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VFC 22 Hedwig v Greco PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wes Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Chain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Wes Morris has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wes Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Chain!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chain wants to clinch up but Morris keeps it at a distance.
Morris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morris tries to keep at a distance but Chain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chain pushes off an throws an elbow but Morris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chain throws a head punch that misses.
Morris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chain backwards.
Chain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morris can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morris.
Chain keeps control of Morris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morris tries to break the clinch but Chain is controlling the position.
Chain has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Chain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chain tries to clinch but Morris is having none of it.
Morris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chain.
Morris clinches with his opponent.
Chain has Morris pressed against the cage, preventing Morris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chain throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morris.
Chain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chain misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chain throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chain lands a damaging elbow.
Morris is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Chain fails to land.
Morris works on Chain's body with a couple of short punches.
Morris can't break the clinch.
Chain prevents Morris from breaking the clinch.
Chain misses with some punches.
Morris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morris throws a sloppy head kick and Chain moves out of range easily.
Chain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chain looks gassed!
Chain wants to clinch
and Morris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chain wants to clinch
and Morris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Morris throws a push kick but Chain slaps the foot to one side.
Morris moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Chain goes down! Can Morris finish him!?
Chain is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morris postures up in Chain's guard and throws a big left but Chain blocks it.
Morris trying to control but Chain is working from the bottom.
Morris controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris preventing the sweep.
Morris drops back looking for a leg! Chain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chain manages to kick Morris off! Morris jumps back into Chain's guard.
Morris wants to control from the top but Chain keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chain tries to clinch but Morris moves away
and Morris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morris lands a nice hook to Chain's body. Chain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morris.
Morris dips to his left and cracks Chain with an uppercut!
Morris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morris cracks Chain with an open hand slap.
Morris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chain backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morris stalks Chain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chain's face. Chain staggers backwards, shaken.
Morris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chain's half guard.
Chain trying to control but Morris postures up.
Morris trying to control from half guard but Chain is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chain is trying is best to control the position here.
Morris is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Chain is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wes Morris!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Davis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Philip Jones's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Jones!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Davis seems unphased.
It looks like Ethan Davis has been cut.
Davis scores with a shot to the body.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Davis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones looks gassed!
Davis drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Jones's head, knocking him out cold! Davis is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethan Davis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronan McKenna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Stevens had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronan McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna fails to land the takedown.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stevens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stevens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenna pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Eddie Stevens has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Stevens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McKenna landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stevens is rocked!
Eddie Stevens's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh Stevens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKenna loads up with a big shot that hurts Stevens! He's pulled McKenna in close but McKenna has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Stevens survive? More strikes from McKenna and Stevens is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ronan McKenna!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MR T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Marianos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marianos has chosen Duran Duran - Wildboys as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, MR T!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Marianos!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marianos tries to close the distance and clinch up but T swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marianos clinches.
Marianos breaks the clinch.
Marianos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
T cracks Marianos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marianos tries to move into range but T moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab-cross combination lands for T and sends Marianos crashing to the mat! T follows him down to the mat - Marianos regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
T stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Marianos to get to his feet.
Marianos wants to clinch.
T looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marianos tries to close the distance and clinch but T swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
T drops Marianos with a right and a left! T comes rushing in but Marianos regains his composure and manages to keep T in guard.
T wants to stand but Marianos is controlling his posture from full guard.
T gets to his feet - Marianos follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marianos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marianos tries to clinch up but T circles away and keeps his distance.
Marianos misses with a head kick.
Marianos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but T circles away quickly and effectively.
T lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from T.
Marianos looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marianos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marianos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
T drops Marianos with a left and a right! Oh, Marianos is hurt - T dives into side control looking to finish!
Marianos is rocked!
T decides to stand back up. T steps back and let's Marianos get back to his feet.
Marianos is still on wobbly legs! Can T finish him?
T stuns Marianos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marianos seems to have recovered his senses.
Marianos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
T lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Marianos can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from T and Marianos drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by T.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MR T!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karter Duxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tepes comes to the cage accompanied by Waste My Hate. Karter Duxx has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vlad Tepes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Tepes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Duxx!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duxx misses with a series of wild punches.
