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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randle Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and charlie shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). shields has chosen hell as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randle Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, charlie shields!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd throws a hook but shields blocks it.
Floyd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. shields looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Floyd trying to control the position but shields is working away.
shields pushes Floyd away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Floyd gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Floyd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Floyd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Floyd trying to control the position but shields is working away.
Floyd is trying to get an arm triangle but shields is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Floyd in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
shields sneaks out the side door and pushes Floyd away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A clash of legs there as shields blocks the low kick.
Floyd takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Floyd feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Floyd prevents shields from getting back to his feet.
Floyd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
shields misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd blocks a head kick by shields.
charlie shields is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
shields stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
shields throws a head kick but Floyd moves out of range.
shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Floyd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Floyd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
shields is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Floyd trying to control the action but shields is working from the bottom.
Floyd decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Floyd is breathing heavily.
shields throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
shields moves into range and connects with a jab.
Floyd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
shields is trying to stand back up but Floyd is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
shields really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Floyd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
shields is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Floyd scores with a couple of nice shots.
shields keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Floyd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed shields's head.
shields is looking to escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
shields tries a head kick but it misses.
Floyd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says shields as he avoids it easily.
Floyd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Floyd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so shields is just riding it out for now. Floyd eventually gives up the hold.
Floyd prevents shields from standing back up.
Floyd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed shields's head.
shields is not content to let Floyd control the position.
Floyd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
shields looks like he's trying to stand up.
shields is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Floyd throws a sloppy head kick and shields moves out of range easily.
Floyd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Floyd taking a breather.
shields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Floyd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Floyd drives through with a takedown into guard.
Floyd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Floyd trying to control the position from guard on top but shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Floyd prevents shields from getting back to his feet.
Floyd trying to control the position from guard on top but shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Floyd gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Floyd.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randle Floyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Floyd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
shields throws a sloppy head kick and Floyd moves out of range easily.
Floyd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt shields.
Floyd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for shields!
Floyd throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for shields because Floyd loaded up on that one.
Floyd 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.
Floyd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. shields looks a forlorn figure.
shields is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Floyd swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randle Floyd!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damon Anathema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anathema kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Last Ninja theme. Snuka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Superfly kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damon Anathema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anathema tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snuka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snuka misses with a series of wild punches.
Anathema attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snuka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anathema.
Anathema tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snuka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snuka misses with a straight left.
Snuka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anathema tries for a takedown but Snuka circles away easily
and Snuka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Anathema's guard now.
Anathema is looking for a triangle but Snuka pushes his legs off easily.
Anathema looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snuka pushes down on Anathema's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Snuka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anathema with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anathema looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anathema looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anathema manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snuka pushing down on Anathema's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anathema blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snuka.
Snuka moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anathema.
Snuka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Snuka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Snuka has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Snuka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anathema is squirming around, avoiding Snuka's attempts to control the action.
Snuka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anathema regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anathema manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anathema is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snuka is aware though and is defending well.
Anathema is breathing heavily.
Snuka tries to free his leg and advance position but Anathema is retaining full guard.
Snuka throws a big right hand that misses.
Snuka scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snuka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anathema manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anathema is looking for a kimura here.
Snuka is controlling Anathema's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anathema is looking for a kimura but Snuka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anathema to get the leverage.
Anathema is working for a submission of some sort.
Snuka kicks off Anathema and gets to his feet.
Snuka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anathema.
Snuka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anathema manages to avoid it.
Snuka shoots for a double leg takedown but Anathema sprawls well. He's pushed Snuka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Snuka throws a hook but Anathema avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A jab from Snuka misses.
Anathema moves out of range as Snuka strikes.
Anathema lands a jab to the nose.
Anathema ducks under a wild hook from Snuka.
A big right from Snuka misses.
Snuka misses with a body shot.
Snuka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snuka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snuka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snuka.
Damon Anathema has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka.
