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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dj Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Bailey Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenner comes to the cage accompanied by Escapado - Solange Du Weisst. Dj Stenner had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dj Stenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Desmond Bailey Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bailey Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stenner is in Bailey Jr's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stenner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bailey Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bailey Jr pulls Stenner in close to his closed guard and prevents Stenner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bailey Jr keeping full guard, as Stenner tries to pass.
Stenner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stenner won't allow Bailey Jr to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bailey Jr is on top in guard.
Bailey Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey Jr throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenner has his foot on Bailey Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bailey Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bailey Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bailey Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stenner scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stenner misses with a takedown attempt - Bailey Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bailey Jr throws a series of punches but Stenner avoids them all with ease.
Bailey Jr dives in and grabs Stenner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stenner pushes down on Bailey Jr's head and hops out.
Stenner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dj Stenner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stenner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stenner but Stenner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenner throws a combination. Bailey Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bailey Jr looks gassed!
Bailey Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stenner lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Bailey Jr goes down and covers up as Stenner starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dj Stenner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Mission Impossible 2 (Hate Mix) By Limp bizkit. Kyle Johnson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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289 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack Johnson throws out a loose jab but Kyle Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyle Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jack Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Kyle Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kyle Johnson.
Kyle Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jack Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Kyle Johnson has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack Johnson. Kyle Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack Johnson misses with a head kick.
Jack Johnson digs a good body shot into Kyle Johnson's ribs.
Kyle Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Jack Johnson.
Jack Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyle Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Kyle Johnson is breathing heavily.
Jack Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyle Johnson dodges the punch combination from Jack Johnson.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kyle Johnson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kyle Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Kyle Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jack Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Kyle Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick from Jack Johnson misses.
Jack Johnson is pawing at Kyle Johnson, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Kyle Johnson's nose. Kyle Johnson is badly hurt! Jack Johnson pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Kyle Johnson tries desperately to hold on but Jack Johnson is relentless in his assault! As Kyle Johnson receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Jack Johnson away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xiomar Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo comes into the arena with Kanye West - Jesus Walks blaring out of the sound system. Xiomar Halo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Russian Saint's chin.
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286 lbs
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233 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiomar Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russian Saint!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Halo jabs Saint to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halo throws the left hand but Saint avoids the punch easily.
Saint moves out of range of the body kick from Halo.
Halo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo thuds a left hand into Saint's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Halo.
Halo misses with a straight left.
Halo lunges at Saint with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saint's hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Halo.
Saint looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Halo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halo.
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Halo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo dips to his left and cracks Saint with an uppercut!
Saint is rocked!
Xiomar Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crack! Halo connects with the perfect overhand right and Saint falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Halo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xiomar Halo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Skelter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magatsu Taito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skelter comes to the cage accompanied by Helter Skelter. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Skelter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magatsu Taito!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skelter.
Taito blocks a jab.
Taito avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taito.
Skelter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skelter lands with a shot to the body.
Taito tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taito. Skelter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taito takes a swing at Skelter's ribcage but misses.
Skelter scores with a jab to the body.
Taito shoots for a takedown but Skelter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taito swings for the body but Skelter moves out of range.
Skelter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taito throws a body punch but Skelter moves out of range.
Skelter looks to clinch
and Taito counters with a right hand to the body.
Taito is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skelter rather than just go for the knockout.
Taito shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skelter's guard.
Taito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skelter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taito forces his way into half guard.
Taito working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Skelter's thigh. Skelter counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Taito tries to free his leg and advance position but Skelter is retaining full guard.
Skelter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taito won't allow Skelter to sweep him here.
Skelter trying to keep a closed guard but Taito is proving a slippery customer.
Taito is looking to work some ground and pound but Skelter has wrist control.
Taito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taito throwing strikes but missing.
Taito trying to control the position from guard on top but Skelter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skelter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Skelter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taito working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skelter's head.
Taito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skelter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Taito swings around for an armbar but Skelter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taito's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skelter stopping the sweep attempt from Taito.
Taito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taito keeping full guard, as Skelter tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Taito holds on and takes a little breather.
Skelter trying to control but Taito is working from the bottom.
Taito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taito can't keep his opponent in guard - Skelter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magatsu Taito dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taito.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taito.
Taito thows a body shot but no joy.
Skelter lands a jab to the head.
Good work by Taito as he checks the leg kick.
