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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Maybetter (ranked 1698 p4p, 215 weight class) and Sven Ludwig (ranked 1089 p4p, 141 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maybetter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don't Stop The Funk. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Floyd Maybetter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maybetter blocks a head kick by Ludwig.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maybetter. Ludwig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maybetter jabs Ludwig right on the nose. Ludwig blinks but takes it well.
Maybetter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maybetter throws a right hand that Ludwig ducks under and follows up with a left that Ludwig also avoids with ease.
Ludwig scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maybetter has hold of Ludwig's hands but Ludwig slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maybetter is pressing down on Ludwig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ludwig postures up in Maybetter's guard and throws a big left but Maybetter blocks it.
Ludwig is looking to work some ground and pound but Maybetter has wrist control.
Maybetter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ludwig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ludwig lands a couple of digs.
We've been hearing good reports from Maybetter'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.
Ludwig working some strikes from top position.
Ludwig has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Just Train. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ludwig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maybetter's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig wants to stand but Maybetter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maybetter 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.
Ludwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ludwig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maybetter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ludwig.
Ludwig wants to control from the top but Maybetter keeps moving.
Maybetter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ludwig's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ludwig scoring with some ground and pound.
Ludwig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ludwig distracts Maybetter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Maybetter lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Ludwig postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ludwig distracts Maybetter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ludwig wants to get up but he can't break Maybetter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ludwig with a nice head shot there.
Maybetter trying to control the position.
Ludwig lands a couple of digs.
Maybetter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ludwig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybetter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ludwig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maybetter keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
Maybetter wants to sweep but no luck.
Ludwig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maybetter is rocked!
Ludwig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Maybetter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maybetter can't keep his opponent in guard - Ludwig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ludwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ludwig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maybetter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig wants to stand up but Maybetter has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Maybetter tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.
Maybetter actively working from the bottom here.
Maybetter seems to have got his legs back now.
Ludwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maybetter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maybetter has his foot on Ludwig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ludwig works his way back into a safe position though.
Ludwig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maybetter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maybetter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ludwig sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Maybetter's defenses. It connects perfectly with Maybetter's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Ludwig!
After the fight, Sven Ludwig 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Rojas (ranked 984 p4p, 116 weight class) and Dieter Schmidt (ranked 1002 p4p, 118 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Rojas does it's job there.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Rojas saw that one coming.
Rojas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Rojas.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
Schmidt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Rojas - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Schmidt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rojas doesn't seem phased though.
Schmidt looks to land a combination but Rojas avoids it well.
Schmidt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rojas works the jab nicely.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rojas moves out of range of the leg kick from Schmidt.
Rojas misses with the combination.
A jab from Schmidt finds it's way through Rojas's defenses.
Schmidt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rojas scores with a head kick.
Schmidt throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt wants to slow Rojas down by chopping away at his legs.
Rojas clobbers Schmidt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rojas 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.
Schmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Rojas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schmidt blocks a jab.
Schmidt punishes Rojas's body with a nice straight punch.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas walks into a left hand.
Rojas looks to land a body kick but Schmidt moved away.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Schmidt throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
Schmidt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rojas takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Rojas scores with a jab to the body.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Schmidt walks into a straight right hand from Rojas.
Rojas checks a leg kick nicely.
Rojas lands a jab to the nose.
Rojas moves out of range as Schmidt strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schmidt!
Rojas misses with a straight right.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schmidt with a nice cross.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Schmidt 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.
Schmidt misses with a kick to the body.
Rojas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmidt.
Schmidt 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.
Schmidt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Schmidt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Schmidt checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt misses with a low kick.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rojas moves out of range as Schmidt strikes.
Schmidt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmidt misses with a body shot
and Rojas counters with an outside leg kick.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schmidt.
Schmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmidt throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
A clash of legs there as Rojas blocks the low kick.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rojas is looking to slow Schmidt down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt throws a leg kick
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmidt thinking.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
and Schmidt counters with a low kick, right behind Rojas 's knee.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rojas blocks a low kick nicely.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Schmidt counters with a body kick.
Rojas lands with a kick to the temple. Schmidt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rojas checks a leg kick nicely.
