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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Almas Mustafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almas Mustafin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Almas Mustafin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustafin checks a leg kick nicely.
Tucker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mustafin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tucker somewhat.
Mustafin closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mustafin.
Mustafin jumps guard and drags Tucker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mustafin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mustafin pulls Tucker in close to prevent any damage.
Mustafin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mustafin has a closed guard, preventing Tucker from standing up.
Mustafin keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustafin has his hands on Tucker's head, controlling the position.
Mustafin 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mustafin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tucker was covering up waiting for the punch and Mustafin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mustafin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tucker working a defensive guard but Mustafin passes into half guard.
Mustafin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mustafin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
Mustafin controlling the pace.
Tucker trying to control but Mustafin postures up.
Mustafin slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Almas Mustafin.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker tries to keep at a distance but Mustafin has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustafin jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin wants to sweep here but Tucker controlling him for the moment.
Tucker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mustafin keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustafin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mustafin really is a fat lump.
Mustafin keeping full guard, as Tucker tries to pass.
Tucker trying to control but Mustafin is working from the bottom.
Mustafin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tucker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tucker trying to control but Mustafin is working from the bottom.
Tucker controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sam Tucker wasn't active enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from Tucker.
Mustafin throws a series of punches but Tucker avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tucker wants it to stay on the feet.
Mustafin has a takedown stuffed.
Tucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mustafin circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Almas Mustafin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tucker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mustafin is looking to chop away at Tucker's legs.
Almas Mustafin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mustafin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker is looking to land body kicks.
Tucker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mustafin to the ground. Tucker is now in Mustafin's guard.
Tucker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mustafin has his feet on Tucker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tucker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mustafin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mustafin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Mustafin circles away and keeps his distance.
Mustafin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustafin is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tucker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mustafin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Almas Mustafin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Tucker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tucker is trying to get back to half guard.
Tucker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mustafin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin working Tucker over with strikes here.
It looks like Sam Tucker has been cut.
Mustafin working the ground and pound effectively.
Mustafin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mustafin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tucker avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mustafin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mustafin looking to finish Tucker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tucker!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mustafin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That has opened up Sam Tucker's cut even more.
Tucker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mustafin controlling his opponent.
Tucker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mustafin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mustafin misses with a head shot.
Tucker is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin tries to control but Tucker wriggling away.
Mustafin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Tucker turns into Mustafin and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tucker stands up and waves to Mustafin to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Mustafin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Almas Mustafin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Tucker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt.
Tucker shoots and misses
and Mustafin counters with a single leg into guard. Tucker didn't expect that.
Mustafin wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Mustafin looking to pass the guard.
Tucker 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Almas Mustafin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mustafin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tucker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet but Mustafin drags him back down.
Tucker wants to control but Mustafin postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tucker regains half guard.
Mustafin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mustafin controlling the pace.
Mustafin prevents Tucker from improving his position.
Mustafin trying to pass the guard but Tucker defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tucker to get to his feet.
Mustafin leaves Tucker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Almas Mustafin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Tucker.
Mustafin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustafin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tucker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tucker is refusing to be controlled, as Mustafin sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin trying to pass the guard but Tucker defending well.
Tucker is staying active underneath Mustafin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mustafin is really struggling to control Tucker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tucker is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Almas Mustafin just wasn't active enough.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Mustafin avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker shoots and misses
and Mustafin 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.
Tucker is trying to control but can't.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker is pressing down on Mustafin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mustafin trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Mustafin 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustafin wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Sam Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almas Mustafin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almas Mustafin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tucker motions for Mustafin to come forward. Tucker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Almas Mustafin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mustafin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Almas Mustafin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovinco Del Marquesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamood Hallak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giovinco Del Marquesa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giovinco Del Marquesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hamood Hallak!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Marquesa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hallak will feel that in the morning.
Del Marquesa moves out of range of the strikes.
