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FCD 29: Klopfenstein vs Gunn PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain Velasquez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez misses with a takedown
and Fighter counters with a takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Velasquez struggling a bit here.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fighter working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fighter throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Velasquez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fighter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Velasquez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fighter.
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez, not yet.
Fighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasquez on the ground.
Fighter throws a strike but Velasquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Velasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Fighter is retaining full guard.
Velasquez throws a strike but Fighter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws and elbow that misses. Velasquez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter's guard. Nice move by Velasquez!
Velasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velasquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter is keeping the position for now.
Velasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving.
Velasquez wanted to stand there but Fighter had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Fighter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fighter tries to get out of the position.
Velasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fighter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasquezis looking to pass into half guard but Fighter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fighter is in guard.
Fighter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fighter manages to pass to side control.
Fighter is thwarting Velasquez's attempts to control the position.
Fighter winds up and cracks Velasquez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fighter lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez wants to sweep but Fighter has passed to side control!
Fighter is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Fighter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Velasquez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fighter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
Velasquez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fighter!
Velasquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fighter is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Velasquez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Velasquez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fighter blocking the ground and pound.
You get the feeling that Fighter really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Velasquez wants to control the pace but Fighter is squirming around nicely.
Fighter wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Velasquez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Velasquez looking to ground and pound but Fighter is blocking nicely.
Fighter is trying to stand.
Velasquez looking to control but Fighter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cain Velasquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velasquez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez unloading with bombs!
Velasquez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Velasquez looking to control but Fighter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fighter is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fighter is looking to escape.
Velasquez landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez unloads with some shots from mount but Fighter bucks and avoids them well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Fighter sprawls well. He's pushed Velasquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cain Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter shoots in looking for a takedown. Velasquez tries to sprawl out of it but Fighter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Velasquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Velasquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velasquez somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez fails with the takedown
and Fighter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Velasquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fighter.
Fighter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter winds up and cracks Velasquez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fighter lands a nice short elbow.
Fighter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velasquez defending well though.
Fighter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fighter controlling the action here.
Velasquez is trying to control but can't.
Fighter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fighter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fighter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velasquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fighter.
Fighter stalling away here and it's allowed Velasquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fighter preventing the sweep.
Fighter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fighter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fighter trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fighter wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fighter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Fighter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fighter 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Fighter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Malinowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by "Ain't No Grave" . Malinowsky has chosen Pride as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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249 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Malinowsky!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malinowsky misses with a takedown
and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malinowsky won't be happy with that.
Henderson grinds an elbow into Malinowsky's temple.
Henderson scores with punches from side control.
Henderson 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.
Henderson lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson is chipping away with strikes.
Henderson scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson lands an elbow.
Malinowsky 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.
Malinowsky looks gassed!
Henderson cracks Malinowsky with a big right hand but Malinowsky just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Malinowsky is rocked!
Henderson cracks Malinowsky with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Malinowsky is still in real trouble! Can Henderson finish him?
Malinowsky tries to buck Henderson off but Henderson is having none of it.
Malinowsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Henderson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Malinowsky is trying to escape and Henderson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Malinowsky is forced to tap! Nice work there by Henderson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Henderson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuroda Atsushi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Felipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuroda Atsushi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felipe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atsushi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atsushi is looking to score with low kicks.
Felipe has his takedown stuffed
and Atsushi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Atsushi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Atsushi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Atsushi prevents Felipe from improving his position.
Atsushi seems to be looking for submissions.
Felipe actively working from the bottom here.
Felipe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Felipe.
Atsushi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Atsushi stands up over Felipe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Felipe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Atsushi is aware though and is defending well.
Felipe pushes a forearm under Atsushi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Atsushi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Felipe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Gon DIas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gon DIas's choice of entrance music: Before I Forget. 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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176 lbs
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177 lbs
8 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Curtis Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Raf Gon DIas!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gon DIas connects with a right hand. Sharp shakes it off.
Sharp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sharp wants it to stay on the feet.
Gon DIas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raf Gon DIas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharp lands with a straight right. Gon DIas didn't see that one coming.
Good work by Sharp as he checks the leg kick.
Sharp walks into a stiff left hand from Gon DIas.
Gon DIas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gon DIas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sharp takes a step back to recover.
Gon DIas throws a big shot that misses.
Gon DIas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gon DIas throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Gon DIas shoots in but Sharp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp throws a looping overhand right but Gon DIas ducks down to avoid it.
Gon DIas throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp misses with a looping left.
Gon DIas throws a low kick, looking for Sharp's leg but Sharp calmly moves out of range.
