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Event:
BFC 5: Diaz vs. Norman
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Hartel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Hartel moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from McDrippy.
A body shot lands from McDrippy.
McDrippy lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Hartel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McDrippy can't fight it off and eventually Hartel manages to take the fight to the floor. McDrippy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hartel throwing strikes from guard but McDrippy blocks nicely.
McDrippy is trying to keep Hartel in close.
McDrippy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDrippy pulls Hartel in close to his closed guard and prevents Hartel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hartel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hartel preventing the sweep.
Hartel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDrippy controls Hartel momentarily but Hartel frees himself.
McDrippy tries to strike from the bottom.
Hartel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDrippy's head.
McDrippy trying to keep a closed guard but Hartel is proving a slippery customer.
McDrippy wants to sweep here but Hartel controlling him for the moment.
Hartel forces his way into half guard.
McDrippy wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hartel lands a nice short elbow.
McDrippy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hartel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDrippy is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hartel lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
McDrippy wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Hartel.
McDrippy tries to roll over but Hartel keeps him under control.
McDrippy is controlling Hartel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hartel connects with a nice short shot to McDrippy's temple. #SUB#
Hartel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDrippy sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hartel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hartel working McDrippy over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hartel breaks from McDrippy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McDrippy is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDrippy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hartel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hartel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McDrippy looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
McDrippy is rocked!
Hartel dominating with strikes here.
McDrippy is still in real trouble! Can Hartel finish him?
Hartel looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has McDrippy covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonso Hartel!
Our winner, Alfonso Hartel, 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.
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Event:
BFC 2: Wallace vs. Cole
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Hartel instigates a clinch.
Hartel is trying to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling him.
Hartel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martinez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hartel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hartel looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Hartel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martinez prevents it.
Hartel tries to pull guard but Martinez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hartel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hartel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martinez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartel prevents a body shot from Martinez. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martinez slowing the pace effectively.
Hartel tries to score a body lock takedown but Martinez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hartel tries for a takedown but Martinez manages to get underhooks.
Hartel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martinez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hartel misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Martinez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hartel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martinez's waist but Martinez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hartel off to one side.
Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martinez leaves Hartel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hartel is breathing heavily.
Martinez throws a hook to the side of Hartel's head but Hartel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinez missing with a left hand there. Hartel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartel closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martinez stalling away here and it's allowed Hartel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Martinez being controlled here momentarily.
Hartel keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hartel is controlling Martinez's posture.
Hartel keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hartel dives in and grabs Martinez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes down on Hartel's head and hops out.
Martinez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartel defends it well.
Hartel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Martinez leaves Hartel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martinez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hartel with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Martinez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martinez.
Hartel can't get the takedown.
Martinez tries to work over Hartel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Hartel pulls guard successfully.
Hartel keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Martinez clinches.
Hartel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martinez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hartel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martinez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hartel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martinez as he jumps to the side.
Martinez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartel defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Hartel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartel dives in and grabs Martinez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes down on Hartel's head and hops out.
Martinez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartel defends it well.#CL2#
Martinez clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land. #T1#
Hartel fails to pull guard.
Hartel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martinez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martinez tries to throw a body punch but Hartel avoids it by throwing Martinez back against the cage.
Hartel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hartel has Martinez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martinez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hartel's elbow.
Martinez tries a body shot but Hartel blocks it.
We've been informed that Martinez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartel.
Hartel goes for a takedown attempt but Martinez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hartel misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Martinez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hartel tries to score a body lock takedown but Martinez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hartel is trying to drag Martinez to the mat but Martinez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hartel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martinez smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Martinez pushes Hartel up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hartel's elbow.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hartel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartel fails to pull guard.
Hartel prevents a body shot from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a body punch.
Hartel is looking for a takedown.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hartel is working for takedown but Martinez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez tries to work over Hartel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hartel is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hartel letting Martinez take a breather here.
Hartel can't get the takedown.
Hartel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martinez after a bit of a struggle.
Martinez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martinez prevents the takedown attempt.
Martinez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hartel wants a takedown.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hartel gets tackled into the cage by Martinez. Martinez maintains the clinch.
Hartel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martinez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Javier Martinez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hartel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martinez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hartel prevents a body shot from Martinez.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinez prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Hartel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartel controls his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartel is trying to drag Martinez to the mat but Martinez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hartel tries to score a body lock takedown but Martinez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Hartel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martinez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hartel blocks a body shot from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hartel is trying to drag Martinez to the mat but Martinez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hartel looking for a takedown.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartel controls his hands.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartel controls his hands.
