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RISE 33 - Slaughter vs Fiaschi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Black Alligator (ranked 7014 p4p, 619 weight class) and Igor Rybakov (ranked 7298 p4p, 630 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Alligator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Rybakov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rybakov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alligator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Igor Rybakov has been cut.
Rybakov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alligator swivels and escapes.
Alligator appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rybakov looks for a takedown but Alligator sprawls well.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Rybakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rybakov shoots and misses
and Rybakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rybakov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alligator counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rybakov! Alligator lets Rybakov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rybakov is rocked!
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!
Rybakov tries for a takedown but Alligator circles away easily
and Alligator counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Black Alligator!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Dumas (ranked 6751 p4p, 674 weight class) and Carlos Anderson (ranked 7432 p4p, 704 weight class). Anderson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Everyday Bro-Team 10. Alexander Dumas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Anderson's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Dumas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson works Dumas's body with a nice hook.
Dumas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dumas.
Dumas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Dumas sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to escape.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Dumas seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Dumas wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Dumas is just content to waste time from the top position. Anderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dumas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dumas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson leaves Dumas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Dumas tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dumas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Dumas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dumas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Dumas backpedaling.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dumas. Dumas gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Dumas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dumas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dumas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dumas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dumas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dumas trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Dumas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
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.
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dumas has gone for a leg lock! Anderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dumas's guard.
Dumas seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dumas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anderson escapes and throws Dumas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dumas struggling a bit here.
Dumas taking a bit of punishment here - Anderson scoring with strikes.
Dumas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dumas wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Anderson 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.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dumas.
We've been informed that Anderson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Dumas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anderson pushes Dumas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Dumas shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dumas preventing the sweep.
Dumas drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Dumas off! Dumas jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Dumas from controlling successfully.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dumas trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas is posturing up here but Anderson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dumas tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dumas has to tap! Slick submission there by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Anderson!
A pretty intense looking Carlos Anderson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Fliegknecht (ranked 3596 p4p, 468 weight class) and Carlos Jimenez (ranked 24063 p4p, 821 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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213 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herbert Fliegknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fliegknecht gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jimenez is trying to break the clinch but Fliegknecht is controlling him.
Fliegknecht tries to land knees in the clinch but Jimenez avoids the damage to the body.
Fliegknecht with a knee to the head.
It looks like Carlos Jimenez has been cut.
Fliegknecht scores with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Fliegknecht.
Fliegknecht tries to land a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks with his arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fliegknecht putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jimenez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fliegknecht tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez avoiding damage as Fliegknecht throws knees to the body.
Fliegknecht gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fliegknecht pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fliegknecht rushes Jimenez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fliegknecht creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jimenez's defenses.
Fliegknecht lands a knee to the head.
Jimenez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fliegknecht avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fliegknecht using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jimenez looks winded!
Fliegknecht scores with a shot to the side of Jimenez's head.
Fliegknecht breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jimenez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fliegknecht forces Jimenez back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from Fliegknecht.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fliegknecht.
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!
Jimenez being controlled against the cage.
Knees to the body from Fliegknecht.
Fliegknecht connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jimenez's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fliegknecht landing knees to the head.
Jimenez is rocked!
Fliegknecht lands an elbow inside that Jimenez shrugs off.
Jimenez is still on wobbly legs! Can Fliegknecht finish him?
Fliegknecht breaks the clinch.
Herbert Fliegknecht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fliegknecht moves into the clinch.
Fliegknecht stalling.
Jimenez seems to have recovered his senses.
Fliegknecht tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fliegknecht with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fliegknecht escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fliegknecht closes the distance and clinches.
Fliegknecht tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fliegknecht lands a nice knee to the body.
Fliegknecht landing knees to the head.
Fliegknecht landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fliegknecht tries a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks it.
Fliegknecht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fliegknecht manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fliegknecht tries a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks it.
Fliegknecht utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fliegknecht utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fliegknecht with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jimenez.
Fliegknecht manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fliegknecht working Jimenez over with knees to the body.
Fliegknecht drops Jimenez with a big knee straight up the middle! Jimenez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Fliegknecht.
Fliegknecht forces Jimenez back against the cage and clinches.
Fliegknecht drops Jimenez with a big knee straight up the middle! Jimenez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fliegknecht closes the distance and clinches.
