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SPNY 79: Strongham - Rey PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berric Dondarrion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutombo comes to the cage accompanied by Wyclef Jean - 911. Berric Dondarrion is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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198 lbs
25 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, ZaZa Mutombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Berric Dondarrion!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutombo throws a head kick but Dondarrion moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mutombo. Dondarrion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berric Dondarrion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dondarrion cracks Mutombo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mutombo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mutombo is looking to clinch.
Mutombo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutombo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dondarrion dips to his left and cracks Mutombo with an uppercut!
Mutombo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dondarrion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mutombo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dondarrion moves away from the strike by Mutombo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dondarrion connects with a looping right hand.
Mutombo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dondarrion.
Mutombo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dondarrion swinging wildly here.
Dondarrion misses with a looping right.
Dondarrion lands a jab to Mutombo's midsection.
Dondarrion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mutombo throws out a leg kick but Dondarrion moves out of range and Mutombo only half commits.
A left lands for Dondarrion.
Dondarrion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo with a nice cross.
Mutombo slips a jab and a cross from Dondarrion.
Dondarrion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mutombo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mutombo misses with a body kick.
Mutombo swings for the body but Dondarrion moves out of range.
Dondarrion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mutombo throws a head kick but Dondarrion moves out of range.
Dondarrion cracks Mutombo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Dondarrion. Those never looked like landing.
Dondarrion misses with a straight right.
Dondarrion misses the shot to the body.
Mutombo throws a looping overhand right but Dondarrion ducks down to avoid it.
Dondarrion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dondarrion throws a leg kick but Mutombo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Dondarrion coming out on top.
Mutombo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dondarrion throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mutombo counter with a right hand.
Dondarrion sizes up Mutombo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mutombo tries to work over Dondarrion's front leg with a kick but Dondarrion checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Dondarrion. Beautiful body shot.
Mutombo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dondarrion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dondarrion. Mutombo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mutombo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dondarrion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice cross by Mutombo.
Dondarrion works the jab nicely.
A cross from Dondarrion lands.
Jab from Dondarrion.
Dondarrion throws an overhand right that lands on Mutombo's shoulder, as Mutombo tries to avoid the shot.
Dondarrion misses with a hook. Mutombo ducked under it nicely.
Dondarrion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mutombo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Dondarrion catches Mutombo right on the button with a cross.
Mutombo with a jab.
Dondarrion misses with a low kick.
Mutombo throws a solid leg kick but Dondarrion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mutombo.
Dondarrion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mutombo throws a hook to the side of Dondarrion's head but Dondarrion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mutombo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dondarrion takes a swing at Mutombo's ribcage but misses.
Mutombo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dondarrion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mutombo.
Mutombo lands a nice shot that snaps Dondarrion's head back.
Dondarrion blocks a head kick by Mutombo.
Dondarrion avoids the head kick by Mutombo.
An inside leg kick from Mutombo misses.
Mutombo cracks Dondarrion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mutombo is looking to clinch.
Dondarrion lands a nice shot that snaps Mutombo's head back.
Mutombo takes one on the button.
Dondarrion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutombo lands a nice looking body shot.
Mutombo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Mutombo as he checks the leg kick.
Dondarrion misses with a body shot.
Dondarrion scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mutombo misses the target.
A big left from Dondarrion misses.
Dondarrion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dondarrion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Mutombo does it's job there.
Mutombo forces Dondarrion back against the cage and clinches.
Mutombo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dondarrion backwards.
Mutombo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dondarrion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dondarrion avoiding damage as Mutombo throws knees to the body.
Dondarrion avoiding damage as Mutombo throws knees to the body.
Mutombo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dondarrion looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Mutombo fails to land.
Mutombo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dondarrion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mutombo digs a right hand underneath Dondarrion's ribcage. Dondarrion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Berric Dondarrion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mutombo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mutombo misses with a straight right.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mutombo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mutombo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dondarrion.
Berric Dondarrion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dondarrion just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutombo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dondarrion connects with a looping right hand.
Dondarrion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dondarrion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mutombo.
Mutombo dodges the punch combination from Dondarrion.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Mutombo scores with a four punch combination!
Dondarrion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Dondarrion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mutombo doesn't seem phased though.
Dondarrion jabs at Mutombo's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo connects with an inside leg kick.
Dondarrion looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutombo is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dondarrion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dondarrion throws out a leg kick but Mutombo moves out of range and Dondarrion only half commits.
Mutombo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutombo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dondarrion is out of range and Mutombo settles back down.
Dondarrion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dondarrion scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mutombo.
Mutombo misses with a wild body shot.
Mutombo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dondarrion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Mutombo.
A leg kick checked by Dondarrion.
Mutombo scores with a head kick. Dondarrion tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mutombo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dondarrion lands a nice hook to Mutombo's body. Mutombo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutombo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutombo checks a low kick from Dondarrion.
Nice defenses there by Dondarrion.
Mutombo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dondarrion clobbers Mutombo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion misses with the combination.
Dondarrion throws a low kick, looking for Mutombo's leg but Mutombo calmly moves out of range.