Hallak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Del Marquesa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hallak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Del Marquesa. Del Marquesa obviously looking to wear him down.
Del Marquesa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hallak counters with a three punch combo that has Del Marquesa backing up. Del Marquesa nods at Hallak to acknowledge the strikes.
Hallak misses with a wild combination.
Hallak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Marquesa.
Giovinco Del Marquesa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Marquesa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallak.
Hallak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hallak circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Marquesa tries to clinch up but Hallak circles away and keeps his distance.
Hallak tries to bum rush Del Marquesa with a series of wild strikes but Del Marquesa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hallak swats away the attempt to clinch by Del Marquesa.
Del Marquesa is looking to clinch but Hallak is avoiding it.
Hallak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hallak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Marquesa throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Del Marquesa.
A big right from Hallak misses.
Del Marquesa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hallak fails with the takedown.
Hallak missing with a left hand there. Del Marquesa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Del Marquesa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Del Marquesa.
Del Marquesa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hallak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Marquesa circles away quickly and effectively.
Del Marquesa takes the fight into the clinch.
Del Marquesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Del Marquesa misses with a body punch.
Hallak prevents a body shot from Del Marquesa.
Hallak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Hallak misses.
Del Marquesa lands with a cross.
Hallak tries to clinch but Del Marquesa is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Marquesa clinches.
Del Marquesa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hallak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Marquesa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallak's elbow.
Del Marquesa digs a right hand into Hallak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hallak's gas tank.
Hallak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Del Marquesa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Del Marquesa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hallak, pushing him back against the cage.
Del Marquesa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Marquesa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hallak misses with a looping left.
Del Marquesa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Del Marquesa darts in trying to clinch
and Hallak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Del Marquesa tries to clinch
and Hallak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Giovinco Del Marquesa has been cut.
Hallak just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Marquesa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Del Marquesa is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Marquesa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hallak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hallak drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hallak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Marquesa keeps working.
Del Marquesa wants to control but Hallak postures up.
Del Marquesa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hallak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hallak has hold of Del Marquesa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Del Marquesa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hallak cranks the arm and Del Marquesa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Del Marquesa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hamood Hallak!
A victorious Hamood Hallak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Travis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack Travis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stan Burton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Travis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton scores with a hook.
Travis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Travis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Travis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burton staying out of range there.
Burton throws a lazy right hand but Travis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burton scores with a punch to the head.
Burton moves away from the strike by Travis.
Travis ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Travis tries a head kick but it misses.
Travis ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Travis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burton pushes Travis up against the cage in a clinch.
Burton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Travis has him pressed against the cage.
Travis tries to circle away but Burton has him pinned against the cage.
Burton scores with a shoulder strike.
Travis prevents a body shot from Burton.
Nice body punch from Burton - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travis breaks from the clinch.
Stan Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton throws an off balance right hand
and Travis counters with a left and a right that stings Burton.
Burton catches Travis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Travis throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Burton.
Burton scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton lands with a straight right. Travis didn't see that one coming.
Burton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Travis.
Travis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Travis throws the kick towards the body but Burton avoids it.
Travis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Travis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Travis connects with a leg kick. Burton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burton jabs at Travis's body.
Travis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Burton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Travis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burton on the side of the head.
Travis misses with a series of wild punches.
Burton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Travis on the side of the head.
Burton tries to bum rush Travis with a series of wild strikes but Travis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by Travis.
Burton takes the fight into the clinch.
Travis is trying to break free.
Burton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Travis wants to break free but Burton has control.
Burton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Travis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries a body shot but Travis blocks it.
Travis has had enough of the clinch but Burton keeps him there for the moment.
Burton has Travis pressed against the cage, preventing Travis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Travis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burton is trying to break the clinch but Travis is controlling him.
Good body shot from Burton.
Burton breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Burton misses its intended target.
Travis dodges the punch combination from Burton.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Burton.
Travis moves out of range as Burton strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burton lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Travis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burton connects with a jab.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Travis moves away.
