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SyFi 97 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 3527 p4p, 461 weight class) and Clay Frazier (ranked 3471 p4p, 455 weight class). Joosep Lõhmus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lõhmus connects with a looping right hand.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses.
Frazier misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frazier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frazier is rocked!
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus defending well as Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
Frazier tries a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
Lõhmus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
Lõhmus lands with a big right hook that stumbles Frazier - he's out on his feet here! Lõhmus follows up with another monster hook that separates Frazier from consciousness! Frazier falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Lõhmus stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joosep Lõhmus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Fortune (ranked 2407 p4p, 351 weight class) and Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 1934 p4p, 293 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Richie Fortune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Rubenstein!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubenstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Fortune circles away.
Rubenstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortune.
Rubenstein tries to clinch
and Fortune counters with a left and a right that stings Rubenstein.
Fortune misses with a looping right.
Fortune throws an overhand right that lands on Rubenstein's shoulder, as Rubenstein tries to avoid the shot.
Rubenstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fortune manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rubenstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortune manages to avoid it.
Rubenstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fortune counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubenstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rubenstein has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein tries to clinch up.
Rubenstein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fortune counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rubenstein misses with a left hand
and Fortune counters with a nice uppercut.
Rubenstein tries to clinch but Fortune moves away
and Fortune counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rubenstein closes the distance and clinches.
Rubenstein takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortune.
Fortune misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortune will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rubenstein up against the cage.
I was talking to Fortune's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rubenstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rubenstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortune looking to slow down the pace here.
Rubenstein blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortune blocking some punches.
Rubenstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortune.
Fortune lands a hook that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
Fortune looking to stall.
Fortune tries to stall but Rubenstein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fortune breaks from the clinch.
Fortune waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubenstein.
Rubenstein instigates a clinch.
Fortune is trying to maintain a safe position but Rubenstein gets an underhook and turns Fortune into the cage.
Fortune lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
Rubenstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortune doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortune lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubenstein jumps guard and drags Fortune to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fortune postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rubenstein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fortune, into his guard.
Rubenstein drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fortune manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rubenstein has Fortune in his guard.
Fortune in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fortune controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rubenstein looking for a guillotine here but Fortune defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rubenstein is looking for a triangle but Fortune pushes his legs off easily.
Fortune decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubenstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richie Fortune will probably get the nod.
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.
Donk. Rubenstein catches Fortune right on the button with a cross.
Rubenstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rubenstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortune.
Fortune misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein tries to throw a body punch but Fortune avoids it by throwing Rubenstein back against the cage.
Rubenstein tries to pull guard but Fortune won't allow it.
Fortune'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.
A shot in the inside from Rubenstein.
Fortune is rocked!
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
Rubenstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Fortune is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rubenstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Fortune backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubenstein lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rubenstein fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Fortune.
Fortune seems to have got his legs back now.
Rubenstein ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rubenstein no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fortune is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rubenstein has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fortune is looking to defend but Rubenstein has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fortune! Rubenstein pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fortune taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Spencer Rubenstein!
A very excited looking Spencer Rubenstein 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 1822 p4p, 277 weight class) and Atreyu Nakamotto (ranked 1964 p4p, 297 weight class). Durant comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Decent wrestler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Atreyu Nakamotto!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamotto swats away the attempt to clinch by Durant.
Durant clinches up with Nakamotto and pushes him back against the cage.
Nakamotto blocks a body shot from Durant.
Durant blocks an uppercut.
Durant lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamotto lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Nakamotto misses with the head strike.
Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamotto told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamotto fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant blocks an uppercut.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamotto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durant.
A short left from Nakamotto.
Nakamotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durant has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Nakamotto.
Durant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durant wants to clinch up but Nakamotto keeps it at a distance.
Nakamotto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamotto.
Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Durant.
Nakamotto misses with a body punch.
Nakamotto lands a shoulder strike.
Durant struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamotto controls his hands.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durant misses with a body punch.
Nakamotto is looking to break free of the clinch but Durant has double underhooks.
Durant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant prevents a body shot from Nakamotto.
Nakamotto misses with some punches.
Nakamotto blocking some punches.
Durant throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamotto misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Durant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamotto scores with a shot to the side of Durant's head.
Good body shot from Durant.
Durant lands a body shot.
Nakamotto lands a left hand.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakamotto prevents it.
Nice body punch from Durant.
Nakamotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamotto fails to land.
Durant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nakamotto.
Durant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Durant misses with the head strike.
A short right from Durant.
Durant misses with the head strike.
Durant tries a body shot but Nakamotto blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Durant.
Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durant working aggressively here.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamotto misses with some punches.
Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durant working aggressively here.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durant can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamotto controls the action.
Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Durant working aggressively here.
Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Durant throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamotto slows down the pace here.
Nakamotto working aggressively here.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses.
Durant pushes Nakamotto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Nakamotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamotto's elbow.
Durant can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamotto controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atreyu Nakamotto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nakamotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durant takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Nakamotto misses.
Durant rushes Nakamotto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant.
Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant misses with some punches.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakamotto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamotto.
Durant misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.
Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durant pushes Nakamotto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakamotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamotto.
A short left from Durant.
Nakamotto can't break the clinch.
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durant lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamottos head.
A frustrated look appears on Nakamotto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Nakamotto avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage.
Nakamotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakamotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamotto misses with the head strike.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Nakamotto avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage.
Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamotto lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant lands a right hand.
Nakamotto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant blocks an uppercut.
Nakamotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamotto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Nakamotto avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Nakamotto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamotto presses Durant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nakamotto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamotto lands a body shot.
Nakamotto misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakamotto.
The referee calls for Nakamotto to work.
A shot in the inside from Nakamotto.
Nakamotto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durant digs a right hand underneath Nakamotto's ribcage. Nakamotto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Nakamotto.
Nakamotto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Nakamotto on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamotto misses with some punches.
Durant throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamotto breaks the clinch.
Atreyu Nakamotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamotto throws a combination. Durant tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Durant is rocked!
Nakamotto cracks Durant with a hook to the temple - Durant is on wobbly legs here! Nakamotto swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Durant falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Nakamotto wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Atreyu Nakamotto!
Kevin Durant was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the drawing board for me folks, this is just a bump in the road. I'll be back better than before soon!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rosario Fusco (ranked 1756 p4p, 172 weight class) and More IsMore Ii (ranked 1162 p4p, 122 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rosario Fusco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore Ii!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fusco misses with a combination
and Fusco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
IsMore Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fusco swivels and escapes.
Rosario Fusco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fusco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
IsMore Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fusco throws a jab when IsMore Ii was well out of range.
IsMore Ii checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from IsMore Ii! But no joy.
Fusco misses with a wild body shot.
Fusco misses with a straight right.
Fusco misses with an uppercut
letting IsMore Ii counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fusco.
A big right from Fusco misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fusco.
Fusco throws an off balance right hand
and IsMore Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore Ii defending well as Fusco loads up on a big left hand.
IsMore Ii has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fusco thows a leg kick but IsMore Ii checks it
so IsMore Ii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fusco is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and IsMore Ii dives into side control.
Fusco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fusco tries to get out of the position.
Fusco is looking to regain half guard here but IsMore Ii keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore Ii lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fusco down.
Fusco is trying to work for a sweep but IsMore Ii has mounted him!
Fusco is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. IsMore Ii locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Fusco is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). More IsMore Ii!
After the fight, More IsMore Ii was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chakrii Weecharangsan (ranked 1697 p4p, 209 weight class) and Thor Odinson (ranked 1354 p4p, 170 weight class). Weecharangsan comes to the cage accompanied by Sarama. Odinson has chosen U Can't Touch This 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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168 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chakrii Weecharangsan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Odinson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Odinson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weecharangsan.
Odinson defending well as Weecharangsan loads up on a big left hand.
Weecharangsan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Odinson.
A jab from Odinson misses.
Odinson misses with a hook. Weecharangsan ducked under it nicely.
Weecharangsan takes one to the chin there.
Weecharangsan misses with a hook. Odinson ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Odinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weecharangsan momentarily.
Weecharangsan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Odinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weecharangsan throws out the jab.
Weecharangsan throws a hook but Odinson blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Odinson.
Odinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Weecharangsan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weecharangsan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Odinson tries a quick counter leg kick but Weecharangsan is wise to it.
Weecharangsan ducks under a wild hook from Odinson.
Weecharangsan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Odinson.
Odinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Weecharangsan misses its intended target.
Weecharangsan looks to land a right hand but Odinson moved out of range.
Weecharangsan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Weecharangsan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Odinson is out of range and Weecharangsan settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson throws a shot to the body.
Odinson misses with an uppercut.
Weecharangsan throwing a counter right hand but Odinson manages to avoid it.
Odinson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Weecharangsan moves out of range of the strikes.
Weecharangsan misses with an uppercut. Odinson saw that one coming.
Weecharangsan defending well as Odinson loads up on a big left hand.
Weecharangsan misses with a low kick.
Weecharangsan swings widly with a right hand
letting Odinson counter with a right hand.
Weecharangsan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weecharangsan throws a lazy right hand but Odinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weecharangsan throws an overhand right that lands on Odinson's shoulder, as Odinson tries to avoid the shot.