Dondarrion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutombo moves away.
Dondarrion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dondarrion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dondarrion connects with an inside leg kick.
Mutombo misses with a low kick.
Mutombo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dondarrion.
Mutombo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Mutombo.
Mutombo swings for the body but Dondarrion moves out of range.
Mutombo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good leg kick by Dondarrion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dondarrion.
Mutombo lands with a straight right. Dondarrion didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mutombo. That's going to slow Dondarrion down.
Dondarrion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutombo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dondarrion.
Mutombo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo connects with a looping right hand.
Mutombo throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Dondarrion. Those never looked like landing.
Mutombo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dondarrion takes a swing at Mutombo's ribcage but misses.
Dondarrion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dondarrion throws a leg kick but Mutombo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mutombo thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Mutombo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Mutombo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mutombo. That's going to slow Dondarrion down.
Mutombo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mutombo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mutombo lands an elbow just above Dondarrion 's eye.
Dondarrion struggles to land a body shot inside as Mutombo controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutombo.
Mutombo tries to work over Dondarrion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dondarrion avoids the elbow strike from Mutombo, against the cage.
Mutombo misses with a punch to the body.
Dondarrion controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Dondarrion's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mutombo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo misses with a body punch.
Mutombo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mutombo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dondarrion has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mutombo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dondarrion tries to work over Mutombo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mutombo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dondarrion uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mutombo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mutombo throws a solid leg kick but Dondarrion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mutombo.
Mutombo throws out a loose jab but Dondarrion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dondarrion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mutombo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dondarrion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mutombo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dondarrion ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
Mutombo checks the leg kick.
Mutombo misses with a body kick.
Dondarrion misses the shot to the body.
Mutombo with a nice cross.
Dondarrion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mutombo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dondarrion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mutombo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mutombo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mutombo tries to clinch up but Dondarrion circles away and keeps his distance.
Mutombo ducks under a wild hook from Dondarrion.
Dondarrion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dondarrion throws a leg kick which misses Mutombo's front leg but catches the back leg as Mutombo tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dondarrion misses with an uppercut. Mutombo saw that one coming.
Dondarrion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mutombo walks into a stiff left hand from Dondarrion.
Dondarrion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Mutombo blocks the leg kick.
Dondarrion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dondarrion scores with a leg kick.
Mutombo wants to clinch up but Dondarrion keeps it at a distance.
Dondarrion moves out of range of the body kick from Mutombo.
Dondarrion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mutombo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dondarrion.
Mutombo ducks under a wild hook from Dondarrion.
Dondarrion works the jab nicely.
Dondarrion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mutombo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutombo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dondarrion throws a low kick but Mutombo avoids it.
Donk. Mutombo catches Dondarrion right on the button with a cross.
Mutombo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutombo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutombo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dondarrion is just out of range.
Dondarrion scores with a hook to the body. Mutombo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dondarrion tried to score with a low kick but Mutombo checks it.
Dondarrion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutombo checks the leg kick.
Dondarrion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mutombo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dondarrion can pounce on him.
Dondarrion throws a nice looking combination but Mutombo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dondarrion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mutombo throws out the jab.
Dondarrion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mutombo scores with a sloppy right hand. Dondarrion should have avoided that one.
Mutombo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dondarrion will feel that in the morning.
Mutombo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dondarrion is out of range and Mutombo settles back down.
Mutombo misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion swings for the body but Mutombo moves out of range.
Dondarrion throws a lazy right hand but Mutombo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mutombo scores with a leg kick.
Dondarrion misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dondarrion.
Dondarrion scores with a jab to the head.
Dondarrion tries a low kick but Mutombo avoids it.
Mutombo throws a chopping leg kick but Dondarrion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mutombo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dondarrion moves out of range of the strikes.
Mutombo looks to land a left hand but Dondarrion moved out of range nicely.
Dondarrion moves out of range of the leg kick from Mutombo.
Dondarrion misses with a hook
and Mutombo counters with a nice body kick.
Dondarrion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mutombo blocks a low kick nicely.
Mutombo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mutombo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo misses with a hook. Dondarrion ducked under it nicely.
Dondarrion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dondarrion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dondarrion misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Mutombo misses.
Mutombo moves in looking to clinch but Dondarrion pushes him off.
Dondarrion throws a right and a left that Mutombo avoids nicely.
Dondarrion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mutombo moves into range and clinches up with Dondarrion.
Dondarrion avoids the elbow strike from Mutombo, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Mutombo.
It looks like Berric Dondarrion has been cut.
Mutombo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mutombo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dondarrion's efforts to push away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Mutombo fails to land.
Dondarrion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Berric Dondarrion.
I think Dondarrion 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Berric Dondarrion!
A pretty intense looking Berric Dondarrion took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barny Bucket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by God & Guns. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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6 - 12 - 1 |
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180 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Barny Bucket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugh Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Bucket is just out of range.
Bucket slips a jab from Matthews.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
Matthews connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bucket throws a head kick that misses
and Matthews counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bucket throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Bucket pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Bucket.
Matthews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews blocks a head kick by Bucket.
