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FMFC 65: Speedo vs Liddel PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Bullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Seth Bullock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Matson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bullock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bullock misses with a double jab
and Matson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matson misses with a few strikes there.
Bullock throws a right hand that misses
and Matson counters with a nice body shot.
Bullock throws a series of strikes that have Matson backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bullock takes one to the side of the head.
Bullock misses with an uppercut
and Matson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bullock slips a jab and a cross from Matson.
Bullock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bullock works Matson's body with a nice hook.
Bullock misses the body punch
and Matson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bullock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matson counters with a series of strikes. Bullock will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock misses with a combination
and Matson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bullock jabs Matson right on the nose. Matson blinks but takes it well.
Matson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bullock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bullock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matson counters with a left to the body.
Bullock is breathing heavily.
Bullock falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Matson counter with a right hand.
Matson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bullock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bullock throws a poor cross that misses
and Bullock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bullock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bullock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matson counters with a nice uppercut.
Matson misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bullock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matson throws a right and a left that Bullock avoids nicely.
Bullock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bullock misses with a double jab
and Matson counters with a straight right hand.
Bullock misses with a combination
and Matson counters with a left to the body.
Matson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bullocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bullock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bullock thinking.
Bullock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bullock's head.
Matson drops Bullock with a beautiful combination! Bullock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Matson is looking for the KO!
Bullock is rocked!
Matson cracks Bullock on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bullock falls backwards against the cage. Matson follows up with more strikes that drop Bullock to his knees. Matson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bullock! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Matson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Forever. A fine choice. Ortiz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: MCL Highlights - It´s My Time . SergiO Ortiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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220 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz misses with a straight left.
Silva moves out of range as Ortiz strikes.
Ortiz swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortiz misses the target.
Ortiz throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Nice straight punches there by Ortiz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Ortiz counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Ortiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ortiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ortiz landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Ortiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ortiz stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ortiz cracks Silva with a big elbow.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Ortiz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ortiz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz cracks Silva with a big right hand but Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee asks Ortiz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ortiz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ortiz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ortiz working the body and head with strikes.
Ortiz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silva is rocked!
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ortiz uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva.
Ortiz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz controlling from the full mount.
Ortiz landing shots from mount.
Ortiz controlling the pace for now.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Silva bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ortiz and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). SergiO Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and River Tam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tam comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dangerous kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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277 lbs
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256 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Softy McSofterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, River Tam!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from McSofterson.
Tam looks to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a body kick.
Tam tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McSofterson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McSofterson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tam keeping full guard, as McSofterson tries to pass.
McSofterson stands up from Tam's guard - McSofterson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tam moves to clinch but McSofterson breaks away
and McSofterson counters with a thumping low kick.
Tam tries to clinch but McSofterson moves away
enabling McSofterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tam moves to clinch but McSofterson breaks away
and McSofterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tam closes the distance but McSofterson moves to the side
and McSofterson counters with a nice uppercut.
McSofterson circles away from the clinch attempt
and McSofterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting McSofterson counter with a right hand.
Tam clobbers McSofterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McSofterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tam.
Tam moves to clinch but McSofterson breaks away
and McSofterson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
River Tam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McSofterson shoots in but Tam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tam looks to land a combination but McSofterson avoids it well.
Tam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tam tries to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tam tries to clinch up
enabling McSofterson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McSofterson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tam tries to clinch but McSofterson moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tam swings widly with a right hand
and Tam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tam tries to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tam darts in trying to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tam tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling McSofterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tam tries to clinch up
and McSofterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tam ducks under a wild hook from McSofterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam throws a sloppy body shot
and Tam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tam tries to clinch but McSofterson moves away
and McSofterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McSofterson lands a high kick!
McSofterson fails to land the takedown.
Tam darts in trying to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tam wants to get back to his feet but McSofterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McSofterson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McSofterson is controlling him.
Tam keeping moving, preventing McSofterson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Softy McSofterson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tam thuds a left hand into McSofterson's body.
McSofterson is breathing heavily.
McSofterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tam moves to clinch but McSofterson breaks away
and McSofterson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tam's guard now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tam looking to hit a scissor sweep but McSofterson is one step ahead there.
McSofterson won't allow Tam to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McSofterson.
Tam misses with a two punch combination.
Tam slips a jab from McSofterson.
Tam closes the distance looking to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a left and a right that stings Tam.
