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MMAH 101 Christmas Showdown PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilander Runner (ranked 2741 p4p, 24571 weight class) and Mo Ganozri (ranked 295 p4p, 499 weight class). Mo Ganozri acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilander Runner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mo Ganozri!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganozri shoots in looking for a takedown but Runner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ganozri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ganozri scores with a jab to the body.
Runner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ganozri swinging wildly here.
Ganozri lands a head shot.
Ganozri misses with a takedown
and Runner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ganozri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Runner somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner staying out of range there.
As Ganozri looks to move away, Runner throws a big counter combo but Ganozri just gets out of the way.
Ganozri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Ganozri.
Ganozri keeps the fight on the outside.
Ganozri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ganozri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ganozri's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ganozri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganozri throws a hook but Runner blocks it.
Ganozri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ganozri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Runner sneaks out the side door and pushes Ganozri away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Runner lands a leg kick that knocks Ganozri off balance momentarily.
Ganozri jabs Runner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Runner tenderised Ganozri's leg. Ganozri is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Ganozri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Runner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Runner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Runner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ganozri looking for a sweep. Not yet Ganozri, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganozri controls Runner momentarily but Runner frees himself.
Runner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Runner throws a big elbow that misses.
Runner looking to sit in guard and control but Ganozri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ganozri landing some decent shots from guard.
Ganozri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Runner is trying to control the position but Ganozri postures up.
Ganozri trying to control the position from guard on top but Runner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganozri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Runner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Runner working a defensive guard but Ganozri passes into half guard.
Ganozri slips a nice elbow through Runner's hands, connecting with Runner's forehead.
Runner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ganozri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Ganozri.
Runner manages to get to full guard.
Ganozri trying to control but Runner is working from the bottom.
Runner is looking to sweep but instead, Ganozri has passed into half guard.
Ganozri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Runner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganozri lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ganozri there.
Ganozri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ganozri lands strikes from half guard.
Ganozri slips a nice elbow through Runner's hands, connecting with Runner's forehead.
Ganozri is nestled in close to Runner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Ganozri.
Runner trying to get back to full guard but Ganozri takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ganozri cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganozri unloading with bombs!
Runner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ganozri winds up and cracks Runner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ganozri is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Ganozri dominated that round.
That's time! Runner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ganozri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Runner tries to avoid it but Ganozri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Runner to the ground. Runner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Runner thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mo Ganozri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganozri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Runner has his feet on Ganozri's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Runner misses with a double jab.
Runner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ilander Runner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runner digs a good hook to Ganozri's body.
Ganozri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Runner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganozri gets a takedown into half guard.
Runner manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ganozri shoots for a double leg takedown but Runner sprawls well. He's pushed Ganozri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Runner works over Ganozri's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Mo Ganozri has been cut.
Ganozri drives through with a takedown into Runner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Runner wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganozri throws an off balance right hand
enabling Runner to counter with a crisp jab.
Ganozri misses with a looping left.
Runner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runner gets caught flat footed, as Ganozri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ganozri is breathing heavily.
Runner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ganozri defends it easily.
Ganozri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ganozri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ganozri postures up and lands a big shot to Runner's brow.
Ilander Runner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Runner wants to sweep here but Ganozri controlling him for the moment.
Ganozri lands a couple of digs.
Ganozri scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runner has his foot on Ganozri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ganozri works his way back into a safe position though.
Ganozri is working Runner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Runner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ganozri manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runner postures up in Ganozri's guard and throws a big left but Ganozri blocks it.
Ganozri 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.
Ganozri looking to control.
Runner throws a strike but Ganozri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Runner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ganozri is controlling him.
Runner working for a triangle but Ganozri defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganozri postures up and lands a big shot to Runner's brow.
Ganozri preventing the sweep.
Ganozri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Runner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ganozri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ganozri postures up and lands a big shot to Runner's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runner is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ganozri frees his head nicely. Oh but Runner has switched to an armbar! Ganozri is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ilander Runner!