Taito throws a sloppy body shot
and Skelter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Taito lands with a left to the head.
Taito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taito has Skelter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skelter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jimmy Skelter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magatsu Taito.
Taito tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taito trying to stall but Skelter improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taito blocking some punches.
Taito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skelter stops a takedown attempt from Taito.
Skelter lands with a light punch inside.
Skelter misses with a punch to the body.
Taito gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Taito wants to pass the guard but Skelter is keeping the position.
Taito pushes down on Skelter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taito is working for a submission of some sort.
Skelter is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skelter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taito seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taito moves into full mount! Skelter won't be happy about that!
Taito seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Skelter is holding on tight.
Poor strikes thrown by Taito there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Taito connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Skelter tries to hold on but Taito postures up.
Taito looking to finish with strikes here!
Skelter doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelter tries to reverse the position but Taito maintains control.
Taito is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Skelter has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Skelter!
Skelter trying to control the position from guard on top but Taito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taito keeping full guard, as Skelter tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skelter won't allow Taito to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taito is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magatsu Taito 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Taito misses the target.
Skelter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skelter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skelter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Skelter misses.
Skelter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skelter thows a body shot but no joy.
Taito with a hook.
Skelter checks a low kick from Taito.
Taito looks for a takedown but Skelter sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skelter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taito changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skelter tries to avoid it but Taito manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skelter to the ground. Skelter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skelter.
Taito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skelter.
Taito looks to land a right hand but Skelter moved out of range.
Skelter misses with a looping left.
Skelter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skelter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taito is out of range and Skelter settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skelter.
Skelter throws a leg kick but Taito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skelter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taito misses with a wild body shot.
Taito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skelter was well out of range. Poor timing from Taito.
Skelter throws a series of punches but Taito avoids them all with ease.
Taito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taito circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taito counters with a leg kick.
Taito ducks under a wild hook from Skelter.
Skelter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taito under the eye.
Taito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skelter moves away.
Taito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skelter as he jumps to the side.
Jimmy Skelter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magatsu Taito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taito throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skelter was covering up waiting for the punch and Taito finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skelter is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skelter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taito's guard.
Skelter cracks Taito with a solid left hand.
Skelter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skelter stopping the sweep attempt from Taito.
Taito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelter controlling the position for now.
Jimmy Skelter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taito passes into side control, despite Skelter's attempt to control the position.
Taito creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Skelter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taito has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Skelter!
Magatsu Taito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Taito lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magatsu Taito.
I've got Taito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magatsu Taito!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castaneda Krishnanuevo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laurent comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - Symphony of Destruction. Krishnanuevo has chosen Guru Josh Project - Infinity 2008 as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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142 lbs
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111 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Laurent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Castaneda Krishnanuevo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krishnanuevo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laurent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krishnanuevo manages to avoid it.
Krishnanuevo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Laurent throws a body kick that misses.
Laurent lands with a straight right. Krishnanuevo didn't see that one coming.
Laurent moves into the clinch.
Krishnanuevo wants a takedown.
Laurent breaks the clinch.
Laurent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krishnanuevo.
Laurent is looking to clinch but Krishnanuevo is avoiding it.
Laurent tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Krishnanuevo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krishnanuevo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laurent tries to avoid it but Krishnanuevo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laurent to the ground. Laurent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James Laurent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Castaneda Krishnanuevo.
Laurent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laurent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krishnanuevo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo looks for a takedown but Laurent sprawls well.
Laurent wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krishnanuevo slips a jab from Laurent.
Krishnanuevo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laurent as he avoids it easily.
Laurent takes the fight into the clinch.
Krishnanuevo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laurent gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krishnanuevo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laurent fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laurent bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krishnanuevo's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurent throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krishnanuevo dives in and scores a takedown into Laurent's guard.
Krishnanuevo preventing the sweep.
Laurent working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krishnanuevo.
Laurent kicks Krishnanuevo off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laurent cracks a nice hook into Krishnanuevo's ribs.
Laurent misses the shot to the body.
Krishnanuevo tries for a takedown but Laurent sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laurent jabs at Krishnanuevo's body.
Laurent stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo avoids a kick to the body.
Krishnanuevo shoots for a double leg takedown but Laurent sprawls well. He's pushed Krishnanuevo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krishnanuevo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krishnanuevo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laurent wants to clinch.
