kick.
Sanchez takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hall.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Hall didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hall avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanchez is not content to let Hall control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Hall thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Hall is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sanchez to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Hall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hall avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Hall avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Hall moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Diego Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hall rather than just go for the knockout.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Hall avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall breaks the clinch.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Diego Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hall doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall lands a two punch combo.
Hall takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Hall persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A combination from Hall does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Hall connects with the punch.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Don Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hall misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Hall tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Hall tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall fails to land the takedown.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hall prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sanchez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sanchez!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Sanchez.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Diego Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urinus Limberdinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor comes to the cage accompanied by Ça vaut mieux que d'attraper la scarlatine by Ray Venture. Limberdinkle has chosen BLUNT- The Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urinus Limberdinkle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Limberdinkle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Limberdinkle is just out of range.
Connor loads up on a big right hand but Limberdinkle slips the punch.
Limberdinkle throws a low kick, looking for Connor's leg but Connor calmly moves out of range.
Limberdinkle scores with a one two! Connor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Limberdinkle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Connor's calf.
Connor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Limberdinkle at a distance.
Limberdinkle throws a leg kick but Connor checks it.
Limberdinkle misses with a body shot.
Limberdinkle misses with a kick to the body.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that misses.
Limberdinkle blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Connor.
Connor lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Limberdinkle misses
and Connor counters with a left and a right that stings Limberdinkle.
Connor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Connor misses the target.
Connor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Limberdinkle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Limberdinkle. Limberdinkle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Limberdinkle looks to land a body kick but Connor moved away.
Limberdinkle misses with the combination.
Limberdinkle slips a jab and a cross from Connor.
Limberdinkle tries to land a front kick but Connor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Connor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Connor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Connor does it's job there.
Limberdinkle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Connor lands a lovely overhand right.
Connor throws out a loose jab but Limberdinkle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connor connects with a single shot there.
Limberdinkle throws a body kick that misses.
John Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Limberdinkle tenderised Connor's leg. Connor is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Limberdinkle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Connor.
Limberdinkle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Connor misses with a series of wild punches.
Connor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Connor tries to bum rush Limberdinkle with a series of wild strikes but Limberdinkle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Limberdinkle throws a low kick, looking for Connor's leg but Connor calmly moves out of range.
Connor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Limberdinkle tenderised Connor's leg. Connor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Connor misses with a straight right.
Connor throws a right hand that Limberdinkle ducks under and follows up with a left that Limberdinkle also avoids with ease.
Limberdinkle connects with a leg kick. Connor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor struggles to land a body shot inside as Limberdinkle controls his hands.
Connor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
Connor tries to throw a body punch but Limberdinkle avoids it by throwing Connor back against the cage.
Limberdinkle tightens his grip and picks Connor up, before dumping him to the ground. Connor manages to land in guard.
Limberdinkle is fighting to break Connor's control of his arms but Connor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Limberdinkle trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Limberdinkle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Connor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Limberdinkle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Limberdinkle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Connor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Limberdinkle has managed to get both his arms back between Connor's legs - danger averted.
Limberdinkle postures up.
Connor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Connor keeping moving, preventing Limberdinkle from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Limberdinkle postures up in Connor's guard and throws a big left but Connor blocks it.
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 John Connor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Limberdinkle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connor as he jumps to the side.
Limberdinkle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Limberdinkle tries to land a leg kick but Connor saw it coming and moves away.
Connor slips a jab from Limberdinkle.
Nice cross by Connor.
Connor fails to land with a series of punches.
Limberdinkle throws a leg kick but Connor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Limberdinkle fails with an attempt to clinch.
John Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor scores with a decent looking hook.
Connor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Limberdinkle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Connor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Connor tries to bum rush Limberdinkle with a series of wild strikes but Limberdinkle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Limberdinkle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connor but Connor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Limberdinkle throws a low kick but Connor moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connor.
Connor cracks Limberdinkle with an open hand slap.
John Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Connor. Those never looked like landing.
Limberdinkle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Limberdinkle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Connor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Connor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Limberdinkle misses with a leg kick.
Limberdinkle throws a sloppy head kick and Connor moves out of range easily.
Connor 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.
Connor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Limberdinkle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connor.
Connor is looking to land body kicks.
Connor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Limberdinkle circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Limberdinkle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Limberdinkle moves in looking to clinch but Connor pushes him off.
Connor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Limberdinkle connects with a solid leg kick.
Limberdinkle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Connor.
Connor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Limberdinkle.
Connor scores with a sloppy right hand. Limberdinkle should have avoided that one.
Connor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Limberdinkle.
Connor misses with a wild combination.
Connor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Connor swinging wildly here.