Tam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McSofterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tam moves to clinch but McSofterson breaks away
and McSofterson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McSofterson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tam's guard.
McSofterson lands a couple of elbows.
Tam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McSofterson is controlling him.
McSofterson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tam can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam is looking to stand up but McSofterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Tam working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by River Tam.
McSofterson cracks Tam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Softy McSofterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tam tries to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a left to the body.
Tam wants to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McSofterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tam lands a jab.
Tam tries to clinch but McSofterson moves away
and McSofterson counters with a nice body shot.
Tam wants to clinch
and McSofterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tam looks to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a left and a right that stings Tam.
McSofterson dives in and grabs Tam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tam pushes down on McSofterson's head and hops out.
Tam misses with an uppercut
and McSofterson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tam is controlling McSofterson's trapped leg to prevent McSofterson from advancing to side control.
Tam trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam is looking to improve his position.
McSofterson trying to mount his opponent but Tam defends it.
McSofterson prevents Tam from standing back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McSofterson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McSofterson.
McSofterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tam.
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.
McSofterson misses with a double jab
and Tam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSofterson misses the shot to the body.
McSofterson works over Tam's head and body with a nice combination.
Tam misses the shot to the body.
Tam scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McSofterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tam is just out of range.
River Tam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tam displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McSofterson.
Tam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McSofterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McSofterson circles away from the clinch attempt
and McSofterson counters with a left to the body.
Tam wants to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tam's knee momentarily.
McSofterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tam closes the distance looking to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tam tries to clinch up
and McSofterson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tam tries to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tam is looking to escape.
Tam trying to control from the bottom.
Tam is trying is best to control the position here.
Tam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tam is trying to stand.
Tam pushes McSofterson off and gets back to his feet.
Tam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tam tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McSofterson counters with a stiff right hand.
McSofterson swings widly with a right hand
and Tam counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tam tries to clinch but McSofterson moves away
and McSofterson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tam!
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!
Tam tries to improve his position but McSofterson has taken his back! McSofterson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Tam tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! McSofterson pushes Tam away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Softy McSofterson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Engine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman has chosen Dio - Push as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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287 lbs
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265 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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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
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Engine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Engine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Bateman.
Engine connects with a looping right hand.
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Engine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bateman's guard.
Bateman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engine can't escape the position.
Bateman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Engine tries to lock up and control but Bateman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Engine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bateman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Engine is looking to escape.
Engine tries to hold on but Bateman pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engine regains half guard.
Engine wants to get back to full guard but Bateman has passed into side control.
Engine sneaks back into half guard.
Engine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Engine actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Engine looking for submissions off his back.
Bateman controlling the action here.
Engine looking for submissions off his back.
Bateman is taking a breather. Engine says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engine looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bateman passes into side control!
Bateman is staying tight to Engine's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
Engine tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bateman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bateman lands a heavy elbow.
Bateman looking to control but Engine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engine gets back to half guard.
Engine is looking to get back to full guard here but Bateman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Engine is not content to let Bateman control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Bateman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bateman misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Bateman misses the target.
Engine misses with a takedown attempt
and Bateman counters with a nice uppercut.
Engine with a poor takedown
and Bateman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Engine shoots and misses
and Bateman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Engine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Bateman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bateman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Engine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooh!!! Bateman has knocked Engine down with a huge combo! Bateman steps away and waves a wobbly Engine back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Engine is rocked!
It looks like Thomas Engine has been cut.
Engine slips a jab from Bateman.
Bateman throws a hook but Engine blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bateman throws a nice looking combination but Engine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bateman sends Engine crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bateman is motioning to the referee to let Engine up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Engine.
Engine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bateman.
Nice body punch from Bateman.
Bateman lands a left and a right that send Engine crashing to the mat, dazed. Bateman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Engine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Engine manages to avoid it.
Bateman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brock Bateman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Engine ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Bateman swinging wildly here.
Bateman lands an overhand right.
Bateman misses with a body shot.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Engine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Engine shoots and misses
and Bateman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas Engine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman drops Engine with a beautiful combination! Engine stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bateman is looking for the KO!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman lands a nice shot that snaps Engine's head back.
Oh Engine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bateman throws a right and a left that Engine avoids nicely.
Engine seems to have got his legs back now.
Bateman takes a swing at Engine's ribcage but misses.