Odinson defending well as Weecharangsan loads up on a big left hand.
Odinson lands an overhand right.
Weecharangsan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weecharangsan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Odinson.
Odinson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Weecharangsan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice uppercut lands for Odinson. That snapped Weecharangsan's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odinson connects with a right hand. Weecharangsan shakes it off.
Odinson moves out of range of the body kick.
Odinson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weecharangsan tries to score with a low kick but Odinson moves his leg out of the way.
Weecharangsan misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Odinson.
Odinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan blocks a low kick nicely.
Weecharangsan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weecharangsan throws a shot from downtown. Odinson moves away and avoids it.
Weecharangsan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Odinson.
Weecharangsan throws a head kick but Odinson moves out of range.
Odinson scores with a jab to the head.
Weecharangsan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weecharangsan throws the left hand but Odinson avoids the punch easily.
Odinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weecharangsan missing with a left hand there. Odinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Odinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Odinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weecharangsan.
Odinson throws out a counter right but Weecharangsan avoids it with no problem.
Odinson lands the left hand.
Chakrii Weecharangsan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odinson throws an overhand right that lands on Weecharangsan's shoulder, as Weecharangsan tries to avoid the shot.
Odinson looks to throw the jab but Weecharangsan is out of range.
Weecharangsan throws a big shot that misses.
Odinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weecharangsan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Weecharangsan. Those never looked like landing.
Odinson staying out of range there.
Weecharangsan needs to keep his hands up - Odinson had a free shot at his head there.
Weecharangsan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Odinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weecharangsan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weecharangsan throws a head kick but Odinson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Weecharangsan blocks a leg kick.
Weecharangsan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Odinson has time to react.
Weecharangsan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Odinson throws a hook but Weecharangsan blocks it.
A left lands for Odinson.
Odinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weecharangsan blocks a jab.
Odinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weecharangsan.
A lazy left from Weecharangsan finds it's target.
Weecharangsan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odinson.
Weecharangsan misses with a series of wild punches.
Odinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Odinson.
A jab from Weecharangsan misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odinson thuds his right hand into Weecharangsan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Weecharangsan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Odinson digs a good hook to Weecharangsan's body.
Weecharangsan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Odinson.
Weecharangsan throws a chopping leg kick but Odinson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weecharangsan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Odinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weecharangsan.
Odinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weecharangsan looks to land a left hand but Odinson moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Weecharangsan misses the target.
A slow jab from Weecharangsan misses its intended target.
Weecharangsan connects with a crisp jab.
Odinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Weecharangsan misses its intended target.
Odinson throws a jab when Weecharangsan was well out of range.
Weecharangsan throws a series of strikes that have Odinson backpedaling.
Weecharangsan staying out of range there.
Weecharangsan throws a front kick that sends Odinson stumbling back into the cage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Odinson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Weecharangsan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Weecharangsan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weecharangsan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Weecharangsan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weecharangsan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Odinson blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weecharangsan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Weecharangsan catches Odinson right on the button with a cross.
Weecharangsan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Weecharangsan blocks the low kick.
Weecharangsan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weecharangsan. Odinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thor Odinson will probably get the nod.
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.
Odinson scores with a jab.
Weecharangsan lands a glancing blow to the side of Odinson's head.
A good leg kick by Odinson.
Odinson looks to throw the jab but Weecharangsan is out of range.
Weecharangsan throwing a counter right hand but Odinson manages to avoid it.
Weecharangsan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Odinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odinson throws a leg kick but Weecharangsan moved away.
Weecharangsan lands with a slapping head kick.
Weecharangsan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weecharangsan looks for the body kick but Odinson saw that one coming.
Odinson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Weecharangsan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Odinson scores with a hook to the body. Weecharangsan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weecharangsan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Weecharangsan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Odinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Odinson scores with a nice right hand.
Thor Odinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weecharangsan slips a jab from Odinson.
A right-left combo lands from Odinson.
Weecharangsan throws a jab but it's blocked by Odinson.
Odinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Odinson missing with a left hand there. Weecharangsan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Odinson throws a lazy right hand but Weecharangsan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan throws a low kick but Odinson moves out of range easily.
Odinson throws a head kick but Weecharangsan moves out of range.
Odinson throws a jab when Weecharangsan was well out of range.
Weecharangsan tries a low kick but Odinson avoids it.
Odinson throws a shot from downtown. Weecharangsan moves away and avoids it.
Odinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Odinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weecharangsan.
Odinson throws the left hand but Weecharangsan avoids the punch easily.
Weecharangsan thinks about countering with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Weecharangsan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weecharangsan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Weecharangsan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Odinson misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Odinson misses its intended target.
A jab from Weecharangsan finds it's way through Odinson's defenses.
