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DUFF 10 - 10 Fights PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Fanny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Curmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fanny comes to the ring accompanied by Philadelphia Freedom. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Fanny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Curmi!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curmi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fanny moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Curmi.
Fanny tries to work over Curmi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fanny can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Fanny tries to break free but Curmi pushes him back against the ropes.
Fanny takes an elbow to the forehead.
Curmi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fanny.
Curmi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fanny avoids it.
Fanny jumps guard but Curmi stands there with Fanny around his waist. Fanny gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Curmi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fanny avoids it.
Curmi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fanny pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Curmi trying to control the position but instead, Fanny has worked for underhooks and has pushed Curmi into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanny lands with a left to the head.
Fanny is looking for a takedown.
Fanny tries to circle away but Curmi has him pinned against the ropes.
Fanny ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fanny no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fanny is breathing heavily.
Curmi trying to control but Fanny is working from the bottom.
Curmi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fanny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fanny lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Curmi!
Curmi tries to reverse the position but Fanny maintains control.
Curmi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanny tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fanny throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fanny with shots to the head and body - Curmi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fanny putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fanny punishing his opponent with strikes.
Curmi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fanny with shots to the head and body - Curmi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Curmi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fanny landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fanny lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fanny 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanny landing punches.
It looks like Cody Curmi has been cut.
Fanny is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Curmi is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kent Fanny!
Kent Fanny decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renee Mondeux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mondeux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ronnie McCoury-Cajun Man. Thompson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One Step Closer - Linkin Park kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renee Mondeux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondeux misses with a straight right.
Thompson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mondeux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Mondeux misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mondeux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mondeux lands a jab to the head.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mondeux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Mondeux.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mondeux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thompson under the eye.
Mondeux throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mondeux.
Mondeux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mondeux with a jab.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Mondeux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mondeux misses with a looping right.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mondeux.
Renee Mondeux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Mondeux. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondeux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mondeux lands a jab to the nose.
Nice cross by Mondeux.
Mondeux lands with a cross.
Mondeux connects with a crisp jab.
Mondeux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mondeux lands with a straight right. Thompson didn't see that one coming.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mondeux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.
Mondeux lands a jab to the head.
Mondeux looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Mondeux jabs Thompson right on the nose. Thompson blinks but takes it well.
Mondeux works the jab nicely.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thompson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mondeux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mondeux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mondeux lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
A lazy left from Mondeux finds it's target.
A left lands for Mondeux.
Mondeux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mondeux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mondeux works the jab nicely.
Renee Mondeux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Mondeux.
A jab from Mondeux finds it's way through Thompson's defenses.
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Mondeux.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mondeux finish him?
Mondeux scores with a nice right hand.
Mondeux lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Thompson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mondeux dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renee Mondeux!
After the fight, Renee Mondeux was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonny Bot!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Black lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Bot.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Black scores a takedown into full mount!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bot can't escape the position.
Bot regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Black winds up and cracks Bot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bot is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bot trying to control here.
Black is pressing down on Bot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bot is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black wants to control but Bot is keeping him busy.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Black.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Black scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Black connects with a nice short shot to Bot's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Black lands a nice short elbow.
Black with the ground and pound but Bot uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Black lands a couple of digs.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black is in close to Bot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black working some strikes from top position.
Black cracks Bot with a solid left hand.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black 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.
Black pushing down on Bot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Black moves nicely into side control.
Black tries for a kimura but Bot is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Black looks up at the clock and then as Bot takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Black smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bot is pushing Black's head away, looking to escape. Black manages to hold on to the position though.
Black landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
It looks like Sonny Bot has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black lands an elbow.
Black is putting a hurting on Bot here, landing some big shots from side control.
Black in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bot looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Black turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Black!
After winning the bout, Jack Black thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Koloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Hellion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Hellion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikita Koloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trevor Hellion!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellion misses with a takedown attempt
and Koloff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Koloff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hellion tries to roll over but Koloff keeps him under control.
