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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Rhee Daebyeol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afonso Aloisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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167 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Afonso Aloisio!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daebyeol closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aloisio is trying to stand.
Daebyeol controlling the action here.
Aloisio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daebyeol stalling.
Aloisio pushes Daebyeol off looking to stand but Daebyeol dives back in and keeps control.
Aloisio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloisio is refusing to be controlled, as Daebyeol sits in half guard.
Daebyeol controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio wants to get back to his feet.
Daebyeol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Daebyeol prevents Aloisio from improving his position.
Daebyeol tries to pass to full mount but Aloisio defends it.
Daebyeol stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daebyeol tries to move into range but Aloisio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses.
Daebyeol moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Daebyeol fails to land.
Aloisio breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daebyeol.
Good leg kick by Aloisio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daebyeol rushes Aloisio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aloisio has a couple of punches blocked by Daebyeol.
A frustrated look appears on Aloisio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aloisio is trying to break free.
Daebyeol turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Daebyeol manages to end up in side control.
Daebyeol working the ground and pound but Aloisio is defending the strikes.
Daebyeol working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aloisio holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio tries to buck Daebyeol off but Daebyeol is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daebyeol scores with a couple of short elbows.
The strikes coming from Daebyeol are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aloisio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Daebyeol working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aloisio is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daebyeol controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol is looking to take a break and control but Aloisio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daebyeol in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aloisio tries to improve position but can't.
Aloisio seems a little lost for a moment, as Daebyeol dominates the positioning.
Daebyeol wants to control but Aloisio is keeping him busy.
Daebyeol 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.
Daebyeol just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aloisio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Daebyeol controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daebyeol takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daebyeol throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aloisio.
Aloisio lands a leg kick that knocks Daebyeol off balance momentarily.
Aloisio throws a right hand that Daebyeol ducks under and follows up with a left that Daebyeol also avoids with ease.
Daebyeol gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aloisio.
Daebyeol takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Daebyeol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aloisio as he avoids it easily.
Aloisio throws out a leg kick but Daebyeol moves out of range and Aloisio only half commits.
Aloisio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A lazy left from Aloisio finds it's target.
Afonso Aloisio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daebyeol misses with a hook. Aloisio ducked under it nicely.
Aloisio is looking to slow Daebyeol down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aloisio throws a leg kick
and Daebyeol counters by moving into the clinch.
Daebyeol has Aloisio pressed against the cage, preventing Aloisio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aloisio is trying to break the clinch but Daebyeol is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daebyeol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio wants to get back to striking at distance but Daebyeol won't allow it.
Aloisio is trying to break the clinch but Daebyeol has him pressed against the cage.
Daebyeol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aloisio.
Daebyeol gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Aloisio has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Daebyeol has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Daebyeol has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aloisio after a bit of a struggle.
Aloisio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aloisio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aloisio tries to circle away but Daebyeol has him pinned against the cage.
Aloisio misses with some punches.
Aloisio tries to break the clinch but Daebyeol is controlling the position.
A short right from Aloisio on the inside.
Daebyeol cracks Aloisio with a nice body shot.
Daebyeol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aloisio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Daebyeol is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aloisio to the mat. Aloisio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daebyeol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daebyeol lands a couple of digs.
Aloisio wants to control the position but Daebyeol says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daebyeol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Daebyeol winds up and cracks Aloisio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aloisio is trying to get back to full guard.
Aloisio wants to get back to his feet.
Aloisio is looking to control Daebyeol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aloisio avoid being mounted?
Daebyeol perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aloisio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Daebyeol has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aloisio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daebyeol performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aloisio actively working from the bottom here.
Daebyeol working Aloisio over with strikes.
Daebyeol sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Daebyeol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daebyeol working Aloisio over with strikes.
Aloisio tries to roll over but Daebyeol keeps him under control.
Daebyeol passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Afonso Aloisio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Aloisio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aloisio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aloisio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Daebyeol blocks a head kick by Aloisio.
