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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georgio Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Socrates comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Schism. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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169 lbs
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163 lbs
10 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgio Socrates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socrates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jaa.
Socrates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Socrates leaves Jaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Socrates as Jaa shoots in.
Georgio Socrates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Jaa.
Socrates drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Socrates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Socrates is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Socrates postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Socrates is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Socrates is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Socrates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaa is keeping the position for now.
Socrates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Socrates in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Socrates postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Socrates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jaa's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaa's head.
Socrates throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jaa to regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jaa is on top in guard.
Socrates seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jaa postures up.
Jaa trying to control but Socrates is working from the bottom.
Socrates is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Socrates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Socrates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaa wants to control from the top but Socrates keeps moving.
Jaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Socrates is retaining full guard.
Socrates keeping moving, preventing Jaa from controlling successfully.
Jaa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jaa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Socrates's waist but Socrates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jaa off to one side.
Socrates closes the distance and pushes Jaa back into the cage.
Jaa gets control of Socrates's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jaa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Socrates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaa is trying to keep Socrates in close.
Socrates works over Jaa with some ground and pound from guard.
Jaa has control of Socrates's left arm, preventing Socrates from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socrates passes Jaa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Socrates not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jaa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Socrates sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jaa somewhat.
Socrates stuffs the takedown.
Socrates dives in and scores a takedown into Jaa's guard.
Socrates postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Socrates 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.
Socrates postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Socrates throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaa is pulling down on Socrates's head. It's preventing any offense from Socrates, at least for the moment.
Socrates missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates postures up and lands a big shot to Jaa's brow.
Jaa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Socrates stopping the sweep attempt from Jaa.
Jaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jaa has momentary wrist control but Socrates slips an elbow through the middle.
Jaa is trying to keep Socrates in close.
Jaa seems keen to control Socrates's posture.
Jaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Socrates.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Socrates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Socrates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Socrates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Socrates is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tony Jaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socrates bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jaa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Socrates working away.
Jaa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Socrates haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
I wouldn't like to be where Jaa is right now.
Jaa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is looking to control Socrates's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jaa avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Socrates there.
Socrates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jaa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Socrates.
Socrates missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Socrates thows a huge punch but Jaa dodges it nicely.
Jaa trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Socrates seems to be working for a kimura but Jaa defends the submission attempt.
Jaa is looking to control Socrates's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jaa avoid being mounted?
Jaa wants to improve his position but Socrates is controlling well.
Socrates is looking to pass Jaa's guard but actually Jaa recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socrates connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Socrates works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Socrates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Socrates throwing strikes but missing.
Socrates drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jaa dives on top into guard.
Jaa controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socrates keeping full guard, as Jaa tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jaa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Socrates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jaa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Socrates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Georgio Socrates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Socrates pulls Jaa in close to his closed guard and prevents Jaa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Socrates wants to sweep but no luck.
Jaa being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Socrates sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Socrates scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Socrates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jaa defends it well.
Georgio Socrates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jaa is staying active underneath Socrates, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Socrates keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaa wants to improve his position but Socrates is controlling well.
Socrates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Socrates seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jaa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Socrates defends well and Jaa ends up having to push Socrates into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Socrates half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socrates drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tony Jaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Socrates trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgio Socrates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Socrates 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgio Socrates!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Georgio Socrates made sure he mentioned Soul Supremacy Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montgomery Nagendra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henderson Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagendra's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mozart - Lacrimosa. Montgomery Nagendra has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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31
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223 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Montgomery Nagendra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Henderson Cormier!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier stuffs the takedown.
Nagendra gets caught flat footed, as Cormier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nagendra controls Cormier momentarily but Cormier frees himself.
Nagendra managing to control the position.
Nagendra keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagendra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagendra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cormier is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra is trying to control the position but Cormier postures up.
Cormier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nagendra wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cormier as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cormier is defended easily by Nagendra.
Cormier drives through with a takedown into Nagendra's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cormier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nagendra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagendra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagendra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagendra trying to control the position here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra controls Cormier momentarily but Cormier frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cormier shoots in looking for a takedown. Nagendra tries to sprawl out of it but Cormier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nagendra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cormier goes for a double leg but Nagendra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nagendra continues to drive forward.