Schmidt looks to land a body kick but Rojas moved away.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
Schmidt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schmidt misses with a low kick.
Rojas moves out of range as Schmidt strikes.
Rojas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schmidt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Schmidt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Schmidt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rojas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Schmidt misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dieter Schmidt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schmidt swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Rojas.
A head kick misses from Schmidt.
Schmidt slips a straight right by Rojas.
It seemed like Schmidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rojas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Schmidt moves away and avoids it.
Schmidt connects with the punch.
Schmidt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Schmidt scores with a spinning back kick!
Schmidt throws the kick towards the body but Rojas avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Rojas blocks the body kick.
Rojas throwing a counter right hand but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Schmidt misses.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rojas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rojas jabs Schmidt right on the nose. Schmidt blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmidt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Rojas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Schmidt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schmidt slips a jab from Rojas.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schmidt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Schmidt.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas.
Rojas digs a good body shot into Schmidt's ribs.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Schmidt.
Schmidt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schmidt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt misses with a low kick as Rojas jumps back.
Rojas lands a head kick. Schmidt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rojas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Rojas misses.
Schmidt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rojas throws a hook but Schmidt blocks it.
Nice cross by Rojas.
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Rojas is looking to chop away at Schmidt's legs.
Schmidt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt tries to move into range but Rojas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rojas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schmidt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schmidt slips a straight right by Rojas.
Schmidt flicks out a counter leg kick but Rojas steps away.
Rojas moves forwards but Schmidt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmidt with a nice cross.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Schmidt throws a push kick but Rojas slaps the foot to one side.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
and Schmidt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schmidt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmidt. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmidt moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmidt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schmidt scores with a nice head shot.
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schmidt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rojas is out of range and Schmidt settles back down.
Schmidt missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Schmidt moved out of range nicely.
Rojas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schmidt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Rojas slips a jab from Schmidt.
Rojas scores with the left hand. Schmidt knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt misses with a leg kick
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rojas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Schmidt 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Schmidt is predictable there
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schmidt slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas throws a nice head kick!
Rojas throws a hook but Schmidt blocks it.
Schmidt misses with a low kick.
Rojas lands with a nice body punch.
Schmidt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rojas is able to avoid easily.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas cracks Schmidt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schmidt moves out of range as Rojas throws a body kick.
Schmidt swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Schmidt moves out of range easily.
Schmidt throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Schmidt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schmidt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Rojas dominated that second round.
That's time! Rojas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Schmidt looks to move away, Rojas throws a big counter combo but Schmidt just gets out of the way.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rojas connects with a single shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Schmidt blocks the leg kick.
Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rojas lands with a straight right. Schmidt didn't see that one coming.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Schmidt works the jab nicely.
Schmidt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Schmidt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Schmidt tries to score with a low kick but Rojas moves his leg out of the way.
Schmidt misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schmidt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Schmidt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas throws a good cross that connects.
Schmidt scores with a leg kick.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Rojas saw that one coming.
Schmidt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Schmidt throws a leg kick
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Schmidt moves away and avoids it.
Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Schmidt loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Rojas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rojas throws a push kick but Schmidt slaps the foot to one side.
Rojas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rojas misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Schmidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rojas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas throws a jab when Schmidt was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Rojas blocks the leg kick.
Schmidt misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rojas checks a leg kick.
Schmidt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schmidt throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmidt.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick.
Schmidt moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Schmidt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schmidt jabs at Rojas's body.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Rojas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Schmidt throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmidt.
Schmidt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schmidt throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Rojas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rojas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Schmidt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a straight right.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmidt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rojas walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
Schmidt avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Schmidt slips under a jab.
Rojas swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rojas takes a step back to recover.
Rojas clobbers Schmidt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Rojas takes one to the side of the head.
Schmidt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Rojas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmidt.
Rojas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rojas blocks a leg kick.
Schmidt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rojas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rojas thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rojas scores with a one two! Schmidt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Schmidt tries to land a leg kick but Rojas saw it coming and moves away.
Schmidt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schmidt moves into range and connects with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schmidt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schmidt!
A chopping leg kick lands by Schmidt.
