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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier DeJesus (ranked 6476 p4p, 2567 weight class) and Pdiddy Parker (ranked 688 p4p, 316 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think DeJesus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fond my mind. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier DeJesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pdiddy Parker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker connects with a nice looking jab.
 It looks like Xavier DeJesus has been cut.
Parker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Parker delivers a nice body kick.
Parker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeJesuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parker drops DeJesus with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but DeJesus looks back up at him and smiles so Parker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeJesus is breathing heavily.
DeJesus circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Parker. DeJesus falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Parker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pdiddy Parker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johanas Jankens (ranked 2889 p4p, 2452 weight class) and Deontologicus Smiff (ranked 359 p4p, 302 weight class). Jankens's entrance music is Can't touch this by- MC HAMMER. A fine choice. Johanas Jankens has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johanas Jankens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deontologicus Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jankens is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Jankens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smiff trying to control the action but Jankens is working from the bottom.
Smiff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smiff lands a nice forearm strike.
Smiff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff landing a few strikes.
Smiff landing strikes.
Smiff lands some shots froms side control.
Smiff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jankens has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankens wants to control but Smiff postures up.
Smiff is chipping away with strikes.
Jankens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jankens is working hard here to advance position.
Jankens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jankens takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
 Jankens is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jankens keeps working.
Smiff lands an elbow.
Smiff advances to mount.
Jankens is desperately trying to improve his position but Smiff has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Smiff connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jankens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smiff content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Jankens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smiff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Smiff! Jankens is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Deontologicus Smiff!
A very excited looking Deontologicus Smiff made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Gracie (ranked 1552 p4p, 2364 weight class) and Dwight Schrute (ranked 233 p4p, 336 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Schrute!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrute tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schrute sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schrute is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie working Schrute over with strikes.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Schrute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schrute moves into full guard.
Schrute is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schrute has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Schrute's legs - danger averted.
Schrute looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie trying to control but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Schrute escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schrute keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Schrute is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schrute has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schrute's head.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Schrute has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schrute's guard.
Gracie is nestled in close to Schrute, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Schrute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schrute keeps working.
Schrute trying to control here.
Schrute tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Schrute is defending the position.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Schrute is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schrute has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Schrute's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Schrute has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schrute misses with a wild combination.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Schrute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working over Schrute with some ground and pound. Schrute looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie throwing shots but Schrute is blocking nicely.
Schrute gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Schrute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schrute trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Schrute escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schrute can do to turn this around?
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schrute looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
James Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie trying to control but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schrute is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schrute has escaped and now he's on top!
Schrute postures up.
Schrute postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schrute, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Schrute gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schrute must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schrute wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Schrute tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schrute postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schrute, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie won't allow Schrute to sweep him here.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schrute utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schrute is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Schrute throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schrute misses with a body shot.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schrute moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schrute looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schrute lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Nice takedown defense from Schrute. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Schrute looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Schrute misses with a hook.
Schrute misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Schrute throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Schrute's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position but Schrute is working away.
Gracie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gracie lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Schrute is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Schrute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Schrute is defending well.
Schrute is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Schrute down.
Gracie wants to control but Schrute is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Schrute is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to control but Schrute is keeping him busy.
Schrute tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Schrute is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Schrute is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Dwight Schrute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schrute tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie trying to control the action but Schrute is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie grinds an elbow into Schrute's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to control but Schrute is keeping him busy.
Schrute taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Gracie!
After winning the bout, James Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dwight Schrute was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the beet farm for a few weeks. Great fight! I'll be back!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 2515 p4p, 1543 weight class) and Arturo Vargas (ranked 307 p4p, 205 weight class). Arturo Vargas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boyd Fitzgerald'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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boyd Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas misses with a hook. Fitzgerald ducked under it nicely.
Fitzgerald with a poor takedown
and Vargas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzgerald shoots for a takedown but Vargas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitzgerald looks to throw a body kick
and Vargas counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzgerald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fitzgerald ducks straight into an uppercut from Vargas and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Fitzgerald manages to regain guard straight away.
Fitzgerald is rocked!
It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
Vargas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Fitzgerald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vargas is controlling him.
Fitzgerald seems to have got his legs back now.
Vargas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald has a closed guard, preventing Vargas from standing up.