Anathema shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snuka's guard.
Anathema wants to pass the guard but Snuka is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Snuka dominated that round.
That's time! Anathema's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Snuka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Snuka misses with an uppercut. Anathema saw that one coming.
Anathema shoots for a double leg takedown but Snuka sprawls well. He's pushed Anathema's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Snuka misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Snuka.
Anathema thows a body shot but no joy.
Snuka swats away the attempt to clinch by Anathema.
Anathema walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snuka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Anathema really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anathema manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anathema manages to get to full guard.
Anathema is looking for a triangle but Snuka pushes his legs off easily.
Snuka works over Anathema with some ground and pound from guard.
Anathema is looking for a triangle but Snuka pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snuka passes Anathema's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snuka is trying to work for a kimura but Anathema is defending well.
Anathema is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snuka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snuka's back!
Anathema goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Snuka escapes and is now in half guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Snuka there.
Snuka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anathema!
Snuka is landing with some decent strikes but Anathema is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Snuka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anathema is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anathema is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snuka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anathema is looking to escape.
Snuka in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka raining down shots from the mount!
Anathema tries to hold on but Snuka postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Snuka.
Anathema is bucking up trying to escape but Snuka cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Anathema keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Anathema that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Snuka in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Anathema tries to hold on but Snuka postures up.
Snuka has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Anathema's face.
Anathema is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Snuka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Anathema is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snuka loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Anathema scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Snuka land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Snuka stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Snuka!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between August Wandrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Mendoza will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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291 lbs
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306 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Wandrei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wandrei.
Mendoza misses the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mendoza!
Wandrei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like August Wandrei has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wandrei shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendoza connects with a single shot there.
Mendoza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wandrei at a distance.
Wandrei is breathing heavily.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from hell that sends Wandrei clean off his feet! He's out cold! Mendoza stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hector Mendoza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerald Rush!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Rush. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
Rush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendez stops Rush from standing up.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendez thows a big elbow that misses.
Rush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendez manages to get himself to full guard.
Rush trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rush's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mendez pulls Rush in close to his closed guard and prevents Rush from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez.
Rush stands up from Mendez's guard - Rush perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mendez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mendez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rush knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rush tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg.
Mendez trying to control the action but Rush is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rush defending well though.
Rush is looking to escape.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but Rush defending well.
Mendez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendez fails with the takedown.
Mendez with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rush napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rush tries to improve position but can't.
Rush looks gassed!
Mendez is chipping away with strikes.
Mendez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mendez is chipping away with strikes.
Rush is trying to improve his position.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rush keeps working.
Mendez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rush takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Mendez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Mendez crashes against the mat.
Rush dodges the ground and pound from Mendez.
Mendez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mendez tries to score with some ground and pound. Rush controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mendez trying to control the action but Rush is working from the bottom.
Mendez lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Mendez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mendez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rush on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Rush dodges it nicely.
Mendez is looking to pass Rush's guard but actually Rush recovers to full guard.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Rush is keeping the position.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Rush is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rush's head.
Rush manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mendez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rush tries to control but Mendez wriggling away.
Rush throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mendez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mendez is trying to escape the mount.
Mendez wants to control but Rush is having none of it.
Rush wants to control the pace but Mendez is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendez wants to hold on but Rush pushes him away.
Mendez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendez is working hard here to advance position.
Mendez holds on to Rush as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Mendez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendez gets full guard.
Mendez tries to strike from the bottom.
Rush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rush postures up.
Mendez has control of Rush's left arm, preventing Rush from doing any damage.
Rush won't allow Mendez to sweep him here.
Mendez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendez tries to get out of the position.
Mendez has momentary wrist control but Rush slips an elbow through the middle.
Rush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendez is keeping the position for now.
Rush stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez.
That's four 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendez scoring with punches and elbows.
Mendez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mendez working the ground and pound.
Mendez landing a few strikes.