Sharp throws a looping overhand right but Gon DIas ducks down to avoid it.
Sharp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gon DIas digs a good body shot into Sharp's ribs.
Sharp blocks a head kick by Gon DIas.
Gon DIas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gon DIas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sharp tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sharp creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Sharp are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sharp throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp working the ground and pound but Gon DIas is defending the strikes.
Gon DIas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sharp tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sharp in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sharp throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp misses with the ground and pound.
Sharp tries to score with some ground and pound. Gon DIas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sharp postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sharp misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sharp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sharp working the ground and pound but Gon DIas is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sharp stands up and beckons Gon DIas to his feet.
Gon DIas cracks the inside of Sharp's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Sharp.
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!
Gon DIas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sharp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gon DIas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gon DIas scores with a one two! Sharp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gon DIas is defended easily by Sharp.
Curtis Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raf Gon DIas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gon DIas throws a leg kick but Sharp sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Curtis Sharp will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gon DIas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gon DIas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sharp counters with a leg kick.
Gon DIas lands with a slapping head kick.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gon DIas.
Sharp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharp keeps the fight on the outside.
Gon DIas wants to clinch up but Sharp keeps it at a distance.
Gon DIas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gon DIas instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gon DIas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sharp has Gon DIas pressed against the cage, preventing Gon DIas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gon DIas wants to break free but Sharp has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon DIas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gon DIas misses with a two punch combination.
Sharp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gon DIas tries to land a front kick but Sharp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gon DIas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sharp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gon DIas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sharp momentarily.
Sharp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gon DIas.
Gon DIas misses with a low kick.
Sharp lands with a right hand.
Sharp looks for a takedown but Gon DIas sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gon DIas misses with the body kick
and Sharp counters with a straight right hand.
Sharp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gon DIas.
Gon DIas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gon DIas lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Sharp does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Sharp.
Sharp avoids the body shot from Gon DIas.
Gon DIas tries to clinch up.
Sharp checks a leg kick nicely.
Gon DIas thuds a left hand into Sharp's body.
Gon DIas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gon DIas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gon DIas.
Gon DIas cracks Sharp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gon DIas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Gon DIas - just one landing.
Sharp slips a straight right by Gon DIas.
Gon DIas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gon DIas throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Gon DIas misses with a head kick.
Gon DIas fails with the takedown
and Sharp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gon DIas is breathing heavily.
Gon DIas throws a head kick that misses
and Sharp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sharp.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gon DIas keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp throwing strikes but missing.
Gon DIas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sharp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sharp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sharp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Gon DIas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raf Gon DIas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gon DIas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sharp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sharp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Gon DIas is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Sharp. No joy for Gon DIas on that attempt.
Gon DIas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gon DIas throws a body kick that misses.
Gon DIas swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp has a takedown stuffed.
Sharp fails with the takedown.
Sharp blocks a head kick by Gon DIas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon DIas fails with a takedown attempt.
Gon DIas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gon DIas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gon DIas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sharp throws a hook but Gon DIas blocks it.
Gon DIas misses with a wild body shot.
Gon DIas looks to land a body kick but Sharp moved away.
Sharp jabs at Gon DIas's body.
Sharp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gon DIas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sharp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raf Gon DIas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gon DIas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas looks to land a combination but Sharp avoids it well.
Sharp tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gon DIas is able to avoid easily.
Sharp is looking to chop away at Gon DIas's legs.
Gon DIas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sharp will feel that in the morning.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Gon DIas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gon DIas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gon DIas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gon DIas shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharp tries to sprawl out of it but Gon DIas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Curtis Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raf Gon DIas.
Sharp closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gon DIas's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharp with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gon DIas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sharp throwing strikes from guard but Gon DIas blocks nicely.
Sharp is looking to work some ground and pound but Gon DIas has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sharp's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Gon DIas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharp throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharp is looking to work some ground and pound but Gon DIas has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Gon DIas keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Sharp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sharp 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Curtis Sharp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernard comes to the cage accompanied by My Highlights. 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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26
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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21
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ho!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard moves out of range of the strikes.
Bernard rushes Ho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ho is looking to break free of the clinch but Bernard has double underhooks.
Ho is trying to break the clinch but Bernard has him pressed against the cage.
Bernard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bernard manages to end up in side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bernard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bernard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bernard.
Ho gets full guard.
Ho looking to control.
Bernard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bernard throws a big right hand that misses.
Bernard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bernard throwing strikes but missing.
Ho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard is sitting in close to Ho's body. Ho has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bernard is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bernard is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Noah Ho!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka has chosen The Animals - House of the Rising Sun as his entrance music. Charlie Murphy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Akseli Suokuokka's chin.