An out of breath Ilander Runner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uno Skibbo (ranked 3233 p4p, 3370 weight class) and Zhandouji Quantou (ranked 388 p4p, 401 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uno Skibbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhandouji Quantou!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quantou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skibbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quantou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skibbo.
Zhandouji Quantou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quantou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Quantou is looking to clinch but Skibbo is avoiding it.
Skibbo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy body kick from Quantou
and Skibbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Quantou is rocked!
Skibbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quantou is still on wobbly legs! Can Skibbo finish him?
Skibbo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Quantou right on the button. Quantou goes down! Skibbo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Skibbo gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uno Skibbo!
During a confident post fight interview, Uno Skibbo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juice Frehley (ranked 2208 p4p, 3817 weight class) and Din Mamma (ranked 117 p4p, 186 weight class). Din Mamma is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juice Frehley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Din Mamma!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frehley throws out the jab.
Mamma on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Frehley misses
and Mamma counters with a shoot takedown. Frehley fights it but they end up in guard.
Mamma is looking to advance position but Frehley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mamma gets back to half guard.
Frehley is looking to take a break and control but Mamma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frehley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mamma is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mamma wants to get back to full guard.
Mamma is controlling Frehley's trapped leg to prevent Frehley from advancing to side control.
Mamma is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamma is looking to control Frehley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamma avoid being mounted?
Mamma tries to roll over but Frehley keeps him under control.
Mamma trying to control here.
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.
Frehley trying to control from Mamma's half guard. Mamma has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Frehley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mamma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mamma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frehley keeping moving, preventing Mamma from controlling successfully.
Mamma trying to move into half guard but instead Frehley has managed to sweep!
Mamma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frehley is one step ahead there.
Frehley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Mamma trying to keep a closed guard but Frehley is proving a slippery customer.
Frehley stopping the sweep attempt from Mamma.
Mamma looking to control.
Mamma wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mamma ducks under a wild hook from Frehley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frehley loads up on a big right hand but Mamma slips the punch.
Mamma checks a leg kick.
Frehley lands a head shot.
Frehley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamma.
Mamma wants to counter with a clinch but Frehley pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juice Frehley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Frehley sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Mamma to the ground! Frehley dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Din Mamma has been cut.
Mamma tries to hold on but Frehley postures up.
Mamma is trying desperately to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamma wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mamma tries to escape but Frehley has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mamma trying to control the action but Frehley just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frehley is hanging on to Mamma's back as he tries to escape.
Frehley tries to get the hooks in deep but Mamma pushed the leg off.
Frehley is not going to allow Mamma to sit and survive in this position.
Juice Frehley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamma tries to escape the position.
Mamma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Frehley's guard. Nice work there by Mamma.
Mamma sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamma is looking to pass into half guard but Frehley pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Frehley is in guard.
Mamma wants to sweep here but Frehley controlling him for the moment.
Mamma trying to strike off his back.
Mamma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frehley stays in close to Mamma's body and controls the position.
Mamma has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Frehley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mamma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mamma is trying to work for a sweep but Frehley has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mamma tries to hold on but Frehley postures up.
Frehley moves to his opponent's back but Mamma bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Frehley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamma looking to pass the guard.
Mamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Frehley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamma looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mamma postures up in Frehley's guard and throws a big left but Frehley blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juice Frehley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Din Mamma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Frehley scores with a decent looking hook.
Frehley steps into range and cracks Mamma with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Mamma flops backwards and Frehley dives into his guard looking to finish!
Frehley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mamma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frehley's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamma trying to move into half guard but instead Frehley has managed to sweep!
Frehley tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamma is retaining full guard.
Frehley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamma can do to turn this around?
Frehley wants to control from the top but Mamma keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frehley tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamma is retaining full guard.
Mamma looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamma, not yet.
Mamma is controlling Frehley's posture.
Mamma wants to control the position but Frehley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
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.
Mamma holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mamma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Mamma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frehley circles away.
Mamma misses with a hook.
Frehley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mamma checks it well.
Frehley takes the fight into the clinch.
Mamma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamma goes for a takedown attempt but Frehley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A lazy left from Frehley finds it's target.
