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SFC Fight Night 7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Gambini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Gambini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amir Khan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gambini crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Khan - the referee stops the clock and Gambini gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Khan. Gambini manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gambini dodges the punch combination from Khan.
Khan connects with a leg kick. Gambini looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khan connects with a high kick.
It looks like Frankie Gambini has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambini takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gambini blocks a head kick by Khan.
Gambini gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Gambini tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Khan is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Gambini buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Gambini!! Gambini is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Khan throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amir Khan!
During a confident post fight interview, Amir Khan 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noel Severino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edit Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edit Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Severino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edit Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severino swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Severino's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Severino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Severino working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Severino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Severino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Severino keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Severino keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Severino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Severino throwing strikes but missing.
Severino throws a big right hand that misses.
Severino throws a big elbow that misses.
Severino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Severino controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Severino drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Severino keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Severino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severino looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Severino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Severino is retaining full guard.
Severino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Severino keeps moving.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Severino looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Severino actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Severino is defending well.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Severino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Severino is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Noel Severino will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Severino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Severino drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Severino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Severino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Severino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Noel Severino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson controls Severino momentarily but Severino frees himself.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Severino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Severino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Severino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Severino pushes his legs off easily.
Severino throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Severino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Severino drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Severino off! Severino jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Severino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Severino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Severino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Severino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Severino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Severino works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Severino is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Severino is proving a slippery customer.
Severino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Severino has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Severino postures up.
Severino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Severino throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Severino postures up.
Severino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson is pushing down on Severino's leg trying to pass to half guard. Severino is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Severino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Severino defending well.
Severino wants to get back to his feet.
Severino trying to get back to full guard but Johnson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Severino is controlling an arm, preventing Johnson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Severino is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Severino is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Severino is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Severino to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Severino shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edit Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson trying to control the action but Severino is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Severino tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
Severino manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Severino is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Severino to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Severino is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Severino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Severino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Severino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Severino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severino throws a big elbow that misses.
Severino passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Severino has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Severino lands a heavy elbow.
Severino is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Severino isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson wants to hold on but Severino pushes him away.
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson wants to control but Severino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Severino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Severino wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Severino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is looking to control Severino's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Severino wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Severino working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Severino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Severino postures up.
Severino drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Severino off! Severino jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Severino is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Severino defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Noel Severino.
Well Severino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Noel Severino!
Noel Severino managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amran Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Van De Velde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Van De Velde has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amran Aliyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Van De Velde!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Velde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van De Velde fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van De Velde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aliyev circles away from the clinch attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van De Velde enables Aliyev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van De Velde manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aliyev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aliyev advances position into side control!
Aliyev controlling the position from side mount.
Aliyev prevents Van De Velde from escaping the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev throws an elbow but Van De Velde slips to the side and avoids it well.
Aliyev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aliyev is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Van De Velde looks calm but he's in trouble here. Aliyev gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Van De Velde is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Aliyev lets go of the hold and Van De Velde can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amran Aliyev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Elcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Walker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armando Elcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Walker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elcock clobbers Walker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elcock. That did some damage!
Elcock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Walker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Walker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Elcock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Elcock blocks a head kick by Walker.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Walker 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 Elcock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Elcock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elcock throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elcock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walker throws a leg kick but Elcock moved away.
Walker misses with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Elcock.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walker. That's going to slow Elcock down.
Elcock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elcock looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
Elcock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Shane Walker has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elcock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Elcock's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Walker misses.
Elcock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walker counters with a leg kick.
Walker moves out of range as Elcock strikes.
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elcock.
Elcock stalks Walker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walker's face. Walker staggers backwards, shaken.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Elcock jabs at Walker's body.
Elcock throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donk. Walker catches Elcock right on the button with a cross.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Elcock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Walker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Walker connects with an inside leg kick.
Walker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
Elcock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Elcock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walker scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elcock misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Walker.
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!
Elcock throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Elcock moves out of range easily.
Walker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Elcock misses with an uppercut.
Walker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elcock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elcock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Elcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Elcock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Walker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Walker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Walker feints and then cracks Elcock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Elcock down.
Elcock moves out of range as Walker throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
Walker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Elcock throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Elcock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Elcock throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Elcock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
Elcock misses with a hook
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elcock moves out of range of the leg kick from Walker.