Bucket takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bucket.
Bucket misses with a low kick.
Bucket plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matthews looks to land a combination but Bucket avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Matthews misses.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews connects with the punch.
Bucket misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bucket.
Bucket walks into a straight right hand from Matthews.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bucket's sensitive parts.
Bucket misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Matthews does no damage.
Jab, jab by Matthews - just one landing.
Matthews throws a right and a left that Bucket avoids nicely.
Bucket works Matthews's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bucket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Bucket moves out of range easily.
Matthews ducks right into an uppercut from Bucket.
Bucket scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bucket pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bucket misses with a head kick.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bucket.
Matthews lands with a nice body punch.
Bucket takes one to the side of the head.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Bucket.
Bucket throws a nice looking combination but Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matthews checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Matthews.
Bucket misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Matthews finds it's target.
Bucket misses with a body shot.
Bucket throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Bucket scores with a body shot.
Matthews walks into a jab.
Bucket lands with a kick to the temple. Matthews shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bucket is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bucket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bucket misses with a body shot.
Bucket scoring well with a low kick there.
Bucket is looking to wear down Matthews with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big right from Matthews misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews lands with an uppercut that bounces Bucket off the cage and back into range.
Bucket does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Bucket throws a low kick, looking for Matthews's leg but Matthews calmly moves out of range.
Bucket swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bucket has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matthews slips a straight right by Bucket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bucket throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Bucket.
A head kick misses from Bucket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugh Matthews will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bucket misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Matthews there.
Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barny Bucket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bucket displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
Barny Bucket is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bucket.
A nice combination there by Matthews.
Matthews checks a leg kick nicely.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews scores with a nice strike.
Bucket is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bucket wants to slow Matthews down by chopping away at his legs.
Matthews throws a hook but Bucket avoids it easily.
Bucket keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matthews, as that shot connected.
Bucket pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Bucket, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Bucket. Those never looked like landing.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Bucket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bucket doesn't seem bothered though.
Bucket takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matthews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bucket circles away quickly and effectively.
Bucket throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews jabs Bucket right on the nose. Bucket blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Matthews misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bucket sprawling to the canvas! Bucket rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Matthews finish him?!
Oh Bucket is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Bucket.
Matthews drops Bucket with a huge uppercut! Bucket drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Matthews is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Matthews!
A pretty intense looking Hugh Matthews took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles has chosen Tupac - Only God Can Judge Me as his entrance music. Tony Hendricks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darrell Miles's chin.
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185 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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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 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tony Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrell Miles!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miles's head backwards.
Hendricks lands an overhand right.
Hendricks tries to clinch but Miles is having none of it.
Hendricks avoids the body shot from Miles.
Darrell Miles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hendricks moves away from the strike by Miles.
A nice combination there by Miles.
Hendricks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miles is fending him off so far but Hendricks persists. Nope, Miles circles away and we're back to standing.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miles defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Hendricks misses the target.
Miles gets tackled into the cage by Hendricks. Hendricks maintains the clinch.
Miles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miles is defending well for now.
Miles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hendricks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Miles moves out of range.
Miles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles misses with an uppercut.
Hendricks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hendricks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miles has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hendricks but great work by Miles.
Miles is chipping away with strikes.
Hendricks avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miles.
Hendricks sneaks back into half guard.
Hendricks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miles moves into full mount! Hendricks won't be happy about that!
Miles avoids the attempt from Hendricks to control.
Miles scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Miles.
Miles scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Miles breaks from Hendricks's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Miles raining down hammerfists from mount.
Miles looking to finish Hendricks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hendricks!
Hendricks is rocked!
Hendricks is trying to escape the mount.
Oh Hendricks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miles wants to control the pace but Hendricks is squirming around nicely.
Miles cracks Hendricks with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Miles!
Darrell Miles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Inigo Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lahai Bangura Bangura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra comes to the cage accompanied by The Beast - Tech N9ne. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Inigo Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lahai Bangura Bangura!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangura Bangura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bangura Bangura throws a shot to the body.
Inigo Guerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangura Bangura takes a swing at Guerra's ribcage but misses.
Bangura Bangura connects with a leg kick. Guerra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bangura Bangura scoring well with a low kick there.
Guerra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bangura Bangura prevents a body shot from Guerra.
Bangura Bangura is trying to force a seperation but Guerra has the dominant position.
Bangura Bangura is trying to break the clinch but Guerra is controlling him.
Guerra has Bangura Bangura pressed against the cage.
Guerra lands a knee to the head.
Bangura Bangura avoiding damage as Guerra throws knees to the body.
Bangura Bangura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guerra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bangura Bangura is trying to push Guerra away but Guerra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bangura Bangura has had enough of the clinch but Guerra keeps him there for the moment.
Bangura Bangura managing to block the knees to the body from Guerra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra trying to land knees to the body.
Guerra has Bangura Bangura pressed against the cage, preventing Bangura Bangura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bangura Bangura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guerra is pushing Bangura Bangura up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Guerra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guerra breaks from the clinch.
Bangura Bangura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bangura Bangura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Guerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangura Bangura.
