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The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nightey Knights (ranked 1246 p4p, 838 weight class) and Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin (ranked 62 p4p, 40 weight class). Iwaga Genochin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Majinahanashi. Nightey Knights has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nightey Knights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Knights enables Iwaga Genochin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Knights manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Knights pulls Iwaga Genochin in close to prevent any damage.
Knights on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knights tries to get out of the position.
Knights lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knights is stalling in the full guard.
Iwaga Genochin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Iwaga Genochin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Knights looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwaga Genochin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Knights regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iwaga Genochin passes Knights's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Iwaga Genochin is pressing down on Knights's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knights is holding on for now.
Iwaga Genochin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knights doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin prevents Knights from improving his position.
Knights wants to control but Iwaga Genochin is keeping busy.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to advance position but Knights won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knights is looking to improve his position.
Iwaga Genochin trying to mount his opponent but Knights defends it.
Iwaga Genochin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knights is concentrating on defense, preventing Iwaga Genochin from advancing position.
Iwaga Genochin trying to control from half guard but Knights is working away.
Iwaga Genochin trying to pass the guard but Knights defending well.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to control. Knights wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Iwaga Genochin tries to pass to full mount but Knights defends it.
Knights is doing well to control the position and prevent Iwaga Genochin from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knights trying to control from the bottom.
Knights is doing well to control the position and prevent Iwaga Genochin from advancing to side control.
Knights gets back to full guard.
Iwaga Genochin trying to control but Knights is working from the bottom.
Knights knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iwaga Genochin on the ground.
Iwaga Genochin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Iwaga Genochin looking to pass the guard.
Knights controlling Iwaga Genochin's posture.
Iwaga Genochin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knights swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knights looking for a sweep. Not yet Knights, not yet.
Iwaga Genochin is pushing down on Knights's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knights is fighting to maintain full guard but Iwaga Genochin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Iwaga Genochin uses his free foot to push down on Knights's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin prevents Knights from getting the reversal.
Knights looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Iwaga Genochin trying to control but Knights is having none of it.
Knights tries to hold on but Iwaga Genochin pushes him away.
Knights stops Iwaga Genochin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a head shot.
Iwaga Genochin fails to advance to Knights's back.
We've been informed that Iwaga Genochin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knights has given up his back. Will we see Iwaga Genochin going for some submissions?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Iwaga Genochin looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knights is holding onto Iwaga Genochin's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Iwaga Genochin tries to work over Knights's front leg with a kick but Knights checks it.
Knights staying out of range there.
Knights looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwaga Genochin is just out of range.
Iwaga Genochin takes one to the chin there.
Knights throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwaga Genochin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knights scores with a nice right hand.
Knights throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwaga Genochin moves away.
Iwaga Genochin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knights checks it well.
Iwaga Genochin ducks under a wild hook from Knights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a hook. Knights ducked under it nicely.
Knights scores with a jab to the body.
Knights takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iwaga Genochin throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Knights.
Iwaga Genochin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knights throws a right and a left that Iwaga Genochin avoids nicely.
Nightey Knights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knights throws a shot to the body.
Knights swings widly with a right hand
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Iwaga Genochin is looking for a kimura but Knights is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Iwaga Genochin to get the leverage.
Knights won't allow Iwaga Genochin to pass to mount.
Iwaga Genochin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knights does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Iwaga Genochin wants to free his trapped foot but Knights is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knights is positioning himself well to prevent Iwaga Genochin advancing to mount.
Knights wants to control but Iwaga Genochin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knights is looking to improve his position.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to advance position but Knights won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin is working for a submission of some sort.
Knights keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Iwaga Genochin is pressing down on Knights's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knights is holding on for now.
Iwaga Genochin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwaga Genochin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knights is looking to escape.
Knights wants to hold on but Iwaga Genochin pushes him away.
Iwaga Genochin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Iwaga Genochin prevents Knights from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin avoids the attempt from Knights to control.
Iwaga Genochin tries to control but Knights wriggling away.
Knights tries to lock up and control but Iwaga Genochin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knights defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin avoids the attempt from Knights to control.
Iwaga Genochin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knights to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knights shrugs it off.
Knights is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knights defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Iwaga Genochin.
Knights can't escape the position.
Iwaga Genochin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knights is looking to escape.
Knights really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knights is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Iwaga Genochin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Iwaga Genochin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knights to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knights shrugs it off.
Knights tries to hold on but Iwaga Genochin pushes him away.
Iwaga Genochin has hold of Knights's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Knights manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Iwaga Genochin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Iwaga Genochin avoids the attempt from Knights to control.
Knights is working to get back to half guard.
Iwaga Genochin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knights can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Iwaga Genochin is working for a guillotine from mount but Knights frees his head quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Knights throws the left hand but Iwaga Genochin avoids the punch easily.
Iwaga Genochin tries to close the distance and clinch but Knights swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knights throws a right hand that misses
and Iwaga Genochin counters with an outside leg kick.
