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TMG 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurico Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anderson ''The Spider'' Silva. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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204 lbs
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200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maurico Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva forces Ferreira back against the cage and clinches.
Ferreira is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ferreira persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ferreira wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ferreira won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Ferreira wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferreira circles away.
Some wild striking there from Ferreira.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferreira prevents it.
Ferreira gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Maurico Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Ferreira tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Ferreira is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents Ferreira from breaking the clinch.
Silva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ferreira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Silva missing with strikes from the back.
Ferreira looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ferreira is holding onto Silva's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Ferreira can't escape the position.
Ferreira avoids the strikes from Silva.
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!
Silva lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Silva.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes.
Silva scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Silva throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Silva cracks Ferreira with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ferreira from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Ferreira can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Ferreira manages to turn into his guard.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Ferreira from standing up.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferreira stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva wants to clinch.
Ferreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch up but Ferreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva tries to clinch up but Ferreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferreira swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferreira scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silva wants to clinch up but Ferreira keeps it at a distance.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferreira swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch but Ferreira is having none of it.
Silva tries to clinch there but Ferreira circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ferreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferreira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anderson Silva will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ferreira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferreira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferreira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva tries to clinch but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira throws a one two combo.
Ferreira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ferreira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva tries to clinch there but Ferreira circles away.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferreira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva is looking to clinch but Ferreira is avoiding it.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferreira circles away.
Ferreira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up but Ferreira circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva wants to clinch up but Ferreira keeps it at a distance.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferreira circles away.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Ferreira pushes him off.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferreira circles away.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch there but Ferreira circles away.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maurico Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreira swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferreira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva rushes Ferreira and presses him up against the cage.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Ferreira has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferreira is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Ferreira trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva tries to clinch up but Ferreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Ferreira pushes him off.
Ferreira scores with a body shot.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Silva wants to clinch.
A cross from Ferreira lands.
Ferreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferreira misses with a double jab.
Ferreira is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferreira circles away.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva wants to clinch up but Ferreira keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Ferreira.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva wants to clinch up but Ferreira keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva tries to clinch up but Ferreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferreira swinging wildly here.
Silva wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Ferreira misses.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
Ferreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anderson Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferreira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Nice body punch from Ferreira.
Silva avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Silva is looking to clinch but Ferreira is avoiding it.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva is looking to clinch but Ferreira is avoiding it.
Ferreira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva wants to clinch up but Ferreira keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Ferreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferreira throws a one two combo.
Ferreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Ferreira.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Ferreira slips under a jab.
Ferreira swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but Ferreira moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Ferreira wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Ferreira is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Ferreira drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Ferreira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva stands up over Ferreira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferreira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Maurico Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Silva 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.
Ferreira trying to control the position here.
Anderson Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira controlling the position well.
Ferreira tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva tries to clinch up but Ferreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferreira throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but Ferreira is having none of it.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Ferreira pushes him off.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ferreira successfully pulls guard.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva stops Ferreira from standing up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Ferreira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferreira tries to get out of the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Anderson Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva tries to clinch but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
A nice combination there by Ferreira.
Ferreira scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva wants to clinch but Ferreira slips to the side
and Ferreira counters with a nice body shot.
Ferreira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Silva.
Well Silva 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!
Post fight, an emotional Anderson Silva said 'Anderson Spider'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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299 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kilo Macarenco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Machida!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macarenco cracks Machida with a good jab.
Machida is looking to clinch but Macarenco is avoiding it.
Macarenco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macarenco tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macarenco to the ground. Macarenco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macarenco avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida tries for a takedown but Macarenco circles away easily
and Macarenco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kilo Macarenco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Machida.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Macarenco's side.
Nice takedown defense from Macarenco. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Machida wants to clinch
letting Macarenco counter with a right hand.
Machida looks winded!
Macarenco 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.
Machida is looking to clinch but Macarenco is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Macarenco lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Macarenco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macarenco stuffs the takedown.
Macarenco jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Macarenco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machida under the eye.
Macarenco lands with an uppercut that bounces Machida off the cage and back into range.
Machida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Macarenco lands with a nice combination. Machida backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Macarenco. That snapped Machida's head back.
Machida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machida walks into a straight right hand from Macarenco.
Macarenco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Machida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machida misses with an uppercut
and Macarenco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machida looks to land a right hand but Macarenco moved out of range.