Frehley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamma momentarily.
Frehley stuffs the takedown.
Juice Frehley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Din Mamma.
Frehley throws a right hand that Mamma ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamma also avoids with ease.
Frehley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frehley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mamma checks it well.
Mamma steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frehley.
Frehley lands with a good body shot.
Mamma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frehley misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frehley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frehley looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamma is just out of range.
Mamma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frehley misses with a wild body shot.
Mamma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frehley.
Mamma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frehley.
Din Mamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamma throws a hook to the side of Frehley's head but Frehley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juice Frehley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frehley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juice Frehley!
Din Mamma spoke after the fight, saying 'Unfortunately i lost today, i’m going to come back stronger than ever, I will be champion one day.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Bjornsson (ranked 2518 p4p, 3529 weight class) and Vihtori Tuomaala (ranked 276 p4p, 356 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vihtori Tuomaala!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuomaala lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tuomaala misses with a leg kick
and Bjornsson counters with a shoot takedown. Tuomaala fights it but they end up in guard.
Bjornsson is pushing down on Tuomaala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tuomaala is fighting to maintain full guard but Bjornsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bjornsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tuomaala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bjornsson prevents Tuomaala from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuomaala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tuomaala looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson throws a strike but Tuomaala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tuomaala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuomaala defends well.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Tuomaala from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tuomaala trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
Tuomaala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuomaala defends well.
Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tuomaala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tuomaala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tuomaala wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
Bjornsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bjornsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bjornsson keeping full guard, as Tuomaala tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tuomaala is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuomaala defends well.
Bjornsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjornsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tuomaala has passed into half guard!
Bjornsson is staying active underneath Tuomaala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tuomaala trying to control from half guard but Bjornsson is working away.
Bjornsson wants to improve his position but Tuomaala is controlling well.
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to get to full guard but Tuomaala has control of the leg.
Tuomaala wants to pass the guard but Bjornsson is defending well.
Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tuomaala pulls his head out easily.
Tuomaala tries to pass to full mount but Bjornsson defends it.
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tuomaala wants to take a breather but Bjornsson is having none of it.
Tuomaala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjornsson gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Tuomaala from controlling successfully.
Tuomaala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuomaala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tuomaala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tuomaala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bjornsson keeping full guard, as Tuomaala tries to pass.
Tuomaala is pushing down on Bjornsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bjornsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Tuomaala has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bjornsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Tuomaala has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tuomaala decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuomaala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bjornsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Tuomaala is trying to control Bjornsson's posture but Bjornsson avoids it.
Bjornsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vihtori Tuomaala will probably get the nod.
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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tuomaala.
Vihtori Tuomaala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuomaala throws a low kick but Bjornsson moves out of range easily.
Tuomaala thows a leg kick but Bjornsson checks it
so Bjornsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bjornsson has gone for a leg lock! Tuomaala slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bjornsson's guard.
Tuomaala wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson working for a triangle but Tuomaala defends it easily.
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tuomaala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuomaala is pushing down on Bjornsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bjornsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Tuomaala has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bjornsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tuomaala wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
Tuomaala tries to stand but Bjornsson is controlling from the bottom.
Tuomaala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjornsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tuomaala has managed to get both his arms back between Bjornsson's legs - danger averted.
Tuomaala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bjornsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuomaala is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Tuomaala defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuomaala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bjornsson's guard.
Tuomaala works his way into full mount!
Tuomaala stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Tuomaala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bjornsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bjornsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuomaala with the inside leg kick.
Tuomaala throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tuomaala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tuomaala!
Tuomaala misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tuomaala.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick
so Bjornsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tuomaala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bjornsson is aware though and is defending well.
Bjornsson postures up.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornsson advances position into side control!
Bjornsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tuomaala tries to buck Bjornsson off but Bjornsson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuomaala manages to get back to half guard.
Tuomaala is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bjornsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bjornsson winds up and cracks Tuomaala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tuomaala won't allow Bjornsson to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuomaala is defending against the submission attempts here by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a strike but Tuomaala avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vihtori Tuomaala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Bjornsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bjornsson closes the distance and clinches.