Limberdinkle throws a solid leg kick but Connor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Limberdinkle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle misses with a low kick.
Limberdinkle tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Connor.
Connor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Limberdinkle avoids the body shot from Connor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Connor. That's going to slow Limberdinkle down.
Connor moves out of range of the body kick.
Connor looks to land a combination but Limberdinkle avoids it well.
Limberdinkle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Connor throws a poor cross that misses
and Limberdinkle counters with an inside leg kick.
Limberdinkle scores with a kick to the body.
Limberdinkle rushes Connor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Connor dodges an elbow strike from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle missing with knees to the body.
Limberdinkle prevents Connor from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connor keeping moving, preventing Limberdinkle from controlling successfully.
Connor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Limberdinkle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Limberdinkle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Connor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Limberdinkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Limberdinkle defends it easily.
Connor wants to hit a switch here but Limberdinkle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Connor there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Connor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Limberdinkle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Limberdinkle.
Connor throws a push kick but Limberdinkle slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Limberdinkle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Limberdinkle thuds his shin into the meat of Connor's side.
Connor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Limberdinkle's sensitive parts.
Limberdinkle throws a hook but Connor blocks it.
Connor misses with a wild combination.
Limberdinkle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Limberdinkle gets a double leg takedown into Connor's guard.
Limberdinkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limberdinkle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Connor kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Limberdinkle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Connor keeping moving, preventing Limberdinkle from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Urinus Limberdinkle wasn't active enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick lands from Limberdinkle.
A bone on bone clash there as Connor blocks the leg kick.
Limberdinkle is looking to clinch.
Connor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Limberdinkle.
Urinus Limberdinkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Connor.
Limberdinkle misses with a body kick.
That kick from Limberdinkle tenderised Connor's leg. Connor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Connor lands with a straight right. Limberdinkle didn't see that one coming.
Connor misses with a hook
letting Limberdinkle counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Limberdinkle works Connor's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Limberdinkle misses.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Connor catches Limberdinkle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Limberdinkle tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Connor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connor throws a right and a left that Limberdinkle avoids nicely.
Limberdinkle connects with a solid leg kick.
Connor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Limberdinkle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle fakes the leg kick and cracks Connor in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Limberdinkle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Limberdinkle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Limberdinkle throws a low kick, looking for Connor's leg but Connor calmly moves out of range.
Limberdinkle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Limberdinkle throws a solid leg kick but Connor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle feints and then cracks Connor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Connor down.
John Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Connor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Connor fakes the leg kick and cracks Limberdinkle in the body.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Limberdinkle moves away.
Connor connects with the punch.
A jab from Connor misses.
Limberdinkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Connor does no damage.
Limberdinkle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Limberdinkle throws a solid leg kick but Connor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Limberdinkle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Connor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Limberdinkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Limberdinkle throws a push kick but Connor slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Limberdinkle throws a lazy head kick
and Connor counters with a one-two to the body.
Connor throws a sloppy head kick and Limberdinkle moves out of range easily.
Connor throws a series of punches but Limberdinkle avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urinus Limberdinkle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Connor 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Connor!
John Connor 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn has chosen Stranglehold- by Ted Nugent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edmund Dorrance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorrance tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dorrance throws a head kick that misses.
Dorrance moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Dorrance misses with a wild combination.
Gunn throws a jab when Dorrance was well out of range.
Dorrance fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dorrance tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dorrance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn throws a lazy right hand but Dorrance sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Dorrance moved out of range.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses.
Dorrance just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn tries to land a leg kick but Dorrance saw it coming and moves away.
Dorrance misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dorrance takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Danga de danga de dang - Dorrance scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorrance has closed the distance and engaged Gunn in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dorrance just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunn's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Edmund Dorrance has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dorrance lands an elbow just above Gunn 's eye.
It looks like Kyle Gunn has been cut.
Dorrance takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dorrance clinches.
Gunn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dorrance tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gunn avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorrance.
Dorrance is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunn is defending well for now.
Gunn is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorrance has double underhooks.
Dorrance gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dorrance keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunn's efforts to push away.
Gunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dorrance scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Gunn misses.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Dorrance moves out of range.
Gunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dorrance sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edmund Dorrance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dorrance throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Dorrance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dorrance pinned against the cage. Dorrance gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dorrance misses with a head kick.
Dorrance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dorrance looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dorrance lands a nice shot that snaps Gunn's head back.
Gunn misses with a double jab
and Dorrance counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Dorrance does no damage.
Dorrance throws a right and a left that Gunn avoids nicely.
Dorrance throws a combination. Gunn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dorrance slips under a jab from Gunn.
Gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dorrance rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dorrance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dorrance connects with a body shot that sends Gunn's belly button to the back.