Macarenco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macarenco cracks a nice hook into Machida's ribs.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kilo Macarenco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida tries to clinch but Macarenco moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Macarenco.
Macarenco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Macarenco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machida. Machida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Macarenco avoids the head kick by Machida.
A jab from Macarenco does it's job there.
Macarenco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Macarenco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machida at a distance.
Macarenco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Macarenco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Macarenco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Macarenco feints a jab promting Machida to slip. Macarenco then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Macarenco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machida under the eye.
Jon Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macarenco avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Macarenco!
A shot to the liver by Macarenco. Beautiful body shot.
Macarenco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida closes the distance but Macarenco moves to the side
and Macarenco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machida thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco connects with a body shot that sends Machida's belly button to the back.
Macarenco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Macarenco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Macarenco to score with a decent uppercut.
Macarenco scores with a body shot.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macarenco throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Macarenco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Macarenco, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macarenco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machida is trying desperately to land a takedown but Macarenco is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Machida.
Macarenco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machida at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilo Macarenco dominated that round.
That's time! Macarenco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Macarenco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macarenco keeps the fight on the outside.
Machida doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Macarenco counter with a right hand.
Macarenco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Macarenco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Macarenco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macarenco wants it to stay on the feet.
Kilo Macarenco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Machida.
Machida tries to clinch but Macarenco moves out of range.
Macarenco scores with a jab to the body.
Macarenco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Macarenco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machida's head.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Macarenco circles away.
Macarenco's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Macarenco duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida 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.
Macarenco shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machida eats them both and turns towards Macarenco to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kilo Macarenco is winning the standup battle so far.
Macarenco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Macarenco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Macarenco tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Macarenco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Macarenco lands the left hand.
Macarenco with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Macarenco there.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Macarenco cracks Machida with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco scores with a hook.
Macarenco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Macarenco.
Macarenco clobbers Machida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Macarenco lands with a nice body punch.
A left lands for Macarenco.
The fighters circle momentarily. Macarenco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Macarenco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macarenco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Macarenco digs a good body shot into Machida's ribs.
Nice jab there from Macarenco.
Macarenco feints a jab promting Machida to slip. Macarenco then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Macarenco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machida under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macarenco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
Macarenco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Macarenco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machida. Machida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Macarenco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Macarenco scores with a hook to the body. Machida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Macarenco works over Machida's head and body with a nice combination.
Macarenco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Macarenco thuds his right hand into Machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Macarenco works the jab nicely.
Macarenco scores with a punch to the head.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Macarenco scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machida walks into a straight right hand from Macarenco.
Macarenco lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida misses with a left hand
and Macarenco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Machida might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Macarenco has got the better of the exchanges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Macarenco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilo Macarenco dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Macarenco scores with a nice head shot.
Macarenco leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Macarenco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida tries for a takedown but Macarenco circles away easily
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macarenco stuns Machida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machida looks for the body kick but Macarenco saw that one coming.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machida is looking to clinch but Macarenco is avoiding it.
Macarenco digs a good hook to Machida's body.
Macarenco displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macarenco catches Machida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machida moves to clinch but Macarenco breaks away
and Macarenco counters with a straight right hand.
Macarenco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Macarenco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Macarenco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Macarenco as Machida shoots in.
Kilo Macarenco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Machida.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Macarenco!
Macarenco catches Machida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Macarenco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macarenco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Macarenco lands a glancing blow to the side of Machida's head.
Macarenco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machida.
Machida takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Macarenco as he connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Macarenco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Machida tries to clinch but Macarenco moves out of range.
Macarenco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida darts in trying to clinch
and Macarenco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Macarenco connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machida tries to clinch but Macarenco moves out of range.
Machida wants to clinch up but Macarenco keeps it at a distance.
Machida shoots in for a double leg but Macarenco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machida needs to keep his hands up - Macarenco had a free shot at his head there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Macarenco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Macarenco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machida's head backwards.
Macarenco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machida's head backwards.
Macarenco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Macarenco counters with a series of strikes. Machida will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Macarenco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Macarenco to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
Jon Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilo Macarenco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macarenco lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Macarenco.
Macarenco connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Macarenco scores with a jab.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilo Macarenco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macarenco 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilo Macarenco!
Kilo Macarenco thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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142 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Connor Rostowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Francisco!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rostowski punishes Francisco's body with a nice straight punch.
Rostowski scores with a body shot.
Rostowski scores with a jab to the body.