Fliegknecht misses with a knee strike.
Jimenez being controlled against the cage.
Jimenez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fliegknecht stalling.
Fliegknecht unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jimenez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fliegknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Jimenez.
Jimenez can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Fliegknecht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Jimenez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fliegknecht gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jimenez can't break the clinch.
Jimenez fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fliegknecht.
Jimenez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Fliegknecht.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fliegknecht tries a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez misses with an elbow over the top.
Fliegknecht lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fliegknecht throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jimenez blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fliegknecht obliges.
Fliegknecht tries to land a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks with his arms.
Fliegknecht using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jimenez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fliegknecht has Jimenez pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Jimenez is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Fliegknecht - that's hurt Jimenez badly! Oh, another knee lands and Jimenez is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Jimenez doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Herbert Fliegknecht!
Herbert Fliegknecht took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Quick (ranked 3697 p4p, 481 weight class) and Liam James (ranked 4192 p4p, 537 weight class). James has chosen Come To Daddy by Aphex Twin as his entrance music. 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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219 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam James!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quick. Quick obviously looking to wear him down.
Quick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
Quick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Quick tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Quick looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Quick on the side of the head.
Quick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from James lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quick throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mike Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quick scores with a head kick.
Quick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
Quick lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Quick takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!
James is rocked!
A jab lands there for James.
Quick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quick. Quick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quick under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James cracks Quick with an open hand slap.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James scores with a shot to the body.
Quick throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quick tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Quick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Quick is breathing heavily.
James lands with a cross.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Quick is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quick throws a body kick that misses
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Quick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quick seems to have got his legs back now.
Quick wants to clinch.
Quick throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick misses with a head kick.
Quick takes a jab right on the kisser.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James lands a nice hook to Quick's body. Quick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Quick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
James cracks Quick with a good jab.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Quick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Quick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Quick off the cage and back into range.
James lands with a straight right. Quick didn't see that one coming.
James lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from James lands.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quick gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! James gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Quick is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
A very excited looking Liam James made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Huge (ranked 6163 p4p, 528 weight class) and Luke Rockhard (ranked 8112 p4p, 604 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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220 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Huge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockhard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rockhard being controlled against the cage.
Huge lands a takedown into guard.
Rockhard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Huge has passed into half guard!
Huge 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Huge seems content to control.
Huge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Huge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rockhard defends it well.
Huge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huge is working for a submission of some sort.
Rockhard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rockhard has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Huge escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Huge!
Huge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rockhard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockhard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Huge's best efforts.
Rockhard looking for submissions off his back.
Rockhard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Rockhard looking for submissions off his back.
Rockhard looks winded!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rockhard actively working from the bottom here.
Huge is controlling the pace.
Huge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockhard on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huge is nestled in close to Rockhard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Huge decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Huge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rockhard's guard.
Rockhard is looking to cinch up a triangle. Huge throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rockhard's body to avoid the submission. Rockhard has instead reached around Huge's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rockhard arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luke Rockhard!
Luke Rockhard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Tony Huge stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey maaann'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guaidre Geadais (ranked 4758 p4p, 455 weight class) and Thor Ragardo (ranked 3341 p4p, 338 weight class). The key to victory for Guaidre Geadais has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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235 lbs
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268 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guaidre Geadais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor Ragardo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragardo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Geadais to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragardo misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Geadais wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragardo misses with a low kick.
Ragardo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Geadais.
Geadais keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragardo.
Ragardo shoots in looking for a takedown. Geadais tries to sprawl out of it but Ragardo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geadais manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Geadais misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Ragardo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Geadais stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Geadais wants it to stay on the feet.
As Ragardo looks to move away, Geadais throws a big counter combo but Ragardo just gets out of the way.
Geadais misses the jab.
Geadais moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Thor Ragardo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Geadais.
Geadais takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragardo throws a leg kick
and Geadais counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Geadais throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Geadais misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragardo with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Geadais to counter with a crisp jab.
Guaidre Geadais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Ragardo.
Geadais dips to his left and cracks Ragardo with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Ragardo.
A slow jab from Geadais misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Ragardo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Geadais scores with a nice right hand.
Geadais misses with an uppercut. Ragardo saw that one coming.
