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EMPIRE FN4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macuhica Perlain (ranked 24945 p4p, 23422 weight class) and Lex Durst (ranked 612 p4p, 641 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Perlain might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Final Countdown. The key to victory for Macuhica Perlain has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Macuhica Perlain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lex Durst!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perlain misses with a series of wild punches.
Durst feints a jab promting Perlain to slip. Durst then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perlain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Macuhica Perlain has been cut.
Durst lands with a right that hurts Perlain. Perlain looks to clinch but Durst throws a short knee that drops Perlain. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Lex Durst!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Viva (ranked 24932 p4p, 5773 weight class) and Nacho Vidal (ranked 614 p4p, 567 weight class). Tony Viva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nacho Vidal's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Viva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nacho Vidal!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vidal slips a jab and a cross from Viva.
Viva stuffs the takedown.
Viva moves into the clinch.
Vidal is trying to pull guard but Viva has him pressed against the cage.
Viva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vidal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vidal gets through Viva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viva tries to pull guard but Vidal won't allow it.
Vidal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vidal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viva backwards.
Viva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viva cracks Vidal with a good jab.
Vidal darts in and clinches Viva up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vidal misses with a punch to the body.
Vidal breaks from the clinch.
Vidal drives through and clinches with Viva against the cage.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vidal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Viva uses from the top position.
Viva stands up and waves to Vidal to follow him.
Viva pushes Vidal up against the cage in a clinch.
Vidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viva closes the distance and clinches.
Vidal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Viva uses from the top position.
Viva gets to his feet - Vidal follows without any prompting.
Tony Viva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vidal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viva as he jumps to the side.
Tony Viva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho Vidal.
Vidal has closed the distance and engaged Viva in a clinch.
Vidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vidal tries to stall but Viva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vidal, pushing him back against the cage.
Viva has a couple of punches blocked by Vidal.
Vidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viva throws a combination. Vidal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viva tries to keep at a distance but Vidal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vidal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vidal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Viva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vidal lands a hook that snaps the head of Viva backwards.
Vidal pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vidal kicks Viva off and gets to his feet.
Viva misses with the combination.
Vidal darts in and clinches Viva up against the cage.
Viva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vidal rushes Viva and presses him up against the cage.
Vidal breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Viva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vidal moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vidal.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vidal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vidal working Viva over with knees to the body.
Viva is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vidal with a knee to the head.
Vidal breaks from the clinch.
Viva rushes Vidal and presses him up against the cage.
Vidal gets through Viva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vidal with a knee to the head.
Vidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viva stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vidal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vidal closes the distance and pushes Viva back into the cage.
Vidal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viva backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vidal.
Vidal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vidal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vidal scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vidal pulls guard successfully.
Viva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Viva closes the distance and clinches.
Viva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vidal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vidal told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viva gets to his feet. Vidal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vidal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vidal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Viva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vidal gets a clinch.
Viva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vidal blocking some punches.
Vidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho Vidal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Viva moves into range and clinches up with Vidal.
Viva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vidal tries to keep at a distance but Viva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Viva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viva has a couple of punches blocked by Vidal.
Vidal breaks from the clinch.
Viva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Viva darts in and clinches Vidal up against the cage.
Vidal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vidal moves into the clinch.
Viva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vidal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viva backwards.
Viva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crunch! Vidal slams his shin into Viva's torso.
Vidal rushes Viva and presses him up against the cage.
Vidal breaks the clinch.
Vidal darts in and clinches Viva up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viva tries to pull guard but Vidal holds him up against the cage and eventually Viva drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vidal.
Vidal breaks from the clinch.
Vidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vidal - that landed with a thud.
Vidal gets through Viva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vidal manages to break the clinch.
Vidal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 Viva is rocked!
Nacho Vidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vidal feints a jab and as Viva dips his head, Vidal unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Viva right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Viva falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Vidal smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nacho Vidal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Toehold (ranked 4791 p4p, 24820 weight class) and Ben Hunter (ranked 396 p4p, 451 weight class). Hunter has chosen Saturday Night Alright’s For Fighting as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Toehold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Toehold is looking for a triangle but Hunter pushes his legs off easily.
Hunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toehold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunter has managed to get both his arms back between Toehold's legs - danger averted.
Toehold looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunter passes into half guard.
Toehold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is stalling here. Toehold is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Toehold has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Toehold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
Toehold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunter should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Toehold happy to just control the position for now.
Hunter wants to control but Toehold postures up.
Toehold is staying tight to Hunter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Toehold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
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.
Toehold controls the position from side control.
Toehold looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Toehold takes a little break here. Hunter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Toehold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Toehold controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunter is looking to regain half guard here but Toehold keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Toehold controlling the position from side mount.
Hunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hunter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Toehold to the ground. Hunter is now in Toehold's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Toehold dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Toehold closes the distance and clinches.
Toehold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toehold takes a shot to the head.
Toehold keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunter's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Toehold as Hunter tries to tie him up.
Toehold pulls guard.
Toehold has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Toehold tries to get out of the position.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Toehold will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Toehold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter stands and steps away. Toehold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hunter gets the takedown into side control.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.
Hunter tries to score with some ground and pound. Toehold controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hunter working away.
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toehold sneaks back into half guard.
Toehold is not content to let Hunter control the position.
Toehold is pressing down on Hunter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is pushing down on Toehold's leg trying to pass to half guard. Toehold is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Toehold actively working from the bottom here.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Toehold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toehold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Toehold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Hunter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Hunter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is working for a kimura but Hunter is defending it quite comfortably.
Toehold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Toehold will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunter tries to clinch but Toehold moves out of range.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt - Hunter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunter flicks out a counter leg kick but Toehold steps away.
Hunter shoots in and bounces Toehold off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Toehold has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Hunter manages to get his head free but now Toehold has transitioned to an armbar! Hunter grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Toehold! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Toehold!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinko Naragami (ranked 5260 p4p, 4208 weight class) and Dominick Hasek (ranked 415 p4p, 381 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinko Naragami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominick Hasek!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naragami misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hasek counters with a shoot takedown. Naragami fights it but they end up in guard.
Naragami being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naragami is trying to keep Hasek in close.
Hasek throws a big right hand that misses.
Naragami looking for a sweep. Not yet Naragami, not yet.
Naragami controls Hasek momentarily but Hasek frees himself.
Naragami pulls Hasek in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasek wants to pass the guard but Naragami is keeping the position.
Hasek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naragami controls Hasek momentarily but Hasek frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasek passes into half guard.
Hasek trying to pass the guard but Naragami defending well.
Hasek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Naragami wants to control but Hasek is keeping busy.
Hasek trying to mount his opponent but Naragami defends it.
Hasek is thwarting Naragami's attempts to control the position.
Naragami's coaches at Tokyo Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hasek is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Naragami is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hasek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hasek's back!
Will Naragami go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hasek is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hasek defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Naragami keeps control of the position as Hasek tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasek turns into Naragami and is now in his guard.
Hasek stands up and waves to Naragami to follow him.
Naragami connects with a right hand. Hasek shakes it off.
Naragami connects with a single shot there.
Hasek drives through with a takedown into Naragami's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Naragami is looking for a triangle but Hasek pushes his legs off easily.
Naragami trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naragami swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hasek advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naragami tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hasek tries to advance to mount but can't.
Naragami is trying to control Hasek's posture but Hasek avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasek misses with the ground and pound.
Hasek working away.
Hasek has control of an arm but Naragami manages to advance to Hasek's back!
I really don't envy Hasek right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naragami patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hasek is trying to break free.
Hasek breaks Naragami's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Hasek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Naragami with a nice cross.
Naragami lands a right hook to the body.
Naragami getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hasek forces Naragami back against the cage and clinches.
Naragami keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hasek's efforts to push away.
Naragami keeps control of Hasek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Naragami lands with a right to the head.
Naragami tries to circle away but Hasek has him pinned against the cage.
Hasek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hasek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naragami misses with a punch on the inside.
Hasek has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Naragami is trying to keep an underhook but Hasek manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hasek is thwarting Naragami's attempts to control the position.
Hasek prevents Naragami from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasek is controlling the pace.
Naragami wants to get back to full guard.
Hasek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naragami's head.