Rojas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rojas fails to land with a series of punches.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses.
Rojas is looking to slow Schmidt down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emilio Rojas.
Well Rojas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rojas!
Our winner, Emilio Rojas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Bombs (ranked 906 p4p, 117 weight class) and Conor Daley (ranked 788 p4p, 102 weight class). Daley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick Murphy's - Shipping Up To Boston. On his way into the cage it seems that Bomb Bombs has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bomb Bombs seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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38
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34
255 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
32 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bomb Bombs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor Daley!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley misses the shot to the body.
Bombs lands with a cross.
Bombs scores with a body shot.
Bombs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bombs cracks Daley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bombs cracks Daley with an open hand slap.
Daley lunges at Bombs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bombs's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Bombs.
Bombs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daley.
Bombs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daley circles away quickly and effectively.
Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombs moves away.
Daley misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bombs tries to bum rush Daley with a series of wild strikes but Daley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bombs tries a head kick but it misses.
Daley throws a sloppy body shot
and Bombs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley throws an overhand right that lands on Bombs's shoulder, as Bombs tries to avoid the shot.
Bombs misses with an uppercut
letting Daley counter with a right hand.
It looks like Bomb Bombs has been cut.
Daley looks to score with a jab to the body but Bombs is just out of range.
Bombs misses with a lunging right hand
and Daley counters with an outside leg kick.
Bombs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bombs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daley scrambles back to his feet.
Bombs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daley.
Bombs misses with a wild body shot.
Bombs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daley.
Bombs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daley avoids the body shot from Bombs.
A little jabbing left from Daley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Bombs.
Daley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley looks to score with a jab to the body but Bombs is just out of range.
Bombs throws the left hand but Daley avoids the punch easily.
Bombs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daley in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombs moves away.
Bombs misses with a head kick.
Bombs misses with an uppercut.
Daley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bombs rather than just go for the knockout.
Daley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bombs if he has to take too many more of those.
Bombs is breathing heavily.
Daley is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Bombs hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Conor Daley!
Conor Daley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Kincaid (ranked 791 p4p, 118 weight class) and Vyrkyx Dall (ranked 888 p4p, 131 weight class). Kincaid comes into the arena with The Highlander Theme blaring out of the sound system. Dall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Art of War - Sabaton. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
174 lbs
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157 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Malcolm Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyrkyx Dall!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kincaid finds it's way through Dall's defenses.
Kincaid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Kincaid saw it coming and moves away.
Dall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kincaid blocks a low kick nicely.
Dall tries to move into range but Kincaid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kincaid throws a shot to the body.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kincaid.
Kincaid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dall slips under a jab.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Kincaid pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dall misses with a double jab
and Kincaid counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kincaid misses the jab.
Kincaid lands a really nice looking cross but Dall seems unphased.
Kincaid misses with a looping left.
Kincaid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big right from Dall misses.
Kincaid misses the jab.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kincaid.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Kincaid uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Kincaid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kincaid checks a leg kick.
Kincaid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dall misses with a body punch
and Kincaid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kincaid scores with a jab.
Kincaid avoids the body shot from Dall.
Kincaid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Kincaid throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kincaid counters with a right hand to the body.
Malcolm Kincaid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vyrkyx Dall.
Kincaid misses with a looping left.
Kincaid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kincaid takes one to the side of the head.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kincaid.
A little feinted left hand from Kincaid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
It looks like Kincaid has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kincaid works the jab nicely.
Dall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kincaid on his heels. He'll look to pass Kincaid's guard now, I'm sure.
Kincaid wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kincaid controlling the position.
Kincaid can't keep his opponent in guard - Dall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kincaid is not content to let Dall control the position.
Dall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid controlling the position well.
Kincaid wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kincaid preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kincaid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dall's back!
Kincaid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dall is trying to break free.
Kincaid is looking to control Dall but Dall is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kincaid looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Dall rolls, trying to escape but Kincaid keeps control of the position.
Dall prevents Kincaid from getting a body triangle.
Kincaid controlling well, preventing Dall from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kincaid's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Kincaid dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab, jab by Dall - just one landing.
