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Event:
FCL - 27
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dukes jabs Chang right on the nose. Chang blinks but takes it well.
Chang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dukes throws a series of punches but Chang moves out of range. #KD#
Dukes lands a left and a right that send Chang crashing to the mat, dazed. Dukes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Chang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Davis Chang has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang is aggressively charging in as Dukes backs up avoiding any damage. Dukes tosses out a jab and Chang runs right into it face first! Chang is out cold! Dukes dropped down on all fours and is barking in Chang's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Dukes!
Johnny Dukes took some time post fight to say the following; 'The belt is staying with me.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 24
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dukes scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Dukes.
I was talking to Zayan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zayan managing to block the knees to the body from Dukes.
Dukes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dukes effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dukes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zayan kicks off Dukes and gets to his feet. #T1#
Good exchange - Dukes coming out on top.
Dukes swinging wildly here.
Dukes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dukes.
A lazy left from Dukes finds it's target.#KD2#
Dukes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zayan sprawling to the canvas! Zayan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dukes finish him?!
#ROC2#Zayan is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukes tries a head kick but it misses.
As Dukes looks to move away, Zayan throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.
Oh Zayan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Dukes closes the distance and clinches.
Zayan seems to have got his legs back now.
Dukes cracks Zayan with a nice body shot.
Zayan is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Dukes manages to break the clinch.
Zayan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dukes throws a head kick but Zayan moves out of range.
Zayan throws a big counter combination but Dukes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3##CL2#
Dukes closes the distance and pushes Zayan back into the cage.#BC2#
Dukes breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Dukes clinches up against the cage.
Dukes misses with a punch on the inside.
Zayan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zayan blocks an elbow strike.
Dukes lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Dukes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dukes manages to end up in side control.#T4#
Dukes controls the position.#SUB2#
Dukes is trying to get an arm triangle but Zayan is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dukes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dukes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zayan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zayan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Radd Zayan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes tried to score with a low kick but Zayan checks it.#CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
Dukes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dukes throws a punch but it's blocked by Zayan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dukes trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Zayan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Dukes throws an elbow but misses.
Dukes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zayan or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zayan takes a shot to the head.
Dukes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Zayan breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
Dukes lands a good knee to the midsection. Zayan won't want to take too many of those.
Dukes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zayan backwards.
Dukes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zayan.
Dukes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Dukes works on Zayan's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zayan takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD2#
Dukes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zayan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dukes on the ground.#T3##SU2#
Dukes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dukes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zayan manages to avoid it.
It looked like Zayan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zayan blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Dukes lands with a cross. #CL2#
Dukes moves into range and clinches up with Zayan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Dukes.
Dukes scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Dukes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dukes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dukes throws a right and a left that Zayan avoids nicely.
A cross from Dukes lands.#CL2#
Dukes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dukes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zayan's brow.
Dukes is stalling here.
#TD2#
Dukes tightens his grip and picks Zayan up, before dumping him to the ground. Zayan manages to land in guard.
Zayan is wriggling around but Dukes manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##SU2#
Dukes stands up from half guard. #T1#
Dukes connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Dukes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dukes lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Dukes.
Dukes scores with a shot to the side of Zayan's head.
Zayan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Dukes.
#T2#
Dukes effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Dukes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dukes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zayan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnny Dukes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Dukes gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3##SU2#
Dukes escapes and gets back to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dukes.
Radd Zayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zayan blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Zayan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zayan blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Sloppy strikes from Dukes. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dukes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zayan regains guard.
Zayan wants to get back to his feet but Dukes passes into half guard.
Johnny Dukes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##REVR#
Dukes not doing much here.
#SU2#
Dukes stands up from half guard.
Dukes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zayan is looking for a counter combo.
Dukes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Dukes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dukes 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Dukes!
Post fight, an emotional Johnny Dukes said 'The belt is staying with me.'.
Radd Zayan spoke after the fight, saying 'This is one-sided, the game is fixed!!! it's all game programming manipulation. I got robbed!!!'. |
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Event:
FCL - 20
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Agano shoots in and gets a takedown into Dukes's guard.
Dukes is trying to keep Agano in close.
Agano is stalling in the full guard.
Agano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agano stopping the sweep attempt from Dukes.
Dukes keeping full guard, as Agano tries to pass. #T1#
Agano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Agano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Agano dives in for a single leg takedown but Dukes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dukes tries to stall but Agano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dukes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dukes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Agano tries to score a body lock takedown but Dukes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Agano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dukes prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Summittwo Agano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Agano's defenses.
Dukes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dukes prevents the takedown attempt.
Agano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dukes after a bit of a struggle.
Agano blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Agano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Agano manages to end up in side control.
Dukes bucks up and tries to throw Agano off but instead Agano has got his back!#T2#
Dukes is trying to break free.
Agano really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dukes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
Agano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dukes wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Agano looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Dukes taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Summittwo Agano!
Summittwo Agano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 13
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Old Fox tries to close the distance and clinch but Dukes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Old Fox tries to get set, Dukes tries to push him back and clinch up but Old Fox manages to avoid the attempt.