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokuokka moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suokuokka tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Suokuokka moves out of range easily.
Suokuokka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Suokuokka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suokuokka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suokuokka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suokuokka blocks a head kick by Murphy.
No luck for Suokuokka with that takedown attempt.
Suokuokka is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Charlie Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Suokuokka avoids it.
Suokuokka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murphy.
Suokuokka doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charlie Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akseli Suokuokka.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Suokuokka moves out of range easily.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suokuokka.
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suokuokka's calf.
Suokuokka looks gassed!
A nice leg kick lands there from Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suokuokka ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Suokuokka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suokuokka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murphy lands with a slapping head kick.
Murphy fakes the leg kick and cracks Suokuokka in the body.
Murphy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Suokuokka will feel that in the morning.
Suokuokka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Suokuokka blocks the body kick.
Murphy keeps Suokuokka at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murphy.
Murphy throws a push kick but Suokuokka slaps the foot to one side.
Suokuokka is trying desperately to land a takedown but Murphy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Suokuokka.
Suokuokka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Suokuokka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murphy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy lands a front kick.
Murphy scores with a nice body kick.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suokuokka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Suokuokka off balance momentarily.
Suokuokka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Suokuokka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy is looking to slow Suokuokka down with leg kicks.
Murphy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Suokuokka will feel that in the morning.
Suokuokka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Suokuokka tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Charlie Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a front kick but Suokuokka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Suokuokka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Suokuokka.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suokuokka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suokuokka manages to break the clinch.
Suokuokka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Suokuokka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Suokuokka has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Suokuokka jumps guard and drags Murphy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Suokuokka has control of Murphy's left arm, preventing Murphy from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suokuokka.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suokuokka is looking to clinch.
Suokuokka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Charlie Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Suokuokka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murphy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murphy.
Suokuokka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy tries to break free but Suokuokka pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Suokuokka fails to land.
Suokuokka misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Suokuokka is breathing heavily.
Suokuokka can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suokuokka can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy stops a takedown attempt from Suokuokka.
Suokuokka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Charlie Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akseli Suokuokka.
Suokuokka tries to clinch
and Murphy counters with a head kick. That will keep Suokuokka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Suokuokka fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy tries to land a front kick but Suokuokka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Suokuokka moves out of range easily.
Murphy lands a front kick.
Murphy 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!
Murphy thumps Suokuokka with a low kick.
Murphy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Suokuokka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Charlie Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy throws a push kick but Suokuokka slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murphy!
A thudding body kick lands there by Murphy!
Murphy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Suokuokka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from Murphy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suokuokka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murphy - the referee stops the clock and Suokuokka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murphy. Suokuokka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Murphy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suokuokka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Suokuokka moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Murphy defending well as Suokuokka loads up on a big left hand.
Suokuokka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Suokuokka moved out of range nicely.
Suokuokka is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Suokuokka moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murphy.
Suokuokka tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Suokuokka avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Suokuokka tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
A punch combination from Suokuokka misses.
Suokuokka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Suokuokka takes a step back to recover.
Suokuokka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murphy. That one must have hurt.
Suokuokka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Suokuokka is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Suokuokka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Suokuokka moves out of range easily.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Suokuokka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Suokuokka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy keeps Suokuokka at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suokuokka blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Suokuokka fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Murphy dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suokuokka moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Suokuokka. Suokuokka maintains the clinch.
Suokuokka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suokuokka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suokuokka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suokuokka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Suokuokka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suokuokka is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suokuokka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suokuokka breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suokuokka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murphy throws a head kick but Suokuokka moves out of range.
Suokuokka blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suokuokka circles away quickly and effectively.
Suokuokka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Suokuokka stops Murphy from standing up.
Suokuokka wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Suokuokka uses it to pass to side control.
Suokuokka decides to stand up, so the ref orders Murphy to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suokuokka shoots in and bounces Murphy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy has an active guard here but Suokuokka has managed to pass into half guard.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Suokuokka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suokuokka stands up out of the half guard.
Suokuokka throws a one two combo.
Suokuokka fails with the takedown.
Suokuokka wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suokuokka tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Suokuokka is looking to clinch.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suokuokka tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Suokuokka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Suokuokka is looking to clinch.
Suokuokka clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Suokuokka is controlling the position.
Suokuokka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suokuokka wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Suokuokka moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka tries for a takedown but Murphy manages to get underhooks.
Charlie Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akseli Suokuokka.
Suokuokka lands with a left to the head.