Mendez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Mendez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendez somewhat.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Rush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mendez clinches with his opponent.
Mendez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mendez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rush up against the cage.
Mendez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mendez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rush pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mendez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rush pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Mendez. 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendez is defended easily by Rush.
Mendez drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendez manages to get himself to full guard.
Mendez looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendez trying to control the position here.
Rush postures up in Mendez's guard and throws a big left but Mendez blocks it.
Mendez controls Rush momentarily but Rush frees himself.
Mendez is working an open guard so Rush takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mendez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rush but Rush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendez somewhat.
Mendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rush is fending him off so far but Mendez persists. Nope, Rush circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mendez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendez trying to control the pace.
Mendez wants to take a breather but Rush is having none of it.
Mendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rush does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerald Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez trying to control the pace.
Rush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mendez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rush taking some punishment here, with Mendez in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendez lands a nice short elbow.
Hector Mendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendez lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hector Mendez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Mendez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyatt Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 lbs
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207 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wyatt Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoffman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoffman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker is looking to clinch but Hoffman is avoiding it.
Scott Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker tries to clinch up but Hoffman circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoffman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Hoffman keeps the fight on the outside.
Baker tries to clinch there but Hoffman circles away.
Baker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baker takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoffman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoffman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Hoffman slips a jab from Baker.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Baker.
Hoffman defending well as Baker loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker is looking to clinch but Hoffman is avoiding it.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoffman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker misses with a hook. Hoffman ducked under it nicely.
Baker misses with a hook. Hoffman ducked under it nicely.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoffman scores a takedown into full mount!
Hoffman looking to control but Baker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoffman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hoffman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Baker manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoffman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baker is looking to reverse the position.
Baker is not content to let Hoffman control the position.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hoffman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoffman looks gassed!
Hoffman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Baker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman trying to control the position but Baker is working away.
Baker gets back to half guard.
Baker gets full guard.
Baker is looking to sweep but instead, Hoffman has passed into half guard.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hoffman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Baker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hoffman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoffman defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baker lands a nice short elbow.
Baker wants to free his trapped foot but Hoffman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoffman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baker throwing shots but Hoffman is blocking nicely.
Baker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoffman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baker throws a strike but Hoffman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wyatt Hoffman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoffman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baker sprawls well. Baker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown. Baker tries to sprawl out of it but Hoffman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wyatt Hoffman.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker swinging wilding here.
Baker throws the left hand but Hoffman avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker connects with a body shot.
Hoffman is breathing heavily.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoffman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Wyatt Hoffman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoffman on the side of the head.
Baker scores with a one two! Hoffman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoffman's sensitive parts.
Baker tries to clinch but Hoffman is having none of it.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker jabs Hoffman right on the nose. Hoffman blinks but takes it well.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman.
Hoffman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Baker misses.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoffman circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baker is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoffman.
Baker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoffman is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker thows a huge punch but Hoffman dodges it nicely.
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.
Baker wants to pass to mount but Hoffman is defending the position.
Baker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoffman is looking to improve his position.
Baker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hoffman reverses the position - he's now on top in Baker's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoffman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
Hoffman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wyatt Hoffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker looks to land a right hand but Hoffman moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baker tries to clinch up but Hoffman circles away and keeps his distance.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoffman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Baker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wyatt Hoffman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hoffman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Baker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baker stuffs the takedown.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoffman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown. Baker tries to sprawl out of it but Hoffman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wyatt Hoffman.
Baker tries to clinch but Hoffman is having none of it.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
Hoffman shoots in but Baker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Baker is looking to clinch but Hoffman is avoiding it.
Hoffman swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker tries to clinch but Hoffman moves out of range.
Baker lands a jab-cross combination.
Hoffman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoffman swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.
Baker leaves Hoffman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoffman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoffman ducks right into an uppercut from Baker.
Scott Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoffman.
Baker is looking to clinch but Hoffman is avoiding it.
Baker tries to clinch up but Hoffman circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoffman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker lands a jab.
Baker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baker wants to clinch.