Montgomery Nagendra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
Cormier tries for a takedown but Nagendra manages to get underhooks.
Cormier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nagendra to keep the fight standing.
Cormier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nagendra breaks from the clinch.
Cormier 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.
Nagendra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cormier keeps trying to improve his position.
Cormier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nagendra keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Cormier is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cormier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cormier told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cormier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagendra is looking to stand up but Cormier isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henderson Cormier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nagendra gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cormier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nagendra keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nagendra is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cormier looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagendra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cormier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cormier won't allow Nagendra to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cormier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cormier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagendra is fending him off so far but Cormier persists. Nope, Nagendra circles away and we're back to standing.
Cormier stuffs the takedown attempt from Nagendra. Nagendra gets slowly back to his feet.
Cormier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagendra pinned against the cage. Nagendra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nagendra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cormier sprawls and moves away.
Montgomery Nagendra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nagendra shoots for a double leg takedown but Cormier sprawls well. He's pushed Nagendra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cormier fails with the takedown.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cormier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee asks Cormier politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cormier prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cormier tries to move to mount but Nagendra blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Nagendra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cormier wants to take a breather but Nagendra manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cormier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagendra controls Cormier momentarily but Cormier frees himself.
Cormier prevents Nagendra from getting back to his feet.
Nagendra is trying to keep Cormier in close.
Cormier won't allow Nagendra to sweep him here.
Cormier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cormier won't allow Nagendra to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cormier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nagendra shoots in looking for a takedown. Cormier tries to sprawl out of it but Nagendra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cormier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cormier stuffs the takedown.
Cormier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nagendra to the mat! Nagendra manages to get full guard.
Cormier trying to control but Nagendra is working from the bottom.
Cormier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nagendra's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier content to control rather than advance.
Nagendra is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henderson Cormier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cormier slaps away a takedown attempt from Nagendra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but Nagendra shows good takedown defense.
Montgomery Nagendra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cormier.
Cormier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cormier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cormier wants to pass the guard but Nagendra is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagendra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nagendra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cormier looking to pass the guard.
Cormier being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cormier trying to control but Nagendra is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cormier enables Nagendra to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cormier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra stays in close to Cormier's body and controls the position.
Henderson Cormier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cormier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier keeping moving, preventing Nagendra from controlling successfully.
Nagendra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nagendra seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cormier for as long as he can get away with.
Nagendra won't allow Cormier to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nagendra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cormier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nagendra.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montgomery Nagendra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cormier as he avoids it easily.
Cormier misses with a takedown attempt - Nagendra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cormier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nagendra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montgomery Nagendra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagendra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cormier with the counter takedown but Nagendra avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cormier is defended easily by Nagendra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagendra.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cormier.
Nagendra gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cormier stops Nagendra from getting back to his feet.
Nagendra throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier wants to pass the guard but Nagendra is defending well.
Cormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagendra keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henderson Cormier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cormier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henderson Cormier!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Henderson Cormier waved his t-shirt featuring Wild Ones Apparel (Fightwear and Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kinfe Kidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidane comes to the cage accompanied by Buraka Som Sistema - Kalemba (wegue wegue). Kinfe Kidane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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261 lbs
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260 lbs
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kinfe Kidane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Kidane tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kidane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kidane thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dos Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kidane throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Kidane lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Cain Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kidane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kinfe Kidane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Dos Santos.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Kidane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Santos thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kidane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Santos somewhat.
Cain Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Kidane moves out of range.
It appears Kidane was looking to counter with a kick there.
A left lands for Kidane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Kidane.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kidane napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kidane pushes Dos Santos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dos Santos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kidane wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is dominant here and he's now got Kidane's back!
Dos Santos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dos Santos has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kidane is in real trouble here. Dos Santos gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kidane is tapping out! Dos Santos wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cain Dos Santos!
Cain Dos Santos made sure to mention his sponsor, Wild Ones Apparel (Fightwear and Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young One 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Rad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Young One!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One moves out of range of the body kick from Rad.
Rad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from One.
Rad throws a head kick but One moves out of range.
One looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
One lands a big head kick that sends Rad tumbling to the mat! One takes a step backwards and waves Rad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rad is rocked!
A left lands for One.
Oh Rad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rad misses with a head kick.
One swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
One throws an overhand right that drops Rad like a sack of potatoes! One dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Young One!
An out of breath Young One thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Kyle Rad stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soto comes to the cage accompanied by Valesca Popozuda - Beijinho No Ombro . TheMan has chosen Get Up Again as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
21 - 10 - 1 |
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202 lbs
33 - 25 - 1 |
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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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Augusto Soto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheMan is looking to slow Soto down with leg kicks.
Soto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
TheMan throws out a loose jab but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it.
TheMan missing with a left hand there. Soto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
TheMan throws a body punch but Soto moves out of range.
TheMan clinches up against the cage.
Soto goes for a takedown attempt but TheMan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soto tries to move into range but TheMan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheMan misses with an uppercut. Soto saw that one coming.
Soto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but TheMan manages to circle out of the way.
TheMan connects with a body shot.
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
Soto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. TheMan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan lands the left hand.
Soto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
TheMan throws a head kick that misses.
TheMan circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Soto to the canvas! Soto doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - TheMan keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan TheMan!
A relieved looking Stan TheMan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kogata Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroud's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vallenfyre - Iconoclast. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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168 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kogata Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud scores with a nice strike.
Stroud scores with a hook.
Munoz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Munoz shoots in for a double leg but Stroud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Munoz fails with the takedown.
Tom Stroud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kogata Munoz.
Munoz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stroud on his heels. He'll look to pass Stroud's guard now, I'm sure.
Stroud is trying to keep Munoz in close.
Stroud keeping full guard, as Munoz tries to pass.
Stroud bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munoz's guard.
Stroud tries to free his leg and advance position but Munoz is retaining full guard.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Stroud from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud is looking to work some ground and pound but Munoz has wrist control.
Stroud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stroud has gone for a leg lock! Munoz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stroud's guard.
Stroud is pulling down on Munoz's head to control his posture.
Munoz trying to control but Stroud is working from the bottom.
Stroud 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.
Stroud looking for a guillotine here but Munoz defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stroud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stroud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munoz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munoz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munoz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Munoz looking to pass the guard.
Stroud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud has his foot on Munoz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munoz works his way back into a safe position though.
Stroud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Munoz avoids the body shot from Stroud.
Munoz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stroud throws a nice looking combination but Munoz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stroud stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Stroud misses.
Munoz slips a jab and a cross from Stroud.
A shot to the liver by Munoz. Beautiful body shot.
Stroud tries to clinch up but Munoz circles away and keeps his distance.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stroud is looking to counter punch.
Stroud thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Munoz if he has to take too many more of those.
Munoz tries for a takedown but Stroud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz misses with a takedown
and Stroud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stroud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munoz dives in and grabs Stroud's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stroud pushes down on Munoz's head and hops out.
Munoz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stroud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Munoz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stroud prevents it.
Stroud has Munoz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Munoz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Munoz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stroud gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Munoz prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stroud scores with a hook to the body.
Munoz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stroud prevents it.
Stroud breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Stroud dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stroud darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stroud is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroud throws a strike but Munoz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stroud.
Stroud wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud throwing strikes from guard but Munoz blocks nicely.
Munoz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stroud has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stroud tries to score a body lock takedown but Munoz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Munoz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Munoz manages to end up in side control.
Stroud sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stroud is looking to control Munoz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stroud avoid being mounted?
Stroud is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Munoz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Munoz's back!
Stroud missing with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroud struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz covering up well under a series of strikes from Stroud.
Stroud is looking for the choke from the back position but Munoz is controlling his hands well.
Munoz trying to get back to his feet but Stroud is in full control for now.
Munoz defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stroud pulls Munoz in close to prevent any damage.
Munoz lands a couple of elbows.
Munoz tries to free his leg and advance position but Stroud is retaining full guard.
Stroud trying to keep a closed guard but Munoz is proving a slippery customer.
Munoz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stroud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Munoz stands and throws Stroud's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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.
Stroud can't do much from the bottom here.
Stroud is looking for a sweep.
Munoz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stroud is avoiding damage well.
Stroud is trying to get back to half guard.
Munoz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stroud keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stroud is looking to regain half guard here but Munoz keeps moving and retains side control.
Stroud can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kogata Munoz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stroud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munoz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Stroud scores with a four punch combination!
Munoz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stroud sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munoz somewhat.