Odinson tries to work over Weecharangsan's front leg with a kick but Weecharangsan checks it.
Odinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan tests Odinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Odinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Weecharangsan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Odinson throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan throws a sloppy head kick and Odinson moves out of range easily.
Odinson lands with a straight right. Weecharangsan didn't see that one coming.
Odinson throws a leg kick that misses.
Weecharangsan throws a lazy right hand but Odinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Odinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weecharangsan misses with a looping right.
Weecharangsan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odinson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan throws a leg kick but Odinson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Odinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Odinson.
Weecharangsan lands a head kick!
Jab by Odinson.
Odinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Odinson takes a swing at Weecharangsan's ribcage but misses.
Odinson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Odinson throws a low kick but Weecharangsan moves out of range easily.
Odinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weecharangsan misses with a jab to the body
and Odinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Weecharangsan throws a hook to the side of Odinson's head but Odinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan misses with a hook. Odinson ducked under it nicely.
Odinson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Odinson missing with a left hand there. Weecharangsan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Odinson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Weecharangsan scores with a leg kick.
Odinson lands a head kick!
A punch combination from Odinson misses.
A clash of legs there as Odinson blocks the low kick.
Weecharangsan slips a straight right by Odinson.
Odinson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weecharangsan to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice jab there from Odinson.
Weecharangsan misses with a low kick.
Odinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odinson throws a low kick, looking for Weecharangsan's leg but Weecharangsan calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Weecharangsan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Odinson blocks a jab.
Odinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Odinson looks to land a right hand but Weecharangsan moved out of range.
Weecharangsan checks a leg kick.
Odinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weecharangsan manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odinson throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weecharangsan. That's going to slow Odinson down.
Weecharangsan missing with a left hand there. Odinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Odinson misses the target.
Weecharangsan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odinson.
Weecharangsan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Odinson.
Weecharangsan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weecharangsan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Odinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Odinson! But no joy.
Odinson jabs at Weecharangsan's body.
Weecharangsan throws a lazy uppercut
and Odinson counters with a two punch combo.
Weecharangsan checks a low kick from Odinson.
As Odinson backs away, Weecharangsan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Odinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Odinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weecharangsan circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Weecharangsan, right into the meat.
Odinson slips a straight right by Weecharangsan.
Odinson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weecharangsan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weecharangsan missing with a left hand there. Odinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Odinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Odinson defending well as Weecharangsan loads up on a big left hand.
Weecharangsan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Odinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Odinson scores with a nice right hand.
Odinson throws a looping overhand right but Weecharangsan ducks down to avoid it.
Weecharangsan throwing a counter right hand but Odinson manages to avoid it.
Odinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weecharangsan doesn't seem bothered though.
Weecharangsan lands with a nice combination. Odinson backs away looking to recover.
A slow jab from Odinson misses its intended target.
Weecharangsan is looking to counter the offense by Odinson and move into the clinch.
Weecharangsan avoids the head kick by Odinson.
Weecharangsan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odinson.
Weecharangsan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Odinson.
Odinson ducks under a wild hook from Weecharangsan.
A combination from Odinson does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Weecharangsan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weecharangsan throws a jab when Odinson was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Odinson.
Weecharangsan walks into a stiff left hand from Odinson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weecharangsan takes a swing at Odinson's ribcage but misses.
Odinson slips a jab and a cross from Weecharangsan.
Odinson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Weecharangsan throws a jab when Odinson was well out of range.
Weecharangsan misses the jab.
Odinson moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Weecharangsan.
Odinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Odinson misses the jab.
Odinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weecharangsan.
Nice defenses there by Weecharangsan.
A jab from Weecharangsan misses.
Weecharangsan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Weecharangsan misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Weecharangsan.
Odinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Odinson connects with a nice looking jab.
Weecharangsan moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weecharangsan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Odinson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Weecharangsan defending well as Odinson loads up on a big left hand.
Weecharangsan throws a lazy right hand but Odinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weecharangsan throws a wild body kick that Odinson sees coming a mile off.
Odinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odinson throws a shot to the body.
Odinson dips to his left and cracks Weecharangsan with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Weecharangsan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weecharangsan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weecharangsan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Odinson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Odinson throws a right hand that Weecharangsan ducks under and follows up with a left that Weecharangsan also avoids with ease.
Weecharangsan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Odinson throws a series of punches but Weecharangsan moves out of range.
Weecharangsan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weecharangsan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odinson.
Odinson misses with a hook. Weecharangsan ducked under it nicely.
Odinson misses with a head kick.
Weecharangsan connects with a body shot.
Odinson misses with a looping right.
Weecharangsan is looking to score with low kicks.