Geadais misses with an uppercut.
Ragardo goes for a double leg but Geadais avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Geadais continues to drive forward.
Ragardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Geadais connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Ragardo.
Guaidre Geadais is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Geadais misses with a wild body shot.
Ragardo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice shot by Geadais.
Ragardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Geadais sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragardo shoots in looking for a takedown but Geadais manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ragardo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Geadais scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geadais connects with a body shot that sends Ragardo's belly button to the back.
Geadais wants to clinch up but Ragardo keeps it at a distance.
Thor Ragardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragardo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Geadais counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ragardo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ragardo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Geadais scores with a shot to the body.
Geadais fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ragardo looks winded!
Ragardo defending well as Geadais loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Geadais misses.
Ragardo throws an overhand right that lands on Geadais's shoulder, as Geadais tries to avoid the shot.
Ragardo throws a series of punches but Geadais avoids them all with ease.
Ragardo misses with an uppercut.
Ragardo missing with a left hand there. Geadais was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Geadais wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Geadais with a nice cross.
Geadais scores with a body shot.
Geadais uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragardo.
Ragardo throws a leg kick
and Geadais cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragardo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Geadais.
That has opened up Thor Ragardo's cut even more.
Good exchange - Geadais coming out on top.
Ragardo shoots for a double leg takedown but Geadais sprawls well. He's pushed Ragardo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Geadais misses with a double jab.
Geadais fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ragardo on the side of the head.
Ragardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Geadais.
Ragardo shoots in looking for a takedown but Geadais manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ragardo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Geadais lands a head shot.
Ragardo is rocked!
Geadais measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Ragardo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Guaidre Geadais!
Guaidre Geadais took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pit Bull Development for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Dillveux (ranked 3193 p4p, 318 weight class) and Mohammed Ruslanov (ranked 3602 p4p, 367 weight class). Mohammed Ruslanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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269 lbs
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235 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franco Dillveux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammed Ruslanov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillveux shoots and misses
and Ruslanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dillveux drops his hands momentarily and Ruslanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dillveux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dillveux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruslanov gets back to full guard.
Dillveux trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillveux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruslanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruslanov keeping moving, preventing Dillveux from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillveux wants to pass the guard but Ruslanov is keeping the position.
Ruslanov keeping moving, preventing Dillveux from controlling successfully.
Dillveux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruslanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dillveux wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mohammed Ruslanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruslanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruslanov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dillveux is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ruslanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dillveux doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruslanov lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillveux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov connects with a crisp jab.
Dillveux shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Dillveux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillveux tries for a takedown but Ruslanov circles away easily
enabling Ruslanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillveux misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruslanov connects with a crisp jab.
Ruslanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Ruslanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ruslanov lands a jab to Dillveux's midsection.
A cross from Ruslanov lands.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruslanov enables Dillveux to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruslanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dillveux 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.
Ruslanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillveux's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov won't allow Dillveux to sweep him here.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Dillveux keeps moving.
Ruslanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dillveux seems keen to control Ruslanov's posture.
Dillveux controls Ruslanov momentarily but Ruslanov frees himself.
Ruslanov is looking to stand up but Dillveux won't let him.
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.
Dillveux can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruslanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dillveux is trying to maintain the position but Ruslanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruslanov is nestled in close to Dillveux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dillveux is trying to get back to full guard.
Dillveux gets back to full guard.
Ruslanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruslanov throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruslanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dillveux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ruslanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillveux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dillveux misses with a takedown
letting Ruslanov counter with a right hand.
Ruslanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillveux's hands.
Franco Dillveux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillveux walks into a stiff left hand from Ruslanov.
Franco Dillveux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruslanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruslanov wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Ruslanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Dillveux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillveux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruslanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dillveux somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillveux.
Dillveux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Dillveux shoots for a takedown but Ruslanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruslanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillveux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruslanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillveux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dillveux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dillveux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dillveux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ruslanov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dillveux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruslanov circles away.
Ruslanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ruslanov scores with a jab.
Ruslanov scores with a jab to the body.
Dillveux shoots and misses
and Ruslanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillveux shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruslanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillveux's hands.
Dillveux has his takedown stuffed
and Dillveux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruslanov lands the left hand.
