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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zekariays Solomon (ranked 2209 p4p, 2960 weight class) and Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 290 p4p, 367 weight class). Zekariays Solomon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Moritz Zimmerman's chin.
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19 - 21 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Zekariays Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Solomon's guard.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Solomon dives on top into guard.
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solomon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solomon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Solomon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zimmerman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solomon defends it easily.
Solomon won't allow Zimmerman to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Solomon 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 Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.
Zimmerman is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman manages to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.
Solomon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Solomon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zimmerman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Solomon escapes and throws Zimmerman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zimmerman is trying to improve his position.
Solomon cracks Zimmerman with a big right hand but Zimmerman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zimmerman tries to bench press Solomon off him but Solomon keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman looking for a sweep but Solomon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Solomon landing shots from mount.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position but Solomon isn't that keen on the idea.
Solomon with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Zimmerman working to try and regain half guard.
Solomon loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Zimmerman scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Solomon land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Solomon stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zekariays Solomon!
Zekariays Solomon 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derwent Bolt (ranked 1989 p4p, 1985 weight class) and Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 264 p4p, 263 weight class). Kvakkestad has chosen Contempt - Jucifer as his entrance music. Loki Kvakkestad will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derwent Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt swings for the body but Kvakkestad moves out of range.
Kvakkestad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvakkestad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kvakkestad wants it to stay on the feet.
Bolt throws a sloppy body shot
and Kvakkestad counters with a stiff right hand.
Kvakkestad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bolt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kvakkestad defends it nicely.
Bolt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kvakkestad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolt scrambles back to his feet.
Bolt 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.
Kvakkestad tries to bum rush Bolt with a series of wild strikes but Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kvakkestad throws a series of punches but Bolt moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kvakkestad has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bolt takes a swing at Kvakkestad's ribcage but misses.
Bolt feints and as Kvakkestad raises his hands in defense, Bolt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvakkestad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kvakkestad trying to keep a closed guard but Bolt is proving a slippery customer.
Bolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bolt looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kvakkestad looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Bolt blocks the body kick.
Bolt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kvakkestad can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Bolt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bolt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvakkestad keeps working.
Kvakkestad tries to buck Bolt off but Bolt is having none of it.
Bolt takes a little break here. Kvakkestad wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt trying to control the action but Kvakkestad is working from the bottom.
Kvakkestad is looking to reverse the position.
Bolt working away.
Bolt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kvakkestad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kvakkestad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolt is working away from the top position though.
Bolt is trying to control. Kvakkestad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kvakkestad is trying is best to control the position here.
Bolt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvakkestad defends it well.
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.
Bolt prevents Kvakkestad from improving his position.
Kvakkestad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolt's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kvakkestad. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kvakkestad trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kvakkestad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loki Kvakkestad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Kvakkestad tries to sprawl but Bolt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bolt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kvakkestad!
Kvakkestad is looking to improve his position but Bolt isn't that keen on the idea.
Bolt tries to control but Kvakkestad wriggling away.
Kvakkestad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kvakkestad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bolt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bolt wants to control the pace but Kvakkestad is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bolt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kvakkestad reaches up and pulls Bolt towards him, trying to control the position. Bolt manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Kvakkestad! Kvakkestad tries to roll over - now Bolt is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Kvakkestad has to tap out! Great work there by Bolt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derwent Bolt!
A very excited looking Derwent Bolt rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nord Licht (ranked 1925 p4p, 1199 weight class) and Yannick Sakala (ranked 209 p4p, 132 weight class). Sakala has chosen Pole Pole as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nord Licht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yannick Sakala!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Licht counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Licht connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Licht takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 It looks like Nord Licht has been cut.
Sakala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Licht connects with a crisp jab.
Sakala just misses with a punch to the body.
Licht uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
Licht throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sakala to counter with a crisp jab.
Licht paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Sakala.
Licht throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakala counters with a good, hard body kick but Licht shrugs it off.
Sakala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakala fakes the leg kick and cracks Licht in the body.