Knights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwaga Genochin was well out of range. Poor timing from Knights.
Knights throws a body punch but Iwaga Genochin moves out of range.
Knights swings away with a body shot that misses
and Iwaga Genochin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knights misses with a body punch.
Knights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Iwaga Genochin throws an elbow but it misses.
Iwaga Genochin fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Iwaga Genochin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knights's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Knights.
Iwaga Genochin pulls guard successfully.
Iwaga Genochin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knights is stalling in the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knights trying to control but Iwaga Genochin is working from the bottom.
Iwaga Genochin 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.
Iwaga Genochin being controlled here, momentarily.
Iwaga Genochin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knights's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Iwaga Genochin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Knights showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Iwaga Genochin walks into a straight right hand from Knights.
Iwaga Genochin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knights fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 Iwaga Genochin is rocked!
Iwaga Genochin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knights.
Iwaga Genochin is still on wobbly legs! Can Knights finish him?
Knights misses with an uppercut. Iwaga Genochin saw that one coming.
Iwaga Genochin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Iwaga Genochin ducks under a wild hook from Knights.
Iwaga Genochin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knights.
Knights drops Iwaga Genochin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Knights follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davey Hilton Jr (ranked 880 p4p, 2082 weight class) and Kenton Tracks (ranked 43 p4p, 112 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Davey Hilton Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenton Tracks!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tracks! But no joy.
Hilton Jr defending well as Tracks loads up on a big left hand.
Hilton Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tracks manages to circle out of the way.
Tracks throws a hook but Hilton Jr avoids it easily.
Hilton Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Kenton Tracks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tracks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hilton Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tracks is in trouble now - Hilton Jr has advanced to mount!
Tracks is trying to escape the mount.
Tracks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hilton Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tracks is surviving well by controlling Hilton Jr's body position as best he can.
Hilton Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tracks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tracks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilton Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tracks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tracks is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tracks tries to hold on but Hilton Jr pushes him away.
Hilton Jr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hilton Jr working for a guillotine from mount but Tracks is in no mood to give up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tracks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hilton Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tracks turns into him and now he's in Hilton Jr's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracks wants to control from the top but Hilton Jr keeps moving.
Tracks tries to free his leg and advance position but Hilton Jr is retaining full guard.
Tracks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tracks has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hilton Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tracks is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hilton Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Tracks to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Davey Hilton Jr!
Davey Hilton Jr 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Caetano (ranked 1854 p4p, 915 weight class) and Aljamain Sterling (ranked 0 p4p, 44 weight class). Sterling has chosen I Love as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joaquim Caetano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aljamain Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Caetano's guard.
Sterling trying to control but Caetano is working from the bottom.
Sterling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Caetano seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sterling trying to control but Caetano is working from the bottom.
Sterling pushing down on Caetano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sterling is working for a submission of some sort.
Sterling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling is looking for a kimura here.
Caetano tries to roll over but Sterling keeps him under control.
Caetano is defending against the submission attempts here by Sterling.
Sterling is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Caetano is controlling Sterling's trapped leg to prevent Sterling from advancing to side control.
Sterling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caetano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sterling.
Sterling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caetano keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caetano is trying to get back to full guard.
Sterling is pressing down on Caetano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caetano is holding on for now.
Sterling is looking for a kimura here.
Sterling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Caetano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caetano.
Caetano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sterling manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caetano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sterling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling is looking for a triangle but Caetano pushes his legs off easily.
Caetano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Caetano trying to control the action but Sterling is working from the bottom.
Sterling gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caetano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aljamain Sterling dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Caetano fails with a takedown attempt.
Sterling moves out of range of the strikes.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Caetano tries to roll over but Sterling keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caetano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling wants to pass the guard but Caetano is defending well.
Caetano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sterling pulls his head out easily.
Caetano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sterling is working away from the top position though.
Aljamain Sterling has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Caetano defends the submission attempt.
Sterling 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.
Sterling is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caetano sees it coming and defends easily.
Sterling is trying to control. Caetano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Caetano has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sterling. Oh but Caetano has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sterling goes limp - he's gone! Caetano jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joaquim Caetano!
Joaquim Caetano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Aljamain Sterling spoke after the fight, saying 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kodiyak Redd (ranked 850 p4p, 1527 weight class) and Michel Santos (ranked 41 p4p, 79 weight class). Santos has chosen DMX - Intro as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kodiyak Redd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michel Santos's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kodiyak Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd gets a clinch.
Santos taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Redd.
Santos tries to pull guard but Redd won't allow it.
Santos wants a takedown.
Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Santos.
Redd pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd breaks the clinch.
Santos needs to keep his hands up - Redd had a free shot at his head there.
Santos shoots and misses
and Redd counters with a one-two to the body.
Santos is rocked!
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redd circles away.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Redd finish him?
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Redd, which made it look bad.
Redd drops Santos with a huge uppercut! Santos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Redd is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kodiyak Redd!
A relieved looking Kodiyak Redd 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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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
47% |
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