Naragami trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hasek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Naragami holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hasek tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hasek avoids the attempt from Naragami to control.
Dominick Hasek has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naragami regains half guard.
Hasek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hasek slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Naragami manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Naragami throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hasek uses it to pass to side control.
Hasek controlling the position.
Hasek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hasek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Naragami wants to control but Hasek postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naragami tries to control but Hasek manages to take his back.
Naragami avoids the strikes from Hasek.
Naragami just trying to survive but Hasek is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Naragami can't escape the position.
Naragami covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hasek biding his time, controlling Naragami.
Hasek is persistently looking for the submission but Naragami is defending it well.
Hasek is breathing heavily.
Naragami manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hasek's guard. Nice work there by Naragami.
Hasek looking for a sweep. Not yet Hasek, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasek keeping moving, preventing Naragami from controlling successfully.
Naragami has gone for a leg lock! Hasek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Naragami's guard.
Naragami working a defensive guard but Hasek manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Naragami's face as Hasek controls the position.
Naragami can't do much from the bottom here.
Hasek has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Naragami tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hasek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hasek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Hasek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Naragami scores with a hook to the body. Hasek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hasek misses with a series of wild punches.
Naragami connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hasek momentarily.
Naragami stuns Hasek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Naragami lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hasek at a distance.
Naragami scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Naragami.
Naragami scores with a hook to the body. Hasek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Naragami catches Hasek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hasek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Naragami.
Shinko Naragami is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Naragami circles away.
Naragami lands with an overhand left.
Hasek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naragami getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Naragami feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haseks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naragami lands with a nice body punch.
Hasek throws a head kick that misses
and Naragami counters with a nice body shot.
Naragami lands with a right hand.
Hasek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hasek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naragami struggling a bit here.
Naragami tries to buck Hasek off but Hasek is having none of it.
Hasek tries to move to mount but Naragami blocks the move with his legs.
Naragami is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Naragami struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasek trying to control the action but Naragami is working from the bottom.
Naragami wants to control but Hasek postures up.
Naragami is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hasek is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Naragami is trying to escape the position but Hasek is controlling the position.
Hasek working away.
Naragami is looking for a sweep.
Hasek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naragami keeps working.
Naragami sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasek wants to free his trapped foot but Naragami is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Naragami is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Naragami lands a jab to Hasek's midsection.
Shinko Naragami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naragami jabs Hasek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Naragami lands with a straight right. Hasek didn't see that one coming.
Naragami thuds his right hand into Hasek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hasek takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hasek. Those never looked like landing.
Naragami connects with a jab.
Naragami connects with a single shot there.
Naragami tries to clinch but Hasek moves out of range.
Hasek is looking for the big counter here.
Hasek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shinko Naragami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naragami lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naragami scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hasek doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Naragami.
Naragami wants to clinch but Hasek slips to the side
and Hasek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hasek.
Naragami is trying to keep Hasek in close.
Shinko Naragami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominick Hasek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinko Naragami showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hasek 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Hasek!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Pearson (ranked 3569 p4p, 4663 weight class) and Roman Isaiah (ranked 417 p4p, 495 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Isaiah!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isaiah dives in for a single leg takedown but Pearson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pearson is looking to counter punch.
Pearson ducks right into an uppercut from Isaiah.
Isaiah misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Pearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Isaiah tries to clinch
so Pearson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Isaiah wants to get back to his feet but Pearson passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Isaiah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pearson is working away from the top position though.
Pearson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Isaiah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pearson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pearson trying to control from half guard but Isaiah is working away.
Isaiah tries to roll over but Pearson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pearson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Isaiah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pearson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pearson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pearson is thwarting Isaiah's attempts to control the position.
Pearson slips a nice elbow through Isaiah's hands, connecting with Isaiah's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Isaiah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pearson working the head and body with strikes.
Pearson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Isaiah defends it well.
Pearson is looking to take a break and control but Isaiah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Isaiah is looking to get back to full guard here but Pearson has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Isaiah is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greg Pearson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Jr (ranked 3956 p4p, 3607 weight class) and Niamajla Gnilrets (ranked 360 p4p, 344 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niamajla Gnilrets!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gnilrets is fending him off so far but Jr persists. Nope, Gnilrets circles away and we're back to standing.