Duxx throws a body punch but Tepes moves out of range.
Karter Duxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes digs a good hook to Duxx's body.
Duxx looks gassed!
Duxx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whack! Tepes lands a heavy head kick that drops Duxx. The ref tackles Tepes to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Duxx was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Vlad Tepes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Rogan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Joe Rogan has been cut.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogan walks into a jab.
Rogan tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Rogan swinging wilding here.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rogan is rocked!
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Rogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson connects with a nice cross there... Rogan is looking wobbly and Jackson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Rogan to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Jackson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aiden Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kami Iakopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Feuer Frei. Iakopa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ziggy Marley - Beach in Hawaii. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kami Iakopa!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Adams.
Iakopa wants to get back to his feet but Adams drags him back down.
Adams tries to advance to mount but Iakopa denies him.
Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Iakopa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Iakopa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adams throwing shots but Iakopa is blocking nicely.
Iakopa wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Iakopa backs up against the cage.
It looks like Kami Iakopa has been cut.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Iakopa.
Adams takes one to the side of the head.
Iakopa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Iakopa scores with a nice head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Iakopa tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Iakopa.
Iakopa misses with a double jab.
Iakopa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Iakopa misses the jab.
Iakopa slaps away a takedown attempt from Adams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iakopa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa misses with a two punch combination.
Adams throws a push kick but Iakopa slaps the foot to one side.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iakopa.
Adams throws a series of punches but Iakopa avoids them all with ease.
Iakopa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iakopa leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Iakopa throws a series of strikes that have Adams backpedaling.
Iakopa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Iakopa.
Iakopa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adams on the side of the head.
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!
Iakopa lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Iakopa counters with a three punch combo that has Adams backing up. Adams nods at Iakopa to acknowledge the strikes.
Adams tries for a takedown but Iakopa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iakopa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Iakopa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adams misses with a combination
and Iakopa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Iakopa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Iakopa keeps him there for the moment.
Iakopa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Iakopa keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Iakopa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Iakopa pushes Adams off and scrambles back to his feet.
Adams dives in and grabs Iakopa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iakopa pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iakopa.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iakopa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Iakopa moves out of range of the body kick.
Iakopa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Iakopa is controlling the position.
Adams tries to circle away but Iakopa has him pinned against the cage.
Iakopa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Iakopa works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Iakopa has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Iakopa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt
and Iakopa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adams tries to clinch up but Iakopa circles away and keeps his distance.
Iakopa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
Iakopa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Iakopa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Iakopa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Iakopa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams throws a series of strikes that have Iakopa backpedaling.
Iakopa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iakopa closes the distance and clinches.
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 John Adams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kami Iakopa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iakopa.
Iakopa drops his hands momentarily and Adams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Iakopa throws a right and a left that both miss.
John Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams digs a good hook to Iakopa's body.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iakopa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iakopa's waist but Iakopa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
Iakopa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Iakopa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iakopa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iakopa lands a two punch combo.
Iakopa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iakopa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Iakopa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Iakopa scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Iakopa keeps him there for the moment.
Iakopa lands a nice uppercut.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Iakopa is controlling him.
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Iakopa throws a combination that misses
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iakopa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Adams walks into a jab.
Adams swinging wilding here.
Iakopa scores with a jab to the body.
Iakopa moves out of range of the body kick from Adams.
Kami Iakopa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iakopa looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Iakopa wants to clinch.
Iakopa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Iakopa counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams throws a sloppy body shot
and Iakopa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iakopa defends it nicely.
Iakopa works over Adams's head and body with a nice combination.
Iakopa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iakopa has him pressed against the cage.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iakopa has him pressed against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iakopa. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iakopa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Iakopa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Iakopa controlling the action here.
Iakopa stops Adams from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams kicks Iakopa off and gets back to his feet.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Iakopa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Iakopa does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Iakopa.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Iakopa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iakopa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adams has time to react.
Iakopa avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Iakopa does no damage.
Iakopa slips a straight right by Adams.
Iakopa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Iakopa.
Adams misses with a combination
and Iakopa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Iakopa cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iakopa tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams tries to bum rush Iakopa with a series of wild strikes but Iakopa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams tries for a takedown but Iakopa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Iakopa both land. Nice combination.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iakopa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adams at a distance.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iakopa throws out the jab.