Travis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot by Burton.
Burton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burton instigates a clinch.
Burton has Travis pressed against the cage, preventing Travis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Travis backwards.
Travis has had enough of the clinch but Burton keeps him there for the moment.
Burton tries to stall but Travis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burton is stalling here.
Good body shot from Burton.
Travis looks gassed!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burton.
Burton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Travis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Burton 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.
Burton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Travis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Travis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burton.
Burton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burton is looking to clinch but Travis is avoiding it.
Travis connects with a leg kick. Burton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Mack Travis has been cut.
Burton gets a clinch.
Travis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Travis.
Burton lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Burton.
Travis is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Burton.
Burton lands a nice shot to the body.
Burton works on Travis's body with a couple of short punches.
Stan Burton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burton gets through Travis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Burton.
Burton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Burton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Burton.
Burton digs a right hand into Travis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Travis's gas tank.
Burton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Burton.
Travis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton manages to break the clinch.
Burton throws a body punch but Travis moves out of range.
Burton tries to clinch up.
Burton clinches up against the cage.
Burton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Travis or not.
Burton cracks Travis with a nice body shot.
Burton scores with a shoulder strike.
Burton is leaning against Travis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burton presses Travis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burton lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Burton.
A nice left hand lands by Burton.
Burton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Travis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Travis slips under a jab from Burton.
Travis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stan Burton is winning the standup battle so far.
Travis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Travis drops his hands momentarily and Burton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Travis sprawling to the canvas! Travis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burton finish him?!
Travis is rocked!
Burton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Travis is still on wobbly legs! Can Burton finish him?
Burton is stalking Travis. Travis circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Burton, and it's lights out! Travis really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stan Burton!
After winning the bout, Stan Burton 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay's entrance music is SCOTLAND THE BRAVE !!!. A fine choice. Theo Matthews will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordus Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clay working the ground and pound.
Clay cracks Matthews with a big right hand but Matthews just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Matthews is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Matthews! Clay senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Matthews out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gordus Clay!
An out of breath Gordus Clay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lawyers Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Black is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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156 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawyers Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Black!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money scores with a body shot.
Money lands with a thumping leg kick.
Money comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Money connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Money stuffs the takedown.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Money manages to avoid it.
Money feints and then cracks Black's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Black down.
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Money. Money obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Money. That's going to slow Black down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Money dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black throws out a loose jab but Money uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money lands a nice looking body shot.
Lawyers Money is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Money takes the fight into the clinch.
Black letting Money take a breather here.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but Money gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.
Money breaks the clinch.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black swings for the body but Money moves out of range.
Money connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Money, right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Money finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Money as Black shoots in.
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Money catches Black with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Black smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Black takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Viktor Black has been cut.
Black throws a series of punches but Money moves out of range.
Money gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black prevents a body shot from Money.
Money is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Money lands an uppercut.
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black working aggressively here.
Black effectively controlling the action here.
Money is stalling here.
A short left from Money.
Black letting Money take a breather here.
Money misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black wants a takedown but no success here.
Lawyers Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Black.
Black is working for takedown but Money is calmly controlling the position for now.
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black backwards.
A short left from Money.
Black is rocked!
Money tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him?
Money leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Black tries to stall but Money uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Black wants a takedown but no success here.
Money misses with the head strike.
Money misses with a punch on the inside.
Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black has had enough of the clinch but Money keeps him there for the moment.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Money misses with an elbow over the top.
Money doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black dodges an elbow strike from Money.
Black blocks an elbow strike.
Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black blocking some punches.
Money misses with an elbow over the top.
Money misses with an elbow strike.
Money throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Money stalling.
Black blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawyers Money dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Black's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Money.
Black seems to have recovered his senses.
Black tries to keep at a distance but Money has taken the fight into the clinch.
Money working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Black stalls.
Money pushes Black back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Money dips a shoulder and cracks Black with a mighty uppercut! Black falls back against the cage and Money unloads with a barrage of strikes! Black is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Money screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lawyers Money!