Malcolm Kincaid is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Kincaid misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kincaid crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dall - the referee stops the clock and Kincaid gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dall. Kincaid manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dall feints and then cracks Kincaid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kincaid down.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kincaid moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall moves out of range as Kincaid strikes.
Kincaid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Kincaid.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Kincaid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Kincaid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kincaid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Kincaid misses.
Dall looks to land a combination but Kincaid avoids it well.
Kincaid is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kincaid with a jab.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Kincaid is just out of range.
Dall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kincaid connects with a right hand. Dall shakes it off.
Kincaid blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Kincaid lunges at Dall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall's hand.
Nice cross by Dall.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kincaid as he avoids it easily.
Kincaid throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Kincaid loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
A big left from Kincaid misses.
Kincaid blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Kincaid misses.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kincaid staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kincaid misses its intended target.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kincaid.
Dall moves out of range as Kincaid strikes.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kincaid.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Jab by Kincaid.
Dall cracks Kincaid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kincaid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dall misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Kincaid misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kincaid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kincaid looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kincaid!
Kincaid manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dall's best efforts.
Kincaid moves into full guard.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kincaid holds on and takes a little breather.
Dall stands and throws Kincaid's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dall tries for a kimura but Kincaid is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vyrkyx Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kincaid is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep.
Kincaid manages to get back to half guard.
Kincaid trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vyrkyx Dall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Kincaid misses its intended target.
Dall slips under a jab from Kincaid.
Kincaid misses the jab.
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dall showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kincaid desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kincaid defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Kincaid defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid wants to control but Dall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dall is pressing down on Kincaid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kincaid is holding on for now.
Dall is thwarting Kincaid's attempts to control the position.
Dall trying to control from Kincaid's half guard. Kincaid has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dall wants to control from the top but Kincaid keeps moving.
Kincaid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
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.
Kincaid is pulling down on Dall's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dall passes Kincaid's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kincaid trying to control here.
Kincaid tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincaid works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid managing to control the position.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Kincaid is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dall misses with a hook.
Dall misses with an uppercut
and Kincaid counters with a stiff right hand.
Kincaid misses with an uppercut.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kincaid throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Dall misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dall. Kincaid shrugs it off though.
Malcolm Kincaid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Kincaid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Kincaid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Kincaid.
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kincaid finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Kincaid lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall tests Kincaid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Kincaid.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Kincaid.
Dall misses with a double jab.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kincaid scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vyrkyx Dall.
I think Dall 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyrkyx Dall!
A very excited looking Vyrkyx Dall 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Joseph OByrne (ranked 345 p4p, 39 weight class) and Cole Reynolds (ranked 162 p4p, 22 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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29
159 lbs
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28
145 lbs
14 - 4 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph OByrne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
OByrne thows a leg kick but Reynolds checks it
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
OByrne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OByrne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OByrne throws out a leg kick but Reynolds moves out of range and OByrne only half commits.
Reynolds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping body kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
OByrne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reynolds's head.
OByrne misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Reynolds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
OByrne misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from OByrne misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OByrne misses with a looping left.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOByrne.
OByrne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
OByrne throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OByrne lands the left hand.
OByrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
OByrne lands a jab.
A slow jab from OByrne misses its intended target.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Reynolds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
OByrne misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
OByrne thows a leg kick but Reynolds checks it
and OByrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OByrne is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh OByrne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lazy body kick from OByrne
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OByrne misses with an uppercut.
OByrne throws a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
OByrne throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Reynolds sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
OByrne throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds throws a big shot that misses.
OByrne seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds needs to keep his hands up - OByrne had a free shot at his head there.
OByrne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid body kick from OByrne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OByrne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reynolds misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
OByrne misses with a body shot
and Reynolds counters with a nice right hand that sends OByrne toppling to the canvas! OByrne scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reynolds finish him?!
OByrne throws a low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
OByrne misses the body punch
and Reynolds counters with a crisp right hand that drops OByrne! Reynolds lets OByrne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OByrne throws a low kick but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds is stalking OByrne. OByrne circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Reynolds, and it's lights out! OByrne really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hart (ranked 368 p4p, 42 weight class) and Sambulo Yeboah (ranked 347 p4p, 40 weight class). Yeboah is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lionel Richie - All Night Long. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sambulo Yeboah!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart throws a hook but Yeboah blocks it.