Tom Stroud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown but Stroud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Munoz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stroud tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Munoz is in Stroud's guard.
Munoz landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroud wants to sweep here but Munoz controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz throws a big elbow that misses.
Stroud 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.
Stroud is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Munoz defends well.
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Munoz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stroud.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stroud sprawls well. Stroud wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Munoz gets slowly back to his feet.
Tom Stroud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kogata Munoz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Munoz shoots in but no luck this time.
Munoz shoots in for a double leg but Stroud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Munoz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stroud lands with a short shot to the head.
Stroud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munoz.
Stroud is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stroud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munoz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stroud.
Stroud looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Munoz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Munoz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stroud can't fight it off and eventually Munoz manages to take the fight to the floor. Stroud looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stroud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munoz stopping the sweep attempt from Stroud.
Stroud wants to stand up but Munoz is controlling him.
Munoz stands up over Stroud, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munoz is in close to Stroud's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stroud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stroud has momentary wrist control but Munoz slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stroud looking to control but Munoz passes into half guard.
Kogata Munoz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munoz wants to pass to mount but Stroud is defending the position.
Stroud is in trouble now - Munoz has advanced to mount!
Stroud is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz lands a nice shot to the head.
Munoz won't let Stroud get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kogata Munoz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munoz 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kogata Munoz!
A victorious Kogata Munoz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Malaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
142 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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143 lbs
19 - 10 - 3 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rowan Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 3, fighting out of London, Yancy Malaki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Malaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malaki connects with a single shot there.
Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevenson is rocked!
Malaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevenson swinging wildly here.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Malaki slips the punch.
Stevenson seems to have got his legs back now.
Malaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yancy Malaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson.
Malaki avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Malaki jabs Stevenson right on the nose. Stevenson blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Malaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malaki takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Malaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaki misses with a left hand
and Malaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malaki misses with a body shot.
Malaki digs a good hook to Stevenson's body.
Stevenson jabs at Malaki's body.
Nice body punch from Stevenson.
Malaki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Malaki does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Stevenson throws the kick towards the body but Malaki avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevenson.
Malaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stevenson misses the target.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malaki.
Malaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stevenson on the side of the head.
Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.
Stevenson misses the body punch
and Malaki counters with a huge left! Stevenson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Malaki isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stevenson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Malaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yancy Malaki!
Yancy Malaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Rowan Stevenson had this to say: 'No wonder I'm next on the chopping block. Would you hire me? I wouldn't!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CId Pollendina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pollendina kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mohamed's theme tune. CId Pollendina has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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34
165 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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30
170 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, CId Pollendina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, George Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollendina swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Pollendina wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pollendina misses with an uppercut.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilson slips a straight right by Pollendina.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Pollendina's head but Pollendina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Pollendina wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pollendina lands with a nice body kick.
Pollendina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Pollendina tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pollendina was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Wilson moves forwards but Pollendina connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
George Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Pollendina.
Pollendina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
A head kick misses from Pollendina.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson defending well as Pollendina loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pollendina appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilson needs to keep his hands up - Pollendina had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pollendina throws a leg kick that misses.
Pollendina wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Pollendina throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pollendina swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollendina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pollendina's elbow.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Pollendina.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pollendina breaks the clinch.
Pollendina looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pollendina.
Wilson throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Pollendina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pollendina lunges at Wilson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilson's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pollendina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pollendina.
Pollendina tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilson manages to circle out of the way.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pollendina shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pollendina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pollendina shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Pollendina avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Pollendina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Wilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Pollendina misses
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilson throws the left hand but Pollendina avoids the punch easily.
Pollendina tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Pollendina wants to clinch.
Pollendina tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pollendina moves away.
Pollendina moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Pollendina ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Pollendina swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pollendina shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pollendina tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.
Wilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pollendina looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Pollendina knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CId Pollendina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollendina lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pollendina circles away quickly and effectively.
Pollendina lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pollendina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Pollendina moves away and avoids it.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pollendina throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilson feints a jab promting Pollendina to slip. Wilson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pollendina slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pollendina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
George Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Wilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pollendina can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pollendina throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Wilson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilson misses with a double jab.
That kick from Pollendina tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pollendina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
George Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pollendina fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Wilson.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pollendina.