Koloff is just content to waste time from the top position. Hellion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Koloff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Koloff throws an elbow that misses. Hellion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koloff's guard. Nice move by Hellion!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hellion drops back looking for a leg! Koloff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koloff manages to kick Hellion off! Hellion jumps back into Koloff's guard.
Hellion is looking to work some ground and pound but Koloff has wrist control.
Hellion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hellion stands and throws Koloff's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hellion lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koloff stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Hellion has hold of Koloff's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Koloff tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hellion cranks the arm and Koloff screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Koloff, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Trevor Hellion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell has chosen Badass by Saliva as his entrance music. Jason Mitchell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jon Jones's chin.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Mitchell or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Mitchell.
Jones blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitchell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Mitchell is trying to improve his position.
Mitchell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mitchell wants to control but Jones postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jones has hold of Mitchell's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mitchell seems comfortable defending it but Jones has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mitchell is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mitchell is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jones couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Leonidas's choice of entrance music: Ultimate Warrior .. Theme SOng. King Leonidas looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonidas misses with a few strikes there.
Franklin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonidas.
Leonidas leaves Franklin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leonidas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franklin.
Franklin shoots in and drives through. Leonidas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Leonidas does no damage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leonidas enables Franklin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leonidas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Franklin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leonidas looks gassed!
Leonidas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franklin.
Leonidas keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
Franklin works over Leonidas with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leonidas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franklin has Leonidas in his guard.
Franklin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Leonidas has his hands clasped together but Franklin extends an breaks Leonidas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Franklin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Franklin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sixth Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spencer Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Sixth Man!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sixth Man drops Larsen with a beautiful combination! Larsen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sixth Man is looking for the KO!
It looks like Spencer Larsen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sixth Man wants to clinch.
Sixth Man lands with a good body shot.
Larsen avoids the head kick by Sixth Man.
Sixth Man tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Larsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Larsen misses.
Donk. Larsen catches Sixth Man right on the button with a cross.
Larsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sixth Man moves in looking to clinch but Larsen pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of Sixth Man 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sixth Man tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Larsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Larsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larsen thuds a left hand into Sixth Man's body.
Sixth Man tries to clinch there but Larsen circles away.
Larsen misses with a combination
and Sixth Man counters with a left and a right that stings Larsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixth Man throws a shot to the body.
Larsen is breathing heavily.
Sixth Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sixth Man breaks from the clinch.
Sixth Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sixth Man moves away.
Sixth Man tries to clinch up but Larsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Larsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sixth Man clinches up against the ropes.
Sixth Man tries a body shot but Larsen blocks it.
Larsen blocks a body shot from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man prevents Larsen from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sixth Man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sixth Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sixth Man misses with a body punch.
Sixth Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixth Man jumps guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Larsen stops Sixth Man from standing up.
Sixth Man working a defensive guard here.
Larsen is fighting to break Sixth Man's control of his arms but Sixth Man is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sixth Man will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sixth Man is pulling down on Larsen's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. The Sixth Man was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sixth Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sixth Man cracks Larsen with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sixth Man - that landed with a thud.
Sixth Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larsen blocks a body shot from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sixth Man swinging wildly here.
Sixth Man lands a jab-cross combination.
Larsen clinches with his opponent.
Sixth Man tries to stall but Larsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sixth Man has Larsen pressed against the ropes, preventing Larsen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sixth Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Sixth Man - that landed with a thud.
Sixth Man pushes Larsen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Sixth Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sixth Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sixth Man tries to throw a body punch but Larsen avoids it by throwing Sixth Man back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixth Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Larsen or not.
Sixth Man tries to throw a body punch but Larsen avoids it by throwing Sixth Man back against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Sixth Man.
A right hand to the body from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man is leaning against Larsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sixth Man is leaning against Larsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sixth Man.
Sixth Man tries to work over Larsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sixth Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larsen working hard to break the clinch.
Sixth Man lands an uppercut.
Sixth Man missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Sixth Man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sixth Man cracks Larsen with a nice body shot.
Sixth Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sixth Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Larsen or not.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Larsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Sixth Man won't allow it.