Weecharangsan takes a swing at Odinson's ribcage but misses.
Odinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weecharangsan throws a jab when Odinson was well out of range.
Odinson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weecharangsan throws a shot from downtown. Odinson moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Odinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson throws the left hand but Weecharangsan avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Weecharangsan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weecharangsan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Odinson clobbers Weecharangsan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Weecharangsan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Odinson.
Odinson misses with a wild combination.
Odinson tries to land a leg kick but Weecharangsan saw it coming and moves away.
Odinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weecharangsan throws an overhand right that lands on Odinson's shoulder, as Odinson tries to avoid the shot.
Odinson takes a swing at Weecharangsan's ribcage but misses.
Odinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weecharangsan tries a head kick but it misses.
Odinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Odinson ducks under a wild hook from Weecharangsan.
Odinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Odinson cracks Weecharangsan with an open hand slap.
Weecharangsan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odinson lands a slapping body shot.
Odinson misses with a hook. Weecharangsan ducked under it nicely.
Odinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weecharangsan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan moves out of range of the strikes.
As Odinson backs away, Weecharangsan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good shot there by Odinson.
Weecharangsan lands a jab to the head.
Odinson throws out a loose jab but Weecharangsan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odinson avoids the head kick by Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan lands with a right hand.
Weecharangsan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Odinson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weecharangsan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Odinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thor Odinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weecharangsan ducks under a wild hook from Odinson.
Chakrii Weecharangsan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Odinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Weecharangsan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Odinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odinson misses with a wild body shot.
Odinson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weecharangsan is able to avoid easily.
Weecharangsan looks to score with a jab to the body but Odinson is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odinson throws a looping overhand right but Weecharangsan ducks down to avoid it.
Odinson tries to score with a low kick but Weecharangsan moves his leg out of the way.
Weecharangsan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weecharangsan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weecharangsan moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Odinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Odinson 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Odinson!
During a confident post fight interview, Thor Odinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Chakrii Weecharangsan spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to Thor for a great win.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Goodard (ranked 1361 p4p, 173 weight class) and Alexis Anderson (ranked 1316 p4p, 169 weight class). Goodard's entrance music is Rise of the Titans by-DIMMU BORGIR. A fine choice. Anderson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pony. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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184 lbs
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190 lbs
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Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TJ Goodard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexis Anderson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Goodard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson clinches.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Goodard's ribcage. Goodard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goodard is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Goodard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Goodard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goodard misses with a right hand
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like TJ Goodard has been cut.
Goodard throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Goodard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Goodard shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goodard shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goodard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodard moves away.
Goodard feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goodard is defended easily by Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has Goodard up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodard has Anderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Goodard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Goodard dives into Anderson's guard.
Goodard postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Goodard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodard stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goodard scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goodard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Goodard is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Goodard pushes his legs off easily.
Goodard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Goodard landing with the ground and pound.
Goodard landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodard is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodard trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Goodard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goodard has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson controls Goodard momentarily but Goodard frees himself.
Goodard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goodard distracts Anderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anderson pulls Goodard in to control the position.
Goodard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goodard connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goodard landing with the ground and pound.
Goodard landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anderson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goodard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goodard landing some decent shots from guard.
Goodard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodard landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson is trying to keep Goodard in close.
Goodard landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Goodard from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Goodard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Goodard's cut.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Goodard shoots in.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodard.
Goodard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodard.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goodard tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goodard swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goodard thinking.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodard.
A big left from Goodard misses.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson tests Goodard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goodard.
Alexis Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goodard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Goodard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodard throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goodard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goodard is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Anderson moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Goodard! Anderson continues to tee off on Goodard, landing with a left and a right! Anderson connects with a right hand that leaves Goodard sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexis Anderson!
A very excited looking Alexis Anderson 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.
TJ Goodard spoke after the fight, saying 'Eh....you win some,you lose some I'm not done yet!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denubis Majere (ranked 1344 p4p, 206 weight class) and George Lambton (ranked 596 p4p, 100 weight class). Majere comes to the cage accompanied by Man in Black. George Lambton has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denubis Majere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Lambton!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Majere looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Majere takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lambton darts in and clinches Majere up against the cage.
Majere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lambton's elbow.
Majere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Majere has a couple of punches blocked by Lambton.
Majere tries to throw a body punch but Lambton avoids it by throwing Majere back against the cage.
Majere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Majere misses with a punch on the inside.
Lambton misses with a punch on the inside.
Lambton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Majere blocks a body shot from Lambton.
Majere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lambton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lambton misses with a body punch.
Majere misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lambton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lambton prevents a body shot from Majere.
Majere misses with the head strike.
Majere tries to work over Lambton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Majere scores with a hook to the body.
Lambton scores with a hook to the body.