Licht is breathing heavily.
Licht needs to keep his hands up - Sakala had a free shot at his head there.
Sakala misses the shot to the body.
Sakala throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sakala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sakala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Licht's head backwards.
Sakala walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Licht drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sakala swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Licht's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polish Power (ranked 1065 p4p, 1324 weight class) and The Devils Outlaw (ranked 74 p4p, 87 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Xanadu by Ummet Ozcan. Outlaw is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For The Outlawz by Moonshine Bandits. Polish Power 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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Polish Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Devils Outlaw!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Power rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Power.
Outlaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Outlaw misses with a hook
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Power scores with a jab to the head.
BOOM! Power lands a beautiful left hook that drops Outlaw. Outlaw tries to recover but Power is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Outlaw lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Polish Power!
Polish Power 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 John Wesley Hardin (ranked 1231 p4p, 1491 weight class) and Dredd Tatum (ranked 82 p4p, 96 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wesley Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dredd Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum connects with a body shot.
Tatum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardin has time to react.
Tatum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardin.
Hardin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardin.
Tatum 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.
Tatum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardin.
Tatum clobbers Hardin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tatum misses with a looping right.
Tatum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Dredd Tatum has been cut.
Hardin misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Tatum misses.
Hardin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardin lands an overhand right.
Hardin lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardin throws a lazy right hand but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Tatum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardin throws a lazy uppercut
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tatum scores with a hook.
Tatum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Hardin ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hardin throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.
Tatum misses with a looping left.
Hardin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatum.
Tatum just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardin misses the target.
Tatum swings for the body but Hardin moves out of range.
Tatum throws a good cross that connects.
Hardin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tatum misses with a straight right.
Hardin blocks a jab.
Hardin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tatum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardin scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Tatum throws out a loose jab but Hardin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardin manages to avoid it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hardin! Tatum is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wesley Hardin!
A victorious John Wesley Hardin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Barrengarry (ranked 464 p4p, 597 weight class) and Oswaldo Fadda Jr (ranked 63 p4p, 83 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barrengarry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Young Crazed Peeling by The Distillers. Oswaldo Fadda Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan Barrengarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadda Jr misses with a hook.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fadda Jr's head.
Fadda Jr moves into the clinch.
Fadda Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrengarry controls his hands.
Barrengarry 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.
A right hand to the body from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr blocks an uppercut.
Fadda Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fadda Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrengarry has a couple of punches blocked by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Barrengarry controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fadda Jr.
Barrengarry lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Fadda Jr fails to land.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fadda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fadda Jr tries a body shot but Barrengarry blocks it.
A short right from Fadda Jr.
Barrengarry throws a punch but it's blocked by Fadda Jr.
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!
Barrengarry blocking some punches.
Barrengarry tries to throw a body punch but Fadda Jr avoids it by throwing Barrengarry back against the cage.
A short right from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
Barrengarry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barrengarry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrengarry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fadda Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fadda Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrengarry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fadda Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fadda Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick
and Fadda Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrengarry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fadda Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fadda Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Fadda Jr.
Barrengarry breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Fadda Jr.
Barrengarry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Fadda Jr throws out a counter right but Barrengarry avoids it with no problem.
Fadda Jr fails with the takedown.
Barrengarry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry slips under a jab.
Barrengarry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fadda Jr.
Barrengarry forces Fadda Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Fadda Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrengarry misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barrengarry fails to land.
Fadda Jr lands with a left to the head.
Fadda Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fadda Jr lands a left hand.
Fadda Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrengarry slowing the pace effectively.
Fadda Jr lands a body punch.
Barrengarry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrengarry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fadda Jr moves out of range as Barrengarry strikes.
Barrengarry slips a straight right by Fadda Jr.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Fadda Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Logan Barrengarry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr works the jab nicely.
Barrengarry wants to clinch.
Fadda Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrengarry. Barrengarry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fadda Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barrengarry on the side of the head.
Fadda Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Fadda Jr.
Barrengarry scores with a nice strike.