Laurent cracks a nice hook into Krishnanuevo's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurent scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laurent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krishnanuevo has a takedown stuffed.
Krishnanuevo dives in and grabs Laurent's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laurent pushes down on Krishnanuevo's head and hops out.
Laurent throws a shot from downtown. Krishnanuevo moves away and avoids it.
Krishnanuevo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krishnanuevo shoots for a takedown but Laurent saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laurent fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krishnanuevo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Laurent dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krishnanuevo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laurent defends it nicely.
Krishnanuevo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laurent misses with a left hand
and Krishnanuevo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Laurent is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laurent looking for a sweep. Not yet Laurent, not yet.
Laurent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krishnanuevo on the ground.
Krishnanuevo won't allow Laurent to get back to his feet.
Krishnanuevo is working Laurent over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krishnanuevo throwing strikes from guard but Laurent blocks nicely.
Krishnanuevo thows a big elbow that misses.
Laurent seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo trying to control but Laurent is working from the bottom.
Krishnanuevo stops Laurent from standing up.
Krishnanuevo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krishnanuevo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krishnanuevo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laurent keeping full guard, as Krishnanuevo tries to pass.
Laurent wants to stand and escape but Krishnanuevo is having none of it.
Krishnanuevo looking to pass the guard.
Krishnanuevo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laurent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo distracts Laurent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krishnanuevo looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurent is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laurent wants to stand and escape but Krishnanuevo is having none of it.
Krishnanuevo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krishnanuevo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krishnanuevo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krishnanuevo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laurent on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laurent tries to get out of the position.
Laurent is trying to keep Krishnanuevo in close.
Krishnanuevo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laurent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laurent's waist but Laurent gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krishnanuevo off to one side.
James Laurent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Castaneda Krishnanuevo.
Laurent misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laurent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krishnanuevo.
Good standup being displayed there by Laurent as he connects with a hook.
Laurent keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Laurent as Krishnanuevo shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laurent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Laurent quickly recovers to half guard.
Krishnanuevo prevents Laurent from improving his position.
Krishnanuevo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laurent's head.
Laurent tries to roll over but Krishnanuevo keeps him under control.
Krishnanuevo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laurent is looking to improve his position.
Krishnanuevo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laurent is staying active underneath Krishnanuevo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krishnanuevo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krishnanuevo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krishnanuevo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laurent defending well though.
Krishnanuevo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castaneda Krishnanuevo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Krishnanuevo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laurent gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Laurent.
Laurent is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krishnanuevo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laurent pulls his leg out and moves away.
Krishnanuevo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krishnanuevo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurent.
Laurent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krishnanuevo manages to avoid it.
Laurent just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Laurent misses.
Laurent takes the fight into the clinch.
Laurent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krishnanuevo looking for a takedown.
Krishnanuevo is working for takedown but Laurent is calmly controlling the position for now.
James Laurent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Castaneda Krishnanuevo.
Laurent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krishnanuevo shoots in for a double leg but Laurent sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laurent misses the shot to the body.
Laurent scores with a body shot.
Krishnanuevo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Laurent.
Laurent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krishnanuevo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krishnanuevo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laurent sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krishnanuevo somewhat.
James Laurent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krishnanuevo shoots in and drives through. Laurent sprawls well.
Krishnanuevo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laurent connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krishnanuevo. Krishnanuevo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James Laurent is winning the standup battle so far.
Laurent clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurent manages to break the clinch.
Laurent defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krishnanuevo.
Krishnanuevo swats away the attempt to clinch by Laurent.
Laurent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krishnanuevo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laurent sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laurent connects with a body shot that sends Krishnanuevo's belly button to the back.
Laurent connects with a body shot that sends Krishnanuevo's belly button to the back.
Laurent with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurent works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laurent with a nice cross.
Krishnanuevo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laurent closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laurent stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Laurent tries to break free but Krishnanuevo pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurent has Krishnanuevo pushed against the cage.
Laurent is pressed up against the cage. Krishnanuevo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laurent down to the mat. Laurent avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laurent cracks Krishnanuevo with a good jab.
Laurent tries to clinch but Krishnanuevo moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Laurent showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laurent 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Laurent!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blaise Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moses has chosen Black Label Society - too tough to die as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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23
164 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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26
166 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaise Lamont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Moses!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses scores with a spinning back kick!