Yeboah throws the kick towards the body but Hart avoids it.
Hart lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yeboah will feel that in the morning.
Yeboah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hart takes a step back to recover.
Yeboah needs to keep his hands up - Hart had a free shot at his head there.
Yeboah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yeboah throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
Hart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yeboah circles away quickly and effectively.
Hart throws a wild body kick that Yeboah sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yeboah throws a leg kick but Hart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yeboah scores with a hook to the body. Hart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hart tests Yeboah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Yeboah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yeboah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Yeboah throws a head kick that misses.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
Kevin Hart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart clinches up with Yeboah and pushes him back against the cage.
Hart breaks from the clinch.
Hart ducks under a wild hook from Yeboah.
Good leg kick by Yeboah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hart avoids the body shot from Yeboah.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yeboah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yeboah throws a poor cross that misses
and Hart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hart.
A right hook to the body lands for Hart.
Hart presses Yeboah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yeboah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hart on the inside.
Yeboah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hart tries a body shot but Yeboah blocks it.
Hart slowing the pace effectively.
Hart scores with a hook to the body.
Yeboah misses with some punches.
Yeboah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yeboah misses with a punch on the inside.
Hart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yeboah throws a sloppy head kick and Hart moves out of range easily.
Hart is looking to counter with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hart.
Yeboah moves out of range of the strikes.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeboah manages to avoid it.
Hart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yeboah.
Yeboah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hart's waist but Hart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yeboah off to one side.
Yeboah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yeboah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Yeboah.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yeboah.
Hart throws a hook to the side of Yeboah's head but Yeboah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yeboah keeps Hart at a distance using the push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yeboah.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hart sprawls well. Hart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yeboah gets slowly back to his feet.
Yeboah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hart is able to avoid easily.
Yeboah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hart in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah avoids the head kick by Hart.
Hart slips a straight right by Yeboah.
Yeboah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yeboah ducks under a wild hook from Hart.
Hart blocks a jab.
Hart swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeboah throws a jab when Hart was well out of range.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hart but Hart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hart lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kevin Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambulo Yeboah.
A telegraphed right hand from Hart misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hart!
Hart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yeboah.
A big left from Hart misses.
Hart misses with a wild body shot.
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 Kevin Hart 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.
A lazy body kick from Yeboah
and Hart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sambulo Yeboah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeboah needs to keep his hands up - Hart had a free shot at his head there.
Hart blocks a jab.
Yeboah connects with a body shot.
Yeboah avoids the body shot from Hart.
Hart moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYeboah.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Yeboah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hart gets tackled into the cage by Yeboah. Yeboah maintains the clinch.
Yeboah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yeboah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hart manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeboah.
Yeboah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yeboah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yeboah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeboah throws out a loose jab but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeboah moves away from the strike by Hart.
Yeboah counters with a body kick.
Yeboah moves out of range of the leg kick from Hart.
Yeboah throws out a counter right but Hart avoids it with no problem.
Kevin Hart is winning the standup battle so far.
Hart tries to land a body kick
and Yeboah counters with a right hand to the body.
Yeboah jabs Hart to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hart defending well as Yeboah loads up on a big left hand.
Yeboah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hart moves out of range as Yeboah strikes.
Hart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hart scores with a nice right hand.
Yeboah jabs at Hart's body.
Yeboah has Hart up against the cage in a clinch.
Yeboah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hart.
A short right from Yeboah.
Yeboah gets through Hart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hart pushes Yeboah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yeboah.
Yeboah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hart tries to work over Yeboah's front leg with a kick but Yeboah checks it.
Yeboah misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hart moves out of range of the leg kick from Yeboah.
Hart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Hart fails to land.
Hart has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kevin Hart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah blocks an uppercut.
Hart blocking some punches.
Yeboah manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Yeboah
and Hart moves into the clinch.
Yeboah breaks from the clinch.
Yeboah ducks right into an uppercut from Hart.
Hart takes one to the chin there.