Francisco shoots in for a takedown but Rostowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rostowski tests Francisco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rostowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Francisco circles away quickly and effectively.
Rostowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francisco moves away.
Rostowski scores with a shot to the body.
Rostowski cracks Francisco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Connor Rostowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rostowski 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.
Francisco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Francisco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rostowski throws a body punch but Francisco moves out of range.
Rostowski dodges the punch combination from Francisco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco ducks right into an uppercut from Rostowski.
Francisco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Francisco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Francisco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Francisco showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rostowski wants to control but Francisco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Francisco seems to be working for a kimura but Rostowski defends the submission attempt.
Rostowski wants to control but Francisco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Francisco is looking for a kimura but Rostowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Francisco to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Francisco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Francisco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rostowski is holding on to half guard well.
Rostowski is looking to control Francisco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rostowski avoid being mounted?
Francisco wants to free his trapped foot but Rostowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Francisco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rostowski defending well though.
Francisco is working for an americana but Rostowski has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Francisco was thinking about the submission.
Rostowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Francisco trying to control but Rostowski is working from the bottom.
Francisco postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Francisco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rostowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Francisco throwing strikes from guard but Rostowski blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francisco trying to control but Rostowski is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rostowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rostowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Francisco on the ground.
Rostowski keeping moving, preventing Francisco from controlling successfully.
Rostowski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rostowski is trying to control the position but Francisco postures up.
Francisco trying to control but Rostowski is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rostowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rostowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Francisco in his tracks.
Rostowski misses with a body shot.
Rostowski lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Francisco will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rostowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rostowski is looking to wear down Francisco with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rostowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rostowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rostowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Francisco eats them both and turns towards Rostowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Francisco throws a lazy right hand but Rostowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Francisco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rostowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rostowski ducks under a wild hook from Francisco.
Francisco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Francisco showed some decent athleticism there.
Francisco is trying to work for a kimura but Rostowski is defending well.
Rostowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Francisco is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco wants to pass to mount but Rostowski is defending the position.
Rostowski wants to control but Francisco is keeping busy.
Francisco trying to control from half guard but Rostowski is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rostowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rostowski throws a one two combo.
Rostowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Francisco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rostowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Francisco's head.
Francisco tries to move into range but Rostowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rostowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Francisco walks into a jab.
Francisco tries to move into range but Rostowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Rostowski misses the target.
Rostowski misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francisco walks into a jab.
Rostowski avoids the body shot from Francisco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski cracks Francisco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Francisco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Francisco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rostowski cracks Francisco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rostowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Francisco. Francisco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Francisco.
Rostowski throws a good cross that connects.
Daniel Francisco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Francisco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Francisco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut there from Rostowski.
A left lands for Rostowski.
Francisco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rostowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Francisco is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rostowski looks calm but he's in trouble here. Francisco gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rostowski is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Francisco lets go of the hold and Rostowski can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Francisco!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Rhababer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuyori Shibata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Rhababer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Rhababer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuyori Shibata!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shibata misses with a head kick.
Shibata throws a nice looking combination but Rhababer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shibata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhababer is out of range.
Shibata looks to land a left hand but Rhababer moved out of range nicely.
Shibata throws a leg kick which misses Rhababer's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhababer tries to avoid it.
Shibata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shibata throws a push kick but Rhababer slaps the foot to one side.
Rhababer checks a low kick from Shibata.
Rhababer throws a sloppy head kick and Shibata moves out of range easily.
Shibata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shibata throws a head kick but Rhababer moves out of range.
Shibata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhababer misses with a two punch combination.
Shibata throws out a leg kick but Rhababer moves out of range and Shibata only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibata throws a leg kick but Rhababer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shibata throws a sloppy head kick and Rhababer moves out of range easily.
Shibata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shibata misses with a straight right.
Shibata throws a low kick but Rhababer avoids it.
Rhababer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhababer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Shibata misses.
Rhababer blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body kick from Shibata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhababer 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.
Shibata swings for the body but Rhababer moves out of range.
Rhababer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shibata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhababer is out of range.
Shibata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shibata throws a sloppy head kick and Rhababer moves out of range easily.
Rhababer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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!
Shibata has a hand on Rhababer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rhababer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rhababer blocks Shibata's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Shibata is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibata keeps trying to improve his position.
Rhababer blocks Shibata's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Shibata is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhababer has a good base and remains in mount.
Rhababer controlling the pace for now.
Shibata 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Shibata wants to improve his position but Rhababer is controlling well.