After winning the bout, Lawyers Money 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Muscle Freak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koopa Troopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troopa has chosen Koopa Troopa as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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20
198 lbs
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195 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Muscle Freak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Koopa Troopa!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freak tries to close the distance and clinch but Troopa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Freak.
Troopa throws a looping overhand right but Freak ducks down to avoid it.
Freak moves away from the strike by Troopa.
Troopa misses with a looping right.
Troopa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Freak moves away from the strike by Troopa.
Koopa Troopa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troopa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Troopa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Freak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Troopa.
Troopa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Freak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Freak is pulling down on Troopa's head to control his posture.
Troopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Freak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Troopa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Freak controlling Troopa's posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Troopa misses with a hook
and Freak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Freak blocking some punches.
Troopa wants a takedown but no success here.
Troopa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Troopa is trying to maintain a safe position but Freak gets an underhook and turns Troopa into the cage.
Freak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Freak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Freak lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Freak.
Freak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Freak breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freak tries to clinch but Troopa moves out of range.
Troopa shoots in and gets a takedown into Freak's guard.
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!
Troopa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Freak is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Troopa, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Troopa is on top in guard.
Troopa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Freak working a defensive guard here.
Freak wants to sweep here but Troopa controlling him for the moment.
Freak keeping full guard, as Troopa tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa is looking to work some ground and pound but Freak has wrist control.
Freak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Troopa slips nicely into half guard.
Troopa is working for a submission of some sort.
Troopa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troopa seems to be looking for submissions.
Troopa wants to control but Freak is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Troopa prevents Freak from improving his position.
Troopa thows a huge punch but Freak dodges it nicely.
Freak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Freak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Troopa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troopa is trying to control the action in half guard but Freak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Troopa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Freak's thigh. Freak counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Troopa forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koopa Troopa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Freak tries a head kick but it misses.
Freak is looking to clinch but Troopa is avoiding it.
Troopa throws an overhand right that lands on Freak's shoulder, as Freak tries to avoid the shot.
Troopa throws a right hand that misses
and Freak counters with a nice uppercut.
Freak tries to clinch there but Troopa circles away.
Muscle Freak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freak moves into range and clinches up with Troopa.
Troopa misses with an elbow over the top.
Freak avoiding damage as Troopa throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Freak as Troopa tries to tie him up.
Freak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Troopa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Troopa keeps the fight on the outside.
Freak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freak clinches up with Troopa and pushes him back against the cage.
Troopa looking for a takedown.
Freak tries to land a knee to the head but Troopa blocks with his arms.
Troopa jumps guard but Freak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freak looking to throw knees to the head but Troopa is blocking nicely.
Troopa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Freak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muscle Freak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koopa Troopa.
Troopa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Freak lands a left hand.
Freak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Freak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Koopa Troopa has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Troopa or perhaps it was just good defense by Freak which made him look bad.
Freak throws a head kick that Troopa semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freak tries to clinch up but Troopa circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Freak.
Troopa misses with an uppercut
and Freak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Troopa misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Troopa. Freak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freak connects with a right hand. Troopa shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troopa looks to land a right hand but Freak moved out of range.
Freak has Troopa up against the cage in a clinch.
Troopa tries to throw a body punch but Freak avoids it by throwing Troopa back against the cage.
Troopa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Freak is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Freak.
Freak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Troopa 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.
Troopa gets tackled into the cage by Freak. Freak maintains the clinch.
Troopa misses with a body punch.
Freak lands an uppercut.
Troopa is rocked!
Troopa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Freak to keep the fight standing.
Freak crunches a lovely knee into Troopa's ribcage.
Freak manages to break the clinch.
Troopa throws a looping overhand right but Freak ducks down to avoid it.
Troopa throws a hook but Freak avoids it easily.
Troopa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freak tries to clinch but Troopa moves out of range.