Elcock throws a series of punches but Walker avoids them all with ease.
Walker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elcock. That did some damage!
Elcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shane Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker lands a nice looking body kick.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elcock throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Elcock.
Walker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elcock thows a body shot but no joy.
Walker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elcock misses with a looping right.
Elcock moves out of range of the body kick from Walker.
Elcock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elcock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Elcock misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker wants to slow Elcock down by chopping away at his legs.
Elcock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walker.
Elcock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Walker.
Walker thumps Elcock with a low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Walker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Elcock misses with a combination
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Elcock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Elcock throws a lazy uppercut
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a head kick. Elcock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elcock tests Walker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elcock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elcock.
Walker lands a really nice looking cross but Elcock seems unphased.
Walker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Elcock is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker throws a leg kick that misses.
Elcock throws a combination that misses
and Walker counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Walker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Elcock throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Elcock throws a series of punches but Walker avoids them all with ease.
Elcock swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Elcock misses with an uppercut
and Walker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Elcock misses the target.
Walker scoring well with a low kick there.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elcock throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Elcock walks into a jab.
Walker throws a right and a left that Elcock avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elcock. That did some damage!
Elcock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Elcock misses with the combination.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Walker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Elcock takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker lands a front kick.
Elcock misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a body kick that stops Elcock in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elcock.
Elcock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Walker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Walker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Elcock moves out of range easily.
Elcock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Armando Elcock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
Elcock throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Walker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walker. That's going to slow Elcock down.
Elcock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
Armando Elcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elcock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Elcock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oh Elcock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elcock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elcock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters with a flying knee that drops Elcock! Walker dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Walker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michail Babynin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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24
222 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michail Babynin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Babynin enables Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Babynin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Babynin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Babynin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It looks like Michail Babynin has been cut.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Babynin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz distracts Babynin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Babynin blocks nicely.
Babynin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Babynin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Babynin's head.
Michail Babynin's cut is getting worse.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Babynin's brow.
Cruz works over Babynin with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Babynin is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michail Babynin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Babynin's head.
Jeez, Michail Babynin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michail Babynin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benny Cruz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Mejias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Luis Mejias has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Mejias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hudson Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mejias lands a lovely overhand right.
Mejias dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hudson Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mejias shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls well. He's pushed Mejias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mejias slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
Mejias tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira clinches up against the cage.
Mejias letting Oliveira take a breather here.
Mejias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Mejias is working for takedown but Oliveira is calmly controlling the position for now.
A bit of stalling here from Oliveira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Mejias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mejias is trying to pull guard but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Mejias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mejias avoids it.
Oliveira pulls guard successfully.
Oliveira looks winded!
Mejias throws a big right hand that misses.
Mejias wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Mejias content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mejias passes Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mejias wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it.
Mejias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mejias seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mejias thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mejias is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mejias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira tries to roll over but Mejias keeps him under control.
Mejias wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira is trying to stand.
Mejias 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.
Oliveira is defending against the submission attempts here by Mejias.
Ground and pound from Mejias.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mejias is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mejias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mejias is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
Oliveira throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mejias trying to mount his opponent but Oliveira defends it.
Mejias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mejias trying to mount his opponent but Oliveira defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mejias is working away from the top position though.
Mejias is working for a submission of some sort.
Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mejias.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mejias working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mejias thows a huge punch but Oliveira dodges it nicely.
Oliveira is not content to let Mejias control the position.
Oliveira trying to control but Mejias postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Mejias dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mejias shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Mejias sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Mejias feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oliveira's calf.
Mejias looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oliveira!
Mejias scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mejias trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Mejias wants to control for a moment but Oliveira uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mejias not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mejias throwing shots but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
Mejias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Mejias is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
Mejias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mejias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mejias is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mejias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mejias not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mejias wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it.
Mejias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mejias with the ground and pound but Oliveira uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mejias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mejias is working Oliveira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mejias trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Mejias can't handle though.
Mejias trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliveira thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mejias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mejias misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mejias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oliveira gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mejias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mejias raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mejias wants to control the pace but Oliveira is squirming around nicely.