Lamont misses with a wild body shot.
Moses defending well as Lamont loads up on a big left hand.
Lamont misses the jab.
Moses takes a swing at Lamont's ribcage but misses.
Lamont looks to score with a jab to the body but Moses is just out of range.
Lamont throws a hook but Moses blocks it.
Moses connects with a body shot that sends Lamont's belly button to the back.
Moses shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lamont stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Lamont.
Moses throws a looping overhand right but Lamont ducks down to avoid it.
Lamont takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lamont moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont gets caught napping as Moses dives in and scores a takedown. Lamont manages to retain guard.
Lamont looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moses puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Moses is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lamont is just riding it out for now. Moses eventually gives up the hold.
Moses is trying to control. Lamont wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moses throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moses not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lamont has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moses is working away from the top position though.
Lamont has one foot on Moses's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamont is out of range.
Lamont takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lamont closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moses circles away.
Moses fails to land with a series of punches.
Moses misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamont.
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!
Lamont throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamont scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Lamont.
Lamont scores with a hook.
Lamont takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lamont looks to land a right hand but Moses moved out of range.
Moses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lamont throws out a powerful jab.
Moses defending well as Lamont loads up on a big left hand.
Moses takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moses uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamont.
Lamont throws a series of punches but Moses avoids them all with ease.
Lamont throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moses dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamont throws a nice looking combination but Moses bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lamont lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moses circles away quickly and effectively.
Lamont throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses looks to land a right hand but Lamont moved out of range.
Moses scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lamont looking to score a takedown here. Moses is defending well but Lamont drives through and ends up in Moses's guard.
Moses trying to control the position.
Lamont wants to pass the guard but Moses is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moses looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moses keeping moving, preventing Lamont from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Moses will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moses looks to throw the jab but Lamont is out of range.
Moses will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lamont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moses tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamont was well out of range. Poor timing from Moses.
Moses takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lamont lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lamont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamont fails to land the takedown.
Lamont just misses with a punch to the body.
Moses takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lamont on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blaise Lamont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses throws a leg kick but Lamont sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lamont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moses was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamont.
Moses scores with a head kick. Lamont tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lamont thuds a left hand into Moses's body.
Moses jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Lamont throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moses misses with a series of wild punches.
Moses defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lamont.
Lamont bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamont rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moses moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Moses lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lamont doesn't seem phased though.
Moses swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamont connects with a body shot.
Lamont works over Moses's head and body with a nice combination.
Moses throws a body punch but Lamont moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Lamont - just one landing.
Moses lunges at Lamont with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lamont's hand.
Lamont uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moses.
Moses missing with a left hand there. Lamont was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moses fakes the leg kick and cracks Lamont in the body.
Lamont closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moses controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont prevents Moses from standing back up.
Lamont with the ground and pound but Moses uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Moses trying to control the position.
Lamont throwing strikes from guard but Moses blocks nicely.
Moses wants to sweep here but Lamont controlling him for the moment.
Moses is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricky Moses.
Nice takedown defense from Moses. No joy for Lamont on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaise Lamont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamont misses with a wild body shot.
Moses moves away from the strike by Lamont.
Moses fails to land the takedown.
Moses swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont loads up on a big right hand but Moses slips the punch.
Lamont connects with a body shot.
Moses throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Moses will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lamont swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamont avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown by Lamont or perhaps it was just good defense by Moses which made him look bad.
Lamont changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moses misses with a straight left.
Lamont takes a swing at Moses's ribcage but misses.
Moses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamont shoots in for a double leg but Moses sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lamont gets the takedown into side control.
Lamont fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Moses wants to get back to his feet.
Lamont is trying to control the action in half guard but Moses is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lamont throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moses avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lamont.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamont is trying to control the action in half guard but Moses is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moses has his hands clasped together around Lamont's back. He's all about the action.
Moses manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lamont throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lamont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moses.
Moses misses with a hook.
Blaise Lamont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moses thows a body shot but no joy.
Moses takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lamont looks for a takedown but Moses sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaise Lamont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamont misses with an uppercut.
Moses fails with a takedown attempt.
Moses avoids the body shot from Lamont.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moses moves out of range as Lamont strikes.