Good standup being displayed there by Fadda Jr as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrengarry quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fadda Jr 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!
Fadda Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barrengarry throws a wild body kick that Fadda Jr sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Fadda Jr.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fadda Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrengarry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barrengarry quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Barrengarry.
Fadda Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barrengarry on his heels. He'll look to pass Barrengarry's guard now, I'm sure.
Fadda Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fadda Jr prevents Barrengarry from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadda Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barrengarry is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fadda Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Barrengarry digs a right hand underneath Fadda Jr's ribcage. Fadda Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Fadda Jr on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fadda Jr moves out of range as Barrengarry throws a body kick.
Fadda Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fadda Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fadda Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fadda Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barrengarry throws a body punch but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
Fadda Jr ducks under a wild hook from Barrengarry.
Fadda Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barrengarry defends it well.
Barrengarry walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Barrengarry as Fadda Jr shoots in.
Fadda Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fadda Jr's knee momentarily.
Barrengarry connects with the punch.
Fadda Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barrengarry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fadda Jr wants to clinch
and Barrengarry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fadda Jr looks to land a right hand but Barrengarry moved out of range.
Barrengarry throwing a counter right hand but Fadda Jr manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Barrengarry misses its intended target.
Barrengarry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry misses with a lunging right hand
letting Fadda Jr counter with a right hand.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Fadda Jr misses.
Fadda Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barrengarry tried to score with a low kick but Fadda Jr checks it.
A nice side step and Fadda Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Fadda Jr tries to get set, Barrengarry tries to push him back and clinch up but Fadda Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Barrengarry connects with a right hand. Fadda Jr shakes it off.
Barrengarry throws a hook to the side of Fadda Jr's head but Fadda Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook.
Barrengarry throwing a counter right hand but Fadda Jr manages to avoid it.
Fadda Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Barrengarry's head.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrengarry seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barrengarry throws a hook to the side of Fadda Jr's head but Fadda Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fadda Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fadda Jr tries to clinch but Barrengarry moves away
letting Barrengarry counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrengarry misses with a leg kick
and Fadda Jr counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fadda Jr misses with a looping right.
Fadda Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Fadda Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Barrengarry should have avoided that one.
Fadda Jr wants to clinch up but Barrengarry keeps it at a distance.
Fadda Jr connects with a body shot.
Fadda Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fadda Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barrengarry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fadda Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fadda Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barrengarry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fadda Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fadda Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barrengarry in his tracks.
Barrengarry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fadda Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fadda Jr connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barrengarry forces Fadda Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Fadda Jr lands with a right to the head.
Fadda Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrengarry is trying to stall.
Barrengarry lands with a right to the head.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fadda Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Barrengarry.
Fadda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrengarry working aggressively here.
Fadda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fadda Jr fails to land.
Fadda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Barrengarry controls the action.
Barrengarry gets through Fadda Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrengarry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fadda Jr backwards.
Barrengarry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fadda Jr's elbow.
Fadda Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Barrengarry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fadda Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fadda Jr gets through Barrengarry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrengarry.
Fadda Jr lands a shot to the body.
Fadda Jr tries to pull guard but Barrengarry holds him up against the cage and eventually Fadda Jr drops back down to his feet.
Barrengarry misses with some punches.
Barrengarry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fadda Jr tries a body shot but Barrengarry blocks it.
Barrengarry leaning against his opponent.
Barrengarry misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrengarry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Logan Barrengarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oswaldo Fadda Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Barrengarry fails to land.
Barrengarry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barrengarry throws a punch but it's blocked by Fadda Jr.
Barrengarry misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barrengarry fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fadda Jr.
Barrengarry has a couple of punches blocked by Fadda Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fadda Jr.
Barrengarry swings wildly with an uppercut but Fadda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrengarry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Barrengarry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
Logan Barrengarry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrengarry looks for the body kick but Fadda Jr saw that one coming.
Fadda Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrengarry.
Barrengarry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fadda Jr misses with a right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a left to the body.
Fadda Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Fadda Jr scores with a hook to the body. Barrengarry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Barrengarry misses its intended target.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr jabs at Barrengarry's body.
