PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyagi comes to the cage accompanied by Your'e The Best Around. Bonney is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by public enemy number 1. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Miyagi
vs
Bonney

166 cm
31
142 lbs
32 - 5 - 2

170 cm
33
136 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kesuke Miyagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Bonney!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonney.
Miyagi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miyagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonney. Bonney gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miyagi counters with an inside leg kick.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Bonney.
Bonney misses with a wild combination.
Miyagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Miyagi throws a wild body kick that Bonney sees coming a mile off.
Bonney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bonney digs a good body shot into Miyagi's ribs.
Bonney fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonney doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyagi circles away.
Miyagi thows a leg kick but Bonney checks it
and Bonney counters with a left to the body.
Bonney tries to clinch but Miyagi moves out of range.
No joy there for Bonney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney swings for the body but Miyagi moves out of range.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick from Miyagi.
Miyagi connects with an inside leg kick.
Bonney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miyagi.
Miyagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miyagi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonney checks it well.
Miyagi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bonney fails to land the takedown.
Miyagi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bonney blocks a leg kick.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyagi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miyagi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miyagi looks to land a body kick but Bonney moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Bonney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyagi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bonney is out of range.
No joy there for Bonney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miyagi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonney is out of range and Miyagi settles back down.
Bonney misses with a looping right.
Bonney misses with a hook.
Miyagi throws the kick towards the body but Bonney avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miyagi.
Bonney throws a hook to the side of Miyagi's head but Miyagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonney scores with a one two! Miyagi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bonney with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bonney stalks Miyagi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miyagi's face. Miyagi staggers backwards, shaken.
Miyagi connects with a solid leg kick.
Bonney blocks a leg kick.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick.
Bonney connects with a body shot.
Miyagi thumps Bonney with a low kick.
Bonney looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyagi is just out of range.
Miyagi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonney.
Bonney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miyagi as he jumps to the side.
Bonney punishes Miyagi's body with a nice straight punch.
Miyagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Bonney checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick from Miyagi.
Bonney looks to land a left hand but Miyagi moved out of range nicely.
Bonney is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miyagi rather than just go for the knockout.
Bonney scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bonney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonney.
Bonney lands a really nice looking cross but Miyagi seems unphased.
Bonney wants to clinch but Miyagi slips to the side
and Miyagi counters with a head kick. That will keep Bonney thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Bonney is rocked!
Miyagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonney. Bonney gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonney is still on wobbly legs! Can Miyagi finish him?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miyagi 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 Bonney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bonney seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonney has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from Miyagi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kesuke Miyagi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bonney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miyagi as he avoids it easily.
Bonney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyagi manages to avoid it.

Bonney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miyagi sprawls well initially but Bonney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Miyagi kicks off Bonney and gets to his feet.
Bonney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miyagi.
Both fighters circling a little - Miyagi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Bonney closes the distance and clinches.

Miyagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Bonney blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Miyagi misses.
Bonney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miyagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miyagi.
Bonney looks for a takedown but Miyagi sprawls well.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Bonney.
Bonney is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney tries to clinch up but Miyagi circles away and keeps his distance.
Miyagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonney. Bonney gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miyagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Bonney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bonney avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonney misses the target.
Kesuke Miyagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miyagi.
William Bonney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Bonney off balance momentarily.
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Bonney off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bonney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miyagi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Miyagi lands a big head kick that sends Bonney tumbling to the mat! Miyagi takes a step backwards and waves Bonney back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like William Bonney has been cut.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Bonney sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick.
Miyagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Bonney changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miyagi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Miyagi pushes Bonney away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bonney gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bonney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miyagi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Miyagi sneaks out the side door and pushes Bonney away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kesuke Miyagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonney fails with a takedown attempt.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
That kick from Miyagi tenderised Bonney's leg. Bonney is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonney is defended easily by Miyagi.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Miyagi throws a front kick aimed at Bonney's knee but Bonney avoids it well.
Miyagi throws a chopping leg kick but Bonney manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bonney jabs Miyagi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyagi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonney misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kesuke Miyagi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Bonney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Miyagi throws a solid leg kick but Bonney takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miyagi.
Bonney tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonney crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miyagi - the referee stops the clock and Bonney gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miyagi. Bonney manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miyagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bonney looks to land a combination but Miyagi avoids it well.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Bonney sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Bonney looks for the body kick but Miyagi saw that one coming.
Miyagi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miyagi misses with a low kick as Bonney jumps back.
Bonney moves in looking to clinch but Miyagi pushes him off.
Bonney checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bonney blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney looks to land a left hand but Miyagi moved out of range nicely.

