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Event:
ABW Champions Night
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Opstad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Ghost circles away quickly and effectively.
Opstad lands with a straight right. The Ghost didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos The Ghost has been cut.
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Opstad lands a big shot that drops The Ghost! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#
The Ghost is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Opstad arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! The Ghost's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leon Opstad!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 12
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
The Ghost changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grimdal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The Ghost taking a breather here.
The Ghost has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grimdal is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Ghost is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grimdal's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grimdal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Ghost pinned against the cage. The Ghost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Ghost appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
The Ghost drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as The Ghost stalls from top position.#T3#
Grimdal prevents The Ghost from improving position.
The Ghost is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grimdal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Grimdal is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Ghost has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grimdal is letting The Ghost control him for a moment.
Grimdal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Ghost asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Ghost doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grimdal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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 Carlos The Ghost will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The Ghost fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Grimdal drives through and clinches with The Ghost against the cage.
#BC2#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Grimdal clinches up with The Ghost and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos The Ghost has been cut.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimdal tries to clinch up but The Ghost circles away and keeps his distance.
The Ghost appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Grimdal fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal clinches.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside that The Ghost shrugs off.
The Ghost takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Ghost drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grimdal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside that The Ghost shrugs off. #CUT2#
Carlos The Ghost's cut is getting worse.
The Ghost takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grimdal scores with a shoulder strike.
The Ghost has Grimdal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grimdal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos The Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimdal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
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!#BC2#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Grimdal. #CUT2#
Carlos The Ghost's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Grimdal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Carlos The Ghost's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A bit of stalling here from The Ghost.
A short uppercut from Grimdal. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Grimdal has managed to clinch.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos The Ghost's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reggie Grimdal!
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Event:
Angry Birds War - First Blood
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Sol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Ghost tries to avoid it but Sol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Ghost to the ground. The Ghost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sol or perhaps it was just good defense by The Ghost, which made it look bad.
Sol shoots in looking for a takedown but The Ghost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Ghost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carlos The Ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Sol.
Sol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Ghost as he avoids it easily.
The Ghost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sol shoots in and drives through. The Ghost sprawls well.
The Ghost feinted with a counter takedown.
Sol has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as The Ghost is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sol goes for a double leg but The Ghost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Ghost continues to drive forward.#TD#
The Ghost bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Ghost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sol tries to buck The Ghost off but The Ghost is having none of it.
Sol is trying to control The Ghost's posture but The Ghost avoids it.
Sol throws a few strikes from the bottom but The Ghost takes advantage and mounts! #T1#
Sol wants to hold on but The Ghost pushes him away.
Sol is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Ghost avoids the attempt from Sol to control.
The Ghost wants to take Sol's back but he can't do it this time.
The Ghost controlling his opponent.
Sol is squirming around, avoiding The Ghost's attempts to control the action.
Sol is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Ghost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Sol is looking to improve his position but The Ghost isn't that keen on the idea.
Sol tries to hold on but The Ghost postures up.
Sol is trying desperately to improve position.
Sol manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Sol looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Sol actively working from the bottom here.
The Ghost trying to control the pace.
The Ghost prevents Sol from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sol actively working from the bottom here.
The Ghost wants to pass the guard but Sol is defending well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Still in half guard, The Ghost seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sol.
The Ghost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sol throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Ghost's waist but The Ghost gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sol off to one side.
Sol shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Ghost defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos The Ghost dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Ghost as he avoids it easily.
Sol dives in for a single leg takedown but The Ghost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sol is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Ghost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Ghost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carlos The Ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Sol.
Sol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Ghost but The Ghost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sol shoots for a double leg takedown but The Ghost sprawls well. He's pushed Sol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Ghost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sol changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sol shoots for a double leg takedown but The Ghost sprawls well. He's pushed Sol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol fails to land the takedown.
Sol is breathing heavily.
Sol dives in and grabs The Ghost's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Ghost pushes down on Sol's head and hops out.#T1#
Sol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Ghost is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
The Ghost closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sol is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Ghost pulls his head out easily.
The Ghost keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sol is looking for a sweep. The Ghost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Ghost moves nicely into side control. #T2#
A control attempt from Sol but he's now mounted!
The Ghost controlling the pace for now.
The Ghost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sol can do to turn this around?
Sol wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sol is trying to break free.
Sol is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get The Ghost off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
Sol trying to control the position but The Ghost manages to sink in the hooks.