Troopa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freak's waist but Freak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Troopa off to one side.
Troopa misses with a body punch
and Freak counters by clinching up.
Freak breaks from the clinch.
Freak throws a head kick but Troopa moves out of range.
Freak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freak moves in looking to clinch but Troopa pushes him off.
Troopa has a takedown stuffed.
Freak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Troopa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Freak sprawls well. Freak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Troopa gets slowly back to his feet.
Freak scores with a head kick. Troopa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Muscle Freak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Troopa looks for a takedown but Freak sprawls well.
Freak is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Freak enables Troopa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Freak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Troopa trying to control but Freak is working from the bottom.
Troopa postures up and lands a big shot to Freak's brow.
Koopa Troopa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freak working a defensive guard here.
Troopa scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freak is controlling Troopa's posture.
Troopa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muscle Freak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koopa Troopa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Troopa throws a hook to the side of Freak's head but Freak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Troopa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Troopa keeps the fight on the outside.
Troopa missing with a left hand there. Freak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Freak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Troopa misses the jab.
Troopa cracks Freak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Freak moves out of range of the strikes.
Freak wants to clinch.
Troopa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freak misses with a double jab.
Troopa throws a shot from downtown. Freak moves away and avoids it.
Freak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Troopa.
Troopa misses with a right hand
and Freak counters with a one-two to the body.
Freak moves away from the strike by Troopa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Troopa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freak cracks Troopa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Freak closes the distance and clinches.
Freak manages to break the clinch.
Troopa connects with the punch.
Troopa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Troopa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Troopa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Freak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Troopa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Troopa wants to control but Freak is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Troopa.
Troopa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Freak tries to kick Troopa off but Troopa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Freak trying to control here.
Troopa 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.
Troopa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Troopa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa trying to pass the guard but Freak defending well.
Troopa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Freak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Troopa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Troopa wants to free his trapped foot but Freak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Troopa seems to be working for a kimura but Freak defends the submission attempt.
Troopa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freak is just riding it out for now. Troopa eventually gives up the hold.
Troopa trying to pass the guard but Freak defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Troopa is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koopa Troopa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Troopa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koopa Troopa!
Our winner, Koopa Troopa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valravn Solefald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solefald is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Valravn - Koder På Snor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
300 lbs
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20
290 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valravn Solefald!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solefald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ross shoots for a takedown but Solefald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ross closes the distance and clinches up with Solefald, looking for a takedown. Ross pushes Solefald against the cage but Solefald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Solefald circles away.
Ross tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Solefald swivels and escapes.
Solefald slaps away a takedown attempt from Ross, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Solefald shoots in looking for a takedown. Ross tries to sprawl out of it but Solefald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Ross. No joy for Solefald on that attempt.
Solefald shoots for a takedown but Ross saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ross shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solefald as he avoids it easily.
Solefald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ross shoots in and bounces Solefald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Solefald 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.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Solefald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solefald is on top in guard.
Solefald stops Ross from standing up.
Ross working a defensive guard here.
Solefald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solefald throwing strikes from guard but Ross blocks nicely.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Solefald from controlling successfully.
Solefald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ross is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solefald landing some decent shots from guard.
Solefald trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross keeping full guard, as Solefald tries to pass.
Solefald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Solefald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solefald wants it to stay on the feet.
Solefald shoots for a double leg takedown but Ross sprawls well. He's pushed Solefald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Solefald has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solefald sprawls well. Solefald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ross gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Solefald or perhaps it was just good defense by Ross which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Solefald avoids it really well and circles away.
Ross fails with the takedown.
Solefald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ross avoids it really well and circles away.
Solefald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Solefald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solefald looking to score a takedown here. Ross is defending well but Solefald drives through and ends up in Ross's guard.
Ross trying to keep a closed guard but Solefald is proving a slippery customer.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Solefald from controlling successfully.
