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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiao Long Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Hominick!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hominick looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Li scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hominick is trying to control Li's posture but Li avoids it.
Li is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Li is working Hominick over with some ground and pound from side control.
Li content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Li lands a decent elbow from side control.
Li is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hominick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Li's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee asks Li politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Li prefers to stall for the moment though.
Li lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Li's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Li working the ground and pound.
Li grinds an elbow into Hominick's temple.
Li remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li scoring with punches from side control.
Li controls the position from side control.
Li 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.
Hominick on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li has an Americana. Hominick didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Li is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Li hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Xiao Long Li!
After winning the bout, Xiao Long Li 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Woods!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongtong tried to score with a low kick but Woods checks it.
Woods shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mongtong but Mongtong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.
Woods fails to land the takedown.
Woods avoids a kick to the body.
Mongtong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Mongtong.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
Mongtong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woods tries to clinch but Mongtong is having none of it.
Mongtong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mongtong misses with a leg kick
and Woods counters by clinching up.
Woods goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mongtong prevents it.
Wong Mongtong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Woods.
Mongtong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Mongtong.
Mongtong throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mongtong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mongtong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mongtong effectively controlling the action here.
Mongtong trying to land knees to the body.
Mongtong avoids the elbow strike from Woods, against the cage.
Mongtong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Mongtong has him pressed against the cage.
Woods has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mongtong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Woods manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Woods looking to control.
Mongtong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mongtong won't allow Woods to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods has his hands on Mongtong's head, controlling the position.
Mongtong wants to stand but Woods is controlling his posture from full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Wong Mongtong wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mongtong misses with a looping right.
Good work by Woods as he checks the leg kick.
Mongtong misses with a hook
so Woods counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mongtong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Woods is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mongtong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Woods trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woods trying to control but Mongtong is working from the bottom.
Woods postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mongtong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Woods, into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Woods will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Woods drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Woods tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Woods has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Woods is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mongtong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Woods advances nicely into full mount.
Woods looking to secure an arm triangle but Mongtong defends it well.
Woods fails to move to back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mongtong has worked his arm free - good work by Mongtong!
Woods thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mongtong is trying to control Woods's posture but Woods avoids it.
Jack Woods has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woods works to advance to full mount. Mongtong defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Woods.
Mongtong prevents Woods from taking his back.
Woods looking to control but Mongtong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Woods has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mongtong is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Woods!
Jack Woods seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Yager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Yager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Mason!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yager manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yager pushes Mason off and gets back to his feet.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yager's waist but Yager gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Yager shoots in and bounces Mason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yager is looking to stand up but Mason won't let him.
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yager manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason is looking for a triangle but Yager pushes his legs off easily.
Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yager gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yager wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yager has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mason to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Yager is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mason pulls down on the head and he's put Yager to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Mason!
Alex Mason thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolf Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randolf Vicious will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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260 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Svensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randolf Vicious!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Svensen tries to clinch up.
Svensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vicious swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Vicious tries to sprawl out of it but Svensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vicious manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Svensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vicious.
Svensen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vicious's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Svensen advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicious parries the strikes from Svensen easily there. Svensen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vicious to escape.
The ground and pound from Svensen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A lull in the action here as Svensen stalls from top position.
Svensen tries to score with some ground and pound. Vicious controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicious is looking to regain half guard here but Svensen keeps moving and retains side control.
Vicious avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Svensen.
Vicious is not content to let Svensen control the position.
Svensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Svensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Svensen throws an elbow but Vicious slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A lull in the action here as Svensen stalls from top position.
Vicious is looking to reverse the position.
Svensen is looking to take a break and control but Vicious is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Svensen tries to score with some ground and pound. Vicious controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicious is trying to control Svensen's posture but Svensen avoids it.
Svensen trying to control the action but Vicious is working from the bottom.
Svensen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Svensen controls the position.
Vicious dodges the ground and pound from Svensen.
Svensen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Svensen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicious is trying to control Svensen's posture but Svensen avoids it.
Svensen looking to control but instead Vicious has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Vicious is looking for a sweep. Svensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Svensen trying to control the action but Vicious is working from the bottom.
Svensen wants to pass to mount but Vicious is defending the position.
Svensen 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vicious tries to get to full guard but Svensen has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensen dominated that 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.
Svensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Svensen moves away from the strike by Vicious.
Svensen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vicious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Vicious.
Vicious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensen manages to avoid it.
Svensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Svensen needs to keep his hands up - Vicious had a free shot at his head there.
Vicious gets tackled into the cage by Svensen. Svensen maintains the clinch.