Shibata with the active half guard here but Rhababer passes nicely into side control.
Rhababer taking a breather here.
Rhababer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shibata is looking for a sweep.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuyori Shibata dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rhababer misses with a looping left.
Shibata lands a head kick. Rhababer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shibata misses with a low kick.
Shibata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rhababer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shibata.
Shibata looks for the body kick but Rhababer saw that one coming.
Shibata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shibata looks for the body kick but Rhababer saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Shibata.
Shibata throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibata throws a lazy right hand but Rhababer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shibata throws a good cross that connects.
Rhababer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shibata circles away quickly and effectively.
Shibata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shibata throws a sloppy head kick and Rhababer moves out of range easily.
Katsuyori Shibata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shibata misses with a left hand
and Rhababer counters with a right hand to the body.
Katsuyori Shibata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rhababer throws a sloppy head kick and Shibata moves out of range easily.
Shibata throws a low kick, looking for Rhababer's leg but Rhababer calmly moves out of range.
Shibata connects with a solid leg kick.
Katsuyori Shibata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shibata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shibata throws a head kick but Rhababer moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhababer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shibata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhababer circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Rhababer. Those never looked like landing.
Rhababer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shibata.
Rhababer lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shibata throws a big shot that misses.
Shibata is looking to chop away at Rhababer's legs.
Rhababer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shibata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rhababer avoids the head kick by Shibata.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhababer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shibata with the active half guard here but Rhababer passes nicely into side control.
Shibata is breathing heavily.
Shibata is pushing Rhababer's head away, looking to escape. Rhababer manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee asks Rhababer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rhababer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shibata is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shibata tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gabriel Rhababer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shibata regains half guard.
Rhababer trying to control the pace.
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!
Shibata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhababer pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhababer prevents Shibata from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuyori Shibata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rhababer throws the left hand but Shibata avoids the punch easily.
Rhababer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rhababer prevents Shibata from escaping the position.
Shibata seems a little lost for a moment, as Rhababer dominates the positioning.
Shibata is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rhababer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shibata is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhababer controlling his opponent.
Rhababer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shibata hang on?
Shibata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shibata gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibata with the active half guard here but Rhababer passes nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shibata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shibata is being controlled here.
Shibata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rhababer controlling the action here.
Shibata is looking for a sweep. Rhababer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibata tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rhababer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rhababer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shibata for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gabriel Rhababer.
Shibata misses with a head kick.
Rhababer clinches up against the cage.
Shibata throws a head punch that misses.
Shibata throws an elbow but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shibata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhababer.
Rhababer managing to block the knees to the body from Shibata.
Rhababer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shibata regains guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhababer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhababer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rhababer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shibata looking for subs off his back but Rhababer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rhababer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shibata is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhababer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shibata.
Rhababer just content to control the position.
Shibata is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gabriel Rhababer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shibata looking for a sweep but Rhababer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rhababer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Rhababer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shibata 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsuyori Shibata!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duarte Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Shark looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duarte Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moreira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shark somewhat.
Shark fails with the takedown.
Shark has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Shark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shark fails with the takedown.
Shark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark is breathing heavily.
Moreira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shark tries for a takedown but Moreira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moreira misses with a body shot.
Moreira lands a nice looking body shot.
Moreira slaps away a takedown attempt from Shark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moreira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moreira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira lands a really nice looking cross but Shark seems unphased.
Shark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shark takes one on the button.
Moreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moreira cracks a nice hook into Shark's ribs.
A lazy left from Moreira finds it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moreira.
Moreira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moreira duly obliges.
Shark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moreira connects with a looping right hand.
Moreira leaves Shark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moreira scores with a jab to the body.
Moreira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shark momentarily.
Moreira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira lands with a nice body punch.
Shark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moreira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shark under the eye.
Shark tries to move into range but Moreira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moreira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moreira lands a body shot.
Shark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moreira jabs Shark right on the nose. Shark blinks but takes it well.
Moreira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moreira's waist but Moreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shark off to one side.
Moreira stuns Shark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira thuds a left hand into Shark's body.
Moreira throws a series of punches but Shark moves out of range.
Shark ducks right into an uppercut from Moreira.
Moreira connects with a body shot.
Shark shoots for a takedown but Moreira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moreira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Moreira. Beautiful body shot.
Moreira lands a body shot.
Moreira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moreira lands a nice looking body shot.
Moreira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shark rather than just go for the knockout.