The fighters circling - Lamont throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moses blocks a leg kick.
Lamont shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moses napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moses avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lamont.
Moses regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lamont's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Moses tries to roll over but Lamont keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Moses has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lamont is working away from the top position though.
Ricky Moses is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moses makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moses.
Lamont loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamont 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 fight!
Blaise Lamont showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moses 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Moses!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Rubenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mighty Mike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saul Rubenstein has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Rubenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mighty Mike!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mike.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Mike is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rubenstein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mike is trying to get an arm triangle but Rubenstein is defending well.
Mike goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rubenstein has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mike but great work by Rubenstein.
Mike tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rubenstein decides to stand back up.
Rubenstein gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mike is looking for a sweep. Rubenstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mike is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rubenstein pulls his head out easily.
Mike 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.
Mike looking for submissions off his back.
Rubenstein trying to control from half guard but Mike is working away.
Rubenstein wants to stand up but Mike is controlling the position.
Rubenstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mike is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rubenstein works his way into full mount!
Mike is trying to reverse the position but instead Rubenstein has taken his back - oops!
Rubenstein patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rubenstein has the hooks in. Mike is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rubenstein looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubenstein looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike tries to escape but Rubenstein has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rubenstein is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mike has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mike is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rubenstein controlling the positon.
Rubenstein is trying to stick to Mike's back but Mike is turning into Rubenstein. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rubenstein's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mike.
Rubenstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mike manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein is looking to stand up but Mike won't let him.
Mike working for submissions but it's allowed Rubenstein to get to half guard.
Mike looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rubenstein seems to be working for a kimura but Mike defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike looking for submissions off his back.
Rubenstein takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubenstein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mike is just riding it out for now. Rubenstein eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Rubenstein 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mike.
Mike goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rubenstein rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mike's guard! Nice work there by Rubenstein!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubenstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rubenstein with a nice head shot there.
Mike working for a triangle but Rubenstein defends it easily.
Rubenstein wants to control from the top but Mike keeps moving.
Rubenstein working some strikes from top position.
Saul Rubenstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rubenstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rubenstein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mike regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rubenstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rubenstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rubenstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mike looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rubenstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike actively working from the bottom here.
Rubenstein is looking for a kimura but Mike is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rubenstein to get the leverage.
Mike is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rubenstein pulls his head out easily.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Rubenstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Rubenstein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mike looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rubenstein is working for a kimura but Mike is defending it quite comfortably.
Rubenstein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rubenstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Rubenstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Mike is looking for a sweep. Rubenstein 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.
Rubenstein passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mike!
Rubenstein looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Rubenstein dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mike looking to score a takedown here. Rubenstein is defending well but Mike drives through and ends up in Rubenstein's guard.
Mike drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rubenstein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rubenstein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rubenstein!
Mike tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rubenstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mike manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rubenstein's best efforts.
Rubenstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mike looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike actively working from the bottom here.
Mike takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rubenstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mike sees it coming and defends easily.
Rubenstein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mike doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rubenstein.
Rubenstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rubenstein lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mike looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rubenstein lands strikes from half guard.
Rubenstein is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rubenstein moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mike.
Rubenstein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein is working Mike over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mike is looking to regain half guard here but Rubenstein keeps moving and retains side control.
Rubenstein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mike is not content to let Rubenstein control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein cracks Mike with a big elbow.
Mike regains half guard.
Saul Rubenstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rubenstein maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mike could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rubenstein has cracked it and Mike is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rubenstein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saul Rubenstein!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boston Dean!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saint Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pierre won't be happy with that.
Pierre is trying to get back to half guard.
Dean stands up and beckons Pierre to his feet.
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Dean to counter with a crisp jab.
Boston Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Pierre.
Pierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pierre tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dean defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre has his takedown stuffed
enabling Dean to counter with a crisp jab.
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Dean to counter with a crisp jab.
Pierre feints and as Dean raises his hands in defense, Pierre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pierre prevents Dean from getting back to his feet.
Pierre drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dean manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pierre has Dean in his guard.
Dean would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dean has managed to get both his arms back between Pierre's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pierre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dean has passed into half guard!
Pierre is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean stands up from mount. Strange move.
Pierre fails with the takedown
and Dean counters with a nice uppercut.
Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dean.
Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dean is fending him off so far but Pierre persists. Nope, Dean circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre looks for a takedown but Dean sprawls well.
Pierre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pierre showed some decent athleticism there.
Dean kicks off Pierre and gets to his feet.
A punch combination from Dean misses.
Pierre has his takedown stuffed
and Dean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dean tries to avoid it but Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dean to the ground. Dean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pierre fails with the takedown
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre misses with a takedown
and Dean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pierre looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierre fails with the takedown
and Dean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Dean 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.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Dean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierre fails to land the takedown.
Pierre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boston Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Pierre.
Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pierre somewhat.
Pierre has his takedown stuffed
letting Dean counter with a right hand.
Dean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Dean.
Dean scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boston Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierre shoots and misses
enabling Dean to counter with a crisp jab.
Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Pierre shoots and misses
and Dean counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dean postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pierre to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre shoots and misses
and Dean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
letting Dean counter with a right hand.
Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has Pierre backing up. Pierre nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
Pierre is rocked!
Dean misses with a body shot.
Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Dean finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean scores with a three punch combo!
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dean missing with a left hand there. Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dean throws a body punch but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierre tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a nice uppercut.
Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pierre fails with the takedown
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierre moves away from the strike by Dean.
Dean misses with a double jab.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dean throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dean throws a series of punches but Pierre moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre with a poor takedown
and Dean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dean looks to throw the jab but Pierre is out of range.
Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dean counters with a left and a right that stings Pierre.
Dean works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pierre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pierre lands in his opponent's guard.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierre is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Dean dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dean.
Pierre misses with a takedown
and Dean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pierre misses with a takedown
and Dean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boston Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Pierre.
Dean wants to stand but Pierre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dean wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dean content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pierre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dean uses it to pass to side control.
Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierre tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dean presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pierre manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is taking a breather. Pierre 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.
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dean decides to stand and escape the position.
Dean throws a series of punches but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre shoots in but Dean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pierre fails with the takedown
and Dean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dean misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Dean.
A telegraphed right hand from Dean misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean misses with a double jab.
Pierre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dean leaves Pierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dean tries to bum rush Pierre with a series of wild strikes but Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boston Dean is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Dean. No joy for Pierre on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Dean clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pierre tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a nice uppercut.
Pierre tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a nice body shot.
Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boston Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Pierre.
Dean lands with a right hand.
Pierre is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A slow jab from Dean misses its intended target.
Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierre is just out of range.
Pierre shoots in but no luck this time.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Dean counters with a left to the body.
Dean moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pierre pinned against the cage. Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dean tries to avoid it but Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dean to the ground. Dean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dean throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre looks for a takedown but Dean sprawls well.
Dean jabs Pierre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dean throws a right and a left that Pierre avoids nicely.
Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre misses with a takedown
and Dean makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pierre misses with a takedown
and Dean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pierre is looking for a sweep.
Pierre looks to move to half guard but instead Dean has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dean connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dean tries to avoid it but Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dean to the ground. Dean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pierre thinking.
Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dean counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pierre's head.
Dean misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Dean had his way with Saint Pierre in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dean as he jumps to the side.
Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dean defends it nicely.
Pierre fails with the takedown.
Boston Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Pierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pierre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pierre walks into a straight right hand from Dean.
Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Dean tries to sprawl out of it but Pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pierre is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dean scores with a decent looking hook.
Pierre fails to land the takedown.
Pierre misses with a takedown
and Dean counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Pierre with that takedown attempt.
Dean stuffs the takedown attempt from Pierre. Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dean counters with a nice uppercut.
Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dean counters with a nice body shot.
Dean cracks Pierre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good exchange - Dean coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dean. Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dean stuffs the takedown attempt from Pierre. Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dean counters with a right hand to the body.
Dean connects with a jab.
Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dean's waist but Dean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pierre off to one side.
Dean throws a good cross that connects.
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dean counters with a left and a right that stings Pierre.
Boston Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Dean misses.
Dean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierre.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre fails with the takedown
and Dean counters with a shoot takedown. Pierre fights it but they end up in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dean defends well.
Saint Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boston Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dean 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boston Dean!
Boston Dean retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Kalir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Brasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Kalir has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Kalir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luca Brasi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasi slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kalir with a poor takedown
and Brasi counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Kalir has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luca Brasi!
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