Svensen tries to pull guard but Vicious forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Svensen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vicious up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vicious is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Svensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensen tries to pull guard but Vicious forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vicious softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Svensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vicious is defending well.
Svensen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vicious gets underhooks to prevent Svensen's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vicious lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Svensen backwards.
Vicious has had enough of the clinch but Svensen keeps him there for the moment.
Vicious has a couple of punches blocked by Svensen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Svensen is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vicious is trying to maintain a safe position but Svensen gets an underhook and turns Vicious into the cage.
Svensen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vicious after a bit of a struggle.
Svensen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vicious prevents it.
Svensen has Vicious pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensen pulls guard.
Svensen has his foot on Vicious's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicious works his way back into a safe position though.
Vicious must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vicious 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.
Vicious trying to control but Svensen is working from the bottom.
Vicious is in close to Svensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Svensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Svensen, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vicious postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vicious working some strikes from top position.
Vicious wanted to stand there but Svensen had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randolf Vicious showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Svensen moves into range and clinches up with Vicious.
Svensen fails to pull guard.
A bit of stalling here from Svensen.
Vicious is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Svensen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vicious throws the left hand but Svensen avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vicious.
Svensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Svensen.
Vicious throws a looping overhand right but Svensen ducks down to avoid it.
Svensen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vicious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Svensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicious lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svensen at a distance.
Vicious lands a jab.
Vicious is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vicious is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensen walks into a stiff left hand from Vicious.
Vicious scores with a sloppy right hand. Svensen should have avoided that one.
Vicious plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Svensen swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Svensen face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randolf Vicious!
Randolf Vicious seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Solar Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busy Signal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solar Flair is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Solar Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Busy Signal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Signal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Signal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flair sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Signal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flair defends it nicely.
Solar Flair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Busy Signal.
A jab from Signal misses.
Busy Signal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Signal has a takedown stuffed.
Signal fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Signal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Flair taking some punishment here, with Signal in his half guard.
Signal is working for a kimura but Flair is defending it quite comfortably.
Signal is trying to work for a kimura but Flair is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Signal trying to control from half guard but Flair is working away.
Signal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flair has managed to free his arm - good work.
Signal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flair!
Signal lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Signal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Flair to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Flair shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Signal wants to finish this one by submission but Flair is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Signal.
Flair is in all sorts of trouble here.
Flair holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Signal tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Signal cracks Flair with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Signal tries to control but Flair wriggling away.
Signal thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Signal has hold of Flair's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flair manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Signal unloads with some shots from mount but Flair bucks and avoids them well.
Signal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Signal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Flair is rocked!
It looks like Solar Flair has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flair defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Signal.
Signal controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busy Signal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solar Flair's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flair looks to land a right hand but Signal moved out of range.
Signal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flair is fending him off so far but Signal persists. Nope, Flair circles away and we're back to standing.
Signal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Flair's guard.
Signal drops back looking for a leg! Flair is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flair manages to kick Signal off! Signal jumps back into Flair's guard.
Flair keeping moving, preventing Signal from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Signal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Signal passes Flair's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Signal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Signal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Signal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Signal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Signal controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Signal looking to control but Flair is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flair tries to buck Signal off but he can't manage it.
Signal is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Flair can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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!
Signal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Signal controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Signal raining down shots from the mount!
Signal trying to control but Flair is having none of it.
Signal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Signal working Flair over with strikes here.
Oh Flair is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solar Flair's cut is getting worse.
Signal looking to secure an arm triangle but Flair defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Signal lands a big shot to the head and Flair winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Busy Signal!
A less than humble Busy Signal misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Cliche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Cliche is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Cliche!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cliche fails to land the takedown.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Cliche counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cliche prevents Henderson from improving his position.
Cliche trying to pass the guard but Henderson defending well.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cliche.
Cliche not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cliche is thwarting Henderson's attempts to control the position.
Cliche throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cliche missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cliche throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cliche lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson trying to hold on to Cliche's head to control him but Cliche postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is not content to let Cliche control the position.
Cliche looks to land a strike but Henderson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cliche loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is working an open guard so Cliche takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cliche, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cliche with a poor takedown
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Cliche.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Cliche pushes him off.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cliche as he jumps to the side.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cliche throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson is working for takedown but Cliche is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cliche jumps guard and drags Henderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cliche is retaining full guard.
Cliche wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Cliche wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Cliche uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Cliche.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Cliche has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Henderson regains guard immediately.
Cliche stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cliche!
Henderson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cliche?
Cliche has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cliche is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cliche is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cliche wants to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
Henderson lands a big shot there that rocks Cliche but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cliche is desperately trying to improve his position but Henderson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cliche?
A nice elbow there by Henderson.