Good work by Guerra as he checks the leg kick.
Guerra lands with a slapping head kick.
Guerra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bangura Bangura slips a jab and a cross from Guerra.
Bangura Bangura throws a head kick that misses.
Guerra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra is looking to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Guerra - that will leave a mark!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bangura Bangura.
Guerra wants to slow Bangura Bangura down by chopping away at his legs.
Bangura Bangura swats away the attempt to clinch by Guerra.
Guerra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangura Bangura just misses with a punch to the body.
Guerra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bangura Bangura throws a leg kick that misses.
Guerra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangura Bangura manages to avoid it.
Guerra doesn't manage to clinch there - Bangura Bangura circles away.
Guerra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bangura Bangura avoids it.
Guerra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bangura Bangura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bangura Bangura can't break the clinch.
Bangura Bangura can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura tries to break free but Guerra pushes him back against the cage.
Guerra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bangura Bangura.
Guerra manages to break the clinch.
Bangura Bangura misses with a low kick.
Guerra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Bangura Bangura scores with a four punch combination!
Guerra throws a body punch but Bangura Bangura moves out of range.
Guerra wants to clinch up but Bangura Bangura keeps it at a distance.
Guerra doesn't manage to clinch there - Bangura Bangura circles away.
Guerra throws a body kick that misses.
Guerra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bangura Bangura. Bangura Bangura obviously looking to wear him down.
Guerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guerra manages to avoid it.
Guerra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bangura Bangura, pushing him back against the cage.
Bangura Bangura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Guerra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guerra has him pressed against the cage.
Guerra has Bangura Bangura pressed against the cage, preventing Bangura Bangura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bangura Bangura tries to circle away but Guerra has him pinned against the cage.
Bangura Bangura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guerra is stalling here.
Guerra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bangura Bangura.
Guerra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Bangura Bangura wants to land a leg kick but Guerra is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangura Bangura.
Guerra is looking to wear down Bangura Bangura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bangura Bangura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bangura Bangura thumps Guerra with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Guerra misses
and Bangura Bangura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bangura Bangura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bangura Bangura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Inigo Guerra will probably get the nod.
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.
Guerra misses with a combination
and Bangura Bangura counters with a left to the body.
Guerra has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bangura Bangura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Guerra.
Guerra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bangura Bangura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guerra scrambles back to his feet.
Guerra has managed to clinch.
Guerra tries to land knees in the clinch but Bangura Bangura avoids the damage to the body.
Bangura Bangura takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bangura Bangura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bangura Bangura is looking to break free of the clinch but Guerra has double underhooks.
Guerra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bangura Bangura avoiding damage as Guerra throws knees to the body.
Guerra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Guerra to work.
Guerra looking to slow down the pace here.
Bangura Bangura has had enough of the clinch but Guerra keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Guerra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Guerra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bangura Bangura.
Guerra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Guerra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bangura Bangura.
Guerra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bangura Bangura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guerra prevents Bangura Bangura from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura is looking to break free of the clinch but Guerra has double underhooks.
Guerra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bangura Bangura.
Guerra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bangura Bangura connects with a crisp jab.
Bangura Bangura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guerra's calf.
Guerra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bangura Bangura wants to slow Guerra down by chopping away at his legs.
Bangura Bangura slips under a jab.
Bangura Bangura misses with a low kick.
Guerra throws a combination that misses
and Bangura Bangura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura stuns Guerra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bangura Bangura checks a low kick from Guerra.
Bangura Bangura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Inigo Guerra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guerra moves out of range of the body kick.
Guerra explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice cross by Bangura Bangura.
Guerra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bangura Bangura lands with a good body shot.
Guerra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangura Bangura was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerra.
Guerra blocks a low kick nicely.
Bangura Bangura lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Guerra.
Guerra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guerra gets a clinch.
Bangura Bangura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guerra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bangura Bangura is keeping busy.
Guerra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guerra misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guerra breaks from the clinch.
Bangura Bangura lands a leg kick that knocks Guerra off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Bangura Bangura. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangura Bangura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangura Bangura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerra.
Guerra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bangura Bangura finds it's way round the side to connect with Guerra's head.
Bangura Bangura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bangura Bangura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Guerra connects with a solid leg kick.
Guerra misses with a hook to the body
and Bangura Bangura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guerra thinking.
Nice uppercut there from Bangura Bangura.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerra throws a shot from downtown. Bangura Bangura moves away and avoids it.
Guerra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bangura Bangura digs a good hook to Guerra's body.
Bangura Bangura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guerra checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Guerra lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lahai Bangura Bangura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Guerra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bangura Bangura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bangura Bangura has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Guerra.
Bangura Bangura lands a nice looking body shot.
Bangura Bangura slips a jab and a cross from Guerra.
Bangura Bangura is looking to chop away at Guerra's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura lands a jab to Guerra's midsection.
Guerra throws a looping overhand right but Bangura Bangura ducks down to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bangura Bangura!
Guerra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bangura Bangura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Guerra tries to clinch there but Bangura Bangura circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bangura Bangura, as that shot connected.