Tuomaala prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tuomaala is trying to force a seperation but Bjornsson has the dominant position.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Tuomaala is trying to break free.
Bjornsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tuomaala regains guard immediately.
Tuomaala has his feet on Bjornsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tuomaala misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick
and Bjornsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard.
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomaala working for a triangle but Bjornsson defends it easily.
Bjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuomaala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuomaala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuomaala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tuomaala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bjornsson with a nice head shot there.
Tuomaala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard.
Bjornsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tuomaala is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bjornsson, into his guard.
Bjornsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tuomaala uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjornsson is not content to let Tuomaala control the position.
Bjornsson tries to bench press Tuomaala off him but Tuomaala keeps the position.
Tuomaala wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping him busy.
Tuomaala has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bjornsson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tuomaala yanks on the arm and Bjornsson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tuomaala.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vihtori Tuomaala!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Hendricks (ranked 1326 p4p, 2203 weight class) and Ryk Anders (ranked 165 p4p, 251 weight class). Hendricks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cowboy - Kid Rock. Anders has chosen Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hunter Hendricks had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryk Anders!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendricks misses with a series of wild punches.
Anders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hendricks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hendricks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anders.
Anders misses with a straight right.
Anders throws an off balance right hand
and Hendricks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anders jabs at Hendricks's body.
Anders closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hendricks's guard.
Anders won't allow Hendricks to get back to his feet.
Anders wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Hendricks is pulling down on Anders's head to control his posture.
Anders trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders stands and throws Hendricks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anders working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hendricks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Anders trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Anders throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hendricks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anders on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Anders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anders looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hendricks is avoiding damage well.
Anders throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hendricks works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Anders is keen to just control but Hendricks is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendricks's head.
Hendricks won't allow Anders to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anders sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anders tries to pass to full mount but Hendricks defends it.
Anders controlling the action here.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hendricks tries to kick Anders off but Anders keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hendricks defending well as Anders loads up on a big left hand.
Anders closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hendricks quickly recovers to half guard.
Ground and pound from Anders.
Anders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks is staying active underneath Anders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hendricks is doing well to control the position and prevent Anders from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryk Anders dominated that round.
That's time! Hendricks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anders moves into the clinch.
Anders lands a hook that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Anders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hendricks's efforts to push away.
Hendricks tries to break the clinch but Anders is controlling the position.
Hendricks can't break the clinch.
Hendricks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anders's elbow.
Anders lands with a right to the head.
Anders swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendricks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anders throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anders is defending well for now.
Hendricks is trying to break the clinch but Anders is controlling him.
Hendricks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hendricks tries to circle away but Anders has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders misses with the head strike.
Anders cracks Hendricks with a nice body shot.
Anders lands with a short shot to the head.
Anders unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hendricks prevents a body shot from Anders.
Hendricks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Anders as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Anders.
Hendricks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Anders lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hendricks doesn't seem phased though.
 Hendricks is rocked!
Anders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Hendricks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hendricks glances at the clock... BAM! Anders nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Hendricks crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Hendricks is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryk Anders!
After winning the bout, Ryk Anders thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Ramazanov (ranked 1404 p4p, 2514 weight class) and Lou Cabrazzi (ranked 86 p4p, 137 weight class). Ramazanov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All The Things She Said - t.A.T.u. Cabrazzi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Falling Under Again by Buff Justice. Lou Cabrazzi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Ramazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lou Cabrazzi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrazzi misses the shot to the body.
Cabrazzi throws a hook but Ramazanov blocks it.
Cabrazzi tries for a takedown but Ramazanov circles away easily
and Ramazanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Cabrazzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Cabrazzi.
Cabrazzi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramazanov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ramazanov regains half guard.
Ramazanov tries to get to full guard but Cabrazzi has control of the leg.
Cabrazzi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ramazanov tries to get to full guard but Cabrazzi has control of the leg.
Ramazanov wants to control but Cabrazzi is keeping busy.
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.
Cabrazzi prevents Ramazanov from improving his position.