Cliche is trying to stand.
Cliche wants to control but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cliche is trying desperately to improve position.
Henderson looking to control but Cliche is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cliche is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cliche tries to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cliche is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Henderson is staying active.
Cliche is working to get back to half guard.
Henderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Cliche will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Cliche as Henderson shoots in.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson misses the jab.
Dan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cliche shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson throws a right hand that Cliche ducks under and follows up with a left that Cliche also avoids with ease.
Henderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cliche counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cliche working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Cliche stands up over Henderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cliche is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cliche is trying to stand.
Cliche tries to lock up and control but Henderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cliche is desperately trying to improve his position but Henderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Henderson lands a heavy elbow.
Henderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Henderson won't let Cliche get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliche is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson unloads with some shots from mount but Cliche bucks and avoids them well.
Henderson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Henderson looking to control but Cliche is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cliche is looking to get to half guard.
Henderson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cliche sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cliche wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cliche trying to hold on to Henderson's head to control him but Henderson postures up.
Cliche kicks Henderson off and gets back to his feet.
Cliche stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cliche wants it to stay on the feet.
Cliche shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson misses with a looping right.
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cliche circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cliche shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
Henderson looking to score a takedown here. Cliche is defending well but Henderson drives through and ends up in Cliche's guard.
Cliche pushes Henderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cliche.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson tries to bench press Cliche off him but Cliche keeps the position.
Charlie Cliche has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cliche tries to score with some ground and pound. Henderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Henderson is trying to control Cliche's posture but Cliche avoids it.
Cliche creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Henderson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Cliche are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson is not content to let Cliche control the position.
Cliche looks up at the clock and then as Henderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cliche smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Cliche will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Cliche tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cliche counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cliche's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cliche trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henderson's guard.
Cliche lands a couple of elbows.
Cliche trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henderson tries to get out of the position.
Cliche 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!
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cliche doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cliche manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henderson is trying to keep Cliche in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliche gets to his feet. Henderson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cliche leaves Henderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cliche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Cliche circles away easily
and Cliche counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cliche.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cliche lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cliche throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliche working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cliche got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cliche has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Cliche works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cliche landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cliche scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
Cliche looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cliche lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cliche seems to be looking for submissions.
Cliche working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cliche sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henderson defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Cliche sits in half guard.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Cliche seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henderson trying to control but Cliche postures up.
Cliche thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Henderson trying to control here.
Cliche working Henderson over with strikes.
Cliche working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Cliche in his half guard.
Cliche looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Henderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Cliche seems to be working for a kimura but Henderson defends the submission attempt.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Cliche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cliche thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
Cliche lands with a punch from half guard.
Cliche working the head and body with strikes.
Cliche thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Cliche seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cliche working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cliche scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Cliche really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cliche shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Cliche fails to land the takedown.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Cliche avoids it well.
Cliche fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Cliche.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cliche counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cliche.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Cliche controlling him for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cliche throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cliche's guard. Nice move by Henderson!
Cliche is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
Cliche is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Cliche wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cliche avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson throws an elbow that misses. Cliche uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Cliche!
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has momentary wrist control but Cliche slips an elbow through the middle.
Cliche is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Cliche is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Cliche controlling him for the moment.
Cliche is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Cliche trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cliche lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cliche postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cliche is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Cliche loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cliche wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Cliche wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Cliche is in close to Henderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cliche trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Henderson holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cliche trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
Cliche fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
Cliche looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cliche lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Cliche dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Cliche shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cliche slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cliche will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cliche looking to score a takedown here. Henderson is defending well but Cliche drives through and ends up in Henderson's guard.
Cliche landing with the ground and pound.
Henderson pulls Cliche in close to prevent any damage.
Cliche throws a big elbow that misses.
Cliche stays in close to Henderson's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliche content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cliche throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cliche has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cliche trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cliche seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cliche looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cliche.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Cliche.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cliche makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cliche.
Cliche is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cliche has clasped his hands together around Henderson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cliche misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cliche throws a strike aimed at the side of Henderson's head but Henderson avoids it well.
Henderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Henderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Henderson tries to roll over but Cliche keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cliche stands up out of the half guard.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cliche is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Cliche as Henderson shoots in.
Dan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Cliche counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Cliche in his half guard.
Cliche is looking for a kimura here.
Cliche is just content to waste time from the top position. Henderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cliche throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cliche's guard. Nice move by Henderson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cliche has his feet on Henderson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Cliche counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Charlie Cliche is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson has hold of Cliche's hands but Cliche slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cliche slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.