Gnilrets moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gnilrets scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gnilrets pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jr back to the cage. Gnilrets follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jr is rocked!
Jr goes for a double leg but Gnilrets avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gnilrets continues to drive forward.
Oh Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gnilrets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jr's defenses.
Gnilrets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Gnilrets looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow strike.
Jr is stalling here.
Jr jumps into guard, dragging Gnilrets to the mat.
Gnilrets wants to pass the guard but Jr is keeping the position.
Gnilrets postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr keeping moving, preventing Gnilrets from controlling successfully.
Gnilrets avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gnilrets controlling from the top position.
Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Gnilrets to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gnilrets looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jr keeping control of the position.
Well, if Gnilrets 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnilrets wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jr keeps working.
Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Gnilrets is looking for a kimura here.
Gnilrets with the ground and pound but Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
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.
Gnilrets controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jr goes for a double leg but Gnilrets avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gnilrets continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gnilrets lands a body punch.
Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Gnilrets lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gnilrets lands an elbow just above Jr 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niamajla Gnilrets dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Niamajla Gnilrets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gnilrets thuds a left hand into Jr's body.
Nice shot lands for Gnilrets.
Decent striking displayed by Gnilrets there.
Gnilrets bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jr's head.
Jr moves forwards but Gnilrets connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Gnilrets.
Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Gnilrets.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jr shoots and misses
and Gnilrets connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jr has Gnilrets up against the cage in a clinch.
Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Jr avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Gnilrets displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jr up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Gnilrets has double underhooks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gnilrets. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gnilrets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jr avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Gnilrets is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jr dodges an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Jr blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Jr blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Gnilrets.
Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gnilrets avoiding damage as Jr throws knees to the body.
Gnilrets manages to break the clinch.
Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gnilrets cracks Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gnilrets has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jr to stand back up!
Niamajla Gnilrets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jr instigates a clinch.
Gnilrets has Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gnilrets controlling the action here for a moment.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnilrets has Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gnilrets digs a right hand into Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jr's gas tank.
Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gnilrets prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gnilrets lands an elbow inside that Jr shrugs off.
Gnilrets with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Gnilrets lands an elbow inside.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jr tries to pull guard but Gnilrets won't allow it.
Gnilrets lands a damaging elbow.
Gnilrets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gnilrets lands an elbow inside that Jr shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jr.
Gnilrets lands an elbow just above Jr 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gnilrets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gnilrets throws out a powerful jab.
Gnilrets circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jr to the canvas! Jr doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gnilrets keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niamajla Gnilrets!
Niamajla Gnilrets gave a mention to Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Dias (ranked 3619 p4p, 4204 weight class) and Cobra Jones (ranked 419 p4p, 480 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cobra Jones!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dias.
Dias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dias staying calm.
Dias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dias takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dias is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Dias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is being controlled here.
An elbow from Dias crashes against the mat.
Jones wants to control but Dias postures up.
Dias is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dias controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Dias seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dias has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jones tries to hold on but Dias postures up.
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.
Dias content just to control the position here.
Jones is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dias misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dias looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dias controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dias tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Dias dominated that round.
That's time! Dias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Dias appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Dias checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dias.
Dias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Dias scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dias off and has taken his back!
Dias prevents Jones from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Jones trying to control.
Dias trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him.
Dias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dias working to try and regain half guard.
Jones wants to control the pace but Dias is squirming around nicely.
Dias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Dias definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dias is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dias wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Dias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dias looking for a sweep. Not yet Dias, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Dias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Dias is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Dias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Dias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dias is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cobra Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Dias counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully.
Dias content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dias postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Dias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dias is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dias content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Dias isn't that keen on the idea.
Dias jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones pushes Dias away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dias gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Dias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for a sweep but Dias has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dias throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dias controlling from the full mount.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Dias controlling from mount.
Dias working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Dias wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dias.
Dias content just to control the position here.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Dias's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to lock up and control but Dias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dias controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Dias showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dias 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Dias!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam LaFonsetta (ranked 3384 p4p, 3921 weight class) and Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 426 p4p, 477 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam LaFonsetta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson leaves LaFonsetta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LaFonsetta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
LaFonsetta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LaFonsetta is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gustafsson reverses the position - he's now on top in LaFonsetta's guard.