Baker leaves Hoffman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoffman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab lands there for Baker.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoffman circles away.
Baker tries to clinch but Hoffman moves out of range.
Baker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Hoffman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker tries to clinch but Hoffman moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoffman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker swinging wilding here.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Baker throws a jab when Hoffman was well out of range.
Hoffman shoots for a double leg takedown but Baker sprawls well. He's pushed Hoffman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baker misses with a straight left.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoffman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker cracks Hoffman with an open hand slap.
Baker connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoffman circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Baker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Azrial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azrial has chosen The fire still burns by Twisted Sister as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joel Night!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Azrial!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azrial dives in and grabs Night's left leg, looking for a takedown. Night pushes down on Azrial's head and hops out.
Azrial misses with a hook.
Night lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Brandon Azrial has been cut.
Azrial on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Night lands a head kick!
Azrial tries for a takedown but Night sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Night steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azrial.
Azrial should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Azrial fails to land the takedown.
Joel Night has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Azrial.
Night clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Night unloads a knee to the mid-section. Azrial lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Night breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azrial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Night scores with a one two! Azrial had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Azrial closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Azrial lands in his opponent's guard.
Azrial got a little sloppy there for a moment and Night has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azrial has managed to get both his arms back between Night's legs - danger averted.
Night is pulling down on Azrial's head. It's preventing any offense from Azrial, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azrial throwing strikes from guard but Night blocks nicely.
Night working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Azrial.
Azrial avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Night will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Azrial trying to control the position from guard on top but Night is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azrial wants to pass the guard but Night is keeping the position.
Azrial has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Azrial avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azrial drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Azrial jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Azrial looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Night throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Azrial escapes and throws Night's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Night sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Azrial working the head and body with strikes.
Night wants to control but Azrial is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Night actively working from the bottom here.
Night desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Night is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azrial tries to pass to full mount but Night defends it.
Night wants to improve his position but Azrial is controlling well.
Night is staying active underneath Azrial, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Azrial fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Azrial tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Night swivels and escapes.
A good leg kick by Night.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azrial is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Night.
Night slaps away a takedown attempt from Azrial, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Night dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Azrial's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Night lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Night.
Night lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Azrial shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Night throws a combination. Azrial tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That has opened up Brandon Azrial's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Night closes the distance and clinches.
Azrial is breathing heavily.
Night escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Night moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Night moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The cut above Brandon Azrial's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Night scores with a one two! Azrial had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Night turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Night closes the distance and clinches.
Night stalls.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Night breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Night lands with a slapping head kick.
Brandon Azrial's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brandon Azrial's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joel Night!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mac Readen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hayes's choice of entrance music: Skillet: Hero. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
140 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Readen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Readen.
Hayes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Readen stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayes. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayes looks for a takedown but Readen sprawls well.
Readen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Readen throws a shot to the body.
Readen moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Hayes does no damage.
Hayes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Readen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range.
Readen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hayes.
A telegraphed right hand from Readen misses the target.
Readen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayes.
Readen is looking to wear down Hayes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Readen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Readen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Readen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Readen circles away.
Mac Readen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Hayes.
Hayes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Readen lands a nice looking body shot.
Hayes avoids the body shot from Readen.
Hayes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Readen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Readen wants it to stay on the feet.
Mac Readen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes looks gassed!
Hayes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hayes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Readen.
Readen looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely.
Readen thows a body shot but no joy.
Readen throws a hook to the side of Hayes's head but Hayes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayes.
Readen misses with a body shot.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but Readen shows good takedown defense.
Readen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hayes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Readen finds it's way through Hayes's defenses.
Hayes is trying desperately to land a takedown but Readen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hayes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hayes is rocked!
Readen drops Hayes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hayes! Readen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Readen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Crocket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doug Crocket has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Quid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doug Crocket!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quid manages to break the clinch.