Vargas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet but Vargas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vargas wants to get up but he can't break Fitzgerald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vargas avoids the head kick by Fitzgerald.
Vargas misses with an uppercut. Fitzgerald saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vargas. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vargas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt.
Vargas throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Fitzgerald tumbling to the canvas!
Vargas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fitzgerald wants to stand up but Vargas is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep here but Vargas controlling him for the moment.
Vargas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vargas stands and steps away. Fitzgerald gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vargas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgerald throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vargas avoids it.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vargas takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas wants to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a solid body kick.
Vargas clinches.
Vargas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Vargas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vargas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vargas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vargas misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Fitzgerald looks for the body kick but Vargas saw that one coming.
A jab from Vargas misses.
Vargas gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vargas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Vargas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vargas moves into the clinch.
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks with his arms.
Vargas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vargas looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Vargas has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
Vargas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fitzgerald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vargas can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vargas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vargas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Vargas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fitzgerald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas working aggressively here.
Fitzgerald tries to circle away but Vargas has him pinned against the cage.
Vargas misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vargas tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzgerald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the head.
Vargas swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vargas scores with a shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Vargas tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzgerald avoids the damage to the body.
Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Vargas lands with a light punch inside.
Vargas tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vargas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vargas lands a body shot.
Vargas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fitzgerald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Vargas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vargas missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Vargas misses with a knee strike.
Vargas lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Vargas scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to break free but Vargas pushes him back against the cage.
Vargas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vargas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzgerald.
Vargas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arturo Vargas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Vargas.
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
Vargas lands a body punch.
Fitzgerald seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Vargas on the inside.
Vargas lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzgerald blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas lands a big right hand that sends Fitzgerald to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Fitzgerald!
Vargas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fitzgerald wants to control the action here but instead Vargas manages to pass to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
Fitzgerald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vargas.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vargas throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgerald ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Vargas.
Fitzgerald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vargas lands a slapping body shot.
Vargas connects with a body shot that sends Fitzgerald's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas works Fitzgerald's body with a nice hook.
Vargas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vargas cracks Fitzgerald with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fitzgerald tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Vargas pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fitzgerald is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Vargas!
A victorious Arturo Vargas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Epolito (ranked 797 p4p, 1262 weight class) and Bye Bye (ranked 93 p4p, 136 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Epolito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bye Bye!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epolito avoids it really well and circles away.
Bye changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Epolito tries to avoid it but Bye manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Epolito to the ground. Epolito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Epolito scoring well with a low kick there.
Bye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 It looks like Bye Bye has been cut.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bye.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bye gets a takedown into half guard.
Epolito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bye is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epolito is just riding it out for now. Bye eventually gives up the hold.
Bye is keen to just control but Epolito is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epolito wants to get back to his feet.
Bye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Epolito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bye is looking for a kimura but Epolito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bye to get the leverage.
Epolito tries to kick Bye off but Bye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Epolito sees it coming and defends easily.
Epolito tries to kick Bye off but Bye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bye trying to mount his opponent but Epolito defends it.
Bye seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bye is trying to control the action in half guard but Epolito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bye works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bye tries to control but Epolito wriggling away.
Bye goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Epolito is on top in guard.
Epolito trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bye's guard.
Bye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bye is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bye has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Epolito is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bye.
Bye tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Epolito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Epolito decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bye to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Epolito.
Bye fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anthony Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bye Bye.
Bye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bye misses with a takedown attempt - Epolito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bye bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bye slows the pace down.
Bye wants to control but Epolito is keeping him busy.
Bye goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Epolito has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bye but great work by Epolito.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bye tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Epolito easily slips into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bye Bye's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bye blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Bye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Epolito defends it well.
Bye looks for a takedown but Epolito sprawls well.
Bye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anthony Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bye Bye.
Bye slips a jab and a cross from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bye.
Bye shoots in and gets a takedown into Epolito's guard.
Bye trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Epolito is looking to stand up but Bye isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito keeping moving, preventing Bye from controlling successfully.
Bye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Epolito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bye trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.
Bye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bye can do to turn this around?
Bye is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bye wants to pass the guard but Epolito is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Epolito tests Bye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Epolito.
Good work by Bye as he checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bye fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epolito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Epolito.
Bye walks into a left hand.
Epolito gets caught napping as Bye dives in and scores a takedown. Epolito manages to retain guard.