We've been informed that Wilson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Pollendina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pollendina.
Wilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body kick there by Pollendina.
Pollendina throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Pollendina avoids the body shot from Wilson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollendina connects with a solid leg kick.
Pollendina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Pollendina tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pollendina manages to break the clinch.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Pollendina fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wilson sprawls well initially but Pollendina persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilson is not content to let Pollendina control the position.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Pollendina has control of the leg.
Pollendina gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wilson checks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Pollendina on that attempt.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pollendina.
Pollendina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina misses with some punches.
Wilson looking to stall.
Pollendina tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pollendina as Wilson tries to tie him up.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Pollendina avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Pollendina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pollendina counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pollendina counters with a thumping low kick.
Pollendina is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pollendina.
Pollendina throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Pollendina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pollendina lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilson checks a low kick from Pollendina.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollendina manages to avoid it.
Pollendina wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Pollendina throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pollendina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Pollendina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pollendina off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CId Pollendina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollendina darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
Pollendina lands with a left to the head.
Pollendina tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wilson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollendina backwards.
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!
Pollendina tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pollendina tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Pollendina lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pollendina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilson.
Pollendina lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilson tries to stall but Pollendina uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wilson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pollendina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
CId Pollendina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Pollendina.
Pollendina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CId Pollendina dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pollendina avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Pollendina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wilson throws a body punch but Pollendina moves out of range.
Pollendina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Pollendina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pollendina's head backwards.
Wilson checks a low kick from Pollendina.
Pollendina ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pollendina.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pollendina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollendina walks into a left hand.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Pollendina moved out of range.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Pollendina.
Pollendina slips under a jab from Wilson.
Pollendina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pollendina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollendina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pollendina moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Pollendina lands a head shot.
Pollendina misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pollendina ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson misses the jab.
Pollendina tries to clinch up.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pollendina can pounce on him.
Pollendina scores with a nice body kick.
Pollendina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Pollendina misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Wilson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pollendina throws a front kick aimed at Wilson's knee but Wilson avoids it well.
Pollendina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Pollendina connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wilson tests Pollendina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson lands a head shot.
Pollendina will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Wilson.
Wilson takes a swing at Pollendina's ribcage but misses.
Pollendina throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Pollendina takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pollendina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
As Wilson looks to move away, Pollendina throws a big counter combo bu Wilson just gets out of the way.
Pollendina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Pollendina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pollendina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Pollendina tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pollendina counters with an outside leg kick.
Wilson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pollendina just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pollendina finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson's head.
Pollendina lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Wilson.
Pollendina is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pollendina throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Pollendina misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
Wilson throws a body punch but Pollendina moves out of range.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pollendina looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pollendina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pollendina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pollendina lands a couple of elbows.
Pollendina lands a couple of elbows.
Wilson is looking for a triangle but Pollendina pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson is looking for a triangle but Pollendina pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pollendina lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Wilson.
I think Wilson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Wilson!
George Wilson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
CId Pollendina spoke after the fight, saying 'It's at times like this, one must reach deeply into his soul,challenge his heart, feel new courage, endure the fuck pain and say 'FUCK ISLAM AND MOHAMMED WAS A PEDOPHILE''.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
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27
169 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez throws a push kick but Firetribe slaps the foot to one side.
Firetribe is looking to chop away at Alvarez's legs.
Firetribe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Firetribe is quick to defend against it.
Decent striking displayed by Alvarez there.
Alvarez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alvarez cracks Firetribe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Firetribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Firetribe tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firetribe.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Firetribe sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Firetribe misses with a straight left.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Firetribe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe misses with a straight right.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Firetribe tries to score with a low kick but Alvarez moves his leg out of the way.
Firetribe throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Firetribe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Firetribe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alvarez takes one on the button.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvarez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Firetribe.
Brother Firetribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvarez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Firetribe.
Firetribe throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firetribe throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Firetribe is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Firetribe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvarez doesn't seem phased though.
Firetribe throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Alvarez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brother Firetribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Firetribe is looking to slow Alvarez down with leg kicks.
Firetribe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Firetribe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firetribe swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Firetribe avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Firetribe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Firetribe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Firetribe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez defending well as Firetribe loads up on a big left hand.