Crocket shoots in looking for a takedown. Quid tries to sprawl out of it but Crocket keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crocket will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quid pushes Crocket up against the cage in a clinch.
Crocket is working for takedown but Quid is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnny Quid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Crocket.
Quid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quid lands with a left to the head.
Quid lands with a right to the head.
Quid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Quid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quid lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quid breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Quid. No joy for Crocket on that attempt.
Quid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quid misses with a wild combination.
Quid stuffs the takedown attempt from Crocket. Crocket gets slowly back to his feet.
Quid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crocket looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crocket's sensitive parts.
Doug Crocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quid moves into the clinch.
Quid breaks the clinch.
Quid misses with a series of wild punches.
Quid takes the fight into the clinch.
Crocket wants a takedown.
Quid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crocket. That did some damage!
Quid rushes Crocket and presses him up against the cage.
Quid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crocket's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Quid - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Quid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crocket backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Quid.
Quid breaks the clinch.
Quid has closed the distance and engaged Crocket in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quid stalling.
Quid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crocket backwards.
Quid manages to break the clinch.
Quid connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Crocket tumbling to the canvas! Quid pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Crocket was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Quid!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted Dibiase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bart Simpson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Dibiase!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dibiase lands with a nice combination. Simpson backs away looking to recover.
Dibiase avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dibiase misses with a looping right.
Dibiase throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson throws a push kick but Dibiase slaps the foot to one side.
Dibiase works Simpson's body with a nice hook.
Dibiase fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dibiase. That did some damage!
Simpson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dibiase cracks Simpson with a good jab.
Simpson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibiase moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dibiase throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Simpson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dibiase is breathing heavily.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dibiase paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dibiase throws out the jab.
Dibiase keeps the fight on the outside.
Dibiase lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simpson tries to clinch but Dibiase is having none of it.
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dibiase misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simpson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dibiase swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Simpson looks to land a body kick but Dibiase moved away.
Simpson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick and Dibiase moves out of range easily.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dibiase paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Dibiase keeps it at a distance.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dibiase.
Dibiase shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Ted Dibiase has been cut.
Dibiase throws a hook to the side of Simpson's head but Simpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Dibiase throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Dibiase lands a body shot.
Dibiase is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dibiase fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Dibiase does no damage.
Dibiase throws a big shot that misses.
Dibiase keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ted Dibiase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson walks into a stiff left hand from Dibiase.
Dibiase works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ted Dibiase's cut.
That's time! Dibiase's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dibiase misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Dibiase.
Simpson thumps Dibiase with a low kick.
Simpson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Dibiase.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
Dibiase working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson slowing the pace effectively.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Simpson to work.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson leaning against his opponent.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Dibiase is blocking nicely.
Simpson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but Dibiase blocks it.
The referee calls for Simpson to work.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibiase backwards.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Dibiase tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson has Dibiase pushed against the cage.
Dibiase wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dibiase is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
Simpson working Dibiase over with knees to the body.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dibiase has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simpson connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dibiase.
Simpson lands a left hand.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dibiase lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dibiase has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dibiase escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dibiase.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Dibiase circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dibiase's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibiase throws out a leg kick but Simpson moves out of range and Dibiase only half commits.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dibiase throws out the jab.
Dibiase lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dibiase throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Dibiase is avoiding it.
Bart Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dibiase throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick and Dibiase moves out of range easily.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dibiase misses with the combination.
Dibiase misses the jab.
Dibiase fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dibiase cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dibiase paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy body kick from Dibiase
and Simpson counters with a thumping low kick.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Dibiase.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ted Dibiase's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simpson walks into a stiff left hand from Dibiase.
Dibiase misses with an uppercut.
Simpson gets a clinch.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Dibiase is blocking nicely.
Simpson has Dibiase pressed against the cage, preventing Dibiase from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dibiase working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dibiase is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Dibiase's ribcage.