Daebyeol closes the distance and clinches.
Aloisio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daebyeol displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aloisio up against the cage.
Aloisio is trying to break free.
Aloisio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daebyeol backwards.
A body shot lands from Daebyeol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Daebyeol fails to land.
Daebyeol keeps control of Aloisio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aloisio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daebyeol is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aloisio can't fight it off and eventually Daebyeol manages to take the fight to the floor. Aloisio looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aloisio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daebyeol is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol wants to pass the guard but Aloisio is keeping the position.
Daebyeol is in close to Aloisio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daebyeol seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Daebyeol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aloisio wants to stand up but Daebyeol is controlling him.
Aloisio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two 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.
Daebyeol postures up and lands a big shot to Aloisio's brow.
Daebyeol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daebyeol advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Aloisio's face as Daebyeol controls the position.
Aloisio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Daebyeol connects with a decent elbow.
Aloisio can't do much from the bottom here.
Daebyeol cracks Aloisio with a big right hand but Aloisio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Aloisio's face as Daebyeol controls the position.
Aloisio struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aloisio down.
Aloisio can't do much from the bottom here.
Daebyeol landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Daebyeol working the body and head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Daebyeol is working Aloisio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aloisio is trying to improve his position.
Daebyeol takes a little break here. Aloisio wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Aloisio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio tries to roll over but Daebyeol keeps him under control.
Aloisio tries to kick Daebyeol off but Daebyeol keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aloisio trying to control but Daebyeol postures up.
Daebyeol controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Rhee Daebyeol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daebyeol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ari Ahikaroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ari Ahikaroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Franco!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahikaroa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahikaroa shoots for a takedown but Franco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Franco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ahikaroa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Franco is in Ahikaroa's guard.
Franco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco is working Ahikaroa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco pushes down on Ahikaroa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ahikaroa!
Ahikaroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahikaroa tries to get out of the position.
Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Franco is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahikaroa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ahikaroa is trying desperately to improve position.
Ahikaroa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Franco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Ahikaroa.
Franco steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahikaroa.
Franco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ahikaroa is looking to get back to his feet here but Franco is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ahikaroa's back.
Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco is cranking Ahikaroa's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ahikaroa! He's tightened the choke and Ahikaroa is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Franco!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Italo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Italo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald fails to land the takedown.
McDonald throws a head kick but Italo moves out of range.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McDonald.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDonald decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Italo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Italo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Italo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Italo keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Italo feints the counter takedown.
Italo leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Italo tries to counter it with a takedown but McDonald pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McDonald has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McDonald feints and as Italo raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Italo working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
Italo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Italo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McDonald has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald forces Italo back against the cage and clinches.
Italo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDonald jumps guard and drags Italo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Italo tries to pass.
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Italo preventing the sweep.
McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Italo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, McDonald has tightened it up now! Italo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David McDonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Theodore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iggy Steve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve has chosen The Vamps-Wake Up as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Theodore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iggy Steve!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steve.
Steve jumps guard and drags Theodore to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Theodore throws a big elbow that misses.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steve can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve keeping full guard, as Theodore tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Theodore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steve pulls guard successfully.
Theodore forces his way into half guard.
Steve is not content to let Theodore control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve has one foot on Theodore's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Theodore tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steve shoots for a takedown but Theodore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Theodore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steve manages to circle out of the way.
Steve misses with a two punch combination.
Theodore misses with a double jab
and Steve holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Theodore.
Steve gets underhooks to prevent Theodore's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve is working for takedown but Theodore is calmly controlling the position for now.
Theodore wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve goes for a takedown attempt but Theodore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Theodore tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Theodore is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Theodore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve throws a series of punches but Theodore avoids them all with ease.
Theodore shoots in but Steve avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Theodore misses with a head kick.
Theodore sets himself, and Steve steps forward looking for the clinch! Theodore avoids it this time.
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steve just leaning against Theodore, taking a breather.