Moreira scores with a shot to the body.
Shark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moreira's waist but Moreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shark off to one side.
A lazy left from Moreira finds it's target.
Duarte Moreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreira tries to bum rush Shark with a series of wild strikes but Shark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moreira lands a jab to Shark's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moreira stalks Shark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shark's face. Shark staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moreira lands a nice hook to Shark's body. Shark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moreira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moreira did well to prevent Shark getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moreira is trying to stand.
Moreira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira trying to control from the bottom.
Moreira is trying to stand up here but Shark is controlling him well.
Shark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duarte Moreira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moreira lands with an uppercut that bounces Shark off the cage and back into range.
Moreira connects with a jab.
Moreira leaves Shark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moreira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shark's hands.
Shark has a takedown stuffed.
Moreira cracks a nice hook into Shark's ribs.
Shark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moreira swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Shark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moreira dips to his left and cracks Shark with an uppercut!
Moreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moreira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira scores with a jab to the head.
Moreira cracks a nice hook into Shark's ribs.
Moreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moreira lands with a nice body punch.
Moreira misses with a wild combination.
Shark shoots in but no luck this time.
Moreira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moreira throws a one two combo.
Moreira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moreira throws a combination. Shark tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moreira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Moreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark closes the distance and clinches up with Moreira, looking for a takedown. Shark pushes Moreira against the cage but Moreira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Moreira there.
Moreira lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Moreira.
Moreira throws a nice looking combination but Shark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Moreira. Beautiful body shot.
Moreira misses with a double jab.
Shark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moreira swivels and escapes.
Shark shoots in for a takedown but Moreira shows good takedown defense.
Moreira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moreira scores with a shot to the body.
Moreira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shark at a distance.
Moreira is working the combinations to good effect here.
Shark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira scores with a hook to the body. Shark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shark shoots for a takedown but Moreira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moreira lands a jab to Shark's midsection.
Moreira connects with a crisp jab.
Shark tries for a takedown but Moreira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moreira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moreira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robert Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moreira's waist but Moreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shark off to one side.
Moreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark pushes Moreira up against the cage in a clinch.
Shark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moreira looking for a takedown.
Moreira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark breaks the clinch.
Moreira misses with a two punch combination.
Moreira throws a nice looking combination but Shark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moreira works Shark's body with a nice hook.
Moreira jabs at Shark's body.
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Moreira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shark moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Moreira. No joy for Shark on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shark.
Moreira works Shark's body with a nice hook.
Moreira lands with a good body shot.
Moreira connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duarte Moreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Moreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Shark shoots for a double leg takedown but Moreira sprawls well. He's pushed Shark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shark dives in and grabs Moreira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moreira pushes down on Shark's head and hops out.
Moreira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shark walks into a left hand.
Shark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Moreira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Moreira cracks Shark with a good jab.
Moreira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duarte Moreira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moreira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moreira lands a body shot.
Shark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Shark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreira stalks Shark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shark's face. Shark staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira lands with a nice body punch.
Moreira lands with a nice combination. Shark backs away looking to recover.
Shark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moreira scores with a hook to the body. Shark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moreira stalks Shark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shark's face. Shark staggers backwards, shaken.
Moreira swats away the attempt to clinch by Shark.
Moreira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shark's hands.
Shark shoots for a takedown but Moreira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moreira connects with a body shot that sends Shark's belly button to the back.
Moreira throws a series of punches but Shark avoids them all with ease.
Moreira swats away the attempt to clinch by Shark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moreira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shark.
Shark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moreira lands with a shot to the body.
Shark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moreira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moreira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shark shoots in looking for a takedown but Moreira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira jabs at Shark's body.
Shark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moreira tries to avoid it but Shark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moreira to the ground. Moreira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moreira works Shark's body with a nice hook.
Shark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moreira lands a slapping body shot.
Shark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moreira scores with a body shot.
Moreira scores with a hook to the body. Shark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Moreira finds it's way through Shark's defenses.
Shark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moreira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moreira lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moreira.
Moreira misses with a series of wild punches.
Shark gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira is pressed up against the cage. Shark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moreira down to the mat. Moreira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moreira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moreira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark fails to land the takedown.
Moreira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira scores with a one two! Shark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Robert Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moreira circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duarte Moreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moreira 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duarte Moreira!
After winning the bout, Duarte Moreira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Texas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miqel Marthyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miqel Marthyr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexis Texas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miqel Marthyr!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marthyr lands with a straight right. Texas didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marthyr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Texas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marthyr misses with a body punch
and Texas counters with a good, hard body kick but Marthyr shrugs it off.