Fadda Jr works Barrengarry's body with a nice hook.
Fadda Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Fadda Jr ducks under a wild hook from Barrengarry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot
and Barrengarry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws a head punch that misses.
Barrengarry blocks a body shot from Fadda Jr.
A body shot lands from Barrengarry.
Fadda Jr tries to pull guard but Barrengarry holds him up against the cage and eventually Fadda Jr drops back down to his feet.
Barrengarry blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry blocks a body shot from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Fadda Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barrengarry fails to land.
Fadda Jr tries to throw a body punch but Barrengarry avoids it by throwing Fadda Jr back against the cage.
Barrengarry misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barrengarry fails to land.
A short left from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
Fadda Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrengarry backwards.
Fadda Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fadda Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fadda Jr stops Barrengarry from standing up.
Fadda Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barrengarry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrengarry wants to stand and escape but Fadda Jr is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fadda Jr passes Barrengarry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barrengarry kicks Fadda Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Fadda Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fadda Jr, as that shot connected.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fadda Jr lands with a cross.
 Barrengarry is rocked!
Fadda Jr cracks Barrengarry with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Barrengarry falls to his knees and Fadda Jr doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Cortez (ranked 502 p4p, 510 weight class) and Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 37 p4p, 39 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kokkoro Kirin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirin.
Kirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but Kirin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirin! But no joy.
Cortez swings for the body but Kirin moves out of range.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kirin doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
Kirin lands with a cross.
Cortez 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.
Kirin slaps away a takedown attempt from Cortez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cortez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kirin quickly recovers to half guard.
Cortez tries to pass to full mount but Kirin defends it.
Cortez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cortez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kirin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Cortez!
After the fight, Don Cortez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjallis Kalske (ranked 374 p4p, 511 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 59 p4p, 77 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kalske throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kalske!
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Kalske is defending well.
Shifter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shifter tries for a kimura but Kalske is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kalske has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalske is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shifter tries for a kimura but Kalske is defending well.
Kalske manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kalske trying to control from the bottom.
Kalske looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifter prevents Kalske from improving his position.
Kalske is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter.
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kalske manages to get to full guard.
Kalske is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shifter postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shifter pushes down on Kalske's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalske sees it coming and defends easily.
Kalske looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kalske looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter prevents Kalske from improving his position.
Shifter is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shifter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kalske really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kalske has worked his arm free - good work by Kalske!
Kalske struggling a bit here.
Shifter throwing strikes but Kalske manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Shifter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Kalske is controlling well.
Kalske is keen to just control but Shifter is a slippery customer.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Kalske looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalske pulls his head out easily.
Shifter tries to roll over but Kalske keeps him under control.
Shifter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalske's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalske's back!
Kalske fending off the submission attempt from Shifter.
You can see the frustration on Kalske's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shifter working for a choke but Kalske is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Kalske's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kalske misses with a double jab
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalske is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Kalske is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shifter lands a nice short elbow.
Kalske is controlling Shifter's trapped leg to prevent Shifter from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Kalske defends the submission attempt.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Kalske is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
Shape Shifter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shifter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shifter throwing strikes here but Kalske is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kalske wants to hold on but Shifter pushes him away.
Shifter working for a guillotine from mount but Kalske is in no mood to give up.
Kalske sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kalske gets full guard.
Kalske is looking for a triangle but Shifter pushes his legs off easily.
Shifter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kalske's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter 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.
Kalske looking for a guillotine here but Shifter defends easily.
Shifter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kalske is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shifter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shifter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shifter throwing strikes from guard but Kalske blocks nicely.
Kalske wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shifter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske trying to keep a closed guard but Shifter is proving a slippery customer.
Kalske looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shifter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Kalske is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalske manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Kalske's guard.
Shifter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shifter connects with a couple of short punches.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Shifter pushes down on Kalske's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shifter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalske is looking to improve his position.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is trying to get back to full guard.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Kalske is defending well.