Mohammed Ruslanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruslanov throws a shot to the body.
Dillveux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dillveux at a distance.
Dillveux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruslanov scores with a nice head shot.
Dillveux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dillveux takes one on the button.
Ruslanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillveux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruslanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ruslanov throws a good cross that connects.
Dillveux closes the distance and clinches up with Ruslanov, looking for a takedown. Dillveux pushes Ruslanov against the cage but Ruslanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dillveux fails with the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ruslanov lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruslanov lands with a hook. Dillveux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dillveux tries for a takedown but Ruslanov circles away easily
and Ruslanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruslanov stuns Dillveux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruslanov punishes Dillveux's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillveux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dillveux shoots in and drives through. Ruslanov sprawls well.
Ruslanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruslanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruslanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillveux's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruslanov stuffs the takedown.
Ruslanov connects with a jab.
Dillveux tries for a takedown but Ruslanov circles away easily
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillveux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruslanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dillveux in his tracks.
Ruslanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillveux on the side of the head.
Dillveux has his takedown stuffed
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dillveux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruslanov to the mat! Ruslanov manages to get full guard.
Ruslanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dillveux stopping the sweep attempt from Ruslanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruslanov working for submissions but it's allowed Dillveux to get to half guard.
Dillveux stalling away here and it's allowed Ruslanov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ruslanov stuns Dillveux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dillveux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dillveux dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruslanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruslanov scores with a jab. Dillveux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruslanov scores with a punch to the head.
Dillveux shoots for a takedown but Ruslanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dillveux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruslanov sprawls well. Ruslanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dillveux gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Dillveux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Ruslanov as Dillveux shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillveux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dillveux or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruslanov, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruslanov misses.
Dillveux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dillveux shoots and misses
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ruslanov scores with a body shot.
Dillveux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov jabs at Dillveux's body.
Dillveux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ruslanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dillveux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruslanov but Ruslanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dillveux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dillveux or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruslanov, which made it look bad.
Ruslanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruslanov lands a nice shot that snaps Dillveux's head back.
Dillveux shoots in but Ruslanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dillveux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruslanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillveux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dillveux doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ruslanov counter with a right hand.
Ruslanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruslanov lands with a right hand.
Dillveux shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruslanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dillveux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dillveux looks for a takedown but Ruslanov sprawls well.
Ruslanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillveux with a poor takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dillveux has his takedown stuffed
and Ruslanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruslanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dillveux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruslanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillveux shoots and misses
and Ruslanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dillveux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruslanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillveux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillveux throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruslanov was covering up waiting for the punch and Dillveux finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillveux wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
Franco Dillveux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dillveux preventing the sweep.
Dillveux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franco Dillveux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammed Ruslanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dillveux with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Ruslanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruslanov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ruslanov!
Mohammed Ruslanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Boulder (ranked 1455 p4p, 181 weight class) and Cornelius Barnaby (ranked 1815 p4p, 218 weight class). Barnaby is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: There Will Be Blood. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boris Boulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cornelius Barnaby!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnaby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnaby lands a glancing blow to the side of Boulder's head.
Barnaby misses with a hook. Boulder ducked under it nicely.
Barnaby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnaby misses with a low kick.
Boulder drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnaby sprawls and moves away.
Boulder scores with a takedown into Barnaby's guard.
Boulder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boulder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boulder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boulder throwing strikes but missing.
Boulder 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boulder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnaby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnaby pulls Boulder in close to prevent any damage.
Boulder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boulder is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnaby has wrist control.
Barnaby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boulder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boulder with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boulder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boulder postures up in Barnaby's guard and throws a big left but Barnaby blocks it.
Barnaby pulls Boulder in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnaby throws a leg kick but Boulder moved away.
Boulder cracks Barnaby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cornelius Barnaby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barnaby enables Boulder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barnaby manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boulder is standing up over Barnaby. Barnaby looks to escape but Boulder dives into side control.
Boulder tries to score with some ground and pound. Barnaby controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boulder in side control, throwing shots but Barnaby defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder throws a strike aimed at the side of Barnaby's head but Barnaby avoids it well.
Barnaby can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Boulder crashes against the mat.
Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Barnaby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnaby is looking to reverse the position.