Steve wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Theodore misses with a knee strike.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Theodore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Theodore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Theodore.
Steve tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Steve with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggy Steve dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Theodore with a poor takedown
and Steve counters by clinching up.
Theodore is looking to break free of the clinch but Steve has double underhooks.
Steve can't get the takedown.
Steve pulls guard.
Theodore stands up from Steve's guard - Theodore perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theodore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steve pinned against the cage. Steve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Theodore goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore avoids the head kick by Steve.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Theodore shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Theodore wants to clinch.
Steve misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Theodore dodges the punch combination from Steve.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Theodore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theodore wants it to stay on the feet.
As Steve tries to get set, Theodore tries to push him back and clinch up but Steve manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Theodore tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Steve with the counter takedown but Theodore avoids it easily.
Steve misses with a head kick.
Theodore lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Theodore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Theodore misses with a shot to the body
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch.
Steve has Theodore pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Theodore manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Theodore doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve shoots in for a takedown but Theodore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Theodore shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Theodore is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steve darts in and clinches Theodore up against the cage.
Theodore stops a takedown attempt from Steve.
Theodore tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Theodore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theodore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steve drags the fight down to the ground.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
Theodore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodore wants to stand but Steve is controlling his posture from full guard.
Theodore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theodore throwing strikes from guard but Steve blocks nicely.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggy Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Steve stuffs the takedown.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Steve is looking to land body kicks.
And Theodore counters with a quick kick to the body but Steve blocks it.
Theodore fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Iggy Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve forces Theodore back against the cage and clinches.
Steve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steve manages to pull guard.
Theodore wants to pass the guard but Steve is keeping the position.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore forces his way into half guard.
Steve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Theodore.
Theodore wants to pass the guard but Steve is defending well.
Theodore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Theodore passes to full mount!
Theodore is working for a guillotine from mount but Steve frees his head quite easily.
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Theodore's attempts to control the action.
Iggy Steve has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore throwing strikes here but Steve is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Theodore misses with a head shot.
Theodore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Iggy Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Theodore looking for a guillotine from mount but Steve is having none of it.
Steve is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
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.
Theodore looking to control but Steve is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Theodore stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Roger Theodore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theodore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Theodore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steve 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iggy Steve!
Iggy Steve 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carruthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Ruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rex Ruger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Carruthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ruger!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carruthers swivels and escapes.
Ruger shoots in but Carruthers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carruthers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruger checks a leg kick.
Carruthers lands a right hook to the body.
Ruger scores with a takedown into Carruthers's guard.
Carruthers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carruthers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruger trying to control but Carruthers is working from the bottom.
Ruger stops Carruthers from standing up.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carruthers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger is stalling in the full guard.
Ruger stops Carruthers from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruger blocks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Carruthers as Ruger shoots in.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruger.
Carruthers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ruger just manages to avoid it.
Carruthers leaves Ruger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carruthers is looking for a counter combo.
Carruthers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ruger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Carruthers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruger looking to score a takedown here. Carruthers is defending well but Ruger drives through and ends up in Carruthers's guard.
Carruthers is looking to stand back up but Ruger counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Carruthers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruger is trying to control. Carruthers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carruthers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruger.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruger connects with a nice short shot to Carruthers's temple.
Ruger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruger lands with a punch from half guard.
Carruthers is rocked!
Ruger scores with a big shot! Carruthers's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Carruthers! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Huffy Meadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Simmons (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huffy Meadows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregory Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meadows goes for a double leg but Simmons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simmons continues to drive forward.
Meadows shoots for a double leg takedown but Simmons sprawls well. He's pushed Meadows's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meadows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simmons's waist but Simmons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meadows off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huffy Meadows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meadows instigates a clinch.
Simmons turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simmons manages to end up in side control.
Meadows tries to improve position but can't.
Meadows being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows is trying to work for a sweep but Simmons has mounted him!
Meadows throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Simmons controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simmons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Simmons content just to control the position here.