Kalske is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalske is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter.
Kalske looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kalske.
Kalske keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shifter shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalske manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shifter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shifter tries for a takedown but Kalske circles away easily
and Kalske counters with a straight right hand.
Kalske looks to throw the jab but Shifter is out of range.
Shifter tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Kalske avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shifter is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Kalske on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hjallis Kalske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalske misses the target.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shifter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalske misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalske leaves Shifter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kalske went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kalske misses with a double jab
so Shifter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shifter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shifter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Kalske is keeping the position.
Kalske working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shifter.
Shifter won't allow Kalske to sweep him here.
Shifter distracts Kalske with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shifter passes Kalske's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalske is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shifter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalske sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shifter prevents Kalske from improving his position.
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalske is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalske blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shifter.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalske sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kalske wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kalske looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter tries to pass to full mount but Kalske defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kalske doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shape Shifter.
I've got Shifter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shape Shifter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bofur Widenose (ranked 248 p4p, 319 weight class) and Chip Nickel (ranked 26 p4p, 36 weight class). Nickel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TISM - Greg the Stop Sign. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186
38 - 18 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bofur Widenose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chip Nickel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Widenose.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel throws a combination. Widenose tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nickel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nickel takes a swing at Widenose's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a body punch but Widenose moves out of range.
Widenose wants to clinch.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Widenose has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bigfoot BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Nickel misses.
Nickel lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big right from Nickel misses.
Widenose shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Widenose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Widenose slips under a jab.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nickel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Widenose shoots for a double leg takedown but Nickel sprawls well. He's pushed Widenose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nickel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Widenose checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Widenose.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Widenose.
Nickel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nickel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickel.
Nickel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Widenose is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nickel tried to score with a low kick but Widenose checks it.
Nickel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Widenose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Widenose ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Widenose slips under a jab from Nickel.
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Widenose moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Widenose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nickel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Widenose somewhat.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
Widenose misses with a takedown attempt - Nickel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Widenose blocks a leg kick.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widenose tries to counter with a takedown but Nickel is quick to defend against it.
Nickel throws a hook but Widenose blocks it.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Nickel scores with a jab.
Nickel throws a push kick but Widenose slaps the foot to one side.
Widenose fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickel throws a low kick but Widenose moves out of range easily.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Widenose or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickel, which made it look bad.
Widenose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickel cracks Widenose with a good jab.
Widenose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel takes a swing at Widenose's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel lands a really nice looking cross but Widenose seems unphased.
Widenose needs to keep his hands up - Nickel had a free shot at his head there.
Widenose rushes Nickel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Widenose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nickel to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickel wants to break free but Widenose has control.
Nickel is trying to break the clinch but Widenose has him pressed against the cage.
Widenose prevents Nickel from breaking the clinch.
Nickel is trying to break free.
Widenose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nickel smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Widenose.
Nickel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Widenose.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Widenose blocks the body kick.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Nickel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Widenose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nickel misses with a hook. Widenose ducked under it nicely.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
Widenose wants to clinch up but Nickel keeps it at a distance.
Widenose tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Nickel. No joy for Widenose on that attempt.
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Widenose attempts a counter takedown but Nickel avoids it well and moves away.
Widenose slips a straight right by Nickel.
Widenose tries to counter with a takedown but Nickel is quick to defend against it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Widenose has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Widenose and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Nickel tries to buck Widenose off but Widenose is having none of it.
Widenose misses with the ground and pound.
Nickel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Widenose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nickel is trying to work for a sweep but Widenose has mounted him!
Widenose tries to control but Nickel wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Widenose looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Widenose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Widenose scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nickel?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel wants to get back to his feet.
Widenose lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Widenose with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel 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!
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand
and Widenose counters with a single leg into guard. Nickel didn't expect that.
Nickel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Widenose lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose landing some decent shots from guard.
Nickel working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nickel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickel keeps working.
Widenose 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose is trying for a kimura here. Nickel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Widenose wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bofur Widenose!