Dorrance is looking to clinch.
Gunn tries to keep at a distance but Dorrance has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dorrance gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dorrance with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorrance tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gunn avoids it.
Gunn has hold of one of Dorrance's legs. Dorrance is fighting the takedown attempt but Gunn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorrance is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dorrance prevents Gunn from getting the reversal.
Dorrance lands a big shot there that rocks Gunn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dorrance scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gunn?
Gunn is rocked!
Dorrance sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dorrance connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gunn is still in real trouble! Can Dorrance finish him?
Dorrance loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Gunn scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Dorrance land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Dorrance stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmund Dorrance!
Edmund Dorrance took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tone Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigurdsson has chosen 2ne1 - Can't Nobody as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tone Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sigurdsson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigurdsson takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Sigurdsson throws out a loose jab but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sigurdsson misses with a hook. Cross ducked under it nicely.
Cross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sigurdsson defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Sigurdsson. Those never looked like landing.
Jab by Cross.
Sigurdsson throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.
Sigurdsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cross gets a takedown into half guard.
Cross seems to be working for a kimura but Sigurdsson defends the submission attempt.
Cross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross wants to free his trapped foot but Sigurdsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sigurdsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Cross trying to control from half guard but Sigurdsson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigurdsson tries to kick Cross off but Cross keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cross trying to control the action but Sigurdsson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cross.
Cross seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sigurdsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sigurdsson defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigurdsson is trying to stand.
Cross seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sigurdsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sigurdsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sigurdsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cross is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sigurdsson is just riding it out for now. Cross eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sigurdsson defends it well.
Sigurdsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cross is looking for a kimura but Sigurdsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage.
Cross is looking to take a break and control but Sigurdsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cross is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sigurdsson is just riding it out for now. Cross eventually gives up the hold.
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sigurdsson sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross is pressing down on Sigurdsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sigurdsson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tone Cross dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sigurdsson sends Cross crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sigurdsson is motioning to the referee to let Cross up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Tone Cross has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigurdsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sigurdsson cracks Cross with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sigurdsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cross to stand back up!
Cross is rocked!
Cross tries to clinch up but Sigurdsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sigurdsson misses with a looping left.
Sigurdsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross slips a straight right by Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson misses with a straight right.
Sigurdsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Sigurdsson loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Frank Sigurdsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sigurdsson tries to bum rush Cross with a series of wild strikes but Cross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sigurdsson throws a shot from downtown. Cross moves away and avoids it.
Cross shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sigurdsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cross looking to sit in guard and control but Sigurdsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Cross trying to control the position.
Sigurdsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sigurdsson has managed to get both his arms back between Cross's legs - danger averted.
Sigurdsson tries to stand but Cross is controlling from the bottom.
Cross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Sigurdsson from controlling successfully.
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sigurdsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sigurdsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sigurdsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cross is proving hard to escape from.
Cross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson wanted to stand there but Cross had control of the position.
Sigurdsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sigurdsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sigurdsson wants to get up but he can't break Cross's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross working for a triangle but Sigurdsson defends it easily.
Cross wants to sweep here but Sigurdsson controlling him for the moment.
Cross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cross manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cross is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sigurdsson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sigurdsson is squirming around, avoiding Cross's attempts to control the action.
Cross thowing shots but they're missing.
Cross goes for an armbar but Sigurdsson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson stands and steps away. Cross gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sigurdsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four 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!
Sigurdsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank Sigurdsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross misses with a looping left.
Sigurdsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cross.
A punch combination from Sigurdsson misses.
Sigurdsson throws a right hand that Cross ducks under and follows up with a left that Cross also avoids with ease.
Sigurdsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sigurdsson leaves Cross with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tone Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sigurdsson as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sigurdsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cross circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Cross or perhaps it was just good defense by Sigurdsson which made him look bad.
A slow jab from Sigurdsson misses its intended target.
Frank Sigurdsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Sigurdsson as Cross shoots in.
Sigurdsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sigurdsson tries to sprawl but Cross drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sigurdsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tone Cross's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sigurdsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross is trying to trip Sigurdsson. He has hold of a leg but Sigurdsson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cross persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cross lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cross wants to control from the top but Sigurdsson keeps moving.
Cross postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sigurdsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cross, into his guard.
Sigurdsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Sigurdsson pushes him off.
Cross with a poor takedown
and Sigurdsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Sigurdsson misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sigurdsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sigurdsson bucks up and throws Cross to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Sloppy strikes from Sigurdsson. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Cross there.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sigurdsson as he avoids it easily.
Cross shoots for a double leg takedown but Sigurdsson sprawls well. He's pushed Cross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tone Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sigurdsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigurdsson stuffs the takedown.
Sigurdsson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Cross's head, knocking him out cold! Sigurdsson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Sigurdsson!
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