Meadows tries to lock up and control but Simmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows can't escape the position.
Simmons content just to control the position here.
Simmons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Simmons might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Meadows keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simmons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meadows tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meadows is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simmons working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simmons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meadows. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meadows sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Meadows wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Simmons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meadows knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simmons controlling the action here.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but Meadows defending well.
Simmons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons wants to free his trapped foot but Meadows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Meadows on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meadows tries to pull guard but Simmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Meadows drops back down to his feet.
Meadows is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meadows goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simmons prevents it.
Meadows tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simmons smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huffy Meadows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons shoots in but no luck this time.
Simmons gets a double leg takedown into Meadows's guard.
Meadows wants to get back to his feet but Simmons passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meadows is just riding it out for now. Simmons eventually gives up the hold.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meadows is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is taking a breather. Meadows says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Meadows is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Meadows manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Meadows looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Simmons has picked Meadows up and slammed him! Meadows can't keep hold of the triangle and Simmons manages to pass to side control!
Simmons is staying tight to Meadows's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Meadows manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Simmons manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Meadows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meadows drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simmons dives on top into guard.
Meadows wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Simmons is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meadows is trying to get back to full guard.
Meadows wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Meadows misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Meadows is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily.
Simmons is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Meadows!
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.
Meadows tries to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Meadows gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Simmons biding his time, controlling Meadows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Meadows right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Meadows.
Meadows misses with a wild body shot.
Simmons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Simmons fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Meadows to the ground. Simmons is now in Meadows's guard.
Meadows wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
Simmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simmons landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Simmons has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Meadows lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons manages to get to full guard.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
Simmons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Meadows from controlling successfully.
Simmons pulls Meadows in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Meadows wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons wants to sweep here but Meadows controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Meadows has a takedown stuffed.
Meadows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simmons closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meadows did well to prevent Simmons getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simmons in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Simmons.
Simmons controlling the pace.
Simmons works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons prevents Meadows from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Meadows tries to reverse the position but Simmons maintains control.
Meadows is working hard here to advance position.
Meadows is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simmons looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simmons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Simmons!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Gleeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
148 lbs
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154 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Gleeson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
Gleeson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Gleeson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A swing and a miss from Gleeson.
Gleeson swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Ward drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gleeson sprawls and moves away.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Gleeson sprawls well.
Gleeson misses with a double jab.
Gleeson lands a front kick.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Gleeson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gleeson.
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!
Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ross Gleeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gleeson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Gleeson misses the target.
Ross Gleeson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleeson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Gleeson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gleeson lands a high kick!
Ward blocks a head kick by Gleeson.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gleeson defends well and Ward ends up having to push Gleeson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gleeson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ward momentarily.
Ward is rocked!
Gleeson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Gleeson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ward shoots and misses
and Gleeson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gleeson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gleeson is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Gleeson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward seems to have got his legs back now.
Gleeson scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gleeson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gleeson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Gleeson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson scores with a leg kick.
Ward takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gleeson misses with the combination.
Gleeson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward is looking to counter the offense by Gleeson and move into the clinch.
Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gleeson lands a leg kick that knocks Ward off balance momentarily.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gleeson tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gleeson to the ground. Gleeson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gleeson lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Gleeson catches Ward right on the button with a cross.
Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Gleeson circles away.
A little jabbing left from Gleeson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gleeson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries for a takedown but Gleeson circles away easily
and Gleeson counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Gleeson looks at the referee who does nothing so Gleeson lands a crushing right that sends Ward to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Gleeson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bupe Mubanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Moses (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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bupe Mubanga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Moses!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mubanga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moses clinches up with Mubanga and pushes him back against the cage.
Mubanga jumps guard but Moses stands there with Mubanga around his waist. Mubanga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moses wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moses has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mubanga is trying to keep an underhook but Moses manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Moses is trying to control. Mubanga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mubanga holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Moses might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubanga is trying to control but Moses passes into side control!