Epolito wants to stand up but Bye is controlling him.
Bye wants to control from the top but Epolito keeps moving.
Epolito is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bye is controlling him.
Bye slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bye trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito cracks Bye with an open hand slap.
 Bye is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Epolito engages and cracks Bye with a massive lead left hook - Bye tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Epolito is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Epolito!
A determined Anthony Epolito didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sparr (ranked 2258 p4p, 943 weight class) and Voracic Frank (ranked 286 p4p, 126 weight class). Voracic Frank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Sparr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Voracic Frank!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparr loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Sparr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparr is looking to clinch.
Sparr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Frank counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sparr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frank's waist but Frank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparr off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Frank misses.
Frank keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frank has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank throws out a loose jab but Sparr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank cracks Sparr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Frank has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sparr to stand back up!
Sparr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparr bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Frank comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Sparr falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Sparr was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Voracic Frank!
During a confident post fight interview, Voracic Frank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franko Getaldic (ranked 1270 p4p, 1774 weight class) and Matthew Quigley (ranked 171 p4p, 232 weight class). Franko Getaldic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franko Getaldic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Quigley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Getaldic misses with a shot to the body
and Quigley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quigley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Getaldic misses with a straight right.
Getaldic scores with the left hand. Quigley knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Getaldic. Beautiful body shot.
Quigley moves into the clinch successfully.
Getaldic working hard to break the clinch.
Getaldic manages to break the clinch.
Getaldic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quigley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Getaldic throws out a loose jab but Quigley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Getaldic lands a jab to Quigley's midsection.
Getaldic cracks Quigley with an open hand slap.
Quigley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Getaldic.
Quigley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Getaldic throws a looping overhand right but Quigley ducks down to avoid it.
Quigley throws a looping overhand right but Getaldic ducks down to avoid it.
Franko Getaldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quigley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quigley thuds a left hand into Getaldic's body.
Getaldic punishes Quigley's body with a nice straight punch.
Getaldic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Getaldic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Getaldic.
Getaldic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Quigley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Getaldic.
Getaldic tries to keep at a distance but Quigley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Getaldic lands a shoulder strike.
Quigley lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Getaldic has had enough of the clinch but Quigley keeps him there for the moment.
Getaldic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quigley swings wildly with an uppercut but Getaldic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Getaldic is trying to push Quigley away but Quigley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Getaldic wants to break free but Quigley has control.
Getaldic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quigley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Getaldic.
Nice body punch from Getaldic.
A telegraphed right hand from Getaldic misses the target.
Quigley throws the left hand but Getaldic avoids the punch easily.
Quigley staying out of range there.
Getaldic throws an off balance right hand
and Quigley counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Getaldic to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Quigley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
Matthew Quigley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Tassen (ranked 1653 p4p, 468 weight class) and Rav Kapur (ranked 220 p4p, 67 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Tassen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rav Kapur!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapur manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tassen on his heels. He'll look to pass Tassen's guard now, I'm sure.
Kapur trying to control but Tassen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kapur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapur wants to control from the top but Tassen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tassen is keeping the position for now.
Kapur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kapur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tassen pinned against the cage. Tassen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tassen misses with a straight right.
Kapur is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tassen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tassen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kapur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kapur.
Kapur looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tassen is fending him off so far but Kapur persists. Nope, Tassen circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee Tassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rav Kapur.
Kapur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tassen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kapur somewhat.
Tassen feinted with a counter takedown.
Kapur shoots in and drives through. Tassen sprawls well.
Tassen feinted with a counter takedown.
Kapur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tassen defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapur darts in looking for a takedown but Tassen gets double underhooks and turns Kapur into the cage.
Kapur shoots in looking for a takedown. Tassen tries to sprawl out of it but Kapur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tassen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee Tassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kapur is defended easily by Tassen.
Kapur shoots in looking for a takedown but Tassen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kapur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tassen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kapur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tassen throws out the jab.
Kapur darts in looking for a takedown but Tassen gets double underhooks and turns Kapur into the cage.
Kapur fails with the takedown.
Tassen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tassen wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tassen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Kapur fails with a takedown attempt.
Kapur avoids the body shot from Tassen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kapur finds it's way round the side to connect with Tassen's head.
Kapur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tassen sprawls well. Tassen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kapur gets slowly back to his feet.