Yeboah pushes Hart away with a front kick.
Hart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yeboah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hart jabs Yeboah right on the nose. Yeboah blinks but takes it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yeboah!
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!
A swing and a miss from Hart.
Yeboah misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hart throws a leg kick
and Yeboah counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah clobbers Hart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yeboah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yeboah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hart misses with a body shot
and Yeboah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yeboah throws an off balance right hand
and Hart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yeboah cracks the inside of Hart's front leg.
Hart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hart will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hart swats away the attempt to clinch by Yeboah.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Hart.
Yeboah misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambulo Yeboah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yeboah, right into the meat.
Yeboah throws a right and a left that Hart avoids nicely.
Hart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hart misses with a low kick as Yeboah jumps back.
Yeboah tried to score with a low kick but Hart checks it.
Hart throwing a counter right hand but Yeboah manages to avoid it.
Hart misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Hart. Beautiful body shot.
Yeboah moves away from the strike by Hart.
Hart looks to land a right hand but Yeboah moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart throws a looping overhand right but Yeboah ducks down to avoid it.
Yeboah fails with the takedown.
Yeboah moves away from the strike by Hart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Yeboah as he checks the leg kick.
Yeboah fails with the takedown.
Hart misses the body punch
and Yeboah counters with a body kick that stops Hart in his tracks momentarily.
Yeboah looks to land a right hand but Hart moved out of range.
Yeboah lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Yeboah tenderised Hart's leg. Hart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yeboah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Yeboah lands a nice shot to the body.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeboah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hart pushes Yeboah off looking to stand but Yeboah dives back in and keeps control.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Yeboah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yeboah trying to control the action but Hart is working from the bottom.
Hart tries to get to full guard but Yeboah has control of the leg.
Yeboah seems to be working for a kimura but Hart defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yeboah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yeboah wants to pass to mount but Hart is defending the position.
Yeboah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hart is just riding it out for now. Yeboah eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yeboah advances position into side control!
Yeboah taking a break here but Hart is having none of it and regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yeboah trying to control from half guard but Hart is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sambulo Yeboah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yeboah has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sambulo Yeboah!
Sambulo Yeboah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Stuckey (ranked 620 p4p, 76 weight class) and Cavey Beaumont (ranked 608 p4p, 75 weight class). Ray Stuckey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cavey Beaumont's chin.
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Stuckey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cavey Beaumont!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuckey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stuckey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beaumont lands with a shot to the body.
Stuckey checks the leg kick.
Beaumont looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beaumont scores with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Stuckey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stuckey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stuckey tests Beaumont's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stuckey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beaumont misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaumont scores with a jab.
Stuckey instigates a clinch.
Stuckey just leaning against Beaumont, taking a breather.
Beaumont lands an elbow that stopped Stuckey in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beaumont misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stuckey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaumont throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Beaumont fails to land.
Beaumont trying to land knees to the body.
Stuckey tries to land a knee to the head but Beaumont blocks with his arms.
A short right from Stuckey on the inside.
Beaumont lands an elbow that stopped Stuckey in his tracks for a moment.
Stuckey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stuckey pulls guard effortlessly.
Beaumont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beaumont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stuckey wants to sweep here but Beaumont controlling him for the moment.
Stuckey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beaumont wants to pass the guard but Stuckey is keeping the position.
Beaumont trying to control but Stuckey is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont with a nice head shot there.
Beaumont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stuckey's head.
Stuckey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beaumont wants to pass the guard but Stuckey is keeping the position.
Stuckey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beaumont wants to control from the top but Stuckey keeps moving.
Stuckey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beaumont is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beaumont scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont wants to control from the top but Stuckey keeps moving.
Stuckey pushes a forearm under Beaumont's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Beaumont is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Stuckey!
In his post fight interview, Ray Stuckey started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marat Magomedov (ranked 329 p4p, 43 weight class) and Bed Intruder (ranked 210 p4p, 29 weight class). Magomedov comes into the arena with Evangelion OST - The Beast II blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Intruder's choice of entrance music: Bed Intruder. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bed Intruder!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov connects with the punch.