Boulder trying to control the action but Barnaby is working from the bottom.
Barnaby sneaks back into half guard.
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.
Boulder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boulder trying to control from Barnaby's half guard. Barnaby has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boulder passes Barnaby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Boulder 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.
Barnaby misses the jab.
A big left from Barnaby misses.
Boulder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boulder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boulder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnaby can do to turn this around?
Barnaby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnaby cracks Boulder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnaby throws a nice looking combination but Boulder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boulder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnaby is fending him off so far but Boulder persists. Nope, Barnaby circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnaby slips a straight right by Boulder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnaby throws a head kick but Boulder moves out of range.
Barnaby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnaby lands a jab-cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Barnaby.
Barnaby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boulder moves away.
Barnaby staying out of range there.
Boulder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnaby misses the target.
Boulder feinted with a counter takedown.
Boulder throws a leg kick but Barnaby moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnaby misses with a hook.
Barnaby checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnaby! But no joy.
Boulder dives in and grabs Barnaby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnaby pushes down on Boulder's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnaby throws a body punch but Boulder moves out of range.
Boulder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boulder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnaby.
No joy there for Barnaby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boulder drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnaby sprawls and moves away.
Boulder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boulder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnaby.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boulder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnaby looks to land a left hand but Boulder moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnaby checks it well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barnaby enables Boulder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barnaby manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boulder works over Barnaby with some ground and pound from guard.
Boulder is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnaby has wrist control.
Boulder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boulder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnaby keeping moving, preventing Boulder from controlling successfully.
Boulder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boulder landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnaby is keeping the position for now.
Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnaby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnaby trying to control the position.
Boulder wants to control from the top but Barnaby keeps moving.
Boulder has gone for a leg lock! Barnaby slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boulder's guard.
Boulder keeping moving, preventing Barnaby from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Barnaby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A cross from Barnaby lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boulder is defended easily by Barnaby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnaby! But no joy.
Barnaby moves forwards but Boulder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder shoots in but Barnaby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnaby tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnaby scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Boulder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnaby let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barnaby moves in looking to clinch but Boulder pushes him off.
Boulder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnaby as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulder walks into a jab.
Boulder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barnaby did well to prevent Boulder getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boulder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnaby defends it well.
Barnaby has hold of Boulder's hands but Boulder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boulder lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnaby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boulder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnaby is trying to stand up here but Boulder is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boulder working over Barnaby with some ground and pound. Barnaby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boulder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnaby is looking to escape.
Barnaby is trying to maintain the position but Boulder is very close to passing his half guard.
Boulder controlling the action here.
Boulder thows a huge punch but Barnaby dodges it nicely.
Barnaby trying to control but Boulder postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnaby defending well though.
Boulder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boulder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnaby's head.
Barnaby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boulder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnaby wants to get back to full guard.
Boulder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnaby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boulder.
Boulder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnaby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Boulder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boulder 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Boulder!
Boris Boulder thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Bartoli (ranked 1094 p4p, 141 weight class) and Jhin Markell (ranked 1727 p4p, 207 weight class). Bartoli comes to the cage accompanied by Modulate - Bass Alert. 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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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Valerio Bartoli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jhin Markell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markell connects with a right hand. Bartoli shakes it off.
Bartoli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bartoli wants it to stay on the feet.
Bartoli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Markell wants to control from the top but Bartoli keeps moving.
Markell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Markell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Markell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli pulls Markell in close to prevent any damage.
Bartoli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Markell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markell trying to control but Bartoli is working from the bottom.
Markell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bartoli managing to control the position.
Markell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markell wants to control from the top but Bartoli keeps moving.
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.
Markell throws a big elbow that misses.
Markell stays in close to Bartoli's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markell with a poor takedown
and Bartoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Markell throws a lazy uppercut
and Bartoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Markell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartoli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Markell just manages to avoid it.
Markell lands the left hand.
Markell throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markell.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartoli misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bartoli defends well and Markell ends up having to push Bartoli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valerio Bartoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhin Markell.
Markell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bartoli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markell somewhat.
Markell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bartoli swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Bartoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bartoli counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bartoli managing to control the position.
Further stalling from Bartoli.
Markell preventing the sweep.
Markell trying to control but Bartoli is working from the bottom.
Markell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell postures up in Bartoli's guard and throws a big left but Bartoli blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markell wants to control from the top but Bartoli keeps moving.