Kapur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tassen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kapur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tassen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kapur is working for a submission of some sort.
Kapur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tassen defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapur 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.
Kapur is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kapur is trying to control. Tassen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rav Kapur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kapur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kapur shoots in and bounces Tassen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kapur trying to control but Tassen is working from the bottom.
Tassen wants to get back to his feet but Kapur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapur is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kapur's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapur looking to sit in guard and control but Tassen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kapur pulls Tassen in close to his closed guard and prevents Tassen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tassen tries to stand but Kapur is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kapur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tassen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tassen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kapur trying to control the position.
Kapur controlling the position.
Kapur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kapur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tassen manages to get himself to full guard.
Kapur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tassen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kapur controlling from the top position.
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.
Kapur drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tassen dives on top into guard.
Kapur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tassen is one step ahead there.
Kapur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kapur is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rav Kapur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rav Kapur's cut.
That's time! Tassen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kapur shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Tassen misses its intended target.
Kapur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tassen scores with a nice right hand.
Kapur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tassen misses with a straight right.
Tassen throws a body punch but Kapur moves out of range.
Kapur tries for a takedown but Tassen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee Tassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rav Kapur.
Tassen throws a hook to the side of Kapur's head but Kapur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kapur feints the counter takedown.
Kapur darts in looking for a takedown but Tassen gets double underhooks and turns Kapur into the cage.
Tassen dips to his left and cracks Kapur with an uppercut!
Kapur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kapur throws a body punch but Tassen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapur was well out of range. Poor timing from Tassen.
Kapur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tassen feinted with a counter takedown.
Tassen lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapur swings for the body but Tassen moves out of range.
Kapur drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tassen being controlled here, momentarily.
Kapur works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tassen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kapur on the ground.
Kapur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rav Kapur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kapur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kapur wants to work for an arm triangle but Tassen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapur is working for a submission of some sort.
Kapur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tassen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kapur is looking for a kimura here.
Kapur is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapur is looking for a kimura but Tassen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kapur to get the leverage.
Kapur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tassen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kapur.
Tassen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tassen tries to get out of the position.
Kapur trying to control from half guard but Tassen is working away.
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.
Kapur seems to be working for a kimura but Tassen defends the submission attempt.
Tassen wants to get back to his feet.
Kapur is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kapur frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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 Lee Tassen.
I think Tassen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Tassen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwalin Giantslayer (ranked 271 p4p, 435 weight class) and Marlin Paschal (ranked 43 p4p, 63 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwalin Giantslayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marlin Paschal!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Giantslayer.
Paschal is looking to regain half guard here but Giantslayer keeps moving and retains side control.
Giantslayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paschal keeps working.
Giantslayer takes a little break here. Paschal wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Giantslayer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Paschal for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Giantslayer is looking to take a break and control but Paschal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paschal struggling a bit here.
Giantslayer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Paschal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giantslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paschal trying to remain calm as Giantslayer controls from the top position.
Paschal is looking for a sweep.
Paschal is trying to get back to his feet.
Giantslayer 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.
Giantslayer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Giantslayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Giantslayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paschal keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Giantslayer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paschal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Giantslayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Giantslayer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Paschal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Giantslayer is in Paschal's guard.
Paschal is looking to stand back up but Giantslayer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Paschal.
Well, if Giantslayer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Giantslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Paschal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giantslayer.
Giantslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Giantslayer throwing shots but Paschal is blocking nicely.
Giantslayer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Giantslayer stands up from half guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paschal.
It looks like Dwalin Giantslayer has been cut.
Paschal fails to land with a series of punches.
Paschal throws a lazy head kick
and Giantslayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paschal's guard.
Giantslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Giantslayer trying to control but Paschal is working from the bottom.
Giantslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Paschal has wrist control.
Giantslayer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giantslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paschal keeping moving, preventing Giantslayer from controlling successfully.
Giantslayer is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giantslayer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paschal's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwalin Giantslayer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwalin Giantslayer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Paschal throws a nice looking combination but Giantslayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giantslayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Giantslayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paschal can do to turn this around?
Giantslayer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Giantslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Giantslayer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paschal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Giantslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Paschal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giantslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paschal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Giantslayer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Giantslayer distracts Paschal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paschal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Giantslayer trying to control but Paschal is working from the bottom.
Giantslayer is stalling in the full guard.