Bangura Bangura avoids a kick to the body.
Bangura Bangura lands a leg kick that knocks Guerra off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Bangura Bangura.
Guerra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra misses with a looping right.
Bangura Bangura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch but Bangura Bangura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guerra throws a head kick that misses.
Bangura Bangura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Guerra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bangura Bangura finds it's way round the side to connect with Guerra's head.
Guerra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bangura Bangura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bangura Bangura, as that shot connected.
Bangura Bangura dips to his left and cracks Guerra with an uppercut!
Guerra clinches up with Bangura Bangura and pushes him back against the cage.
Bangura Bangura managing to block the knees to the body from Guerra.
Bangura Bangura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bangura Bangura throws out a leg kick but Guerra moves out of range and Bangura Bangura only half commits.
Guerra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bangura Bangura throws a solid leg kick but Guerra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bangura Bangura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guerra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guerra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guerra tries to clinch up but Bangura Bangura circles away and keeps his distance.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bangura Bangura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Bangura Bangura tenderised Guerra's leg. Guerra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guerra tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bangura Bangura connects with a solid leg kick.
Guerra tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bangura Bangura lands a nice looking body shot.
Guerra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangura Bangura can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bangura Bangura keeps Guerra at a distance using the push kick.
Bangura Bangura scores with a hook to the body. Guerra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bangura Bangura connects with an inside leg kick.
Guerra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Guerra drops his hands momentarily and Bangura Bangura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bangura Bangura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bangura Bangura.
Guerra takes one to the chin there.
Bangura Bangura lands a jab.
Guerra avoids the body shot from Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Guerra walks into a stiff left hand from Bangura Bangura.
Nice straight punches there by Bangura Bangura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bangura Bangura.
A low kick from Guerra is predictable there
letting Bangura Bangura counter with a right hand.
Guerra is rocked!
Nice body punch from Bangura Bangura.
Guerra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bangura Bangura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oh Guerra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guerra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bangura Bangura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerra.
Guerra seems to have got his legs back now.
Lahai Bangura Bangura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bangura Bangura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Guerra takes a swing at Bangura Bangura's ribcage but misses.
Guerra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bangura Bangura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Guerra throws a low kick, looking for Bangura Bangura's leg but Bangura Bangura calmly moves out of range.
Guerra tries to clinch but Bangura Bangura moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangura Bangura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guerra doesn't seem bothered though.
Guerra throws a series of punches but Bangura Bangura moves out of range.
Guerra tries to clinch
and Bangura Bangura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Guerra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bangura Bangura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot by Bangura Bangura.
Guerra throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bangura Bangura counters with an inside leg kick.
Bangura Bangura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guerra throws out the jab.
Bangura Bangura scores with a jab. Guerra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bangura Bangura misses with a low kick.
Bangura Bangura misses with a leg kick
and Guerra counters with a one-two to the body.
Guerra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bangura Bangura avoids the body shot from Guerra.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lahai Bangura Bangura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bangura Bangura 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lahai Bangura Bangura!
Lahai Bangura Bangura thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pukki has chosen Trololo as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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146 lbs
31 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raimo Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pukki stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Pukki misses its intended target.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matthews napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pukki taking a breather here.
Pukki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pukki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Pukki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but Pukki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pukki connects with a body shot.
Pukki misses with a hook
and Matthews counters with a three punch combo that has Pukki backing up. Pukki nods at Matthews to acknowledge the strikes.
Pukki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pukki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
Matthews takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pukki lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pukki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matthews counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matthews slips a straight right by Pukki.
Pukki thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
Pukki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pukki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pukki.
Pukki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pukki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
Pukki lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pukki, as that shot connected.
Matthews slips a jab from Pukki.
Matthews tests Pukki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki misses with a left hand
enabling Matthews to counter with a crisp jab.
Pukki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Pukki.
Pukki throws a lazy uppercut
and Matthews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Pukki.
Pukki jabs at Matthews's body.
Pukki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pukki thows a body shot but no joy.
Pukki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pukki stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
Pukki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pukki lands with a shot to the body.
Pukki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pukki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pukki lands with an overhand left.
Raimo Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pukki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pukki is pressing down on Matthews's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matthews is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Pukki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Pukki misses.
Pukki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pukki, right into the meat.
Pukki lands a slapping body shot.
Michael Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Pukki with that takedown attempt.
Pukki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pukki scores with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pukki, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pukki swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews takes one to the side of the head.
Pukki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pukki misses with a body shot.
Pukki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthews.
Pukki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pukki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pukki slips under a jab from Matthews.
Pukki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Pukki. Beautiful body shot.
Matthews takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pukki counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews moves away from the strike by Pukki.
Pukki missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pukki.
Raimo Pukki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pukki scores with a shot to the body.
Pukki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pukki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matthews has time to react.
Matthews is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
Oh Matthews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pukki takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Matthews seems to have got his legs back now.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Matthews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pukki lands a body shot.
Pukki sizes up Matthews with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matthews misses with an uppercut
and Pukki counters with a straight right hand.
Pukki takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Pukki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthews.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Pukki.
Matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pukki.
Pukki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews misses with a hook. Pukki ducked under it nicely.
Pukki misses with a wild body shot.
Pukki misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Pukki.
Matthews lands a head shot.
Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pukki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Pukki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pukki closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Pukki pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matthews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pukki takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Pukki moves out of range of the strikes.
Pukki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Pukki.
Pukki throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Pukki misses with a body shot.
Pukki scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki connects with a body shot.
Pukki misses the shot to the body.
Matthews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pukki looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Pukki.
Matthews looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pukki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matthews. Matthews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pukki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pukki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthews swivels and escapes.
Raimo Pukki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Pukki finds it's target.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Matthews.
Pukki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pukki slips a jab from Matthews.
A shot to the liver by Pukki. Beautiful body shot.
Matthews drops his hands momentarily and Pukki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matthews is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews takes a swing at Pukki's ribcage but misses.
Michael Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pukki.
Matthews falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Pukki counter with a right hand.
Pukki with a nice cross.
Pukki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Matthews.
Matthews throws a lazy uppercut
and Pukki counters with a low kick, right behind Matthews 's knee.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pukki tries a low kick but Matthews avoids it.
Michael Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pukki.
Pukki lunges at Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthews's hand.
Pukki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Pukki.
Pukki misses with a low kick.
Pukki lands with a straight right. Matthews didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Pukki. That snapped Matthews's head back.
Pukki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pukki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Matthews enables Pukki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Matthews manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Pukki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pukki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Pukki!
After the fight, Raimo Pukki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umaga Beeturasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tulppu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beeturasa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallicas Sanatarium, coming home. Tulppu has chosen Roy Jones Jr - Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Umaga Beeturasa 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umaga Beeturasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teppo Tulppu!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beeturasa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tulppu defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Tulppu misses.
Beeturasa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tulppu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tulppu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beeturasa.
Beeturasa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beeturasa closes the distance and clinches up with Tulppu, looking for a takedown. Beeturasa pushes Tulppu against the cage but Tulppu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaga Beeturasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tulppu throws a big shot that misses.
Beeturasa looks for a takedown but Tulppu sprawls well.
Beeturasa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tulppu counters with a good low kick that Beeturasa was not able to check.
Beeturasa gets a double leg takedown into Tulppu'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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beeturasa preventing the sweep.
Beeturasa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tulppu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tulppu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beeturasa.
Beeturasa 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.
Beeturasa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tulppu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beeturasa has Tulppu in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulppu prevents Beeturasa from getting back to his feet.
Beeturasa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tulppu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Beeturasa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tulppu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beeturasa somewhat.
Beeturasa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tulppu defends it nicely.
Beeturasa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tulppu sprawls well. Tulppu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beeturasa gets slowly back to his feet.
Tulppu scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tulppu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beeturasa has time to react.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beeturasa is defended easily by Tulppu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulppu lands the left hand.
Beeturasa has a takedown stuffed.
Tulppu blocks the body kick.
Beeturasa shoots for a double leg takedown but Tulppu sprawls well. He's pushed Beeturasa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beeturasa is breathing heavily.
Beeturasa fails to land the takedown.
Beeturasa ducks right into an uppercut from Tulppu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulppu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Tulppu.
Tulppu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tulppu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beeturasa. Beeturasa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tulppu lands a big right hook! Beeturasa looks hurt but is still standing! Tulppu lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Beeturasa falls down and Tulppu dives in with a huge hammer fist! Beeturasa's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Tulppu runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teppo Tulppu!
During a confident post fight interview, Teppo Tulppu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bones Chillington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chillington has chosen 50 Cent - In Da Club as his entrance music. Juan Velasquez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bones Chillington!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chillington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chillington scores with a kick to the body.
Chillington throws a leg kick but Velasquez checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chillington - that will leave a mark!
Chillington dives in and grabs Velasquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velasquez pushes down on Chillington's head and hops out.
Velasquez connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez throws a lazy uppercut
and Chillington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Velasquez is looking to land body kicks.
Chillington lands a head kick. Velasquez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Juan Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chillington tries to land a front kick but Velasquez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Chillington.
Velasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chillington.
Velasquez has closed the distance and engaged Chillington in a clinch.
Chillington is trying to drag Velasquez to the mat but Velasquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Velasquez working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chillington is looking to control Velasquez's arms but Velasquez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chillington has his back to the cage.
Velasquez misses with the head strike.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez is trying to stall.
Chillington turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chillington manages to end up in side control.
Chillington trying to control the position but Velasquez is working away.
Chillington swings around for an armbar but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chillington's guard.
Chillington wants to sweep but no luck.
Chillington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velasquez is aware though and is defending well.
Chillington throws his legs up looking for a submission but Velasquez uses it to pass to side control.
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.
Chillington seems a little lost for a moment, as Velasquez dominates the positioning.
Chillington tries to improve position but can't.
Chillington wants to control but Velasquez postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez decides to stand back up. Velasquez steps back and let's Chillington get back to his feet.
Velasquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Velasquez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chillington doesn't seem bothered though.