Bartoli wants to improve his position but instead Markell has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhin Markell 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.
Markell throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Bartoli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markell.
Markell throws a combination that misses
and Bartoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bartoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jhin Markell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markell throws a lazy uppercut
and Bartoli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Markell fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartoli misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markell misses with an uppercut
and Bartoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Markell throws a nice looking combination but Bartoli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Markell. Those never looked like landing.
Markell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bartoli rather than just go for the knockout.
Bartoli slips under a jab from Markell.
Nice sprawl there from Bartoli as Markell shoots in.
Valerio Bartoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhin Markell.
Markell fails with the takedown
and Bartoli counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bartoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markell.
We've been told by Bartoli's head coaches at Invictus MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valerio Bartoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Markell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bartoli counters with a good low kick that Markell was not able to check.
Markell throws a right and a left that Bartoli avoids nicely.
Markell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bartoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markell throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bartoli counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markell misses with a wild body shot.
Markell swings widly with a right hand
and Bartoli counters with a slapping leg kick.
No joy there for Markell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valerio Bartoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bartoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markell with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bartoli counter with a right hand.
Markell is rocked!
Markell misses with a takedown attempt
and Bartoli counters with a right hand to the body.
Markell is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartoli finish him?
Markell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bartoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Markell is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartoli.
Bartoli throwing a counter right hand but Markell manages to avoid it.
Markell seems to have recovered his senses.
Bartoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markell throws a right hand that misses
and Bartoli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markell misses with a left hand
and Bartoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bartoli counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Bartoli dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Markell takes a swing at Bartoli's ribcage but misses.
Markell misses with a hook to the body
and Bartoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bartoli counters with a big right hand! Oh Markell is in trouble here! Bartoli follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valerio Bartoli!
Valerio Bartoli retains his welterweight title!
Valerio Bartoli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Slaughter (ranked 398 p4p, 43 weight class) and Dante Fiaschi (ranked 1501 p4p, 180 weight class). Slaughter comes to the cage accompanied by Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter - Iron Maiden. Fiaschi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Dante Fiaschi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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27
199 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Slaughter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Fiaschi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter throws a body punch but Fiaschi moves out of range.
Slaughter takes one on the button.
Fiaschi stuns Slaughter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fiaschi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slaughter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fiaschi counters with a straight right hand.
Fiaschi scores with a decent looking hook.
Slaughter has managed to clinch.
Fiaschi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slaughter to keep the fight standing.
Slaughter pushes Fiaschi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Slaughter fails to land.
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!
Slaughter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slaughter blocking some punches.
Fiaschi scores with a shot to the side of Slaughter's head.
Fiaschi blocks an uppercut.
Fiaschi tries to pull guard but Slaughter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slaughter misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fiaschi.
Fiaschi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Max Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fiaschi.
Fiaschi is trying to pull guard but Slaughter has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiaschi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slaughter throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiaschi.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiaschi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fiaschi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fiaschi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
Fiaschi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fiaschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Fiaschi blocks it.
Fiaschi lands a body punch.
Slaughter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
Fiaschi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Fiaschi controls the action.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiaschi controls his hands.
Fiaschi has a couple of punches blocked by Slaughter.
Fiaschi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slaughter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fiaschi can turn it around.
Fiaschi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
Fiaschi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Fiaschi avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiaschi's elbow.
Fiaschi jumps guard.
Slaughter looking to pass the guard.
Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiaschi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiaschi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slaughter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiaschi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slaughter is aware though and is defending well.
Slaughter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slaughter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slaughter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fiaschi on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slaughter lands an elbow.
Fiaschi is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiaschi sneaks back into half guard.
Slaughter wants to free his trapped foot but Fiaschi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiaschi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiaschi.
Fiaschi working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiaschi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiaschi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slaughter.
Fiaschi keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Slaughter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiaschi is keeping the position for now.
Slaughter working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Fiaschi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slaughter throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fiaschi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Slaughter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slaughter.
Fiaschi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slaughter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fiaschi scrambles back to his feet.
Fiaschi is rocked!
Slaughter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiaschi throws out the jab.
Fiaschi is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaughter finish him?
Fiaschi leaves his chin hanging out and Slaughter seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Fiaschi crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Slaughter!
Max Slaughter retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Max Slaughter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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