Lambton tries a body shot but Majere blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere tries to work over Lambton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Majere throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambton.
Majere misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lambton misses with a punch on the inside.
Lambton struggles to land a body shot inside as Majere controls his hands.
Lambton misses with a punch on the inside.
Majere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Majere struggles to land a body shot inside as Lambton controls his hands.
Lambton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lambton.
Lambton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lambton misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Majere.
Lambton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Majere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lambton.
A right hook to the body lands for Lambton.
Majere is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lambton.
Lambton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lambton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Majere's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Majere fails to land.
Lambton lands a hook that snaps the head of Majere backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Lambton fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Majere.
Lambton working aggressively here.
Lambton blocks an uppercut.
Lambton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lambton struggles to land a body shot inside as Majere controls his hands.
Lambton is working Majere over against the cage.
Majere has a couple of punches blocked by Lambton.
Majere lands with a left to the head.
Majere tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lambton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Majere working aggressively here.
Lambton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Majere has a couple of punches blocked by Lambton.
Lambton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lambton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lambton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Majere or not.
Lambton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Majere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lambton lands with a light punch inside.
Majere misses with a punch to the body.
Lambton pushes Majere back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lambton.
A nice left hand lands by Lambton.
Lambton lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambton lands with a right to the head.
Lambton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Majere is rocked!
Lambton lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Majere to his knees! Lambton keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Lambton!
George Lambton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 1302 p4p, 167 weight class) and Chrisopher Ball (ranked 829 p4p, 110 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chrisopher Ball!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStafferson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStafferson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ball counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McStafferson has his takedown stuffed
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McStafferson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ball avoids it really well and circles away.
McStafferson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz McStafferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStafferson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ball cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McStafferson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ball cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ball throws out a counter right but McStafferson avoids it with no problem.
McStafferson misses with a takedown attempt - Ball sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Ball misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ball counters with a stiff right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McStafferson.
Ball is trying to buck McStafferson off.
Ball is not content to let McStafferson control the position.
Ball tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
McStafferson working for a choke but Ball is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson wants to control but Ball is keeping busy.
McStafferson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ball's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStafferson looking to break Ball's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ball remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McStafferson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ball is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McStafferson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McStafferson looking to break Ball's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ball remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McStafferson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ball really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McStafferson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ball is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McStafferson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Ball won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips McStafferson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaz McStafferson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daichi Kishimoto (ranked 476 p4p, 59 weight class) and Илья Муромец (ranked 942 p4p, 112 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daichi Kishimoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Илья Муромец!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Муромец misses the shot to the body.
Kishimoto has a takedown stuffed.
Daichi Kishimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kishimoto has his takedown stuffed
and Муромец counters with a straight right hand.
Муромец looks to score with a jab to the body but Kishimoto is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Муромец ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kishimoto moves away.
Kishimoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Муромец swings widly with a right hand
and Kishimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Муромец's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kishimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kishimoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kishimoto trying to control but Муромец is working from the bottom.
Муромец has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kishimoto wants to control from the top but Муромец keeps moving.
Муромец has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tiger Fight Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kishimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Муромец swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kishimoto 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.
Муромец working a defensive guard here.
Kishimoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kishimoto tries to pass to full mount but Муромец defends it.
Муромец keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Муромец is defending well.
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.
Муромец keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Муромец avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kishimoto.
Муромец wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping busy.
Муромец might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kishimoto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Муромец defends the submission attempt.
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Муромец defends the submission attempt.
Kishimoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kishimoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kishimoto is just content to waste time from the top position. Муромец takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kishimoto wants to control from the top but Муромец keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Муромец wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Муромец trying to control the position.
Kishimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Муромец swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kishimoto trying to control but Муромец is working from the bottom.
Муромец is adopting a defensive guard.
Kishimoto postures up.
Муромец seems keen to control Kishimoto's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kishimoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Муромец working a defensive guard here.
Kishimoto postures up in Муромец's guard and throws a big left but Муромец blocks it.
Kishimoto 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.
Муромец keeping moving, preventing Kishimoto from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kishimoto postures up.
Kishimoto trying to control but Муромец is working from the bottom.
Kishimoto throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Kishimoto 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.
Муромец takes a swing at Kishimoto's ribcage but misses.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown
and Муромец counters with a stiff right hand.
Муромец misses the body punch
and Kishimoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Муромец won't be happy with that.
Kishimoto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Муромец has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kishimoto but great work by Муромец.
Kishimoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Муромец controlling from side mount.
Kishimoto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Муромец trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kishimoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daichi Kishimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kishimoto looking for submissions off his back.
Муромец wants to take a breather but Kishimoto is having none of it.