Old Fox tries to clinch but Dukes moves out of range.
Old Fox takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Old Fox moves into range and clinches up with Dukes.
A head punch on the inside from Old Fox fails to land. #BC#
Dukes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Old Fox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukes.#CL2#
Old Fox closes the distance and clinches.
Dukes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Old Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Old Fox lands a nice uppercut.
Old Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Old Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dukes has Old Fox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Old Fox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Old Fox slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukes. #T1#
Old Fox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Old Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dukes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Old Fox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Old Fox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dukes blocks an uppercut.
Old Fox misses with a punch on the inside.
Dukes is trying to force a seperation but Old Fox has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
Old Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Old Fox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Old Fox.
Old Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Still in the clinch, Old Fox scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes is trying to maintain a safe position but Old Fox gets an underhook and turns Dukes into the cage.
Old Fox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Old Fox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Old Fox gets underhooks to prevent Dukes's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Old Fox.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike.
Old Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Dukes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Old Fox gets underhooks to prevent Dukes's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
Dukes is trying to drag Old Fox to the mat but Old Fox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox. #T3#
Old Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Old Fox tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Old Fox back against the cage.
Old Fox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dukes is trying to break the clinch but Old Fox has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
Dukes is trying to force a seperation but Old Fox has the dominant position.
Old Fox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike.
Old Fox lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Old Fox.
Old Fox misses with a punch on the inside.
Old Fox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dukes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dukes has had enough of the clinch but Old Fox keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Old Fox lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukes.
Dukes trying to control the position but instead, Old Fox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dukes into the cage.
Old Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Dukes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Old Fox scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Old Fox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dukes blocking some punches.
Old Fox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dukes.
A short uppercut from Old Fox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Striking Old Fox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dukes misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Old Fox! But no joy.
Dukes misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Dukes's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Old Fox forces Dukes back against the cage and clinches.
Dukes blocking some punches.
Old Fox tries a body shot but Dukes blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Old Fox.
Old Fox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dukes.
Old Fox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dukes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Old Fox blocks an elbow strike.
Old Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Old Fox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dukes's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Old Fox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Old Fox prevents Dukes from breaking the clinch.
Striking Old Fox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Old Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukes backwards. #T1#
Dukes blocks a body shot from Old Fox.
Old Fox lands a nice uppercut.
Old Fox pushes Dukes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Old Fox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Old Fox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Old Fox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Old Fox dips a shoulder and cracks Dukes with a mighty uppercut! Dukes falls back against the cage and Old Fox unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dukes is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Old Fox screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striking Old Fox!
Striking Old Fox is the new light heavyweight champion!
The defeated Johnny Dukes had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 6
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes connects with a high kick.
Dukes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chang's head backwards.
Dukes misses with a head kick.
Dukes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chang circles away quickly and effectively.
Chang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#Chang is rocked!
Dukes lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Dukes!
Johnny Dukes is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
FCL - 1
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Dukes lands a left and a right that send Zuniga crashing to the mat, dazed. Dukes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Zuniga is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Everett Zuniga has been cut.
Dukes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuniga is still on wobbly legs! Can Dukes finish him?#CL2#
Zuniga clinches with his opponent.
Zuniga seems to have recovered his senses.
Dukes throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Zuniga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuniga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Zuniga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dukes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Dukes gets control of Zuniga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dukes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dukes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuniga is one step ahead there.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Zuniga from controlling successfully.
Zuniga controlling from the top position. #T1#
Zuniga passes into half guard. #SU2#
Zuniga decides to return to a standing position.
Dukes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zuniga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dukes lands a front kick.
Zuniga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dukes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zuniga somewhat.#T2#
Zuniga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuniga tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes scores with a head kick. Zuniga tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses.
Zuniga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dukes lands with a kick to the temple. Zuniga shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zuniga lands with a nice combination. Dukes backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Dukes has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Dukes scores with a takedown into Zuniga's guard.
Zuniga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dukes throws a big elbow that misses.
Dukes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuniga is keeping the position for now.
Dukes controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dukes forces his way into half guard.
Dukes is keen to just control but Zuniga is a slippery customer.
Zuniga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dukes scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zuniga trying to control but Dukes postures up.
#T4#
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.
Dukes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dukes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuniga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dukes working the head and body with strikes.
Dukes prevents Zuniga from improving his position.
Dukes content to control rather than advance.
Zuniga is trying to stand up here but Dukes is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dukes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dukes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zuniga misses with a takedown attempt - Dukes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zuniga throws a series of punches but Dukes avoids them all with ease.
Zuniga tries to clinch but Dukes moves out of range.
Dukes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zuniga swivels and escapes.
A left lands for Dukes.
Zuniga shoots in but Dukes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dukes tries a low kick but Zuniga avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dukes wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnny Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everett Zuniga.
Dukes lands a nice hook to Zuniga's body. Zuniga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zuniga fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Zuniga has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body kick there by Dukes.#T1#
Zuniga gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Dukes! |
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