Henderson lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Cliche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cliche 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Charlie Cliche!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Charlie Cliche!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Charlie Cliche!
Charlie Cliche wins by unanimous decision! Charlie Cliche retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ari WW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Millen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colin Millen 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ari WW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Millen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millen drives through and clinches with WW against the cage.
Millen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
WW is looking for a takedown.
Millen is looking to control WW's arms but WW gets an underhook and turns him. Now Millen has his back to the cage.
WW tries for a takedown but Millen manages to get underhooks.
Millen scores a nice knee to the body.
Millen stops a takedown attempt from WW.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari WW. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Millen lands an elbow inside that WW shrugs off.
WW is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
WW is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Millen lands an elbow just above WW 's eye.
WW tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Millen just stands there and leans against the cage.
WW drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Millen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Millen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
WW has Millen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Millen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Millen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Millen as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millen jumps into guard, dragging WW to the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
WW is fighting to break Millen's control of his arms but Millen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
WW looking to pass the guard.
Millen wants to sweep but no luck.
WW cracks Millen with a solid left hand.
Millen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Millen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
WW throwing strikes but missing.
WW lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WW wants to get up but he can't break Millen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Millen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
WW scoring with punches to the head and body.
WW throws an elbow that misses. Millen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in WW's guard. Nice move by Millen!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
WW looking to hit a scissor sweep but Millen is one step ahead there.
WW throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Millen tries to free his leg and advance position but WW is retaining full guard.
WW wants to sweep here but Millen controlling him for the moment.
WW trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Millen preventing the sweep.
Millen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
WW is trying to keep Millen in close.
Millen stopping the sweep attempt from WW.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Millen tries to land a front kick but WW steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millen tried to score with a low kick but WW checks it.
A slow jab from WW misses its intended target.
Millen misses the shot to the body.
Millen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Millen misses with a wild body shot.
WW fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Millen manages to avoid it.
Millen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
WW checks a low kick from Millen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Millen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Millen throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Millen 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.
Millen feints and then cracks WW's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow WW down.
That kick from Millen tenderised WW's leg. WW is trying to keep his angry face on.
Millen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good exchange - Millen coming out on top.
Millen misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Millen. WW does a little dance to reset his feet.
Millen misses with a low kick as WW jumps back.
Millen moves in looking to clinch but WW pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Millen as WW shoots in.
Millen misses with a low kick as WW jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WW checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Millen.
Millen gets a clinch.
WW fails to pull the fight into his guard.
WW tries for a takedown but Millen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari WW. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Millen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
WW has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Millen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
WW is looking to take this one to the mat.
WW tries to pull guard but Millen holds him up against the cage and eventually WW drops back down to his feet.
Millen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and WW avoids it.
Millen slowing the pace effectively.
WW changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Millen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Millen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. WW checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Millen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but WW checks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Millen. That snapped WW's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
WW checks the leg kick nicely there.
Millen misses with a leg kick.
Millen throws a leg kick that misses.
Millen misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millen is looking to score with low kicks.
Millen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Millen keeps WW at a distance using the push kick.
Millen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
WW is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Millen prevents the takedown attempt.
Millen leaning against his opponent.
Millen gets through WW's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Millen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Millen.
Millen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. WW is defending well for now.
WW is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Millen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
WW takes a knee to the side of the body.
Millen working WW over with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
WW is trying to drag Millen to the mat but Millen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Millen lands an elbow that stopped WW in his tracks for a moment.
WW avoiding damage as Millen throws knees to the body.
WW has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Millen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
WW takes a shot to the head.
Millen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Millen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
WW fails to pull guard.
Millen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from WW.
WW is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Millen blocks a body shot from WW.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Millen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
WW shoots for a takedown but Millen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Millen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Millen throws a half hearted mid kick.
WW takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
WW takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
WW is rocked!
WW stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Millen.
Oh WW is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Millen.
Crack! A monster head kick from Millen and WW falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Millen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Colin Millen!
Colin Millen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Valor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Prince Valor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Villar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Valor.
Villar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valor slips a jab from Villar.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Valor enables Villar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Villar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Villar throws an elbow that misses. Valor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Villar's guard. Nice move by Valor!
Valor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Villar on the ground.
Valor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Villar is keeping the position for now.
Villar wants to stand and escape but Valor is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valor tries to free his leg and advance position but Villar is retaining full guard.
Villar keeping moving, preventing Valor from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Prince Valor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Valor tries to sprawl but Villar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Villar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Valor wants to get back to full guard.
Valor is defending against the submission attempts here by Villar.
Villar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Villar thows a huge punch but Valor dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valor is defending against the submission attempts here by Villar.