Oliveira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mejias is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Oliveira has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mejias lands a heavy elbow.
Mejias is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Oliveira has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Mejias dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mejias shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oliveira is trying to defend but Mejias finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Mejias controlling the action here.
Mejias is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luis Mejias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mejias seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mejias has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Oliveira defend it? Mejias steps over the head and cranks it - Oliveira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mejias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Mejias!
After the big win, Luis Mejias made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Untouchable Fight Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Massilievich Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paterson has chosen Guerilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
285 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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27
280 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolay Massilievich Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Paterson misses with a double jab
and Massilievich Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Massilievich Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Massilievich Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paterson throws out the jab.
Paterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paterson blocks a jab.
Massilievich Ii throws the left hand but Paterson avoids the punch easily.
Massilievich Ii blocks a jab.
Massilievich Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paterson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Paterson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massilievich Ii is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Paterson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Paterson swings around for an armbar but Massilievich Ii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paterson's guard.
Paterson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Massilievich Ii defends well.
Paterson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Massilievich Ii defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson has a closed guard, preventing Massilievich Ii from standing up.
Massilievich Ii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Massilievich Ii defends it easily.
Paterson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Massilievich Ii defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massilievich Ii gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nikolay Massilievich Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Massilievich Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Horrible takedown by Paterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Massilievich Ii which made him look bad.
Paterson tries to clinch up.
Paterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Massilievich Ii.
Paterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Massilievich Ii.
Massilievich Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massilievich Ii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Massilievich Ii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Massilievich Ii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paterson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Massilievich Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paterson.
Nice defenses there by Massilievich Ii.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paterson clinches up with Massilievich Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Paterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Massilievich Ii working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Paterson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Massilievich Ii misses the jab.
Paterson lands a really nice looking cross but Massilievich Ii seems unphased.
Paterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Massilievich Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Massilievich Ii's hands.
Massilievich Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Paterson. Paterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Paterson tries for a takedown but Massilievich Ii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nikolay Massilievich Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Paterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Paterson misses.
Paterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paterson fails with the takedown
and Massilievich Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Massilievich Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Paterson. Paterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Paterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Massilievich Ii sprawls well. He's pushed Paterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paterson throws a series of punches but Massilievich Ii avoids them all with ease.
Massilievich Ii missing with a left hand there. Paterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Massilievich Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Massilievich Ii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paterson.
Massilievich Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paterson.
Massilievich Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Massilievich Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Massilievich Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paterson is looking to clinch.
Paterson tries to clinch up
and Massilievich Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Massilievich Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Paterson lunges at Massilievich Ii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Massilievich Ii's hand.
Massilievich Ii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Massilievich Ii cracks Paterson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Massilievich Ii has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Paterson to stand back up!
Paterson is rocked!
Paterson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Massilievich Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Massilievich Ii.
Massilievich Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Massilievich Ii.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Massilievich Ii is rocked!
Massilievich Ii leaves his chin hanging out and Paterson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Massilievich Ii crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Paterson!
David Paterson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious David Paterson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Serrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
200 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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35
198 lbs
12 - 15 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Serrano!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serrano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benson.
Serrano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serrano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Serrano!
Serrano is trying to control Benson's posture but Benson avoids it.
Benson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Serrano pushes Benson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Benson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson taking a breather here.
Serrano is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Benson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Serrano bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Benson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Serrano in his tracks.
Serrano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Serrano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson feints and as Serrano raises his hands in defense, Benson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Serrano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Serrano trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Serrano wants to get back to his feet but Benson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serrano controls Benson momentarily but Benson frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brian Serrano hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Serrano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Serrano. No joy for Benson on that attempt.
Serrano rushes Benson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serrano manages to break the clinch.
Serrano pushes Benson up against the cage in a clinch.
Serrano lands a damaging elbow.
Serrano lands a nice knee to the body.
Serrano lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Serrano lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serrano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson tries for a takedown but Serrano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Serrano is fending him off so far but Benson persists. Nope, Serrano circles away and we're back to standing.
Serrano wants to clinch up but Benson keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Serrano but Serrano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benson is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Serrano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Serrano has managed to clinch.
Serrano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benson blocks an elbow strike from Serrano.
A knee to the head by Serrano.
Benson can't get the takedown.
Serrano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Serrano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Serrano missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benson wants a takedown but no success here.