Gustafsson tries to stand but LaFonsetta is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFonsetta is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gustafsson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gustafsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LaFonsetta doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafsson circles away.
Gustafsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustafsson as he avoids it easily.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustafsson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFonsetta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
LaFonsetta is trying to ground and pound but Gustafsson uses the momentary lack of control by LaFonsetta to regain half guard.
LaFonsetta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gustafsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
LaFonsetta thows a huge punch but Gustafsson dodges it nicely.
LaFonsetta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LaFonsetta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gustafsson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking to escape.
Gustafsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
LaFonsetta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
LaFonsetta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from LaFonsetta there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaFonsetta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
LaFonsetta working the head and body with strikes.
LaFonsetta is looking to stall here but Gustafsson recovers full guard.
LaFonsetta prevents Gustafsson from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
LaFonsetta chips away with some ground and pound.
LaFonsetta connects with a couple of short punches.
LaFonsetta throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LaFonsetta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LaFonsetta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
LaFonsetta is working Gustafsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
LaFonsetta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
LaFonsetta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
LaFonsetta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gustafsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LaFonsetta.
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
LaFonsetta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustafsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaFonsetta tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves away
and Gustafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but LaFonsetta avoids it well.
LaFonsetta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustafsson looks winded!
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustafsson as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson misses with a combination
and LaFonsetta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaFonsetta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LaFonsetta lands a nice short elbow.
LaFonsetta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
LaFonsetta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam LaFonsetta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but LaFonsetta avoids it well.
Gustafsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alexander Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaFonsetta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gustafsson tries to escape but LaFonsetta is in control.
LaFonsetta is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaFonsetta sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gustafsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
LaFonsetta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson throws LaFonsetta to one side and escapes!
Gustafsson misses with an uppercut. LaFonsetta saw that one coming.
Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaFonsetta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaFonsetta wants to clinch.
Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaFonsetta.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LaFonsetta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LaFonsetta cracks Gustafsson with a solid left hand.
Liam LaFonsetta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LaFonsetta stops Gustafsson from standing up.
LaFonsetta trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaFonsetta works over Gustafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
LaFonsetta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gustafsson wants to stand and escape but LaFonsetta is having none of it.
LaFonsetta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gustafsson's head.
LaFonsetta stands and steps away. Gustafsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gustafsson. No joy for LaFonsetta on that attempt.
Alexander Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Gustafsson.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafsson but Gustafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaFonsetta is defended easily by Gustafsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFonsetta fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaFonsetta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gustafsson was covering up waiting for the punch and LaFonsetta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing LaFonsetta from controlling successfully.
LaFonsetta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
LaFonsetta gets to his feet. Gustafsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
LaFonsetta looks for a takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well.
LaFonsetta throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Gustafsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that LaFonsetta avoids nicely.
LaFonsetta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gustafsson's guard.
LaFonsetta lands a couple of elbows.
LaFonsetta landing some decent shots from guard.
LaFonsetta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LaFonsetta landing some decent shots from guard.
LaFonsetta stands up over Gustafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LaFonsetta chips away with some ground and pound.
LaFonsetta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LaFonsetta is working Gustafsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
LaFonsetta with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaFonsetta stands up over Gustafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LaFonsetta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam LaFonsetta dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
LaFonsetta connects with a nice looking jab.
Gustafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustafsson misses with a few strikes there.
LaFonsetta shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LaFonsetta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gustafsson tries to counter with a clinch but LaFonsetta shakes him off and moves away.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but LaFonsetta avoids them all with ease.
LaFonsetta drives through with a takedown into Gustafsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
LaFonsetta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
LaFonsetta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
LaFonsetta stands up from Gustafsson's guard - LaFonsetta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustafsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
LaFonsetta shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustafsson tries to sprawl out of it but LaFonsetta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaFonsetta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFonsetta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LaFonsetta working over Gustafsson with some ground and pound. Gustafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gustafsson is looking to escape.