Sixth Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Larsen is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sixth Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Larsen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Larsen feints a jab promting Sixth Man to slip. Larsen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sixth Man slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sixth Man tries to clinch but Larsen moves out of range.
Sixth Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sixth Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Larsen circles away.
Sixth Man wants to clinch.
The Sixth Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sixth Man wants to clinch up but Larsen keeps it at a distance.
Sixth Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sixth Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sixth Man fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sixth Man tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixth Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Larsen circles away.
Spencer Larsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sixth Man tries to clinch up but Larsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sixth Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Larsen tries to sprawl out of it but Sixth Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Larsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Larsen pushes Sixth Man up against the ropes in a clinch.
Larsen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sixth Man can't find room to land a body shot as Larsen controls the action.
Sixth Man scores with a hook to the body.
Sixth Man tries a body shot but Larsen blocks it.
Sixth Man avoiding damage as Larsen throws knees to the body.
Sixth Man pushes Larsen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sixth Man presses Larsen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sixth Man can't find room to land a body shot as Larsen controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Sixth Man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sixth Man tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spencer Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sixth Man.
Sixth Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixth Man lands a body shot.
Sixth Man tries a body shot but Larsen blocks it.
Sixth Man tries to work over Larsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sixth Man cracks Larsen with a nice body shot.
Sixth Man pushes Larsen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sixth Man tries to work over Larsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sixth Man tries to work over Larsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larsen is trying to break the clinch but Sixth Man is controlling him.
Sixth Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Larsen controls his hands.
Sixth Man tries to work over Larsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sixth Man presses Larsen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sixth Man breaks from the clinch.
Sixth Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sixth Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sixth Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixth Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Larsen circles away.
Spencer Larsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sixth Man wants to clinch up but Larsen keeps it at a distance.
Sixth Man does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Sixth Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sixth Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sixth Man counters with a left and a right that stings Larsen.
Nice sprawl there from Larsen as Sixth Man shoots in.
Larsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Sixth Man jabs at Larsen's body.
Sixth Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sixth Man throws a solid leg kick but Larsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sixth Man.
Sixth Man is looking to clinch but Larsen is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Sixth Man.
Sixth Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sixth Man tries to clinch but Larsen is having none of it.
Sixth Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Larsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sixth Man clinches.
Sixth Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larsen's elbow.
Sixth Man pulls guard successfully.
Sixth Man controlling the position.
Larsen wants to control from the top but Sixth Man keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Larsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sixth Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spencer Larsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Larsen misses with a double jab
and Sixth Man moves into the clinch.
Sixth Man can't find room to land a body shot as Larsen controls the action.
Sixth Man tries a body shot but Larsen blocks it.
Sixth Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larsen prevents a body shot from Sixth Man.
A body shot lands from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man jumps into guard, dragging Larsen to the mat.
Sixth Man trying to strike off his back.
Sixth Man pulls Larsen in to control the position.
Sixth Man is trying to control the position but Larsen postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by The Sixth Man.
Sixth Man gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen is trying to push Sixth Man away but Sixth Man has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sixth Man is working Larsen over against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Sixth Man.
Sixth Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sixth Man misses with a punch to the body.
Sixth Man cracks Larsen with a nice body shot.
Sixth Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Larsen or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sixth Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sixth Man.
Sixth Man misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Sixth Man - that landed with a thud.
Larsen blocks a body shot from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man presses Larsen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sixth Man misses with a body punch.
Sixth Man can't find room to land a body shot as Larsen controls the action.
Sixth Man lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sixth Man.
Good body shot from Sixth Man.
A left hand lands to the body for Sixth Man.
Sixth Man fails to pull guard.
Sixth Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Larsen is trying to push Sixth Man away but Sixth Man has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sixth Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sixth Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sixth Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sixth Man can't find room to land a body shot as Larsen controls the action.
Larsen throws an elbow that misses.
Sixth Man tries to work over Larsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Larsen.
Sixth Man presses Larsen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sixth Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sixth Man pushes Larsen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Spencer Larsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixth Man digs a right hand into Larsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Larsen's gas tank.
Sixth Man pushes Larsen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sixth Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Larsen controls his hands.
Sixth Man digs a right hand into Larsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Larsen's gas tank.