Engine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bateman.
Bateman misses with a hook.
Bateman lands a left and a right that send Engine crashing to the mat, dazed. Bateman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bateman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Engine doesn't seem bothered though.
Bateman scores with a hook.
Engine drops his hands momentarily and Bateman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Engine tries to move into range but Bateman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bateman's corner calls for a 1-2. Bateman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bateman cracks a nice hook into Engine's ribs.
Engine slips under a jab from Bateman.
Bateman throws a combination. Engine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, jab by Bateman - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman with a nice cross.
Bateman fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Engine square on the jaw! Damn, Engine is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brock Bateman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Red is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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20
224 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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22
205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Red!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zeynalabdinov. Red shrugs it off though.
Red swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Zeynalabdinov counter with a right hand.
It looks like Joe Red has been cut.
Zeynalabdinov tries to clinch up
and Red counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Red.
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!
Red avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Red trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeynalabdinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeynalabdinov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Red is staying active underneath Zeynalabdinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zeynalabdinov pulls his head out easily.
Red makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Red.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeynalabdinov wants to pass the guard but Red is keeping the position.
Red is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Red is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Red is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zeynalabdinov defends well.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control from the top but Red keeps moving.
Red utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zeynalabdinov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zeynalabdinov defends it easily.
Red looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zeynalabdinov passes into half guard.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to control. Red wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeynalabdinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Red is not content to let Zeynalabdinov control the position.
Red is trying to get back to full guard.
Zeynalabdinov is keen to just control but Red is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Seyran Zeynalabdinov just wasn't active enough.
Red fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zeynalabdinov manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Red misses.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Red counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zeynalabdinov's guard now.
Zeynalabdinov is breathing heavily.
Red looking to sit in guard and control but Zeynalabdinov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Red is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Red is on top in guard.
Zeynalabdinov keeping moving, preventing Red from controlling successfully.
Red working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red wants to control from the top but Zeynalabdinov keeps moving.
Red might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zeynalabdinov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zeynalabdinov working for submissions but it's allowed Red to get to half guard.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to maintain the position but Red is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Red is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Red will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Red's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zeynalabdinov fails with the takedown
and Red counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Seyran Zeynalabdinov has been cut.
Red throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zeynalabdinov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Red decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zeynalabdinov's guard.
Zeynalabdinov is rocked!
Zeynalabdinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Red can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zeynalabdinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Red landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zeynalabdinov controls Red momentarily but Red frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red tries to free his leg and advance position but Zeynalabdinov is retaining full guard.
Red passes into half guard.
Red is trying to control. Zeynalabdinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeynalabdinov tries to roll over but Red keeps him under control.
Red looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Red tries to pass to full mount but Zeynalabdinov defends it.
Red trying to control from half guard but Zeynalabdinov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zeynalabdinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Red tries to free his leg and advance position but Zeynalabdinov is retaining full guard.
Red not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Red trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeynalabdinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Red was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zeynalabdinov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Red decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zeynalabdinov's guard.
Joe Red has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zeynalabdinov looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red trying to control but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.
Red's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joe Red hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zeynalabdinov moves to clinch but Red breaks away
and Red counters by moving into the clinch.
Zeynalabdinov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Red gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Red holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Red blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Red misses with a hook from the clinch.
Red misses with a hook from the clinch.
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.
Zeynalabdinov trying to stall but Red improves his position.
Zeynalabdinov can't break the clinch.
Zeynalabdinov stalling.
Red is trying to break the clinch but Zeynalabdinov has him pressed against the cage.
Red is trying to break the clinch but Zeynalabdinov has him pressed against the cage.
Red stalls.
Red keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zeynalabdinov's efforts to push away.
Red drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zeynalabdinov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zeynalabdinov tries to stall but Red uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zeynalabdinov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zeynalabdinov as Red tries to tie him up.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Red showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Red ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zeynalabdinov moves away.
Zeynalabdinov looks to land a left hand but Red moved out of range nicely.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeynalabdinov throws a head kick but Red moves out of range.
Zeynalabdinov looks to clinch
and Red holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zeynalabdinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Red has him pressed against the cage.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Red manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zeynalabdinov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Red content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Red misses with a punch to the body.
Zeynalabdinov has Red pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zeynalabdinov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Red tumbling to the mat - Zeynalabdinov dives into Red's guard.