Kishimoto tries to get to full guard but Муромец has control of the leg.
Kishimoto is working hard here to advance position.
Муромец is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Муромец trying to control from half guard but Kishimoto is working away.
Kishimoto is trying to maintain the position but Муромец is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Муромец trying to mount his opponent but Kishimoto defends it.
Kishimoto trying to get back to full guard but Муромец takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kishimoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kishimoto tries to reverse the position but Муромец maintains control.
Муромец controlling the pace for now.
Kishimoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kishimoto gets back to half guard.
Kishimoto looking for submissions off his back.
Муромец wants to work for an arm triangle but Kishimoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kishimoto is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto actively working from the bottom here.
Муромец seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kishimoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Муромец trying to control the pace.
Kishimoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Муромец pulls his head out easily.
Муромец is trying to control the action in half guard but Kishimoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Муромец perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Kishimoto looking for submissions off his back.
Kishimoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Муромец is working away from the top position though.
Kishimoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Муромец pulls his head out easily.
Kishimoto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Муромец escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Муромец!
Kishimoto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Муромец trying to control here.
Муромец keeping hold of Kishimoto's head, controlling as best he can.
Kishimoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Илья Муромец will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kishimoto tries for a takedown but Муромец circles away easily
and Муромец counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kishimoto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Муромец!
Муромец struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Муромец is trying to improve his position.
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Муромец has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kishimoto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Муромец rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kishimoto's guard! Nice work there by Муромец!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kishimoto looking for a guillotine here but Муромец defends easily.
Kishimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Муромец gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kishimoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Муромец postures up.
Муромец wants to control from the top but Kishimoto keeps moving.
Муромец controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Муромец's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kishimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Муромец gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Муромец wants to pass the guard but Kishimoto is keeping the position.
Муромец not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kishimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Муромец gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kishimoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Муромец defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Муромец engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kishimoto is looking for a triangle but Муромец pushes his legs off easily.
Kishimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kishimoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Муромец doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Муромец manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kishimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Муромец gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Муромец controls from within his opponent's 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.
Kishimoto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Муромец escapes and throws Kishimoto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Муромец controls the position.
Kishimoto is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Муромец stalls from top position.
Kishimoto is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kishimoto is trying to control Муромец's posture but Муромец avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Kishimoto's face as Муромец controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Daichi Kishimoto did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Kishimoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kishimoto fails with the takedown
and Муромец counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Илья Муромец has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kishimoto with a poor takedown
and Муромец counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Муромец swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Муромец misses with a jab to the body
and Kishimoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Муромец won't be happy with that.
Kishimoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Муромец has escaped the position, nice work there.
Муромец wants to control but Kishimoto postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kishimoto is trying to get an arm triangle but Муромец is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kishimoto working away.
Kishimoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kishimoto is looking to take a break and control but Муромец is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Муромец prevents Kishimoto from moving into mount.
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.
Kishimoto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Муромец is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kishimoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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Муромец struggling a bit here.
Kishimoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Муромец, who protects the arm well.
Муромец tries to bench press Kishimoto off him but Kishimoto keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Муромец is not content to let Kishimoto control the position.
Kishimoto tries for a kimura but Муромец is defending well.
Kishimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Муромец can do to turn this around?
Муромец prevents Kishimoto from moving into mount.
Kishimoto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Муромец rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kishimoto's guard! Nice work there by Муромец!
Kishimoto is looking for a triangle here but Муромец uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Муромец is staying tight to Kishimoto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kishimoto tries to bench press Муромец off him but Муромец keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Муромец controlling from side mount.
Муромец wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping him busy.
Kishimoto sneaks back into half guard.
Kishimoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Муромец is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Муромец.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Daichi Kishimoto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kishimoto misses with a takedown
and Муромец connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Муромец lands a slapping body shot.
Муромец misses with a right hand
and Kishimoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Муромец controlling the position.
Kishimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Муромец swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto being controlled here momentarily.
Kishimoto wants to control from the top but Муромец keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Муромец working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kishimoto.
Муромец seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kishimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Муромец swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kishimoto wants to control from the top but Муромец keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Муромец trying to keep a closed guard but Kishimoto is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kishimoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Муромец is just riding it out for now. Kishimoto eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Муромец wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kishimoto moves into full mount! Муромец won't be happy about that!
Kishimoto tries to control but Муромец wriggling away.
Kishimoto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Муромец tries to hold on but Kishimoto postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Муромец is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Муромец and Kishimoto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kishimoto is looking to take a break and control but Муромец is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Муромец manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Муромец is looking to control Kishimoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Муромец avoid being mounted?