Cabrazzi wants to stand but Ramazanov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ramazanov is looking to improve his position.
Ramazanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ramazanov is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramazanov trying to get back to full guard but Cabrazzi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cabrazzi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ramazanov to take his back!
Ramazanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramazanov tries to escape but Cabrazzi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cabrazzi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramazanov doesn't escape.
Ramazanov tries to roll but Cabrazzi sticks to his back.
Ramazanov is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov trying to control the hands but Cabrazzi breaks the grip.
Cabrazzi is trying to stick to Ramazanov's back but Ramazanov is turning into Cabrazzi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cabrazzi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramazanov.
Ramazanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabrazzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramazanov wants to control from the top but Cabrazzi keeps moving.
Ramazanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabrazzi wants to get back to his feet but Ramazanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cabrazzi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ramazanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrazzi is keeping the position for now.
Ramazanov trying to control but Cabrazzi is working from the bottom.
Ramazanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramazanov trying to control but Cabrazzi is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cabrazzi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrazzi slips under a jab from Ramazanov.
Cabrazzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramazanov in his tracks.
Cabrazzi slips under a jab from Ramazanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lou Cabrazzi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramazanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ramazanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cabrazzi throws a right hand that Ramazanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramazanov also avoids with ease.
Ramazanov throws a looping overhand right but Cabrazzi ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrazzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramazanov manages to avoid it.
Cabrazzi avoids the body shot from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrazzi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramazanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabrazzi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ramazanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrazzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrazzi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lou Cabrazzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramazanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabrazzi counters with a one-two to the body.
Cabrazzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabrazzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov looks to land a body kick but Cabrazzi moved away.
Ramazanov throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrazzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramazanov misses with an uppercut.
Cabrazzi moves into the clinch.
Cabrazzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramazanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramazanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Cabrazzi off the cage and back into range.
Lou Cabrazzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramazanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrazzi counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrazzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramazanov has time to react.
Cabrazzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramazanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrazzi.
Cabrazzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cabrazzi lands a really nice looking cross but Ramazanov seems unphased.
Ramazanov throws a hook to the side of Cabrazzi's head but Cabrazzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrazzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramazanov.
Cabrazzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramazanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrazzi throws out the jab.
Cabrazzi closes the distance and pushes Ramazanov back into the cage.
Cabrazzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cabrazzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramazanov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrazzi.
Cabrazzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrazzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramazanov scores with a body shot.
Ramazanov throws out a powerful jab.
Cabrazzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramazanov.
Cabrazzi with a nice cross.
Cabrazzi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramazanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrazzi.
Cabrazzi wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrazzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cabrazzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramazanov looks to land a right hand but Cabrazzi moved out of range.
It seemed like Cabrazzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrazzi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cabrazzi walks into a stiff left hand from Ramazanov.
Cabrazzi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ramazanov sneaks out the side door and pushes Cabrazzi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramazanov defending well as Cabrazzi loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrazzi looks to land a left hand but Ramazanov moved out of range nicely.
Ramazanov slips a jab from Cabrazzi.
Ramazanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrazzi is just out of range.
Ramazanov cracks Cabrazzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Lou Cabrazzi has been cut.
Cabrazzi connects with a looping right hand.
Cabrazzi moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov pushes Cabrazzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramazanov blocks an uppercut.
Cabrazzi misses with the head strike.
Cabrazzi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramazanov backwards.
Ramazanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramazanov presses Cabrazzi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cabrazzi is breathing heavily.
Ramazanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cabrazzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cabrazzi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ramazanov regains guard immediately.
Cabrazzi postures up.
Cabrazzi wants to stand but Ramazanov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramazanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Cabrazzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lou Cabrazzi's cut.
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!
Cabrazzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramazanov misses with a right hand
and Cabrazzi counters with a straight right hand.
Ramazanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabrazzi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cabrazzi moves into the clinch.
Cabrazzi tries a body shot but Ramazanov blocks it.
Cabrazzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramazanov misses with some punches.
Cabrazzi blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrazzi.
Ramazanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrazzi lands a nice uppercut.
Cabrazzi is leaning against Ramazanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cabrazzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrazzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cabrazzi.
Cabrazzi throws a hook to the side of Ramazanov's head but Ramazanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrazzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramazanov circles away.
Ramazanov misses with an uppercut.
Cabrazzi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ramazanov misses the body punch
and Cabrazzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramazanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cabrazzi to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Ramazanov is predictable there
and Cabrazzi counters by moving into the clinch.
Cabrazzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramazanov lands an uppercut.
Lou Cabrazzi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cabrazzi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramazanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cabrazzi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrazzi tries a body shot but Ramazanov blocks it.
Ramazanov working aggressively here.
Cabrazzi tries a body shot but Ramazanov blocks it.
Artem Ramazanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov misses with some punches.
Cabrazzi is trying to push Ramazanov away but Ramazanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cabrazzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrazzi throws a body punch but Ramazanov moves out of range.
Cabrazzi has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrazzi.
A short right from Cabrazzi.
Cabrazzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Ramazanov.
Cabrazzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramazanov.
Cabrazzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabrazzi throws a one two combo.
Cabrazzi misses with a looping left.
Cabrazzi is looking to clinch but Ramazanov is avoiding it.
Cabrazzi misses with an uppercut
and Ramazanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabrazzi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ramazanov eats them both and turns towards Cabrazzi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cabrazzi misses with a hook. Ramazanov ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov throws a nice looking combination but Cabrazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cabrazzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cabrazzi defending well as Ramazanov loads up on a big left hand.
Ramazanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrazzi is just out of range.
Cabrazzi tries to clinch up.
Jab from Cabrazzi.
Cabrazzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramazanov.
Ramazanov bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Cabrazzi! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Cabrazzi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramazanov gets to his feet and stands over Cabrazzi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Cabrazzi felt that one! Ramazanov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Cabrazzi from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Ramazanov!
Artem Ramazanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mapuche Galvarino (ranked 744 p4p, 2641 weight class) and Fergal Mulroney (ranked 96 p4p, 289 weight class). Mapuche Galvarino has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mapuche Galvarino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fergal Mulroney!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulroney misses with a wild body shot.
Galvarino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Galvarino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Galvarino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mulroney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Galvarino scrambles back to his feet.
 It looks like Mapuche Galvarino has been cut.
Galvarino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Galvarino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galvarino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Galvarino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Galvarino misses with a looping left.
Galvarino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mapuche Galvarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulroney scores with a jab to the head.
Galvarino misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Mulroney misses its intended target.
Galvarino throws a hook but Mulroney avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Galvarino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mulroney has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulroney. Galvarino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galvarino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mulroney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mulroney misses with a combination
and Galvarino counters with a stiff right hand.
Galvarino throws a one two combo.
Galvarino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mulroney circles away quickly and effectively.
Galvarino works Mulroney's body with a nice hook.
Mulroney lands a big head kick that sends Galvarino tumbling to the mat! Mulroney takes a step backwards and waves Galvarino back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Galvarino is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulroney drops his hands momentarily and Galvarino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mulroney cracks Galvarino with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Galvarino looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mulroney finish him?
Oh Galvarino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney throws a monster overhand right that drops Galvarino! Mulroney follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fergal Mulroney!
Fergal Mulroney is the new middleweight champion!
Fergal Mulroney decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Zak Dos (ranked 1816 p4p, 709 weight class) and Alexey Markov (ranked 102 p4p, 46 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Heavy Zak Dos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Markov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zak Dos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zak Dos.
Sloppy strikes from Markov. Those never looked like landing.
Good leg kick by Zak Dos.
Zak Dos misses with a hook to the body
and Markov counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Heavy Zak Dos has been cut.
A big right from Markov misses.
Markov throws a lazy right hand but Zak Dos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Markov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zak Dos on the side of the head.
Markov misses with a straight right.
Zak Dos wants to clinch
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Zak Dos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zak Dos. Markov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markov throws out a counter right but Zak Dos avoids it with no problem.