LaFonsetta working over Gustafsson with some ground and pound. Gustafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
LaFonsetta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gustafsson defending well though.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as LaFonsetta sits in half guard.
Gustafsson has hold of LaFonsetta's hands but LaFonsetta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if LaFonsetta 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.
LaFonsetta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafsson can do to turn this around?
LaFonsetta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
LaFonsetta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
LaFonsetta is controlling the pace.
LaFonsetta working over Gustafsson with some ground and pound. Gustafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta is nestled in close to Gustafsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
LaFonsetta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alexander Gustafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustafsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LaFonsetta.
LaFonsetta is nestled in close to Gustafsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gustafsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
LaFonsetta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
 Gustafsson is rocked!
LaFonsetta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gustafsson is still in real trouble! Can LaFonsetta finish him?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with LaFonsetta in particular looking to stall.
LaFonsetta lands with a punch from half guard.
LaFonsetta scores with a big shot! Gustafsson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gustafsson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam LaFonsetta!
Alexander Gustafsson spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to say sorry to my family,my friends,my team,my coach,my country,and my fans.I'm sorry,I failed you'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zimmer Zubov (ranked 3145 p4p, 4935 weight class) and Mitch Incons (ranked 391 p4p, 529 weight class). Zimmer Zubov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zimmer Zubov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitch Incons!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zubov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Incons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zubov slips a jab from Incons.
Incons keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zubov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Incons.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zubov. Incons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Incons feints a counter leg kick.
Zubov drives through and clinches with Incons against the cage.
Incons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zubov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Incons misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubov lands a really nice looking cross but Incons seems unphased.
Incons wants to land a leg kick but Zubov is out of range.
Zubov moves into the clinch.
Incons can't get the takedown.
Incons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubov lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Incons goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Zubov in side control.
 It looks like Mitch Incons has been cut.
Zubov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zubov is chipping away with strikes.
Incons is rocked!
Zubov cracks Incons with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zubov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Incons is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zubov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zimmer Zubov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Manfla (ranked 2348 p4p, 3894 weight class) and Dean Herb (ranked 300 p4p, 471 weight class). Dean Herb has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joao Manfla's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joao Manfla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Herb!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manfla moves into the clinch.
Herb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manfla avoiding damage.
Manfla pressing his opponent against the cage.
Manfla seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Manfla gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Herb regains guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Herb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short right from Manfla on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Manfla.
Herb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manfla prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herb can't get the takedown.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Herb.
Herb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manfla is struggling to control the position.
Manfla stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfla scores with a shoulder strike.
Herb looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manfla prevents the takedown attempt.
Herb looking for a takedown.
Manfla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herb tries for a takedown but Manfla manages to get underhooks.
Manfla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Herb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manfla looking to throw knees to the head but Herb is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Manfla.
Manfla misses with a knee to the head.
Herb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manfla stalling.
Manfla gets through Herb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manfla.
Manfla tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Herb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manfla lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manfla slows down the pace here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manfla pushes Herb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manfla lands with a left to the head.
Manfla gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herb.
Herb tries to score a body lock takedown but Manfla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manfla is pushing Herb up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Manfla to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Manfla.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manfla.
Herb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manfla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left lands for Manfla.
Manfla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manfla closes the distance and clinches.
Manfla is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manfla.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manfla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manfla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Herb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manfla prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Manfla.
Manfla stalling in the clinch.
Manfla has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Herb clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Herb's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Manfla is persistently looking for the submission but Herb is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Manfla.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Manfla dominated that round.
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.
Herb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herb shoots in for a double leg but Manfla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manfla pinned against the cage. Manfla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Herb.
Manfla throws a series of punches but Herb moves out of range.
Herb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manfla's waist but Manfla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herb off to one side.
Manfla is looking to counter the offense by Herb and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manfla's waist but Manfla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herb off to one side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manfla lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herb has Manfla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manfla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Herb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manfla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Herb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manfla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herb is breathing heavily.
Herb shoots for a double leg takedown but Manfla sprawls well. He's pushed Herb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herb shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manfla is trying to defend but Herb finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herb stops Manfla from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manfla keeps working.
Manfla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manfla trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Herb in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Manfla tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Herb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Herb!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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