Chillington looks winded!
Velasquez lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Bones Chillington has been cut.
Velasquez instigates a clinch.
Velasquez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Chillington.
Chillington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velasquez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Juan Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bones Chillington.
Chillington is trying to pull guard but Velasquez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Velasquez to work.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Chillington controls the action.
Velasquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chillington tries to throw a body punch but Velasquez avoids it by throwing Chillington back against the cage.
Chillington cracks Velasquez with a nice body shot.
Velasquez gets underhooks to prevent Chillington's takedown attempt.
Velasquez lands a body shot.
Velasquez lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chillington backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Velasquez.
Chillington being controlled against the cage.
Velasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Chillington controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Velasquez on the inside.
Velasquez is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velasquez.
Chillington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Velasquez smiles and moves away.
Velasquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chillington takes one to the side of the head.
Velasquez is looking to clinch but Chillington is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crack! Velasquez connects with the perfect overhand right and Chillington falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Velasquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Velasquez!
A very excited looking Juan Velasquez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Side Swipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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262 lbs
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240 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Side Swipe!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swipe.
Swipe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swipe moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson scores with a jab. Swipe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swipe loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Swipe quickly recovers to half guard.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swipe defending well though.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Swipe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson throws a strike but Swipe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anderson pushes down on Swipe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throwing shots but Swipe is blocking nicely.
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swipe sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson 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.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Swipe's hands, connecting with Swipe's forehead.
Swipe is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Swipe is having none of it.
Swipe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Swipe wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the action but Swipe is working from the bottom.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Swipe trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Swipe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Swipe's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with the ground and pound but Swipe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Swipe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Swipe has escaped and now he's on top!
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Anderson is tightening it up a little... Swipe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Swipe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Swipe taps out! Nice BJJ there by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dean Anderson!
Our winner, Dean Anderson, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salcedo comes into the arena with Sail-Awolnation blaring out of the sound system. Mitch Rapp 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitch Rapp!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Salcedo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salcedo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Salcedo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapp.
Salcedo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salcedo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salcedo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rapp lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Oscar Salcedo has been cut.
Salcedo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapp.
Rapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Salcedo backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salcedo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rapp.
Rapp looks winded!
Rapp blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rapp.
Rapp pushes off an throws an elbow but Salcedo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Salcedo misses with some punches.
Salcedo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapp.
Salcedo lands with a right to the head.
Rapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Salcedo backwards.
Salcedo just leaning against Rapp, taking a breather.
Salcedo scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Mitch Rapp has been cut.
Salcedo working aggressively here.
Salcedo lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salcedo has a couple of punches blocked by Rapp.
Rapp looking to stall.
Salcedo lands a body punch.
Salcedo misses with the head strike.
Rapp can't find room to land a body shot as Salcedo controls the action.
Salcedo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salcedo lands a body punch.
Salcedo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salcedo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salcedo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rapp.
Salcedo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salcedo has clasped his hands together around Rapp's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Salcedo wants to control but Rapp is keeping him busy.
Rapp tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salcedo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo misses with the ground and pound.
Salcedo 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.
Salcedo lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salcedo trying to control the action but Rapp is working from the bottom.
Salcedo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Salcedo landing a few strikes.
Salcedo cracks Rapp with a big right hand but Rapp just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rapp is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salcedo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Salcedo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Salcedo thows a huge punch but Rapp dodges it nicely.
Salcedo slips a nice elbow through Rapp's hands, connecting with Rapp's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salcedo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rapp to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapp keeping moving, preventing Salcedo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salcedo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rapp controlling the position.
Rapp wants to sweep but no luck.
Salcedo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salcedo postures up and lands a big shot to Rapp's brow.
Salcedo trying to control but Rapp is working from the bottom.
Rapp is pulling down on Salcedo's head to control his posture.
Salcedo stays in close to Rapp's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo trying to control but Rapp is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Salcedo lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salcedo throws a series of punches but Rapp moves out of range.
A big left from Salcedo misses.
Salcedo steps into range and cracks Rapp with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Rapp flops backwards and Salcedo dives into his guard looking to finish!
Rapp is rocked!
Salcedo loads up on a big left hand. Rapp felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Salcedo looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Rapp can't hide his disappointment, as Salcedo celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Salcedo!
A victorious Oscar Salcedo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tedd Strongham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachery Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strongham's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Creed - My Sacrifice. Zachery Rey 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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tedd Strongham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zachery Rey!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strongham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rey misses with a double jab.
Strongham throws the left hand but Rey avoids the punch easily.
Rey moves out of range of the body kick from Strongham.
Rey thumps Strongham with a low kick.
Rey lands with a good body shot.
Strongham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rey tries to clinch but Strongham is having none of it.
Strongham throws a body punch but Rey moves out of range.
Strongham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strongham jabs Rey right on the nose. Rey blinks but takes it well.
Strongham scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rey.
Strongham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rey.
Rey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Strongham.
Rey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Strongham eats them both and turns towards Rey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Tedd Strongham has been cut.
Rey throws a front kick aimed at Strongham's knee but Strongham avoids it well.