Hartel is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hartel tries to score a body lock takedown but Martinez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hartel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hartel looking for a takedown.
Hartel being controlled against the cage.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Hartel controls the action.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Hartel blocks a body shot from Martinez.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Hartel controls the action.
Hartel wants to get back to striking at distance but Martinez won't allow it.
#T3#
Hartel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartel controls his hands.
Hartel prevents a body shot from Martinez.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Hartel tries to pull guard but Martinez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hartel has Martinez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martinez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martinez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martinez tries to throw a body punch but Hartel avoids it by throwing Martinez back against the cage.
Martinez tries to work over Hartel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hartel is working for takedown but Martinez is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hartel working hard to break the clinch.
Martinez stalling the fight.
Martinez misses with a body punch.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Hartel controls the action.
Hartel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martinez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hartel slips a jab from Martinez.
Alfonso Hartel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hartel wants to clinch#TD2#
and Martinez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
Martinez trying to control but Hartel is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Javier Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinez 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Hartel gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Brachial gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hartel has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brachial is on him like a limpet, forcing Hartel back against the cage.#TD2#
Brachial has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hartel is trying to keep an underhook but Brachial manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Hartel is staying active underneath Brachial, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hartel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Brachial is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hartel is just riding it out for now. Brachial eventually gives up the hold.
Hartel tries to roll over but Brachial keeps him under control.#T1#
Brachial missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hartel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brachial 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.
Brachial wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartel keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brachial is pressing down on Hartel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hartel is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartel is trying to stand up here but Brachial is controlling him well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartel won't allow Brachial to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Hartel gets a double leg takedown into Brachial's guard.
Hartel postures up in Brachial's guard and throws a big left but Brachial blocks it.
Hartel landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hartel postures up in Brachial's guard and throws a big left but Brachial blocks it. #T3#
Hartel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hartel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brachial is looking to stand up but Hartel isn't so interested in that idea.
Hartel working some strikes from top position.
Brachial keeping moving, preventing Hartel from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hartel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hartel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hartel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hartel cracks Brachial with a solid left hand.
Hartel won't allow Brachial to get back to his feet.
Brachial really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hartel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brachial looks winded!
Hartel advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartel is trying to control. Brachial wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hartel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brachial with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hartel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Hartel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brachial tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hartel rushes Brachial and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hartel jumps guard but Brachial turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Brachial is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hartel can't fight it off and eventually Brachial manages to take the fight to the floor. Hartel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brachial is fighting to break Hartel's control of his arms but Hartel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brachial wants to control from the top but Hartel keeps moving. #T1#
Hartel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brachial trying to control but Hartel is working from the bottom. #ES#
Hartel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Brachial moves into range and clinches up with Hartel.#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Brachial works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Hartel is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brachial presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hartel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brachial prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Hartel successfully pulls guard.
Hartel has Brachial pulled in close to control his posture.
Brachial trying to move into half guard but instead Hartel has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Hartel throws a big right hand that misses.
Hartel 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.
Hartel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Hartel looking to sit in guard and control but Brachial gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##ES#
Hartel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brachial is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hartel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brachial is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Hartel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Hartel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Hartel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brachial is trying to keep an underhook but Hartel manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hartel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hartel trying to pass the guard but Brachial defending well. #SUB#
Hartel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brachial defends it well. #T4#
Hartel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hartel working over Brachial with some ground and pound. Brachial looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brachial has hold of Hartel's hands but Hartel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartel working the head and body with strikes.
Brachial is breathing heavily.
Hartel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alfonso Hartel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Hartel there.
Brachial is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hartel scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hartel connects with a nice short shot to Brachial's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Hartel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Brachial looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hartel clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Brachial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Brachial closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Hartel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Brachial can't keep his opponent in guard - Hartel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brachial is trying to stand up here but Hartel is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hartel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brachial defends it well.
Brachial is not content to let Hartel control the position.#T1#
Nice strikes from Hartel there.
Hartel winds up and cracks Brachial with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brachial takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hartel working the head and body with strikes.
Hartel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hartel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hartel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brachial can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Hartel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brachial doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hartel. #T2#
Hartel slips a nice elbow through Brachial's hands, connecting with Brachial's forehead.
Brachial wants to get back to his feet.
Brachial is refusing to be controlled, as Hartel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hartel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brachial defend it? Hartel steps over the head and cranks it - Brachial is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hartel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alfonso Hartel!
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