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Iakopa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Iakopa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adams has Iakopa in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kami Iakopa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kami Iakopa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A shot to de liver by Iakopa. Beautiful body shot.
Iakopa lands a jab-cross combination.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams misses with the combination.
Iakopa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Iakopa counters with a left to the body.
Iakopa lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iakopa counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iakopa digs a good body shot into Adams's ribs.
Iakopa throws a shot to the body.
Iakopa lands with an uppercut that bounces Adams off the cage and back into rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iakopa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iakopa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adams.
Iakopa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adams backs up against the cage.
Iakopa throws a shot to the body.
Iakopa lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Iakopa lands a slapping body shot.
Adams misses with a combination
and Iakopa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iakopa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Adams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Adams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adams is working for a guillotine from mount but Iakopa frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams with shots to the head and body - Iakopa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Iakopa is trying desperately to improve position.
Adams looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Iakopa tries to reverse the position but Adams maintains control.
Adams looking for a guillotine from mount but Iakopa is having none of it.
Adams wants to control the pace but Iakopa is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa working to try and regain half guard.
Adams working Iakopa over with strikes here.
Adams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Adams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams has hold of Iakopa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Iakopa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Adams with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adams swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Iakopa is now in Adams's guard. A big mistake from Adams there, giving up the dominant position!
Iakopa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iakopa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adams is looking to stand up but Iakopa isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kami Iakopa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Iakopa 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kami Iakopa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantine I the Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Constantine I the Great!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for the Great, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from the Great finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
It looks like Titan Jackson has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from the Great misses the target.
the Great throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson tries to clinch there but the Great circles away.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
the Great is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag the Great down to the mat. the Great avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
the Great looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts the Great as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
the Great throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says the Great as he avoids it easily.
Constantine I the Great has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Jackson.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson dives in and grabs the Great's left leg, looking for a takedown. the Great pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
the Great escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
the Great pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but the Great avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from the Great.
Constantine I the Great is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from the Great.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but the Great sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
the Great goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
the Great cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
the Great throws an overhand right that drops Jackson like a sack of potatoes! the Great dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constantine I the Great!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hedwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hedwig comes to the cage accompanied by Ministry - "N.W.O.". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Hedwig!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pete Greco!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedwig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hedwig tries to clinch but Greco moves out of range.
Hedwig throws a head kick that misses.
Hedwig throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hedwig fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Hedwig.
Hedwig misses with a kick to the body.
Hedwig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hedwig throws a head kick that misses.
Greco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hedwig thuds his right hand into Greco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hedwig moves in looking to clinch but Greco pushes him off.
Hedwig moves into the clinch.
Hedwig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hedwig crunches a lovely knee into Greco's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greco jumps guard but Hedwig stands there with Greco around his waist. Greco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedwig scores with a knee to the head.
Greco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Greco managing to block the knees to the body from Hedwig.
Hedwig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Greco looks gassed!
A frustrated look appears on Greco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hedwig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hedwig connects with a solid leg kick.
Greco tries to clinch up.
Dan Hedwig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedwig goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hedwig lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hedwig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hedwig looks to land a left hand but Greco moved out of range nicely.
Hedwig closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Greco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Greco takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedwig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dan Hedwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedwig tries to clinch but Greco is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Hedwig.
Greco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hedwig wants to clinch up but Greco keeps it at a distance.
Greco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hedwig misses with a body kick.
Hedwig misses with a hook.
Hedwig tries to land a front kick but Greco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hedwig tries a head kick but it misses.
Greco throws a body kick that misses.
Hedwig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greco is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Greco.
Hedwig throws a nice looking combination but Greco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hedwig misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Greco avoids the head kick by Hedwig.
Hedwig throws a head kick but Greco moves out of range.
Hedwig doesn't manage to clinch there - Greco circles away.
Hedwig tries to clinch up.
Hedwig throws a head kick that misses.
Hedwig throws a head kick but Greco moves out of range.
Greco fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Greco checks a leg kick.
Greco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hedwig sprawls well. Hedwig wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greco gets slowly back to his feet.