Intruder looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Intruder slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Intruder misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Intruder feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Intruder has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Intruder wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Intruder moves into full guard.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov postures up.
Intruder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Intruder keeps moving.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Intruder has wrist control.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Intruder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Intruder!
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Intruder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Intruder postures up.
Intruder is in close to Magomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Intruder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Intruder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Intruder with the ground and pound but Magomedov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Intruder tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.
Intruder with a nice head shot there.
Intruder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Intruder wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Intruder stands up over Magomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Intruder is in close to Magomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Intruder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Intruder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Intruder landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Intruder chips away with some ground and pound.
Intruder throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Intruder is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Intruder throws an elbow that misses. Magomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Intruder's guard. Nice move by Magomedov!
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov trying to control but Intruder is working from the bottom.
Intruder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Intruder manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Intruder is retaining full guard.
Magomedov pushes down on Intruder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Intruder wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov trying to control from Intruder's half guard. Intruder has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Intruder is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Intruder controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bed Intruder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Intruder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov defending well as Intruder loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov jabs Intruder right on the nose. Intruder blinks but takes it well.
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Intruder throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Intruder avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov defending well as Intruder loads up on a big left hand.
Intruder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Intruder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Intruder sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Intruder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Intruder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov swings for the body but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick. Intruder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Intruder misses with a body kick.
Magomedov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Intruder throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Intruder misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magomedov.
Intruder throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Intruder's hands.
Intruder throws a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Intruder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Intruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Intruder lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Intruder or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Intruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Intruder.
Intruder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Intruder is pressed up against the cage. Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Intruder down to the mat. Intruder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Intruder cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Intruder instigates a clinch.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Intruder.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder working aggressively here.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Intruder holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Intruder blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder misses with a body punch.
Magomedov tries to work over Intruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Intruder.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Intruder is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Magomedov to the mat. Magomedov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Intruder works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Intruder slips an elbow through the middle.
Intruder is working Magomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Intruder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Intruder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Intruder wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Intruder throws an elbow that misses. Magomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Intruder's guard. Nice move by Magomedov!
Bed Intruder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Intruder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov is working Intruder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Intruder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Intruder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marat Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Intruder circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Intruder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Intruder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Magomedov - the referee stops the clock and Intruder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Magomedov. Intruder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Magomedov misses
enabling Intruder to counter with a crisp jab.
Intruder looks to land a body kick but Magomedov moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Intruder. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov walks into a left hand.
Intruder misses the jab.
Intruder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Intruder with a nice cross.
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.
Intruder misses with a straight left.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Intruder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomedov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Intruder has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marat Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder misses with a body punch.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Intruder looking to stall.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Intruder lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Intruder tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Intruder back against the cage.
Intruder misses with the head strike.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Intruder has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Intruder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Intruder lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Intruder.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Intruder cracks Magomedov with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Intruder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Intruder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Intruder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Intruder.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Intruder blocks it.
Intruder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Intruder walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Intruder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Intruder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Intruder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Intruder wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Intruder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Intruder gets full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Intruder keeps moving.
Intruder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bed Intruder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Intruder 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bed Intruder!
In his post fight interview, Bed Intruder started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Ruth (ranked 99 p4p, 14 weight class) and Khunbish Borjigin (ranked 41 p4p, 6 weight class). John Ruth had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ruth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khunbish Borjigin!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Khunbish Borjigin has been cut.
Ruth throws a looping overhand right but Borjigin ducks down to avoid it.
Borjigin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ruth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borjigin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borjigin can pounce on him.
Borjigin throws a head kick but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Borjigin moved out of range nicely.
Borjigin misses with a lunging right hand
and Borjigin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Borjigin throws a leg kick
and Borjigin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Borjigin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Borjigin misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khunbish Borjigin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borjigin lands a slapping body shot.
Borjigin throws a looping overhand right but Ruth ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borjigin tests Ruth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Borjigin misses
and Ruth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ruth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A cross from Borjigin lands.
Borjigin tries to sprawl but Ruth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruth prevents Borjigin from standing back up.
Ruth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borjigin's head.
Ruth seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Borjigin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Ruth!