Bonney looking to score a takedown here. Miyagi is defending well but Bonney drives through and ends up in Miyagi's guard.
Bonney lands a couple of elbows.
Bonney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonney is looking to work some ground and pound but Miyagi has wrist control.
Miyagi wants to get back to his feet but Bonney is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Bonney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Miyagi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Miyagi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Miyagi manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miyagi avoids the body shot from Bonney.
Bonney tries to land a leg kick but Miyagi saw it coming and moves away.
A punch combination from Bonney misses.
Bonney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyagi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonney misses the shot to the body.
Miyagi delivers a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyagi, right into the meat.
Miyagi slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miyagi avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi scores with a head kick. Bonney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bonney shoots for a takedown but Miyagi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bonney 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.
Miyagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miyagi circles away.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Bonney.
Miyagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonney's sensitive parts.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyagi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miyagi checks a leg kick nicely.
Miyagi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyagi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bonney will feel that in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi scores with a leg kick.
Bonney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonney has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Miyagi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi slips a jab and a cross from Bonney.
Bonney blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Bonney misses with a takedown attempt - Miyagi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.
A head kick misses from Miyagi.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyagi, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyagi scores with a leg kick.
Miyagi dodges the punch combination from Bonney.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miyagi. That's going to slow Bonney down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kesuke Miyagi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on William Bonney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bonney throws a sloppy head kick and Miyagi moves out of range easily.
Bonney takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bonney connects with a single shot there.
Miyagi throws a front kick aimed at Bonney's knee but Bonney avoids it well.
Bonney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miyagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonney's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miyagi misses with a kick to the body.
Miyagi throws a push kick but Bonney slaps the foot to one side.
Bonney blocks the body kick.
Bonney misses with a body shot.
Bonney takes a swing at Miyagi's ribcage but misses.
Bonney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miyagi defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney thows a body shot but no joy.
Miyagi throws a leg kick that misses.
Miyagi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miyagi slips a jab from Bonney.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Miyagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
William Bonney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonney.
Bonney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miyagi's waist but Miyagi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonney off to one side.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Bonney.
Bonney is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bonney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miyagi.
Bonney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miyagi circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonney crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miyagi - the referee stops the clock and Bonney gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miyagi. Bonney manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bonney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bonney fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miyagi.
Miyagi leaves Bonney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Miyagi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonney checks it well.
Bonney is looking to score with low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a wild body kick that Bonney sees coming a mile off.

Miyagi tries to sprawl but Bonney drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Miyagi is trying to stand back up but Bonney is controlling him
Bonney thows a huge punch but Miyagi dodges it nicely.
Bonney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Bonney is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bonney is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miyagi defends it well.
Miyagi wants to get back to his feet.

Bonney is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miyagi has one foot on Bonney's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bonney fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney tries to close the distance and clinch but Miyagi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Bonney checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bonney takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bonney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A clash of legs there as Bonney blocks the low kick.
Bonney darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Bonney into the cage.

Miyagi manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kesuke Miyagi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Bonney's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

That kick from Miyagi tenderised Bonney's leg. Bonney is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Miyagi.
Bonney moves out of range of the leg kick from Miyagi.
Bonney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miyagi's waist but Miyagi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonney off to one side.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Miyagi leaves Bonney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bonney thows a body shot but no joy.
Miyagi wants to land a leg kick but Bonney is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miyagi 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 Bonney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Miyagi scores with a head kick. Bonney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bonney swinging wildly here.
Miyagi connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miyagi 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 Bonney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bonney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Bonney.
Bonney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonney shoots for a double leg takedown but Miyagi sprawls well. He's pushed Bonney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bonney is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Miyagi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Miyagi scores with a push kick.
Miyagi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miyagi wants it to stay on the feet.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Bonney moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Miyagi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bonney darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Bonney into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miyagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonney throws a solid leg kick but Miyagi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonney.
Bonney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miyagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonney.
Bonney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miyagi. Miyagi obviously looking to wear him down.
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Bonney off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonney thows a body shot but no joy.
Bonney fails with a takedown attempt.
Miyagi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miyagi wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miyagi throws a leg kick which misses Bonney's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonney tries to avoid it.
Bonney throws an overhand right that lands on Miyagi's shoulder, as Miyagi tries to avoid the shot.
Miyagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miyagi thumps Bonney with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miyagi.
Bonney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miyagi circles away quickly and effectively.
Miyagi stuffs the takedown.
Miyagi is looking to slow Bonney down with leg kicks.
Bonney fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bonney's calf.
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Bonney off balance momentarily.
Miyagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyagi.
Bonney shoots for a takedown but Miyagi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
William Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miyagi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonney.
Bonney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyagi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miyagi.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kesuke Miyagi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miyagi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kesuke Miyagi!
Kesuke Miyagi retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Kesuke Miyagi, 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.