Hedwig is looking to chop away at Greco's legs.
Hedwig moves into the clinch.
Hedwig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Greco.
Hedwig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedwig.
Hedwig misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hedwig sprawls well initially but Greco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hedwig tries to kick Greco off but Greco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hedwig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hedwig tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greco ducks under a wild hook from Hedwig.
Hedwig tries to land a leg kick but Greco saw it coming and moves away.
Greco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Greco shoots for a takedown but Hedwig saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hedwig doesn't manage to clinch there - Greco circles away.
Hedwig throws and low kick but Greco moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedwig misses with a straight left.
Greco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hedwig sprawls well initially but Greco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hedwig pushes Greco off looking to stand but Greco dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco is looking to stall here but Hedwig recovers full guard.
Hedwig keeping full guard, as Greco tries to pass.
Greco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hedwig controlling Greco's posture.
Hedwig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greco on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hedwig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Greco blocks a head kick by Hedwig.
Hedwig gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Greco to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hedwig can't keep his opponent in guard - Greco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hedwig is staying active underneath Greco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedwig is looking to improve his position.
Hedwig is refusing to be controlled, as Greco sits in half guard.
Greco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedwig doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greco.
Hedwig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hedwig tries to get out of the position.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Greco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hedwig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greco.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Greco keeps the fight on the outside.
Greco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hedwig looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hedwig connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hedwig napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Greco is looking to take a break and control but Hedwig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedwig has one of Greco's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Greco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hedwig misses with a kick to the body
and Greco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hedwig's guard.
Hedwig wants to stand and escape but Greco is having none of it.
Hedwig is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Greco looking for a takedown.
Greco is trying to drag Hedwig to the mat but Hedwig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hedwig lands an elbow inside.
Greco is trying to drag Hedwig to the mat but Hedwig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dan Hedwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Greco.
Hedwig lands an elbow inside that Greco shrugs off.
Greco tries to score a body lock takedown but Hedwig shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hedwig working Greco over with knees to the body.
Hedwig scores with a knee to the head.
Hedwig lands an elbow inside that Greco shrugs off.
Hedwig lands an elbow that stopped Greco in his tracks for a moment.
Hedwig lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedwig breaks the clinch.
Hedwig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hedwig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hedwig wants to slow Greco down by chopping away at his legs.
Hedwig tries a head kick but it misses.
Greco tries to clinch but Hedwig moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greco lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hedwig has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hedwig and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Greco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hedwig misses with a looping left.
Dan Hedwig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hedwig cracks the inside of Greco's front leg.
Hedwig throws a head kick but Greco moves out of range.
Greco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hedwig misses with a hook.
Hedwig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hedwig blocks a head kick by Greco.
Greco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hedwig takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hedwig pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hedwig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hedwig tried to score with a low kick but Greco checks it.
Hedwig tries to land a front kick but Greco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco moves out of range of the strikes.
Hedwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hedwig looks to land a right hand but Greco moved out of range.
Greco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Greco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Greco is trying to control. Hedwig wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greco is looking to stall here but Hedwig recovers full guard.
Greco won't allow Hedwig to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedwig being controlled here, momentarily.
Greco pushing down on Hedwig's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greco wants to take a breather but Hedwig is having none of it.
Hedwig is trying to stand up here but Greco is controlling him well.
Greco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pete Greco just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hedwig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hedwig has Greco up against the cage in a clinch.
Hedwig lands an elbow just above Greco 's eye.
Greco jumps guard but Hedwig stands there with Greco around his waist. Greco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hedwig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Greco.
Hedwig throws out a leg kick but Greco moves out of range and Hedwig only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hedwig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greco keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco moves out of range as Hedwig throws a body kick.
Greco tries for a takedown but Hedwig sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedwig blocks a head kick by Greco.
Greco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A cross from Hedwig lands.
Hedwig wants to clinch
and Greco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Greco winds up and cracks Hedwig with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Greco is working for a kimura but Hedwig is defending it quite comfortably.
Hedwig is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedwig is trying to get back to full guard.
Greco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greco maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hedwig could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Greco has cracked it and Hedwig is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Greco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pete Greco! Pete Greco retains his welterweight title!
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pop
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