Villar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Villar drops an elbow to the side of Valor's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valor taking some punishment here, with Villar in his half guard.
Villar misses with a head shot. Valor uses the momentum to regain guard.
Villar throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar throws a big elbow that misses.
Valor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Villar has gone for a leg lock! Valor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Villar's guard.
Valor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Villar's guard.
Valor looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Prince Valor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Valor lands with a slapping head kick.
Villar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Villar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Villar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valor.
Villar swings for the body but Valor moves out of range.
Valor scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Villar at a distance.
Erick Villar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villar cracks a nice hook into Valor's ribs.
Villar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Valor to the ground. Villar is now in Valor's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Villar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Villar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Villar misses with a few strikes there.
Villar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Villar shoots in for a double leg but Valor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Villar throws a series of punches but Valor avoids them all with ease.
Erick Villar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Villar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Villar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Villar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Villar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Prince Valor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Villar.
Valor moves into the clinch successfully.
Villar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valor has him pressed against the cage.
Villar takes a shot to the head.
Valor lands a hook that snaps the head of Villar backwards.
Valor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valor is leaning against Villar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Villar backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Villar backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Valor.
Villar is rocked!
Valor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Villar is still on wobbly legs! Can Valor finish him?
Valor lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Villar to his knees! Valor keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Valor!
Prince Valor retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Prince Valor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stryker comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Taylor has chosen Miseria Cantare - The Beginning as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Stryker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Stryker does no damage.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stryker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor tries to move into range but Stryker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stryker fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stryker.
Taylor lands with a straight right. Stryker didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Austin Stryker has been cut.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Stryker slips the punch.
Stryker misses with a body shot.
Stryker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Stryker misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stryker throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stryker.
Austin Stryker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stryker tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Stryker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Taylor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stryker wants to slow Taylor down by chopping away at his legs.
Stryker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taylor connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor slips a jab from Stryker.
Stryker tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Stryker thows a body shot but no joy.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stryker takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Stryker throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Stryker misses.
Stryker tries to clinch but Taylor moves away
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Stryker.
Stryker takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor scores with a decent looking hook.
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stryker is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stryker misses with a straight left.
Oh Stryker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Stryker throws a combination that misses
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stryker is breathing heavily.
Taylor connects with a nice cross there... Stryker is looking wobbly and Taylor recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Stryker to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Taylor jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Taylor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vanilla Ice Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ice Cold has chosen Adrenaline! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
152 lbs
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144 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vanilla Ice Cold!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ice Cold throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones slips a straight right by Ice Cold.
Ice Cold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ice Cold.
Jones staying out of range there.
Ice Cold loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones works Ice Cold's body with a nice hook.
Jones slips under a jab.
Ice Cold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones slips under a jab from Ice Cold.
Ice Cold misses with a looping right.
Ice Cold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ice Cold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Ice Cold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ice Cold misses the shot to the body.
Ice Cold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ice Cold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Ice Cold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Ice Cold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Ice Cold, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Ice Cold against the cage but Ice Cold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ice Cold looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Ice Cold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones scores with the left hand. Ice Cold knows he should have avoided that one.
Ice Cold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ice Cold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ice Cold tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ice Cold on the side of the head.
Ice Cold throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
A combination from Ice Cold does no damage.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Ice Cold misses with a looping left.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Ice Cold scores with a jab to the head.
Ice Cold tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good exchange - Ice Cold coming out on top.
Vanilla Ice Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Ice Cold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ice Cold is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ice Cold.
Ice Cold might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ice Cold throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thuds a left hand into Ice Cold's body.
Ice Cold scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Ice Cold throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Ice Cold throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones has Ice Cold up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Ice Cold blocks an uppercut.
Ice Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ice Cold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Ice Cold misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Ice Cold saw that one coming.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vanilla Ice Cold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ice Cold misses the jab.
Ice Cold takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Ice Cold looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Ice Cold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Ice Cold does no damage.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ice Cold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ice Cold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ice Cold on the side of the head.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ice Cold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Ice Cold's guard.
Ice Cold keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that 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.
Jones misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Ice Cold misses
and Ice Cold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ice Cold's half guard.
Ice Cold wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Ice Cold is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Ice Cold is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice Cold is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ice Cold regains half guard.
Jones prevents Ice Cold from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ice Cold gets full guard.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ice Cold looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cold looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Ice Cold keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ice Cold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ice Cold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working to tighten is grip on Ice Cold's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ice Cold has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jones is really squeezing tight and eventually Ice Cold passes out! Jones breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tom Jones!
Tom Jones retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Tom Jones 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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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
65% |
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