Dibiase wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simpson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simpson throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dibiase avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
A short right from Simpson on the inside.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dibiase's face.
Dibiase throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a knee to the head.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but Dibiase blocks with his arms.
Dibiase blocks an uppercut.
Dibiase fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but Dibiase blocks it.
Dibiase misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but Dibiase blocks with his arms.
Dibiase misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dibiase wants to stall.
Dibiase wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Dibiase is blocking nicely.
Simpson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dibiase.
Dibiase's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dibiase misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Simpson moves out of range as Dibiase strikes.
Simpson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dibiase pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dibiase misses with a few strikes there.
Dibiase wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simpson checks the leg kick.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses
and Dibiase counters with a nice body shot.
Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Dibiase.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but Dibiase blocks it.
Dibiase scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Dibiase looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson prevents Dibiase from breaking the clinch.
Simpson looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Simpson.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Dibiase blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dibiase can't break the clinch.
Dibiase is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
Dibiase displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simpson up against the cage.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Dibiase breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dibiase just misses with a punch to the body.
Dibiase stalks Simpson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simpson's face. Simpson staggers backwards, shaken.
Dibiase lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simpson tries to clinch but Dibiase moves away
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dibiase swinging wilding here.
Dibiase looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Dibiase.
Dibiase lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simpson darts in trying to clinch
and Dibiase counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ted Dibiase's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Some bone on bone action there as Dibiase checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Dibiase misses.
Simpson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dibiase counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Dibiase.
A swing and a miss from Dibiase.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiase scores with a nice strike.
Dibiase misses with a looping left.
Dibiase throws a sloppy head kick
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dibiase to counter with a crisp jab.
Ted Dibiase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dibiase misses with a straight right.
Dibiase missing with a left hand there. Simpson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simpson closes the distance but Dibiase moves to the side
and Dibiase counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dibiase scores with a punch to the head.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Simpson tries to clinch
and Dibiase counters with a left and a right that stings Simpson.
Simpson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dibiase counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dibiase tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head kick misses from Simpson.
Simpson wants to clinch
and Dibiase cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dibiase misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Dibiase misses
and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dibiase's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Dibiase circles away.
Simpson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Dibiase.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Dibiase avoids it.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Dibiase avoids nicely.
Dibiase throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Dibiase throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Simpson counters with a thumping low kick.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Dibiase counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dibiase avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dibiase throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dibiase's knee momentarily.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Dibiase is avoiding it.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Dibiase pushes him off.
A jab from Dibiase does it's job there.
Dibiase throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Dibiase throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ted Dibiase's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dibiase misses with a looping left.
Simpson wants to clinch.
Dibiase throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.
Dibiase thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiase scores with a decent looking hook.
Simpson is looking to chop away at Dibiase's legs.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dibiase throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibiase avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Dibiase misses.
Dibiase throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Dibiase swinging wilding here.
Dibiase takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Dibiase throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dibiase looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two 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.
Dibiase lands a two punch combo.
Dibiase lands a two punch combo.
Simpson wants to clinch.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Dibiase.
Dibiase misses with a looping left.
Dibiase scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simpson takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dibiase.
Dibiase throws a sloppy head kick
and Simpson moves into the clinch.
Dibiase working hard to break the clinch.
Dibiase wants to break free but Simpson has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dibiase wants to break free but Simpson has control.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dibiase's defenses.
A knee to the head by Simpson.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
Simpson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dibiase is rocked!
Bart Simpson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simpson has Dibiase pressed against the cage.
Oh Dibiase is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dibiase is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dibiase avoids it.
Ted Dibiase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dibiase seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dibiase up against the cage.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dibiase in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bart Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Dibiase fails to land.
Dibiase tries to circle away but Simpson has him pinned against the cage.
Dibiase throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dibiase lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dibiase tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dibiase's face.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simpson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 44:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 44:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Simpson! Bart Simpson retains his middleweight title!
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