Akseli Suokuokka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suokuokka has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Suokuokka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy is trying to push Suokuokka away but Suokuokka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suokuokka.
Suokuokka jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Suokuokka around his waist. Suokuokka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Suokuokka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
Suokuokka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy blocks a body shot from Suokuokka.
Charlie Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Suokuokka scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akseli Suokuokka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Murphy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daley Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Skerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Borisov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Skerlik!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov throws a good cross that connects.
Borisov looks to land a combination but Skerlik avoids it well.
Skerlik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Borisov trying to control but Skerlik is working from the bottom.
Borisovis looking to pass into half guard but Skerlik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Skerlik is in guard.
Borisov keeping moving, preventing Skerlik from controlling successfully.
Borisov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Skerlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Borisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borisov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skerlik defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Borisov holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skerlik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skerlik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skerlik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borisov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borisov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skerlik wants to control from the top but Borisov keeps moving.
Skerlik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Skerlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Borisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borisov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borisov controls Skerlik momentarily but Skerlik frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov keeping full guard, as Skerlik tries to pass.
Skerlik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borisov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skerlik has managed to get both his arms back between Borisov's legs - danger averted.
Borisov working a defensive guard but Skerlik passes into half guard.
Borisov tries to get to full guard but Skerlik has control of the leg.
Skerlik is trying to work for a kimura but Borisov is defending well.
Skerlik is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borisov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skerlik stands and throws Borisov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Borisov can't do much from the bottom here.
Skerlik is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Borisov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Borisov tries to improve position but can't.
Borisov is working hard here to advance position.
Skerlik is trying to get an arm triangle but Borisov is defending well.
Skerlik looks gassed!
Borisov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skerlik's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov tries to roll over but Skerlik keeps him under control.
Borisov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Borisov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borisov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skerlik wants to control from the top but Borisov keeps moving.
Borisov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Skerlik has passed into half guard!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borisov is trying to maintain the position but Skerlik is very close to passing his half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley Borisov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Borisov throws a hook but Skerlik avoids it easily.
Skerlik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borisov sprawls well. Borisov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skerlik gets slowly back to his feet.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Borisov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov trying to control from half guard but Skerlik is working away.
Borisov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Skerlik is refusing to be controlled, as Borisov sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skerlik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borisov pulls his head out easily.
Borisov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borisov wants to control but Skerlik is keeping him busy.
Borisov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skerlik defends it well.
Borisov is working for a submission of some sort.
Borisov is looking for a kimura but Skerlik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borisov to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skerlik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borisov is working away from the top position though.
Borisov is working for a submission of some sort.
Daley Borisov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borisov wants to take a breather but Skerlik is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borisov is working for a submission of some sort.
Borisov is just content to waste time from the top position. Skerlik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Skerlik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borisov defends it easily.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Skerlik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borisov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Skerlik dives on top into guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley Borisov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skerlik fails to land the takedown.
Borisov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Skerlik!
Borisov looking to control but Skerlik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borisov throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Skerlik has his hands clasped together but Borisov breaks the hold and Skerlik is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Borisov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daley Borisov!
Daley Borisov retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klopfenstein 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Monster. Ichabod Klopfenstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Klopfenstein . Gunn shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein lands a nice looking body kick.
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Gunn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klopfenstein 's hands.
Klopfenstein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Gunn misses.
Horrible takedown by Klopfenstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Gunn which made him look bad.
Klopfenstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Klopfenstein 's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klopfenstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klopfenstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gunn, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Klopfenstein is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gunn to the mat. Gunn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Klopfenstein looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gunn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Klopfenstein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gunn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Klopfenstein can't escape the position.
Gunn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Klopfenstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klopfenstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein gets back to half guard.
Klopfenstein is refusing to be controlled, as Gunn sits in half guard.
Klopfenstein slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Klopfenstein wants to get back to his feet but Gunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cody Gunn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Klopfenstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Gunn blocks the body kick.
Klopfenstein moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Klopfenstein . That's going to slow Gunn down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid body kick from Klopfenstein .
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klopfenstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn throws a lazy right hand but Klopfenstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Klopfenstein moved out of range nicely.
Klopfenstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Klopfenstein saw that one coming.
Klopfenstein moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Gunn lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klopfenstein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gunn takes a step back to recover.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Klopfenstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klopfenstein feints and then cracks Gunn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gunn down.
Gunn throws a hook but Klopfenstein avoids it easily.
Klopfenstein misses with a takedown attempt - Gunn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Klopfenstein dominated that round.
That's time! Klopfenstein 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Klopfenstein slips under a jab from Gunn.