A victorious Bofur Widenose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Cowan (ranked 234 p4p, 544 weight class) and Ricky Greene (ranked 15 p4p, 40 weight class). Greene is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stepdad- Eminem. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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World class boxer
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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 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Cowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowan throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Cowan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cowan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cowan wants it to stay on the feet.
Greene fails to land the takedown.
Greene instigates a clinch.
Greene struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
Greene tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mickey Cowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Greene.
Cowan goes for a takedown attempt but Greene pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene misses with a straight left.
Cowan closes the distance and clinches.
Greene lands with a right to the head.
Cowan manages to break the clinch.
Cowan shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowan staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Cowan shoots in.
Greene feints the counter takedown.
Cowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Greene blocks a head kick by Cowan.
Cowan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene throws a series of punches but Cowan avoids them all with ease.
Cowan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Greene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greene wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cowan is defended easily by Greene.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cowan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Greene has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Greene and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Greene shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cowan but Cowan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greene, as that shot connected.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Cowan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Greene shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cowan is trying to defend but Greene finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene is looking to advance position but Cowan won't allow it.
Cowan is defending against the submission attempts here by Greene.
Cowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Greene is taking a breather. Cowan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cowan is looking for a sweep. Greene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greene wants to work for an arm triangle but Cowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cowan trying to hold on to Greene's head to control him but Greene postures up.
That's four 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.
Greene is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cowan sees it coming and defends easily.
Greene is looking for a kimura here.
Greene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cowan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Greene manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowan is looking to get to half guard.
Greene can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowan is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Greene dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Greene digs a good body shot into Cowan's ribs.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt - Cowan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cowan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Cowan as Greene shoots in.
Mickey Cowan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cowan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cowan avoids the body shot from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws a right and a left that Cowan avoids nicely.
Cowan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cowan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cowan tries to clinch up but Greene circles away and keeps his distance.
Greene thuds a left hand into Cowan's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowan tries for a takedown but Greene sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cowan throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cowan wants to get back to his feet but Greene is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cowan wants to sweep here but Greene controlling him for the moment.
Greene advances to half guard.
Cowan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greene on the ground.
Greene 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.
Greene seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowan wants to get back to full guard but Greene has passed into side control.
Greene swings around for an armbar but Cowan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Greene's guard.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Cowan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cowan controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greene isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cowan stacks Greene on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cowan!
Cowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cowan wants to control for a moment but Greene uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
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.
Cowan passes into side control, despite Greene's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Greene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cowan decides to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Greene will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Greene looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cowan misses with a takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cowan won't be happy with that.
Cowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greene wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Greene is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cowan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Greene is trying to get an arm triangle but Cowan is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan sneaks out the side door and pushes Greene away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Greene defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cowan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene swings for the body but Cowan moves out of range.
Cowan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Cowan moved out of range.
Greene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cowan doesn't seem bothered though.
Cowan wants to clinch up but Greene keeps it at a distance.
And Greene tries to counter it with a takedown but Cowan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Greene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cowan doesn't seem bothered though.
Greene shoots in but Cowan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Cowan. Cowan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Cowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowan wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene scores with a hook.
Greene swings for the body but Cowan moves out of range.
Cowan blocks a jab.
It looked like Cowan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Greene defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cowan.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Cowan.
Greene drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cowan defends it well.
Greene circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cowan goes for a double leg but Greene avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greene continues to drive forward.
Greene drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cowan defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greene is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cowan rather than just go for the knockout.
Greene displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cowan.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Cowan moved out of range nicely.
Greene rushes Cowan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Greene fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greene tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cowan smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Cowan.
Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Greene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greene wants it to stay on the feet.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cowan.
Greene bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cowan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cowan wants to hold on but Greene pushes him away.
Greene looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cowan is trying to escape the mount.
Greene is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cowan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Greene working for a submission but Cowan is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Greene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Greene has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Greene!
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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
37% |
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