Firetribe lands with a kick to the temple. Alvarez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Alvarez blocks the low kick.
Firetribe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Firetribe misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab lands there for Firetribe.
Firetribe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Firetribe connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvarez jabs Firetribe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Firetribe. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Firetribe manages to avoid it.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Firetribe has time to react.
Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Firetribe can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firetribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez works Firetribe's body with a nice hook.
Firetribe walks into a stiff left hand from Alvarez.
Firetribe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Firetribe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Firetribe sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firetribe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Firetribe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Firetribe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez has Firetribe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Firetribe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but Firetribe is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Firetribe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firetribe wants it to stay on the feet.
Firetribe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Firetribe.
Alvarez connects with a single shot there.
Firetribe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Firetribe controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez being controlled here momentarily.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Firetribe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Firetribe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Firetribe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Firetribe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Firetribe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Firetribe is looking to stand up but Alvarez won't let him.
Alvarez pulls Firetribe in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Firetribe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alvarez is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Firetribe sprawls well.
Firetribe misses with a wild body shot.
Brother Firetribe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Firetribe misses with an uppercut.
Firetribe throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Firetribe is working away.
Firetribe trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firetribe is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold.
Firetribe is trying to stand back up but Alvarez is controlling him
Firetribe keeping hold of Alvarez's head, controlling as best he can.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Firetribe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Firetribe is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Firetribe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alvarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Firetribe scores with a leg kick.
Firetribe throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Firetribe leaves Alvarez 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 Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firetribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Firetribe motions for Alvarez to come forward. Firetribe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Firetribe misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Firetribe.
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Firetribe's guard.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Firetribe scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Firetribe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez pulls guard effortlessly.
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firetribe wants to stand but Alvarez is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvarez 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.
Firetribe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alvarez's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarez tries to move into range but Firetribe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Alvarez sets himself, and Firetribe steps forward looking for the clinch! Alvarez avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Firetribe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvarez's brow.
Firetribe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Firetribe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Firetribe as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Alvarez jumps guard.
Firetribe wants to stand but Alvarez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Firetribe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Firetribe wants to stand and escape but instead Alvarez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Firetribe is retaining full guard.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Firetribe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Firetribe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Firetribe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Firetribe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brother Firetribe just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Firetribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Firetribe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Firetribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Firetribe tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Firetribe misses the shot to the body.
Firetribe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez sets himself, and Firetribe steps forward looking for the clinch! Alvarez avoids it this time.
Firetribe throws a solid leg kick but Alvarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Firetribe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firetribe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.
Nice shot by Firetribe.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Firetribe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
Firetribe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe misses with a hook.
Firetribe slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Firetribe takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Firetribe lands.
Firetribe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Good standup being displayed there by Alvarez as he connects with a hook.
Firetribe misses with a body shot.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Firetribe sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Firetribe feints and then cracks Alvarez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarez down.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Firetribe with a series of wild strikes but Firetribe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Firetribe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Firetribe.
Firetribe misses with a straight right.
Alvarez blocks a leg kick.
Firetribe tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Firetribe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Firetribe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Firetribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firetribe ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firetribe.
Alvarez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez slows the pace down in half guard.
Alvarez stalling away here and it's allowed Firetribe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Firetribe's guard.
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firetribe is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold.
Firetribe kicks off Alvarez and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Alvarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Firetribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Firetribe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Firetribe avoids it well and moves away.
Firetribe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Firetribe throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Firetribe avoids it well and moves away.
Firetribe lands a head kick!
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Firetribe throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Firetribe gets caught flat footed, as Alvarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Firetribe keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firetribe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Firetribe is keeping the position.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Firetribe working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez landing some decent shots from guard.
Firetribe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Firetribe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Firetribe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Firetribe checks a low kick from Alvarez.
Firetribe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Firetribe. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Firetribe, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Firetribe against the cage but Firetribe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Firetribe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvarez.
Firetribe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Firetribe misses with a head kick.
Firetribe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alvarez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Firetribe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez lands with an uppercut that bounces Firetribe off the cage and back into range.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Firetribe rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Firetribe.
Firetribe digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Firetribe, right into the meat.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Firetribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Firetribe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarez. That did some damage!