Serrano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Serrano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Serrano thumps Benson with a low kick.
Benson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Serrano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Benson preventing the sweep.
Serrano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Serrano tries to stand and escape but Benson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson is trying to stand.
Serrano working the head and body with strikes.
Serrano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Serrano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Serrano wants to stand but Benson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Serrano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Benson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Serrano is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Benson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano is working for a kimura but Benson is defending it quite comfortably.
Serrano tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Benson.
Serrano stops Benson from getting back to his feet.
Serrano wants to stand but Benson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Serrano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano is trying to work for a kimura but Benson is defending well.
Serrano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Serrano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Serrano tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Benson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson is defending against the submission attempts here by Serrano.
Benson tries to kick Serrano off but Serrano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Serrano throwing shots but Benson is blocking nicely.
Serrano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Serrano.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serrano wants to stand up but Benson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Serrano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Benson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Serrano stalks Benson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benson's face. Benson staggers backwards, shaken.
Serrano slaps away a takedown attempt from Benson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benson fails with a takedown attempt.
Serrano tries a head kick but it misses.
Serrano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Serrano. No joy for Benson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson closes the distance and clinches up with Serrano, looking for a takedown. Benson pushes Serrano against the cage but Serrano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Serrano does no damage.
Benson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benson swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Serrano moves in looking to clinch but Benson pushes him off.
Benson throws a big shot that misses.
Serrano doesn't manage to clinch there - Benson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Benson counters with a stiff right hand.
Serrano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Serrano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Serrano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benson.
Serrano throws a punch but it's blocked by Benson.
Benson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Serrano is defending well.
Serrano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Serrano moves in looking to clinch but Benson pushes him off.
Serrano tries to clinch up but Benson circles away and keeps his distance.
Serrano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Serrano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano is looking to clinch but Benson is avoiding it.
Benson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Serrano was covering up waiting for the punch and Benson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brian Serrano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serrano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Benson controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Benson throwing strikes from guard but Serrano blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dan Benson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Benson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Serrano back to the cage. Benson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brian Serrano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Serrano cracks Benson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Benson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Serrano finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Benson.
Dan Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Serrano is fending him off so far but Benson persists. Nope, Serrano circles away and we're back to standing.
Serrano instigates a clinch.
Serrano scores with a knee to the head.
Benson is rocked!
Serrano lands a big knee! That's hurt Benson! Oh, he's all over the place! Serrano lands another knee that sends Benson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Serrano!
A relieved looking Brian Serrano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daron Buxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaliy Suchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buxton comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - He's A Mental Giant. Vitaliy Suchev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daron Buxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitaliy Suchev!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Suchev finds it's way through Buxton's defenses.
Buxton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suchev stuns Buxton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buxton shoots in but Suchev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suchev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Suchev lands a two punch combo.
Suchev lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suchev jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Buxton shoots in but no luck this time.
Suchev throws a right hand that Buxton ducks under and follows up with a left that Buxton also avoids with ease.
Buxton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suchev as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Buxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suchev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buxton has time to react.
Buxton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Suchev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Buxton. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Suchev scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suchev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Suchev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Suchev throws a nice looking combination but Buxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suchev misses with a double jab.
Buxton takes one to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buxton checks a leg kick.
Suchev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suchev.
Suchev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Buxton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Buxton tries to move into range but Suchev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Suchev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vitaliy Suchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suchev slaps away a takedown attempt from Buxton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suchev lands with a nice body punch.
Suchev dips to his left and cracks Buxton with an uppercut!
Suchev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suchev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suchev lands with a nice body punch.
Buxton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Buxton throws a lazy right hand but Suchev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buxton throws a right and a left that Suchev avoids nicely.
Buxton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suchev finds it's way round the side to connect with Buxton's head.
Suchev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suchev swings for the body but Buxton moves out of range.
Suchev lands a two punch combo.
Suchev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Buxton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suchev finds it's way round the side to connect with Buxton's head.
Suchev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Suchev punishes Buxton's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suchev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vitaliy Suchev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suchev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suchev is working the combinations to good effect here.
Suchev works Buxton's body with a nice hook.
Suchev lands a nice shot that snaps Buxton's head back.
Suchev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Suchev throws a right hand that Buxton ducks under and follows up with a left that Buxton also avoids with ease.