Solefald stops Ross from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solefald wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
Solefald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Solefald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solefald wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Valravn Solefald hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Solefald gets caught napping as Ross dives in and scores a takedown. Solefald manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solefald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ross's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solefald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ross is retaining full guard.
Solefald throws a big right hand that misses.
Solefald 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.
Ross wants to get back to his feet but Solefald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valravn Solefald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ross gets caught flat footed, as Solefald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ross is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Solefald trying to control but Ross postures up.
Solefald is looking for a sweep. Ross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solefald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ross's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ross's back!
Ross is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Solefald doesn't have the hooks in and Ross manages to turn into his guard.
Ross scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like Valravn Solefald has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solefald 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.
Solefald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Solefald's head.
Solefald looking for a sweep. Not yet Solefald, not yet.
Ross is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solefald trying to control the position.
Ross won't allow Solefald to sweep him here.
Ross passes Solefald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ross seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ross throwing shots but Solefald is blocking nicely.
Solefald is looking to improve his position.
Ross seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Solefald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Solefald is looking for a sweep. Ross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ross tries to pass to full mount but Solefald defends it.
Solefald wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solefald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That has opened up Valravn Solefald's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solefald is trying to maintain the position but Ross is very close to passing his half guard.
Solefald is not content to let Ross control the position.
Solefald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Solefald tries to get to full guard but Ross has control of the leg.
Solefald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Solefald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ross is thwarting Solefald's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Solefald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Valravn Solefald's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Valravn Solefald's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Ross!
Ryan Ross thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toki Wartooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wartooth comes to the cage accompanied by Dethklok- Awaken. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toki Wartooth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Black!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black lands with a shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wartooth enables Black to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wartooth 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.
Black is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wartooth is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wartooth has escaped and now he's on top!
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wartooth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wartooth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wartooth prevents Black from getting back to his feet.
Wartooth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wartooth tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is looking for a kimura here.
Black seems to be working for a kimura but Wartooth defends the submission attempt.
Wartooth trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
Wartooth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Black is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the action but Wartooth is working from the bottom.
Black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wartooth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wartooth wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Black passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to control but Wartooth is keeping him busy.
Black is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wartooth has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black trying to control the action but Wartooth is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Black dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wartooth throws a combination that misses
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
Wartooth digs a good body shot into Black's ribs.
Toki Wartooth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wartooth stuffs the takedown.
Wartooth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Black.
Wartooth scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Jack Black has been cut.
Wartooth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wartooth throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wartooth. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wartooth's waist but Wartooth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Toki Wartooth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Black.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wartooth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Wartooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wartooth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wartooth misses with a hook to the body
letting Black counter with a right hand.
Toki Wartooth is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Wartooth. That snapped Black's head back.
Toki Wartooth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wartooth ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wartooth gets caught flat footed, as Black shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wartooth has a closed guard, preventing Black from standing up.
Wartooth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wartooth keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Wartooth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wartooth tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Wartooth won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Black is looking for a triangle but Wartooth pushes his legs off easily.
Wartooth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wartooth has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Wartooth controlling from the top position.
Black working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wartooth is pushing down on Black's leg trying to pass to half guard. Black is fighting to maintain full guard but Wartooth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Black is looking to control Wartooth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
Black wants to improve his position but Wartooth is controlling well.
Black trying to get back to full guard but Wartooth takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Wartooth has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wartooth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.
Wartooth tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black wants to control but Wartooth is having none of it.
Black is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toki Wartooth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Black's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Black moves into the clinch.
Wartooth misses with some punches.
Wartooth stalling the fight.
Wartooth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Wartooth taking a breather.
Wartooth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wartooth gets underhooks to prevent Black's takedown attempt.
Black wants to get back to striking at distance but Wartooth won't allow it.
Black is trying to force a seperation but Wartooth has the dominant position.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Wartooth is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wartooth down to the mat. Wartooth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wartooth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wartooth throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Wartooth feints a jab promting Black to slip. Wartooth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Black slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Black. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Toki Wartooth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Black.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black shoots in and drives through. Wartooth sprawls well.