Sol can't escape the position.
The Ghost has good solid back control here.
Carlos The Ghost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sol tries to escape but The Ghost has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The Ghost keeps control of the position easily here as Sol tries to buck him off.
Sol is in bad spot here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - The Ghost's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sol wants to get back to his feet.
Sol trying to control but not successfully.
The Ghost has the hooks in. Sol is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sol rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos The Ghost dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sol fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Ghost avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Sol looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
The Ghost is defending against the submission attempts here by Sol.
Sol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sol is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Ghost has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
The Ghost keeping hold of Sol's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Sol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Ghost is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Sol 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.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sol missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Sol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sol is looking for a kimura but The Ghost is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sol to get the leverage.
Sol tries to pass to full mount but The Ghost defends it. #SUB2#
Sol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
The Ghost is trying to maintain the position but Sol is very close to passing his half guard.
Sol is keen to just control but The Ghost is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Sol is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sol is looking for a kimura here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from The Ghost. No joy for Sol on that attempt. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Ghost stuffs the takedown.
It looked like The Ghost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sol.
Carlos The Ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Sol.
Sol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Ghost shoots in looking for a takedown. Sol tries to sprawl out of it but The Ghost keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sol looks for a takedown but The Ghost sprawls well.
It looked like The Ghost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Milan Sol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sol fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milan Sol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Ghost has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos The Ghost!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
The Ghost shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kidd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Ghost trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
Kidd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kidd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Ghost manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kidd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Ghost pulls Kidd in close to his closed guard and prevents Kidd from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The Ghost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The Ghost is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kidd wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kidd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but The Ghost has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
The Ghost swings around for an armbar but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Ghost's guard.
Kidd being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Ghost is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The Ghost won't allow Kidd to sweep him here.
The Ghost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kidd is keeping the position for now.
The Ghost trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
The Ghost sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kidd 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 Ghost works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Ghost passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Ghost trying to control but Kidd is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos The Ghost dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kidd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kidd wants it to stay on the feet.
The Ghost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kidd defends it nicely.
Kidd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Ghost shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calvin Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos The Ghost.
Kidd tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Ghost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kidd somewhat.#T1#
Kidd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Ghost swivels and escapes.
The Ghost is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Ghost shoots in for a double leg but Kidd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Ghost checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Kidd looking to score a takedown here. The Ghost is defending well but Kidd drives through and ends up in The Ghost's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. The Ghost manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Kidd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Ghost shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Kidd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Ghost is breathing heavily.
Kidd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Ghost just stands there and leans against the cage.
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!
Kidd tries to pull guard but The Ghost forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The Ghost wants a takedown.
#T3#
The Ghost wants to take the fight to the mat but Kidd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Kidd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics The Ghost uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd controls The Ghost momentarily but The Ghost frees himself.
Kidd working a defensive guard but The Ghost passes into half guard.
Kidd is staying active underneath The Ghost, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kidd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Ghost on the ground.
Kidd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The Ghost tries to free his leg and advance position but Kidd is retaining full guard.
The Ghost trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
The Ghost won't allow Kidd to sweep him here.
The Ghost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kidd looking for a guillotine here but The Ghost defends easily.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidd dives in for a single leg takedown but The Ghost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Ghost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Calvin Kidd will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kidd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Calvin Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd shoots for a takedown but The Ghost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Kidd with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Ghost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kidd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Ghost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kidd somewhat.
The Ghost is looking for the big counter here.#T1##TD2#
The Ghost fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kidd sprawls well initially but The Ghost persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kidd preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SU2#
The Ghost decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Kidd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Ghost misses with a wild combination.
Kidd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kidd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Ghost sprawls well. The Ghost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kidd gets slowly back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
The Ghost looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Ghost sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kidd's guard.
Kidd wants to sweep but The Ghost has passed to side control!
Kidd is not content to let The Ghost control the position. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidd is letting The Ghost control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos The Ghost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Ghost 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos The Ghost!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Warner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Ghost as he avoids it easily.
Warner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Ghost swivels and escapes.#TD2#
The Ghost changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Warner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Warner is trying to control The Ghost's posture but The Ghost avoids it. #SUB2#
The Ghost tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Ghost has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Warner tries to control but The Ghost manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
The Ghost working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Warner is doing well to defend. The Ghost seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Warner is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos The Ghost!
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