John Ruth retains his middleweight title!
John Ruth really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Arcticus University: London logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akoni Gray (ranked 2 p4p, 1 weight class) and Foot Fungus (ranked 26 p4p, 5 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Akoni Gray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Foot Fungus!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray looks to throw the jab but Fungus is out of range.
Gray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fungus tries a low kick but Gray avoids it.
It appears Gray was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gray lands with a nice body kick.
Fungus misses with a hook.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
As Gray backs off Fungus throws a huge counter combo but Gray manages to avoid it all.
Fungus looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Fungus cracks Gray with a good jab.
Gray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray lands a jab.
We've been informed that Fungus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fungus misses with a right hand
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Gray misses.
Fungus takes a swing at Gray's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray cracks Fungus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fungus lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
A left lands for Fungus.
Gray tries to land a leg kick but Fungus saw it coming and moves away.
Fungus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gray misses with an uppercut
and Fungus counters with a right hand to the body.
Gray defending well as Fungus loads up on a big left hand.
Fungus swings widly with a right hand
and Gray counters with a thumping low kick.
Fungus drops his hands momentarily and Gray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gray staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fungus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fungus misses with a right hand
and Gray counters with a good low kick that Fungus was not able to check.
Gray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Foot Fungus has been cut.
Fungus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gray.
Gray throws a hook but Fungus blocks it.
Fungus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gray misses with a hook. Fungus ducked under it nicely.
Gray throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fungus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Fungus misses.
Gray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fungus circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Fungus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gray looks to land a body kick but Fungus moved away.
Fungus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Gray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fungus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A punch combination from Gray misses.
Gray lands the left hand.
Gray looks to land a left hand but Fungus moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fungus! But no joy.
Fungus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fungus.
Nice uppercut lands for Gray. That snapped Fungus's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fungus throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray lands with a right hand.
A big right from Fungus misses.
It looked like Gray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fungus.
Fungus slips under a jab.
Fungus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gray's calf.
Fungus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gray. Gray obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gray, right into the meat.
Fungus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fungus looks for the body kick but Gray saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Gray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akoni Gray dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fungus avoids a kick to the body.
Fungus throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Gray misses with a two punch combination.
Gray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray lands a right hook to the body.
Akoni Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Gray swings for the body but Fungus moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fungus misses.
Fungus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gray misses with a lunging right hand
and Fungus 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.
Gray misses with a hook.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Fungus slips the punch.
Fungus loads up on a big right hand but Gray slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray throws a leg kick but Fungus moved away.
Fungus misses with a hook
and Gray counters with an outside leg kick.
Gray takes a swing at Fungus's ribcage but misses.
As Gray backs off Fungus throws a huge counter combo but Gray manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Gray misses the target.
Gray throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fungus throws a body kick that misses.
Fungus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fungus misses with an uppercut. Gray saw that one coming.
Gray lands with an overhand left.
Fungus scores with a body shot.
Gray misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungus swings widly with a right hand
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Fungus there.
Gray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fungus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Gray. That snapped Fungus's head back.
Gray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fungus is rocked!
A jab from Fungus misses.
Fungus misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fungus throws a lazy uppercut
and Gray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fungus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gray has got the better of the exchanges.
Gray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fungus misses with a straight left.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gray misses with an uppercut
and Fungus counters with a stiff right hand.
Fungus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray throws a hook but Fungus avoids it easily.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fungus can do to turn this around?
Gray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fungus.
Fungus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fungus on the side of the head.
Fungus throws a hook to the side of Gray's head but Gray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Fungus blocks the leg kick.
Fungus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fungus.
Fungus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fungus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akoni Gray's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Fungus.
Gray throws a front kick that sends Fungus stumbling back into the cage.
Gray slips under a jab.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fungus manages to avoid it.
Fungus throws a right hand that Gray ducks under and follows up with a left that Gray also avoids with ease.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Akoni Gray will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fungus under the eye.
Fungus misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Gray lands a big right hook! Fungus looks hurt but is still standing! Gray lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Fungus falls down and Gray dives in with a huge hammer fist! Fungus's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Gray runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Akoni Gray thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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