Gunn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gunn misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Gunn. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheers as Gunn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klopfenstein doesn't seem phased though.
Gunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klopfenstein bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Klopfenstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gunn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Klopfenstein tries for a kimura but Gunn is defending well.
Gunn regains half guard, as Klopfenstein was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gunn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gunn is trying is best to control the position here.
Gunn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klopfenstein .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunn has hold of Klopfenstein 's hands but Klopfenstein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gunn wants to control but Klopfenstein passes into side.
Klopfenstein with the ground and pound but Gunn regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Klopfenstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gunn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Klopfenstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein thows a huge punch but Gunn dodges it nicely.
Gunn trying to control here.
Klopfenstein is nestled in close to Gunn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Klopfenstein wants to pass to mount but Gunn is defending the position.
Klopfenstein stalling away here and it's allowed Gunn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gunn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klopfenstein .
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klopfenstein is one step ahead there.
Klopfenstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klopfenstein passes Gunn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Klopfenstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Klopfenstein dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunn throws a shot to the body.
Klopfenstein moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Klopfenstein ducks down to avoid it.
Klopfenstein is looking to clinch.
Klopfenstein tries to land a front kick but Gunn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice takedown defense from Gunn. No joy for Klopfenstein on that attempt.
Gunn throws a jab when Klopfenstein was well out of range.
Gunn scores with a sloppy right hand. Klopfenstein should have avoided that one.
Gunn lands a nice shot that snaps Klopfenstein 's head back.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn lands a really nice looking cross but Klopfenstein seems unphased.
Gunn misses with a few strikes there.
Klopfenstein bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Klopfenstein sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gunn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Klopfenstein throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gunn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ichabod Klopfenstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klopfenstein misses with a head shot. Gunn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gunn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klopfenstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klopfenstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gunn's head.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klopfenstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klopfenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopfenstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
Klopfenstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Klopfenstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klopfenstein 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.
Klopfenstein throws and elbow that misses. Gunn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klopfenstein 's guard. Nice move by Gunn!
Gunn postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klopfenstein has a closed guard, preventing Gunn from standing up.
Klopfenstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Klopfenstein , not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein looking to control.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Klopfenstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Klopfenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klopfenstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunn circles away.
Klopfenstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horrible takedown by Klopfenstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Gunn which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Klopfenstein . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klopfenstein throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Gunn as Klopfenstein shoots in.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Klopfenstein clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Klopfenstein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gunn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Klopfenstein thumps Gunn with a low kick.
Klopfenstein thows a body kick. Gunn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gunn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Klopfenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klopfenstein scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Klopfenstein . Gunn shrugs it off though.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klopfenstein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gunn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gunn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Klopfenstein .
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klopfenstein .
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunn throws a body punch but Klopfenstein moves out of range.
Klopfenstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gunn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klopfenstein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Klopfenstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Klopfenstein from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klopfenstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klopfenstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klopfenstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klopfenstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Klopfenstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klopfenstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Klopfenstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klopfenstein .
Gunn has momentary wrist control but Klopfenstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Klopfenstein throws a strike but Gunn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klopfenstein wants to sweep here but Gunn controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunn manages to get himself to full guard.
Klopfenstein throwing strikes but missing.
Klopfenstein throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klopfenstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Klopfenstein had his way with Cody Gunn in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gunn looks to land a combination but Klopfenstein avoids it well.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Klopfenstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Klopfenstein .
Gunn blocks a head kick by Klopfenstein .
Nice body punch from Gunn.
Klopfenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klopfenstein moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Klopfenstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunn can do to turn this around?
Klopfenstein closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Klopfenstein lands in his opponent's guard.
Klopfenstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klopfenstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klopfenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klopfenstein manages to get himself to full guard.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunn trying to control but Klopfenstein is working from the bottom.
Klopfenstein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klopfenstein tries to get out of the position.
Gunn is fighting to break Klopfenstein 's control of his arms but Klopfenstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Gunn throws a jab when Klopfenstein was well out of range.
Klopfenstein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Gunn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klopfenstein doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein delivers a nice body kick.
Klopfenstein closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Klopfenstein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Klopfenstein lands an elbow just above Gunn 's eye.
Klopfenstein blocks an uppercut.
Gunn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn avoids the elbow strike from Klopfenstein , against the cage.
Klopfenstein breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Klopfenstein .
Gunn lands with an overhand left.
Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klopfenstein .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klopfenstein moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Klopfenstein slips under a jab.
Gunn misses with the combination.
Cody Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Gunn does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Klopfenstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klopfenstein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Klopfenstein !
Ichabod Klopfenstein retains his welterweight title!
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