Kishimoto is stalling here. Муромец is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kishimoto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Муромец has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Муромец is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kishimoto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kishimoto wants to control but Муромец postures up.
Муромец throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Daichi Kishimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto is being controlled here.
Kishimoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Муромец content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kishimoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Муромец's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kishimoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kishimoto looking for submissions off his back.
Kishimoto is looking for a sweep. Муромец is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kishimoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kishimoto.
Kishimoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daichi Kishimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kishimoto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:46
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Daichi Kishimoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Илья Муромец spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be seeing you again soon, sub spammer.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 724 p4p, 118 weight class) and Corey Smith Jr (ranked 561 p4p, 94 weight class). Smith Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You Will Know My Name. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Zexi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zexi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith Jr pulls Zexi in close to prevent any damage.
Zexi chips away with some ground and pound.
Zexi is fighting to break Smith Jr's control of his arms but Smith Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zexi with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr is pulling down on Zexi's head to control his posture.
Zexi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith Jr controls Zexi momentarily but Zexi frees himself.
Smith Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zexi 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi throwing strikes but missing.
Smith Jr keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Zexi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zexi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith Jr gets back to full guard.
Smith Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Zexi is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zexi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith Jr pulls Zexi in close to his closed guard and prevents Zexi from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi chips away with some ground and pound.
Zexi is fighting to break Smith Jr's control of his arms but Smith Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zexi is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith Jr has wrist control.
Zexi trying to control but Smith Jr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr is pulling down on Zexi's head to control his posture.
Zexi looking to pass the guard.
Zexi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zexi postures up.
Smith Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zexi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith Jr wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
Smith Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zexi manages to get himself to full guard.
Zexi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zexi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith Jr stays in close to Zexi's body and controls the position.
Zexi pulls Smith Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Zexi is trying to keep Smith Jr in close.
Smith Jr wants to pass the guard but Zexi is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith Jr postures up.
Smith Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith Jr wants to control from the top but Zexi keeps moving.
Zexi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zexi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zexi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Zexi trying to control but Smith Jr is working from the bottom.
Smith Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zexi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zexi postures up in Smith Jr's guard and throws a big left but Smith Jr blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith Jr, not yet.
Smith Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith Jr keeping full guard, as Zexi tries to pass.
Zexi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith Jr keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
Zexi is really struggling to control Smith Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zexi being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zexi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zexi moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr lunges at Zexi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zexi's hand.
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. Zexi ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zexi eats them both and turns towards Smith Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zexi misses with a hook to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zexi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zexi throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Zexi slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi shoots and misses
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Zexi misses its target.
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith Jr but Smith Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith Jr works the jab nicely.
Smith Jr connects with a single shot there.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Zexi lands a nice shot to the body.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr throws a shot to the body.
Smith Jr tries to sprawl but Zexi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith Jr trying to control here.
Smith Jr moves into full guard.
Smith Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zexi postures up.
Smith Jr controlling the position.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zexi.
Zexi scoring with some ground and pound.
Zexi throws a big elbow that misses.
Zexi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Zexi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Smith Jr keeps moving.
Smith Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zexi stays in close to Smith Jr's body and controls the position.
Zexi drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Zexi off! Zexi jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
Smith Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zexi is one step ahead there.
Smith Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zexi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zexi postures up in Smith Jr's guard and throws a big left but Smith Jr blocks it.
Zexi prevents Smith Jr from getting back to his feet.
Smith Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zexi distracts Smith Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith Jr is pulling down on Zexi's head to control his posture.
Zexi advances position into side control!
Zexi looks up at the clock and then as Smith Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zexi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zexi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zexi is looking to take a break and control but Smith Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Zexi seems content to control.
Smith Jr is trying to control but can't.
Zexi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Zexi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zexi counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith Jr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Zexi misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Zexi sizes up Smith Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith Jr. That snapped Zexi's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Smith Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zexi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zexi preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Smith Jr controlling from the top position.
Zexi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Smith Jr looking to pass the guard.
Smith Jr preventing the sweep.
Smith Jr passes Zexi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zexi is trying to get back to full guard.
Zexi trying to control but Smith Jr postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zexi is trying to maintain the position but Smith Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Zexi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zexi is pressing down on Smith Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zexi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Zexi's legs - danger averted.
Smith Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zexi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith Jr advances position into side control!
Dai Zexi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zexi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zexi regains half guard.
Smith Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zexi wants to improve his position but Smith Jr is controlling well.
Smith Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith Jr trying to pass the guard but Zexi defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi trying to control from the bottom.
Smith Jr prevents Zexi from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith Jr in particular looking to stall.
Zexi is looking for a sweep. Smith Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zexi is working hard here to advance position.
Smith Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Smith Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith Jr 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Corey Smith Jr made sure he mentioned THE END 32, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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