Red is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zeynalabdinov defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zeynalabdinov has his hands clasped together but Red extends an breaks Zeynalabdinov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Red.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Red!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dai's entrance music is Dignity. A fine choice. Falcone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BLACK HAWK DOWN. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
205 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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28
218 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Dai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Falcone!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dai.
Dai fails with the takedown
and Falcone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dai moves away.
Dai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Falcone digs a good body shot into Dai's ribs.
Falcone gets caught flat footed, as Dai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Falcone trying to control the position here.
Falcone controls Dai momentarily but Dai frees himself.
Falcone wants to sweep here but Dai controlling him for the moment.
Dai 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.
Falcone can't keep his opponent in guard - Dai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dai is trying to control the action in half guard but Falcone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Falcone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falcone has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falcone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dai slips nicely into half guard.
Dai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falcone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Falcone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Falcone has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai is trying to control the position but Falcone postures up.
Falcone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dai working a defensive guard here.
Dai is adopting a defensive guard.
Dai working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mark Dai has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Falcone scores with a nice strike.
Dai with a poor takedown
and Falcone counters with a left to the body.
Falcone closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Falcone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Falcone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Falcone walks away with a smile on his face. Dai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcone looks to land a right hand but Dai moved out of range.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
Dai wants to clinch but Falcone slips to the side
and Falcone counters with a left to the body.
Dai with a poor takedown
and Falcone counters with a nice uppercut.
Dai scores with a takedown into Falcone's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Falcone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Falcone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Falcone!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dai is trying to improve his position.
Dai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dai is refusing to be controlled, as Falcone sits in half guard.
Dai is looking for a sweep. Falcone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone wants to pass the guard but Dai is defending well.
Falcone is looking to pass Dai's guard but actually Dai recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Falcone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dai closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Falcone to the mat! Falcone manages to get full guard.
Dai 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.
Dai wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
Falcone trying to keep a closed guard but Dai is proving a slippery customer.
Dai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dai preventing the sweep.
Dai 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.
Falcone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Dai from controlling successfully.
Dai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dai wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
Dai 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.
Falcone working a defensive guard here.
Dai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dai tries for a kimura but Falcone is defending well.
That's two 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.
Dai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Falcone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Falcone, who protects the arm well.
Dai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Falcone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dai off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone gets his hands free as Dai looks to control.
Falcone is trying to stick to Dai's back but Dai is turning into Falcone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Falcone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dai.
Falcone wants to improve his position but instead Dai has moved into half guard.
Dai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dai is keen to just control but Falcone is a slippery customer.
Falcone is looking for a sweep. Dai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dai seems to be looking for submissions.
Dai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Falcone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dai.
Dai seems to be looking for submissions.
Dai is looking for a kimura here.
Falcone trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dai is working for a kimura but Falcone is defending it quite comfortably.
Dai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcone keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dai dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Falcone counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Falcone.
Falcone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Falcone pushes Dai up against the cage in a clinch.
Dai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Falcone walks away with a smile on his face. Dai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcone rushes Dai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dai jumps guard but Falcone stands there with Dai around his waist. Dai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Falcone fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Falcone just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dai tries to pull guard but Falcone holds him up against the cage and eventually Dai drops back down to his feet.
Dai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Falcone smiles and moves away.
Dai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Falcone's waist but Falcone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dai off to one side.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dai was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Dai forces Falcone back against the cage and clinches.
Dai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Falcone walks away with a smile on his face. Dai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Falcone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dai sprawls well initially but Falcone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dai is looking to control Falcone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dai avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai is pressing down on Falcone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dai wants to sweep but no luck.
Falcone trying to control but Dai is working from the bottom.
Falcone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dai is keeping the position for now.
Falcone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falcone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dai controlling Falcone's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Falcone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Dai is just out of range.
Falcone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dai to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Falcone's guard.
Dai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dai is looking for a kimura but Falcone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dai to get the leverage.
Falcone is looking to improve his position.
Falcone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Falcone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dai is working away from the top position though.
Dai is keen to just control but Falcone is a slippery customer.
Dai seems to be looking for submissions.
Dai is looking for a kimura here.