Black defending well as Wartooth loads up on a big left hand.
Wartooth scores with a body shot.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wartooth closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Black! Wartooth dives in looking to finish! Black is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toki Wartooth!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Bukharin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Bukharin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremy Ring!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukharin fails with a takedown attempt.
Ring tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Bukharin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ring is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bukharin preventing the sweep.
Ring is trying to keep Bukharin in close.
Bukharin won't allow Ring to sweep him here.
Bukharin is in close to Ring's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bukharin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ring keeping full guard, as Bukharin tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukharin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring working a defensive guard here.
Bukharin throws an elbow that misses. Ring uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bukharin's guard. Nice move by Ring!
Bukharin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ring is aware though and is defending well.
Ring looking to pass the guard.
Bukharin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bukharin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ring gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bukharin keeping moving, preventing Ring from controlling successfully.
Ring postures up and lands a big shot to Bukharin's brow.
Bukharin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ring gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bukharin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ring is looking to stand up but Bukharin won't let him.
Bukharin trying to keep a closed guard but Ring is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ring wants to stand but Bukharin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ring stopping the sweep attempt from Bukharin.
Ring passes Bukharin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ring seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bukharin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bukharin is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring passes to full mount!
Ring wants to control the pace but Bukharin is squirming around nicely.
Ring tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Ring tries to control but Bukharin wriggling away.
Bukharin is trying to escape the mount.
Bukharin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ring prevents Bukharin from improving his position.
Bukharin trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bukharin.
Ring looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bukharin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ring is working away from the top position though.
Ring wants to stand up but Bukharin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bukharin wants to control but Ring is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ring tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bukharin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bukharin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Bukharin dominated that round.
That's time! Bukharin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bukharin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ring.
Bukharin shoots for a takedown but Ring saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bukharin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ring.
Ring wants to clinch.
Bukharin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ring sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bukharin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bukharin misses with a looping left.
Ring moves to clinch but Bukharin breaks away
enabling Bukharin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukharin misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ring.
Bukharin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ring throws a head kick but Bukharin moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ring.
Bukharin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bukharin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukharin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bukharin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ring knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bukharin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ring keeps working.
Bukharin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring tries to buck Bukharin off but Bukharin is having none of it.
Bukharin scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukharin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ring knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Ring's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bukharin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ring is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bukharin is looking to take a break and control but Ring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ring is looking to reverse the position.
Vladimir Bukharin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring can't do much from the bottom here.
Ring prevents Bukharin from improving position.
Bukharin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bukharin tries for a kimura but Ring is defending well.
Ring is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ring tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin lands a nice forearm strike.
Bukharin throws an elbow but Ring slips to the side and avoids it well.
Check out the look on Bukharin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukharin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bukharin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ring, who protects the arm well.
Bukharin working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ring might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bukharin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bukharin trying to control the position but Ring is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Bukharin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bukharin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ring closes the distance but Bukharin moves to the side
and Bukharin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ring wants to clinch but Bukharin slips to the side
and Bukharin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bukharin tries to free his leg and advance position but Ring is retaining full guard.
Ring controls Bukharin momentarily but Bukharin frees himself.
Ring keeping moving, preventing Bukharin from controlling successfully.
Bukharin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukharin working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ring wants to control but Bukharin postures up.
Bukharin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bukharin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ring keeps working.
Bukharin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ring is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bukharin works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring working to try and regain half guard.
Ring takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bukharin content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ring keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ring tries to lock up and control but Bukharin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bukharin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ring taking shots to the head.
Bukharin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ring can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ring is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin scoring with strikes but Ring is staying in there.
Ring is still in real trouble! Can Bukharin finish him?
Ring prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Bukharin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ring takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Bukharin's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Bukharin!
Vladimir Bukharin is the new middleweight champion!
Vladimir Bukharin gave a mention to BioPharm Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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