Giantslayer trying to control but Paschal is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paschal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paschal connects with a right hand. Giantslayer shakes it off.
Paschal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Paschal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Giantslayer back to the cage. Paschal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Giantslayer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Paschal!
Dwalin Giantslayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giantslayer slows the pace down.
The ground and pound from Giantslayer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Giantslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Giantslayer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Giantslayer is putting a hurting on Paschal here, landing some big shots from side control.
Paschal is trying to control Giantslayer's posture but Giantslayer avoids it.
The strikes coming from Giantslayer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Paschal tries to bench press Giantslayer off him but Giantslayer keeps the position.
Giantslayer working the ground and pound.
Giantslayer cracks Paschal with a big right hand but Paschal just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Paschal is letting Giantslayer control him for a moment.
Paschal is looking for a sweep.
Giantslayer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Giantslayer controls the position.
Giantslayer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paschal taking a bit of punishment here - Giantslayer scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Giantslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Giantslayer taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giantslayer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paschal down.
Giantslayer advances to mount.
Giantslayer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A nice elbow there by Giantslayer.
Giantslayer postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Paschal is out cold - huge knockout for Giantslayer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dwalin Giantslayer!
Dwalin Giantslayer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torhte Finlayson (ranked 141 p4p, 25 weight class) and Lucas Barbosa (ranked 22 p4p, 4 weight class). Finlayson's entrance music is Scotland the Brave, Black Bear. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 22 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torhte Finlayson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucas Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Finlayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Finlayson.
Finlayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finlayson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Finlayson 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.
Barbosa misses with a takedown
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torhte Finlayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up with Finlayson, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes Finlayson against the cage but Finlayson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbosa fails with the takedown
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Lucas Barbosa's cut even more.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Finlayson throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Finlayson misses with a body shot.
Finlayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson.
Finlayson misses with a wild body shot.
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Finlayson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Finlayson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Finlayson!
Finlayson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barbosa working a defensive guard but Finlayson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Barbosa wants to control but Finlayson postures up.
Barbosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Finlayson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Finlayson seems content to control.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
Finlayson is taking a breather. Barbosa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Finlayson has control of the leg.
Finlayson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.
Barbosa trying to get back to full guard but Finlayson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Barbosa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa holding on to Finlayson's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Barbosa just trying to survive but Finlayson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barbosa tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finlayson.
A little feinted left hand from Finlayson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finlayson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
The cut above Lucas Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Finlayson misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finlayson to the mat! Finlayson manages to get full guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Finlayson keeps moving.
Barbosa is fighting to break Finlayson's control of his arms but Finlayson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Finlayson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Finlayson.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Barbosa is looking to pass into half guard but Finlayson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Finlayson is in guard.
Finlayson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Finlayson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finlayson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barbosa is trying to keep Finlayson in close.
Torhte Finlayson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finlayson is aware though and is defending well.
Barbosa is pulling down on Finlayson's head. It's preventing any offense from Finlayson, at least for the moment.
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finlayson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Finlayson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finlayson is working away from the top position though.
Barbosa 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.
Finlayson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finlayson throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
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.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Finlayson avoids nicely.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Finlayson's shoulder, as Finlayson tries to avoid the shot.
Finlayson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Finlayson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lucas Barbosa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finlayson gets caught flat footed, as Barbosa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barbosa has gone for a leg lock! Finlayson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Finlayson postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torhte Finlayson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Finlayson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barbosa.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Finlayson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barbosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Finlayson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Finlayson slips the punch.
Finlayson throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Finlayson gets caught flat footed, as Barbosa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Finlayson keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finlayson can't keep his opponent in guard - Barbosa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barbosa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlayson has his hands clasped together around Barbosa's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finlayson is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold.
Finlayson wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbosa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Finlayson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Finlayson!
Barbosa punching from mount but Finlayson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Barbosa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Finlayson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Finlayson!
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Finlayson passes into side control.
Barbosa tries to buck Finlayson off but Finlayson is having none of it.
Finlayson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson taking a breather here.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Barbosa gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finlayson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Finlayson defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Barbosa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Finlayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Finlayson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finlayson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
Barbosa shoots for a takedown but Finlayson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a combination that misses
enabling Finlayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finlayson, as that shot connected.
Finlayson misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlayson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lucas Barbosa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Torhte Finlayson 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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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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