Sixth Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sixth Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sixth Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sixth Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larsen as he avoids it easily.
Sixth Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsen is fending him off so far but Sixth Man persists. Nope, Larsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Spencer Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sixth Man.
Larsen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sixth Man eats them both and turns towards Larsen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sixth Man closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sixth Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sixth Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larsen throws a head punch that misses.
Sixth Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixth Man blocks a body shot from Larsen.
Sixth Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sixth Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sixth Man lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Sixth Man.
Sixth Man tries to throw a body punch but Larsen avoids it by throwing Sixth Man back against the ropes.
Sixth Man tries a body shot but Larsen blocks it.
Sixth Man lands a body shot.
Larsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sixth Man has him pressed against the ropes.
Sixth Man pushes Larsen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Larsen fails to land.
Sixth Man cracks Larsen with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Sixth Man.
Sixth Man can't find room to land a body shot as Larsen controls the action.
Sixth Man tries to pull guard but Larsen won't allow it.
The Sixth Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larsen misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Sixth Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sixth Man has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Sixth Man!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mutant Chernobli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernobli has chosen Slipknot-Waynd and Bleed as his entrance music. Mutant Chernobli 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Bomba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mutant Chernobli!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bomba throws a head kick that misses.
Bomba throws a sloppy head kick and Chernobli moves out of range easily.
Bomba throws a head kick that misses.
Bomba lands with a slapping head kick.
Bomba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chernobli's head.
Chernobli avoids the head kick by Bomba.
Bomba throws a sloppy head kick and Chernobli moves out of range easily.
Chernobli moves out of range of the body kick from Bomba.
Bomba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bomba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chernobli takes a step back to recover.
Bomba throws a sloppy head kick and Chernobli moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chernobli blocks a head kick by Bomba.
Bomba misses with a low kick.
Bomba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bomba tries a head kick but it misses.
Chernobli looking to score a takedown here. Bomba is defending well but Chernobli drives through and ends up in Bomba's guard.
Chernobli trying to control but Bomba is working from the bottom.
Chernobli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomba is keeping the position for now.
Chernobli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bomba dives on top into guard.
Chernobli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bomba defends well.
Chernobli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bomba is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernobli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chernobli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bomba is aware though and is defending well.
Chernobli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bomba is aware though and is defending well.
Bomba wants to control from the top but Chernobli keeps moving.
Chernobli wants to sweep but no luck.
Chernobli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chernobli has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bomba should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chernobli has tightened it up now! Bomba should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mutant Chernobli!
Mutant Chernobli is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mutant Chernobli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Roode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Roode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hector Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard has Roode up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lombard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lombard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roode uses from the top position.
Roode will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roode is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lombard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roode wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Roode stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lombard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roode stands and throws Lombard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Roode wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lombard, who protects the arm well.
Roode has hold of Lombard's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lombard seems comfortable defending it but Roode has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lombard is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lombard is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Roode couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Roode!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bobby Roode waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2. Rickenbacker v.2 is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Back Stabber!. Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a head kick. Torres smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Josh Torres has been cut.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Torres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Rickenbacker v.2 misses the target.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves into range and clinches up with Torres.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rickenbacker v.2 walks away with a smile on his face. Torres gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 stalling in the clinch but Torres improves position.
Rickenbacker v.2 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick from Rickenbacker v.2 lands but Torres takes it in his stride.
Rickenbacker v.2 closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rickenbacker v.2's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rickenbacker v.2 clinches.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a knee to the head.
Torres tries to pull guard but Rickenbacker v.2 forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to stall but Torres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rickenbacker v.2 is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to pull guard but Rickenbacker v.2 won't allow it.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to stall.
Torres can't get the takedown.
Rickenbacker v.2 putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torres in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets control of Torres's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rickenbacker v.2 will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking for a sweep. Not yet Rickenbacker v.2, not yet.
Torres wants to control from the top but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps moving.
Torres slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rickenbacker v.2 has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Torres should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rickenbacker v.2 has tightened it up now! Torres should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is the new welterweight champion!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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pop
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