Mubanga is trying to control Moses's posture but Moses avoids it.
Mubanga sneaks back into half guard.
Mubanga tries to kick Moses off but Moses keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mubanga wants to improve his position but Moses is controlling well.
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.
Moses is thwarting Mubanga's attempts to control the position.
Mubanga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moses on the ground.
Mubanga is not content to let Moses control the position.
Moses works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moses tries to control but Mubanga wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubanga is trying to stand.
Mubanga wants to control but Moses is having none of it.
Moses thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mubanga is squirming around, avoiding Moses's attempts to control the action.
Moses stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mubanga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moses avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Moses on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bupe Mubanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moses tries a head kick but it misses.
Mubanga closes the distance and clinches up with Moses, looking for a takedown. Mubanga pushes Moses against the cage but Moses circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moses lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Moses fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moses has a takedown stuffed.
Moses defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mubanga.
Mubanga throws a right hand that Moses ducks under and follows up with a left that Moses also avoids with ease.
Moses feints the counter takedown.
Moses gets tackled into the cage by Mubanga. Mubanga maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mubanga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moses swats away the attempt to clinch by Mubanga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Moses dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mubanga lands a jab-cross combination.
Mubanga thumps Moses with a low kick.
Moses stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moses wants it to stay on the feet.
Mubanga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mubanga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moses as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bupe Mubanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mubanga rushes Moses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubanga tries to pull guard but Moses holds him up against the cage and eventually Mubanga drops back down to his feet.
Mubanga is trying to pull guard but Moses turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moses doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubanga breaks the clinch.
Mubanga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mubanga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mubanga jumps guard but Moses stands there with Mubanga around his waist. Mubanga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mubanga gets underhooks to prevent Moses's takedown attempt.
Moses jumps guard but Mubanga stands there with Moses around his waist. Moses gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mubanga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mubanga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moses wants to break free but Mubanga has control.
Come on Mubanga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Moses gets control of Mubanga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moses will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mubanga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moses utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moses not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mubanga trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moses is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mubanga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moses has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mubanga should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Moses has tightened it up now! Mubanga should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sean Moses!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Redcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro De Negri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Redcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pietro De Negri!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redcliffe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Redcliffe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Negri counters with a stiff right hand.
De Negri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Redcliffe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Redcliffe tries to get out of the position.
De Negri throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Negri postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Redcliffe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redcliffe tries to bench press De Negri off him but De Negri keeps the position.
De Negri controls the position from side control.
De Negri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Negri has hold of Redcliffe's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Redcliffe seems comfortable defending it but De Negri has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Redcliffe is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Redcliffe is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but De Negri couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pietro De Negri!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Tolevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kirk Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tolevski!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolevski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tolevski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sims.
Tolevski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tolevski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tolevski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sims breaks the clinch.
Sims tries to clinch up but Tolevski circles away and keeps his distance.
Tolevski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sims cracks a nice hook into Tolevski's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolevski tries to sprawl but Sims drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tolevski wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolevski manages to get to full guard.
Sims might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolevski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tolevski keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully.
Tolevski pulls Sims in to control the position.
Tolevski is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Tolevski the control monster continue. Boring.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sims wants to control from the top but Tolevski keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tolevski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sims is looking to stand back up but Tolevski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sims.
Sims wants to control but Tolevski passes into side.
Tolevski scoring with punches from side control.
Tolevski decides to stand back up.
Sims tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tolevski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski closes the distance and clinches.
Tolevski slows down the pace here.
Sims is trying to stall.
Tolevski lands a takedown into guard.
Tolevski is stalling in the full guard.
Tolevski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sims swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tolevski postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims seems keen to control Tolevski's posture.
Tolevski controlling from the top position.
Sims looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolevski is one step ahead there.
Sims looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sims has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tolevski has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Tolevski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sims shoots in looking for a takedown. Tolevski tries to sprawl out of it but Sims keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tolevski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sims shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Tolevski as Sims shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolevski moves in looking to clinch but Sims pushes him off.
