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Event:
Gladiators 15 Ralph v Arthur
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Buford throws a sloppy head kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with an inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buford connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurmagomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buford . Buford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Buford is just out of range.
Buford raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Buford lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buford takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buford swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov throws a leg kick but Buford moved away.
Buford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Buford throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Buford sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Buford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from Buford .
Buford needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Buford is rocked!
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Buford counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Buford avoids them all with ease.
Nurmagomedov throws out a leg kick but Buford moves out of range and Nurmagomedov only half commits.
Buford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buford is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Buford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buford seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nurmagomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Buford tries a head kick but it misses.
Buford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buford manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buford misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nurmagomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Buford 's head.
Nurmagomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Buford .
Buford misses the shot to the body.
Buford connects with a crisp jab.
Buford fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Buford lands a right hook to the body.
Buford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD#
Nurmagomedov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Buford sprawling to the canvas! Buford rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nurmagomedov finish him?!
Buford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Are you kidding me?! Nurmagomedov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Buford clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Gladiators 7
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Duran tries to move into range but Buford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duran misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Buford has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Buford .
Duran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buford has him pressed against the cage.
Buford lands a nice uppercut.
Buford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
Buford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buford prevents it.
Buford lands a shoulder strike.
Buford lands a body shot.
Duran tries to break free but Buford pushes him back against the cage.
Buford digs a right hand into Duran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duran's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Duran's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buford scores with a shot to the side of Duran's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duran.
Buford lands with a short shot to the head.
Duran is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Buford is defending well.
Buford lands a right hand. #T1#
Duran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buford prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Duran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Buford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buford connects with a right hand. Duran shakes it off.
Duran takes a swing at Buford 's ribcage but misses.
Elvis Buford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duran throws a series of punches but Buford avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Buford has closed the distance and engaged Duran in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Buford .
Buford missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Buford scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buford . #ROC2#
Duran is rocked!
Duran is looking for a takedown.
Oh Duran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duran.
Buford misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Buford 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buford gets in close and tags Duran with a short punch that almost sends Duran to the mat! Oh Duran is in big trouble! He turns his back on Buford , trying to create some distance but Buford rushes him, striking wildly and Duran goes down! The referee tackles Buford into the cage to end the fight! Buford is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvis Buford !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Kiefer throws a body punch but Buford moves out of range.
Kiefer misses with an uppercut.
Buford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiefer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kiefer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buford staying out of range there.
Kiefer throws out a loose jab but Buford uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Buford has closed the distance and engaged Kiefer in a clinch.
Buford lands a right hand.
Kiefer can't find room to land a body shot as Buford controls the action.
Kiefer misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiefer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buford blocking some punches.
Buford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiefer backwards.
Buford misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Buford .
Buford pushes Kiefer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Buford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Buford .
Kiefer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kiefer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buford misses with a punch on the inside.
Buford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kiefer working aggressively here.
#BC#
Buford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Kiefer misses.
Buford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kiefer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buford in his tracks.
Kiefer tries to close the distance and clinch but Buford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiefer thuds a left hand into Buford 's body.#T2#
Kiefer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Buford instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buford prevents a body shot from Kiefer.
Buford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiefer.
Kiefer working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Buford .
Buford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kiefer misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Buford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buford with a hook.
Buford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiefer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Buford closes the distance and clinches.
Buford misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kiefer.
Buford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiefer's elbow. #T3#
Kiefer has a couple of punches blocked by Buford .
Kiefer can't find room to land a body shot as Buford controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kiefer fails to land.
Kiefer managing to block the knees to the body from Buford .
Buford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buford scores with a shot to the side of Kiefer's head.
Buford 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Buford .
Buford wants to get back to striking at distance but Kiefer won't allow it.
Buford lands a left hand.
Kiefer swings wildly with an uppercut but Buford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buford .
Buford prevents a body shot from Kiefer. #BC#
Buford manages to break the clinch.
Miles Kiefer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiefer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Buford tests Kiefer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Buford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiefer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Kiefer misses.
Buford appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Buford gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buford blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Buford 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kiefer throws a big shot that misses.
Buford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kiefer throws a right hand that misses
and Buford counters with a nice uppercut.
Buford tries to clinch up but Kiefer circles away and keeps his distance.
Buford takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiefer misses the target.
Kiefer throws a looping overhand right but Buford ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Buford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiefer lands a really nice looking cross but Buford seems unphased.
#ROC2#
Buford is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miles Kiefer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Buford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kiefer misses.#CL#
Buford gets a clinch. #BC#
Buford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiefer lands a right hook to the body.
Kiefer tries to clinch but Buford is having none of it.
Kiefer throws an off balance right hand
and Buford counters with a stiff right hand.
Buford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiefer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buford avoids the body shot from Kiefer.
Kiefer with a hook.
Kiefer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiefer misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Buford moves in looking to clinch but Kiefer pushes him off.
A cross from Buford lands.