Dai moves nicely into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Falcone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Falcone 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Falcone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruch Chorzow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruch Chorzow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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26
251 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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22
270 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ruch Chorzow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh James!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chorzow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chorzow leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chorzow throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chorzow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Chorzow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James misses with a body punch
enabling Chorzow to counter with a crisp jab.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chorzow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruch Chorzow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh James.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Chorzow counters with a one-two to the body.
James misses with a takedown
letting Chorzow counter with a right hand.
Chorzow swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Chorzow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James digs a good body shot into Chorzow's ribs.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Chorzow counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Chorzow to acknowledge the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chorzow counters with a one-two to the body.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
James throws a body punch but Chorzow moves out of range.
Chorzow lands a jab.
Chorzow connects with a looping right hand.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chorzow.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Chorzow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chorzow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chorzow wants it to stay on the feet.
Chorzow looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James misses with a left hand
and Chorzow counters with a left and a right that stings James.
James misses with an uppercut
and Chorzow counters with a right hand to the body.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Chorzow counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws a nice looking combination but Chorzow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chorzow leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Chorzow counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
James shoots in for a takedown but Chorzow shows good takedown defense.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Chorzow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Chorzow counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chorzow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Chorzow counters with a nice body shot.
Chorzow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Chorzow does no damage.
Chorzow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chorzow tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to Chorzow's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chorzow has one foot on James's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Chorzow counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chorzow.
Chorzow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chorzow fails to land with a series of punches.
Chorzow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James misses with a hook
and Chorzow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James dodges the punch combination from Chorzow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Chorzow. No joy for James on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruch Chorzow dominated that round.
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.
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chorzow did well to prevent James getting side control.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chorzow defending well though.
Chorzow is looking to escape.
James seems to be working for a kimura but Chorzow defends the submission attempt.
James is pressing down on Chorzow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chorzow is holding on for now.
James prevents Chorzow from standing back up.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
James trying to mount his opponent but Chorzow defends it.
James trying to control from half guard but Chorzow is working away.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to pass to mount but Chorzow is defending the position.
Chorzow is looking to escape.
Chorzow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chorzow won't allow James to pass to mount.
James controlling the action here.
Chorzow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
Chorzow manages to escape and get back to his feet!
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chorzow but Chorzow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chorzow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruch Chorzow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a right hand
and Chorzow counters with a stiff right hand.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chorzow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chorzow counters with a right hand to the body.
Josh James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chorzow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chorzow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chorzow throws a right and a left that both miss.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chorzow counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Chorzow to acknowledge the strikes.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Chorzow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chorzow scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Chorzow counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruch Chorzow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh James.
Chorzow throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Chorzow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chorzow counters with a straight right hand.
James fails with the takedown
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Chorzow. Those never looked like landing.
James misses with a hook
and Chorzow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chorzow is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Chorzow circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chorzow misses with a series of wild punches.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Chorzow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James is breathing heavily.
Chorzow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chorzow punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chorzow counters with a straight right hand.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chorzow counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Chorzow counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice body punch from Chorzow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chorzow throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Chorzow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Chorzow works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruch Chorzow dominated that second round.
That's time! Chorzow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chorzow gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Chorzow manages to retain guard.
Chorzow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
Chorzow is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Chorzow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chorzow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chorzow here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
James trying to control but Chorzow is working from the bottom.
Chorzow keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Chorzow wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Chorzow is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to control from the top but Chorzow keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Chorzow counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chorzow misses with a double jab.
James misses with a body punch
and Chorzow counters with a left to the body.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chorzow counters with a stiff right hand.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Chorzow does a little dance to reset his feet.
James misses with an uppercut
and Chorzow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James throws a right hand that misses
enabling Chorzow to counter with a crisp jab.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chorzow counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Chorzow to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chorzow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chorzow tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chorzow is working the combinations to good effect here.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chorzow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James throws a lazy uppercut
letting Chorzow counter with a right hand.
Chorzow swinging wildly here.
Ruch Chorzow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chorzow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chorzow is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Chorzow circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruch Chorzow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh James.
James misses with a left hand
and Chorzow counters with a nice uppercut.
James misses the body punch
and Chorzow counters with a stiff right hand.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Chorzow sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chorzow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chorzow.
Chorzow misses with a series of wild punches.
Chorzow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chorzow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Chorzow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chorzow lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Chorzow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
Ruch Chorzow is winning the standup battle so far.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Chorzow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chorzow counters with a nice body shot.