Firetribe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firetribe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Firetribe needs to keep his hands up - Alvarez had a free shot at his head there.
Firetribe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Firetribe scoring well with a low kick there.
Firetribe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Firetribe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
A left and a right from Firetribe both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brother Firetribe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Firetribe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Firetribe!
Brother Firetribe is the new lightweight champion!
Brother Firetribe 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Avreli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergey Chernov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avreli 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.
Avreli lands a nice hook to Chernov's body. Chernov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from Avreli misses
and Chernov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Mark Avreli has been cut.
Avreli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chernov takes one to the side of the head.
Avreli throws a body punch but Chernov moves out of range.
Chernov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Avreli.
Chernov slips under a jab from Avreli.
Chernov moves into the clinch.
Avreli blocks a body shot from Chernov.
Avreli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chernov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avreli wants a takedown but no success here.
Chernov can't find room to land a body shot as Avreli controls the action.
Chernov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Avreli backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli misses with some punches.
Avreli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chernov prevents it.
A short left from Avreli.
Avreli pushes Chernov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avreli has a couple of punches blocked by Chernov.
Chernov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Chernov.
A nice left hand lands by Chernov.
Chernov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernov can't find room to land a body shot as Avreli controls the action.
Avreli looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Avreli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Avreli misses with a body punch.
Avreli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chernov.
Avreli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avreli misses with some punches.
Chernov throws a punch but it's blocked by Avreli.
Avreli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
I was talking to Avreli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Avreli tries to throw a body punch but Chernov avoids it by throwing Avreli back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli breaks the clinch.
Avreli takes a swing at Chernov's ribcage but misses.
Chernov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Chernov misses with an uppercut.
Avreli dodges the punch combination from Chernov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Avreli misses the target.
Chernov throws out a counter right but Avreli avoids it with no problem.
Chernov keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Chernov.
Avreli drives through and clinches with Chernov against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli misses with a punch to the body.
Avreli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avreli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chernov tries to avoid it but Avreli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chernov to the ground. Chernov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Avreli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avreli looks to land a combination but Chernov avoids it well.
Chernov misses with a hook.
Avreli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Chernov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Avreli takes a swing at Chernov's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Chernov does it's job there.
Mark Avreli's cut is getting worse.
Chernov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Avreli's sensitive parts.
Avreli throws out a loose jab but Chernov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernov is looking to score with low kicks.
Avreli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sergey Chernov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avreli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chernov sprawls well initially but Avreli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avreli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chernov's head.
Chernov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chernov wants to control but Avreli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Avreli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chernov defending well though.
Avreli working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Avreli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chernov defending well though.
Avreli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chernov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avreli.
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 Mark Avreli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Avreli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chernov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Avreli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Avreli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Avreli misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Chernov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Avreli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernov tried to score with a low kick but Avreli checks it.
Avreli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avreli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernov misses with a low kick.
Avreli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chernov is looking to slow Avreli down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chernov - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chernov throws a body kick that misses
and Avreli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Avreli.
Chernov keeping moving, preventing Avreli from controlling successfully.
Chernov pulls Avreli in to control the position.
Chernov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Avreli's guard.
Avreli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernov is one step ahead there.
Avreli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chernov controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avreli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chernov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Avreli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chernov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chernov trying to control the position from guard on top but Avreli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernov is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chernov misses with a wild combination.
Avreli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Avreli lands in his opponent's guard.
Avreli trying to control but Chernov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avreli throws a big right hand that misses.
Avreli trying to control but Chernov is working from the bottom.
Avreli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernov wants to sweep but no luck.
Avreli is looking to work some ground and pound but Chernov has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Mark Avreli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Avreli's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Avreli with a poor takedown
and Chernov counters with a three punch combo that has Avreli backing up. Avreli nods at Chernov to acknowledge the strikes.
Chernov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avreli.
Chernov looks for the body kick but Avreli saw that one coming.
Avreli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Avreli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chernov.
Avreli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chernov sprawls well. Chernov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avreli gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avreli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chernov counters with a two punch combo.
Mark Avreli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chernov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Avreli takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernov. Avreli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avreli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jeez, Mark Avreli's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chernov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Avreli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Avreli's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergey Chernov!
Sergey Chernov is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Sergey Chernov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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