Kiefer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiefer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Buford moves into the clinch successfully.
Kiefer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiefer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buford tries to land knees in the clinch but Kiefer avoids the damage to the body.
Buford misses with some punches.
Elvis Buford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Buford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buford misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiefer.
Buford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiefers head.
Buford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Buford 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Buford moves away from the strike by Kiefer.
Kiefer throws a hook to the side of Buford 's head but Buford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiefer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Kiefer misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Buford gets a clinch.
Buford misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Buford breaks from the clinch.
Kiefer is looking to clinch.
Kiefer throws out a powerful jab.
Miles Kiefer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiefer throws a lazy right hand but Buford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buford slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Buford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiefer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Kiefer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Buford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kiefer stuns Buford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiefer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buford moves away.
Kiefer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Buford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Kiefer takes the fight into the clinch.
Buford seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Buford .
Kiefer misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiefer blocks an uppercut.
Kiefer throws a head punch that misses.
Kiefer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Nice body punch from Buford .
Buford throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Buford breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kiefer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiefer misses with a looping right.
Kiefer throws a big shot that misses.
Buford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buford moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Buford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiefer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiefer misses the shot to the body.
Buford attempts a counter takedown but Kiefer avoids it well and moves away.
Kiefer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiefer throws out the jab.
Buford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kiefer thuds his right hand into Buford 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Kiefer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Buford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiefer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Buford has Kiefer up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Buford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiefer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Buford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiefer tries to clinch but Buford is having none of it. #CL#
Buford takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buford lands with a left to the head.
Kiefer blocking some punches.
Buford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiefer backwards.
Kiefer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buford or not.
Kiefer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buford .
Kiefer misses with the head strike.
Kiefer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Buford manages to break the clinch.
Kiefer lands the left hand.
Kiefer throws out a loose jab but Buford uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Kiefer tries to get set, Buford tries to push him back and clinch up but Kiefer manages to avoid the attempt.
Buford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buford there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kiefer misses with a body shot.
Buford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiefer.
Kiefer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiefer misses with a lunging right hand
and Buford counters with a nice uppercut.
Buford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiefer.
Buford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elvis Buford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miles Kiefer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Buford is looking to clinch but Kiefer is avoiding it.
Kiefer misses with an uppercut
and Buford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiefer is looking to clinch.
Kiefer doesn't manage to clinch there - Buford circles away.
Buford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kiefer tries to clinch there but Buford circles away.
Buford is looking for a counter combo.
Buford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kiefer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiefer stuns Buford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiefer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Buford closes the distance and pushes Kiefer back into the cage.
Buford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Buford looking to throw knees to the head but Kiefer is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Buford .
Buford lands a left hand.
Buford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buford tries to break the clinch but Kiefer is controlling the position.
Buford prevents a body shot from Kiefer.
A head punch on the inside from Buford fails to land.
Buford throws an elbow but it misses.
Kiefer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buford .
Buford misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Kiefer lands a shot to the body.
Buford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Buford fails to land.
Kiefer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buford working aggressively here.
Buford tries to work over Kiefer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buford missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiefer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buford .
Kiefer lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elvis Buford .
I think Kiefer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles Kiefer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Buford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mercado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mercado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buford lands a nice shot to the body.
Buford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mercado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buford works Mercado's body with a nice hook.
Buford scores with a shot to the body.
Buford scores with a three punch combo!
Buford scores with a hook to the body. Mercado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mercado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buford digs a good hook to Mercado's body.
#T1#
Mercado tries to move into range but Buford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mercado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buford stuns Mercado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buford digs a good body shot into Mercado's ribs.
Buford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mercado rather than just go for the knockout.
Buford with a hook.
Buford missing with a left hand there. Mercado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elvis Buford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercado shoots and misses
and Buford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mercado thinking.
Buford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buford works the jab nicely.
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!
Mercado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buford .
#T2#
Mercado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buford .
Buford cracks Mercado with a good jab.#ROC2#
Mercado is rocked!
Buford drops Mercado with a big left hand! Mercado is injured, injured bad! Buford jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvis Buford !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Hurley slips a jab from Buford .
Buford throws a shot to the body.
Hurley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buford .
Hurley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buford lands a slapping body shot.
Buford lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buford throws a monster overhand right that drops Hurley! Buford follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvis Buford !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Buford looks to land a combination but Potter avoids it well.
Potter is looking for a counter combo.
Buford throws a right and a left that Potter avoids nicely.
Buford clobbers Potter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buford scores with a nice strike.
Buford scores with the left hand. Potter knows he should have avoided that one.
Buford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#
Potter is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Booker Potter has been cut.
Buford connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Potter to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Buford !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elvis Buford !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Buford !
#CUT2#
It looks like Emmett Mcfadden has been cut.
Buford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buford scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#
Mcfadden is rocked!
Mcfadden is holding his hands too far apart here. Buford throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Mcfadden is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elvis Buford !
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