Josh James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chorzow throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Chorzow counters with a nice uppercut.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Chorzow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Chorzow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Chorzow.
Chorzow looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Chorzow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James dives in and grabs Chorzow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chorzow pushes down on James's head and hops out.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James shoots and misses
and Chorzow counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Chorzow to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruch Chorzow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chorzow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruch Chorzow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chorzow, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruch Chorzow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jane Speedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddel comes to the cage accompanied by BOOM. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jane Speedo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speedo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liddel counters with a thumping low kick.
Liddel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liddel fakes the leg kick and cracks Speedo in the body.
Liddel connects with a solid leg kick.
Speedo looks gassed!
Both fighters circling a little - Liddel finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
Liddel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jane Speedo has been cut.
A good leg kick by Liddel.
Speedo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liddel.
Nice body kick there by Liddel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel jabs Speedo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Liddel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liddel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liddel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speedo's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liddel.
Liddel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a body punch but Speedo moves out of range.
Liddel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Speedo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liddel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Speedo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liddel lands a nice shot that snaps Speedo's head back.
Liddel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Speedo if he has to take too many more of those.
Liddel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Speedo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Speedo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liddel.
Liddel lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel is looking to land body kicks.
Liddel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liddel. Speedo shrugs it off though.
Liddel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Speedo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Speedo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liddel scoring well with a low kick there.
Speedo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liddel.
Liddel misses with a head kick.
Speedo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Speedo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speedo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liddel counters with a nice leg kick.
Liddel thuds his shin into the meat of Speedo's side.
Liddel thumps Speedo with a low kick.
Speedo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Speedo misses
and Liddel counters with a head kick. That will keep Speedo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speedo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liddel.
Liddel feints and then cracks Speedo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Speedo down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jane Speedo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Liddel throws a push kick but Speedo slaps the foot to one side.
Speedo misses with a hook
and Liddel counters with a low kick, right behind Speedo 's knee.
Liddel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Liddel. Beautiful body shot.
Liddel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liddel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speedo throws an off balance right hand
and Liddel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Speedo's knee momentarily.
Chuck Liddel is winning the standup battle so far.
Liddel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Speedo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel lands a head kick. Speedo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liddel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liddel missing with a left hand there. Speedo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Speedo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liddel has got the better of the exchanges.
Liddel throws a head kick that Speedo semi-blocks.
Speedo misses with a hook
and Liddel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Speedo's knee momentarily.
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!
Liddel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Speedo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Speedo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jane Speedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Speedo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Liddel scores with a spinning back kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Liddel.
Liddel connects with a leg kick. Speedo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Liddel connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speedo's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Liddel.
Liddel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Speedo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liddel. Liddel obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Liddel.
Liddel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Speedo. That did some damage!
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!
Liddel scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel lands a leg kick that knocks Speedo off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liddel.
Speedo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Liddel lands a slapping body shot.
Liddel throws a good cross that connects.
Liddel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Speedo.
That has opened up Jane Speedo's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jane Speedo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Liddel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Speedo. That did some damage!
Speedo misses with a lunging right hand
and Liddel counters with a head kick.
Speedo misses with a double jab
and Liddel counters with a straight right hand.
Speedo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liddel counters with a nice leg kick.
Speedo throws a lazy uppercut
and Liddel counters with a leg kick.
Speedo walks into a stiff left hand from Liddel.
Speedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel lands a big head kick that sends Speedo tumbling to the mat! Liddel takes a step backwards and waves Speedo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A solid leg kick lands there for Liddel.
Speedo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liddel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Speedo. That did some damage!
Liddel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speedo moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liddel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel lands a head kick!
Speedo throws a poor cross that misses
and Liddel counters with an inside leg kick.
Speedo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liddel can pounce on him.
Liddel throws a body punch but Speedo moves out of range.
Speedo misses with a lunging right hand
and Liddel counters with a low kick, right behind Speedo 's knee.
Speedo avoids the body shot from Liddel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedo misses with a combination
and Liddel counters with a leg kick.
Liddel lands a jab-cross combination.
Liddel lands a big head kick that sends Speedo tumbling to the mat! Liddel takes a step backwards and waves Speedo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Speedo is rocked!
Liddel lands a brutal head kick. Speedo looks out on his feet and Liddel throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Chuck Liddel!
Chuck Liddel is the new light heavyweight champion!
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