Strongham lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Strongham.
Rey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Strongham will feel that in the morning.
Strongham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strongham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rey.
Rey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strongham.
Strongham takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick from Rey misses.
Strongham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rey.
Rey throws a push kick but Strongham slaps the foot to one side.
Strongham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rey. Rey obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strongham counters with a nice uppercut.
Rey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strongham misses with a kick to the body.
Strongham throws the left hand but Rey avoids the punch easily.
Rey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rey tries to land knees in the clinch but Strongham avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Strongham.
Rey tries to throw a body punch but Strongham avoids it by throwing Rey back against the cage.
Rey has Strongham pressed against the cage.
Rey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey lands a knee to the head.
Rey avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongham.
Rey lands with a left to the head.
Strongham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strongham blocks an uppercut.
Strongham throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rey misses with a knee strike.
Strongham tries to land knees in the clinch but Rey avoids the damage to the body.
Strongham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strongham.
Rey just misses with a punch to the body.
Rey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strongham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rey thinking.
Strongham lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rey works Strongham's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strongham. Strongham obviously looking to wear him down.
Rey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strongham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strongham looks to land a body kick but Rey moved away.
Strongham tries a head kick but it misses.
Strongham is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strongham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rey moves away.
Rey tries to close the distance and clinch but Strongham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strongham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strongham throws a hook to the side of Rey's head but Rey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rey cracks Strongham with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rey throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rey lands a nice hook to Strongham's body. Strongham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strongham ducks right into an uppercut from Rey.
Strongham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tedd Strongham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tedd Strongham's cut.
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.
Rey throws a leg kick
and Strongham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zachery Rey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rey misses with a wild combination.
Rey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stronghams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rey misses with a combination
and Strongham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strongham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rey.
Strongham scores with a hook.
Strongham scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rey lands the left hand.
Rey throws a hook but Strongham blocks it.
Rey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strongham has time to react.
Strongham lands a nice looking body shot.
Strongham avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rey moves into the clinch.
Rey pushes Strongham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Rey.
Rey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strongham stalling in the clinch but Rey improves position.
Strongham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Strongham on the inside.
Rey connects with a knee to the head.
Strongham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rey's elbow.
Strongham breaks the clinch.
Rey tries to bum rush Strongham with a series of wild strikes but Strongham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strongham has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Strongham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rey swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey cracks Strongham with a good jab.
Strongham gets tackled into the cage by Rey. Rey maintains the clinch.
Rey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Strongham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strongham lands a hook that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Strongham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rey tries to clinch up but Strongham circles away and keeps his distance.
Rey misses with a body shot.
Rey misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Strongham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strongham throws a head kick but Rey moves out of range.
Rey clinches up with Strongham and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strongham swats away the attempt to clinch by Rey.
Strongham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rey scores with a jab. Strongham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strongham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rey throws a series of punches but Strongham avoids them all with ease.
Strongham checks a leg kick nicely.
Rey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strongham is looking to slow Rey down with leg kicks.
Rey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strongham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strongham throws a head kick but Rey moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rey works Strongham's body with a nice hook.
Strongham cracks the inside of Rey's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rey tries to clinch up.
Strongham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strongham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rey.
Strongham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rey is breathing heavily.
Strongham thuds his shin into the meat of Rey's side.
Rey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rey looks to throw the jab but Strongham is out of range.
Strongham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strongham can pounce on him.
Rey tries to move into range but Strongham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedd Strongham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tedd Strongham's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Strongham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strongham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strongham. That one must have hurt.
Rey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strongham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rey moves in looking to clinch but Strongham pushes him off.
Rey tries to clinch but Strongham moves out of range.
Strongham cracks Rey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Strongham lands the left hand.
Rey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strongham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rey.
Rey lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rey avoids the head kick by Strongham.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rey, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Strongham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strongham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rey misses with a two punch combination.
Rey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strongham misses with a double jab.
Strongham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strongham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strongham manages to avoid it.
Strongham loads up on a big right hand but Rey slips the punch.
Rey misses with the combination.
Rey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strongham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strongham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rey.
Strongham catches Rey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Strongham there.
Rey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strongham throws the left hand but Rey avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strongham.
Rey moves forwards but Strongham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Strongham is looking to slow Rey down with leg kicks.
Rey misses with a few strikes there.
Strongham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tedd Strongham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tedd Strongham is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strongham.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strongham.
Rey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strongham. That one must have hurt.
Strongham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Strongham tenderised Rey's leg. Rey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strongham is looking to chop away at Rey's legs.
Strongham swats away the attempt to clinch by Rey.
Strongham is looking to score with low kicks.
Rey just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Strongham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strongham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rey moves in looking to clinch but Strongham pushes him off.
A jab lands there for Strongham.
Rey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rey wants to clinch up but Strongham keeps it at a distance.
Rey tries to clinch there but Strongham circles away.
Rey has Strongham up against the cage in a clinch.
Zachery Rey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rey misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rey landing knees to the head.
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!
Strongham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tedd Strongham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strongham, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tedd Strongham!
In his post fight interview, Tedd Strongham started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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