Buxton fails with the takedown.
Buxton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suchev but Suchev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab from Suchev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suchev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buxton manages to avoid it.
Buxton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suchev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buxton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suchev looks to score with a jab to the body but Buxton is just out of range.
Suchev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suchev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suchev lands a jab to the nose.
Suchev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buxton manages to avoid it.
Suchev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Suchev misses with a wild body shot.
Suchev misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buxton fails with the takedown.
Suchev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaliy Suchev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Suchev cracks a nice hook into Buxton's ribs.
Suchev misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Suchev. No joy for Buxton on that attempt.
Suchev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Suchev connects with a body shot that sends Buxton's belly button to the back.
Suchev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buxton circles away quickly and effectively.
Suchev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suchev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buxton in his tracks.
Suchev slips a jab from Buxton.
Nice takedown defense from Suchev. No joy for Buxton on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suchev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Buxton blocks the leg kick.
Buxton checks a leg kick.
Buxton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buxton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suchev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Buxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suchev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suchev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Suchev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buxton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Suchev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suchev lands with a shot to the body.
Suchev misses with a few strikes there.
Suchev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suchev lunges at Buxton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Buxton's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Suchev.
Buxton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Suchev.
Jab from Suchev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suchev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suchev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daron Buxton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buxton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Suchev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buxtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Suchev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suchev moves away from the strike by Buxton.
Suchev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buxton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vitaliy Suchev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buxton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Buxton throws a hook but Suchev blocks it.
Suchev lands a nice hook to Buxton's body. Buxton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Suchev scores with a jab to the body.
Suchev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suchev scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buxton is looking to clinch but Suchev is avoiding it.
Suchev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suchev wants it to stay on the feet.
Suchev connects with a nice looking jab.
Sloppy strikes from Suchev. Those never looked like landing.
Suchev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suchev scores with a hook.
Suchev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suchev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buxton momentarily.
Suchev cracks a nice hook into Buxton's ribs.
Buxton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Suchev lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buxton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suchev scores with a jab to the head.
Buxton slips a jab and a cross from Suchev.
Buxton fails to land the takedown.
Suchev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suchev throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body punch from Suchev.
Suchev throws a combination. Buxton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Suchev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Suchev lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Suchev - just one landing.
Buxton walks into a left hand.
Suchev digs a good body shot into Buxton's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaliy Suchev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Suchev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Buxton takes one to the chin there.
Suchev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buxton.
Buxton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suchev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buxton has time to react.
Suchev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buxton backs up against the cage.
Buxton needs to keep his hands up - Suchev had a free shot at his head there.
Suchev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suchev feints a jab promting Buxton to slip. Suchev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Buxton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suchev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suchev works the jab nicely.
Buxton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Suchev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buxton throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suchev fails to land with a series of punches.
Suchev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buxtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Suchev sizes up Buxton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suchev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Buxton walks into a jab.
Suchev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buxton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suchev tries to score with a low kick but Buxton moves his leg out of the way.
Suchev misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Suchev.
Sloppy strikes from Suchev. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suchev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Suchev misses its intended target.
Buxton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Buxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suchev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buxton needs to keep his hands up - Suchev had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for Suchev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Suchev finds it's way through Buxton's defenses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Buxton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Buxton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suchev leaves Buxton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buxton throws out a loose jab but Suchev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suchev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suchev clobbers Buxton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Suchev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Suchev scores with a nice head shot.
Suchev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Suchev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suchev misses the shot to the body.
Suchev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Buxton back to the cage. Suchev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Suchev scores with a jab.
Suchev dips to his left and cracks Buxton with an uppercut!
Suchev lands a nice shot to the body.
Suchev throws a shot to the body.
Buxton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suchev's half guard.
Daron Buxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitaliy Suchev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buxton working Suchev over with strikes.
Suchev is refusing to be controlled, as Buxton sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suchev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buxton seems to be looking for submissions.
Suchev pushes Buxton off looking to stand but Buxton dives back in and keeps control.
Buxton lands with a punch from half guard.
Buxton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Suchev is refusing to be controlled, as Buxton sits in half guard.
Buxton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suchev is trying to stand up here but Buxton is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaliy Suchev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suchev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaliy Suchev!
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