Tolevski looking to score a takedown here. Sims is defending well but Tolevski drives through and ends up in Sims's guard.
Tolevski is standing up over Sims. Sims looks to escape but Tolevski dives into side control.
Sims is letting Tolevski control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is looking to regain half guard here but Tolevski keeps moving and retains side control.
Sims stops Tolevski from passing to mount.
Tolevski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Tolevski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tolevski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jason Tolevski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sims is looking for a sweep.
Sims knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tolevski on the ground.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sims is looking for a sweep.
Tolevski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tolevski is looking to take a break and control but Sims is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Tolevski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sims shoots for a double leg takedown but Tolevski sprawls well. He's pushed Sims's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sims stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sims wants it to stay on the feet.
Tolevski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sims manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sims is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tolevski controls the pace.
Sims has his foot on Tolevski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolevski works his way back into a safe position though.
Tolevski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tolevski looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tolevski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sims counters by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolevski has Sims pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tolevski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sims tumbling to the mat - Tolevski dives into Sims's guard.
Sims controls Tolevski momentarily but Tolevski frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Tolevski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sims clinches up against the cage.
Tolevski wants the takedown. Sims is fighting it off but Tolevski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sims's guard against the cage.
Sims is wriggling around but Tolevski manages to pass to half guard.
Tolevski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sims knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sims is refusing to be controlled, as Tolevski sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolevski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tolevski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sims looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tolevski is fending him off so far but Sims persists. Nope, Tolevski circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kirk Sims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sims will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tolevski gets a double leg takedown into Sims's guard.
Sims not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tolevski won't allow Sims to get back to his feet.
Sims has his hands on Tolevski's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sims wants to control but Tolevski passes easily into half guard.
Tolevski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski uses his free foot to push down on Sims's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sims.
Tolevski controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims prevents Tolevski from taking his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski content just to control the position here.
Sims is looking to improve his position but Tolevski isn't that keen on the idea.
Tolevski content just to control the position here.
Sims wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sims is really stuck here.
That's four 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.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sims trying to control the action but Tolevski just sinks the hooks in.
The referee is taking a good look at Sims as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Tolevski!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tolevski is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Tolevski really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tolevski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tolevski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tolevski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sims's guard.
Tolevski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tolevski jumps into side control!
The referee asks Tolevski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tolevski prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolevski has control of an arm but Sims manages to advance to Tolevski's back!
Tolevski is trying to stand back up.
Tolevski trying to control the action but Sims just sinks the hooks in.
Sims is throwing strikes but Tolevski counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Tolevski regains half guard.
Sims is looking to take a break and control but Tolevski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski is doing well to control the position and prevent Sims from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Tolevski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sims thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sims tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tolevski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sims is looking to stall here but Tolevski recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tolevski holds on and takes a little breather.
Sims is stalling in the full guard.
Tolevski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sims stands up and waves to Tolevski to follow him.
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.
Sims lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sims tries to sprawl but Tolevski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sims has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tolevski is on him like a limpet, forcing Sims back against the cage.
Tolevski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sims tries to break free but Tolevski pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tolevski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sims has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tolevski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tolevski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jason Tolevski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Tolevski looking to score a takedown here. Sims is defending well but Tolevski drives through and ends up in Sims's guard.
Tolevski stopping the sweep attempt from Sims.
Sims trying to control the position.
Tolevski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tolevski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims wants to control but Tolevski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tolevski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Tolevski there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolevski is controlling the pace.
Tolevski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tolevski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two 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.
Tolevski prevents Sims from improving his position.
Tolevski controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tolevski drives through with a takedown into Sims's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sims doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sims escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tolevski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tolevski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tolevski passes Sims's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tolevski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tolevski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sims misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tolevski controlling the action here.
Sims is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirk Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Tolevski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolevski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Tolevski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tolevski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 45:50
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Tolevski!
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