Markov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zak Dos sprawling to the canvas! Zak Dos rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Markov finish him?!
Zak Dos is rocked!
We've been told by Zak Dos's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Zak Dos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zak Dos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markov throws a series of punches but Zak Dos avoids them all with ease.
Markov lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Markov misses the target.
Markov throws a jab when Zak Dos was well out of range.
Markov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Markov sizes up Zak Dos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zak Dos stuns Markov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zak Dos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zak Dos slips under a jab from Markov.
Markov misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Zak Dos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zak Dos cracks a nice hook into Markov's ribs.
Markov drops Zak Dos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zak Dos looks back up at him and smiles so Markov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Zak Dos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Zak Dos.
Zak Dos seems to have got his legs back now.
Zak Dos leaves his chin hanging out and Markov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Zak Dos crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Alexey Markov 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Prochazka (ranked 5105 p4p, 25079 weight class) and Frank Townsend (ranked 209 p4p, 245 weight class). Yuri Prochazka 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Prochazka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Townsend!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prochazka looking to score a takedown here. Townsend is defending well but Prochazka drives through and ends up in Townsend's guard.
Prochazka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prochazka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Townsend has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Prochazka has passed into side control.
Prochazka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Prochazka scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka advances nicely into full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Townsend bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Prochazka and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Prochazka!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuri Prochazka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Android Sixty Five (ranked 5088 p4p, 3893 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 456 p4p, 388 weight class). McDonald comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dirty Glass - Dropkick Murphys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Android Sixty Five!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
Sixty Five tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Sixty Five, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald rushes Sixty Five and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Sixty Five. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sixty Five backwards.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixty Five blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sixty Five tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Sixty Five drops back down to his feet.
Sixty Five blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sixty Five avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
McDonald is struggling to control the position.
Sixty Five tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sixty Five blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald is pressed up against the cage. Sixty Five has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McDonald down to the mat. McDonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Sixty Five does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald throws a body punch but Sixty Five moves out of range.
Sixty Five closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Sixty Five stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixty Five is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
McDonald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald seems keen to control Sixty Five's posture.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Sixty Five tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sixty Five is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Sixty Five moved out of range.
Sixty Five tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sixty Five somewhat.
McDonald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sixty Five with a body shot.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
McDonald throws a body punch but Sixty Five moves out of range.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sixty Five.
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.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sixty Five counters with a shoot takedown. McDonald fights it but they end up in guard.
Sixty Five stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Sixty Five tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Sixty Five is looking to pass into half guard but McDonald pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McDonald is in guard.
McDonald trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
McDonald passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald 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.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Sixty Five's head but Sixty Five sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Sixty Five counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sixty Five trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sixty Five pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sixty Five has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixty Five tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Sixty Five is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sixty Five prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
Sixty Five manages to capitalize on a mistake by McDonald to take his back!
Sixty Five controls the position.
Sixty Five working for the choke.
McDonald trying to control the position but Sixty Five manages to sink in the hooks.
Sixty Five patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald just trying to survive but Sixty Five is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McDonald tries to roll but Sixty Five sticks to his back.
Sixty Five has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
Sixty Five working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonald has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McDonald tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Sixty Five keeps control of the position.
Sixty Five is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sixty Five is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McDonald defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is having to fend off submission attempts from Sixty Five, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sixty Five doesn't have the hooks in though and McDonald manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Android Sixty Five dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sixty Five counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixty Five works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sixty Five works his foot free and advances to mount.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Sixty Five isn't that keen on the idea.
Sixty Five is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Sixty Five pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
McDonald has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
McDonald tries to break free.
Sixty Five is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McDonald knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McDonald for a finish.
McDonald is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sixty Five off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McDonald wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixty Five has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McDonald has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sixty Five is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McDonald defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McDonald defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Sixty Five keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Sixty Five has wrist control.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sixty Five is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald throws a sloppy strike and Sixty Five has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! McDonald is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sixty Five!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Android Sixty Five!
Our winner, Android Sixty Five, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back.'.
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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