Texas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marthyr.
Texas tries to land a front kick but Marthyr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice takedown defense from Texas. No joy for Marthyr on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Texas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Texas swings for the body but Marthyr moves out of range.
Marthyr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miqel Marthyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Marthyr or perhaps it was just good defense by Texas which made him look bad.
Alexis Texas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miqel Marthyr.
Marthyr looks winded!
Marthyr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Texas.
Texas looks to land a body kick but Marthyr moved away.
Marthyr misses with a wild body shot.
Texas looks for the body kick but Marthyr saw that one coming.
Texas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Texas drops Marthyr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marthyr looks back up at him and smiles so Texas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Miqel Marthyr has been cut.
Texas keeps Marthyr at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Texas.
Marthyr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexis Texas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Texas and Marthyr are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Texas throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Marthyr into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Texas knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexis Texas!
Alexis Texas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucious Vorenus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Polk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucious Vorenus!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorenus misses with a double jab.
Polk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vorenus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vorenus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Polk connects with an inside leg kick.
Vorenus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Polk.
Polk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vorenus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vorenus wants to pass the guard but Polk is keeping the position.
Vorenus keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorenus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Polk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Vorenus is looking for a triangle but Polk pushes his legs off easily.
Vorenus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polk wants to stand but Vorenus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vorenus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Polk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vorenus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vorenus's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vorenus blocks a head kick by Polk.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vorenus working hard to break the clinch.
Polk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vorenus avoids it.
Polk pushes off an throws an elbow but Vorenus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vorenus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Polk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Polk obliges.
Polk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Polk throws an elbow but misses.
Polk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vorenus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Polk lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Polk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Polk lands an elbow just above Vorenus 's eye.
Polk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Polk lands an elbow inside that Vorenus shrugs off.
Polk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Polk lands an elbow inside.
Polk lands a damaging elbow.
Polk lands a damaging elbow.
Vorenus blocks the elbow strike.
Vorenus tries for a takedown but Polk manages to get underhooks.
Joe Polk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucious Vorenus.
Vorenus avoids the elbow strike from Polk, against the cage.
Polk lands an elbow inside that Vorenus shrugs off.
Vorenus can't break the clinch.
Polk pushes off an throws an elbow but Vorenus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Polk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorenus dodges an elbow strike from Polk.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Polk.
Polk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vorenus avoids the elbow strike from Polk, against the cage.
Polk throws an elbow that misses.
Polk connects with a knee to the head.
Polk lands a big right hand that drops Vorenus! The killer instinct kicks in and Polk finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Polk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Polk!
Joe Polk retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Negan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe comes into the arena with (Ugly kid joe) Everything about you blaring out of the sound system. 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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205 lbs
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216 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kid Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philip Negan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negan tries to clinch there but Joe circles away.
Negan is looking to clinch.
Joe connects with a body shot.
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
Negan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Negan.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Negans head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joe.
Negan is looking to control Joe's arms but Joe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Negan has his back to the cage.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe avoiding damage as Negan throws knees to the body.
Joe digs a right hand underneath Negan's ribcage. Negan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Negan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Negan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Negan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joe lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negan can't get the takedown.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Negan.
Negan is trying to trip Joe. He has hold of a leg but Joe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Negan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Joe pulls Negan in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Negan from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kid Joe just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Negan.
Kid Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Negan.
Joe tests Negan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Negan is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Negan shoots in for a double leg but Joe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joe lands with a right hand.
Negan is looking to clinch.
Negan moves into the clinch.
Joe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Negan backwards.
Joe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Negan takes a shot to the head.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Negan missing with knees to the body.
Joe is pressed up against the cage. Negan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joe down to the mat. Joe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Negan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Negan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Joe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negan doesn't manage to clinch there - Joe circles away.
Joe cracks Negan with a good jab.
Negan walks into a stiff left hand from Joe.
Joe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Negans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Negan fails with a takedown attempt.
Negan darts in trying to clinch
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe lands a leg kick that knocks Negan off balance momentarily.
Nice jab there from Joe.
Joe clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe lands a shoulder strike.
Negan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Joe clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Joe is really stuck here.
Joe is working hard here to advance position.
Joe is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Negan fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Negan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Negan looks to clinch
and Joe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Philip Negan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joe. That's going to slow Negan down.
Negan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joe pushes Negan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Negan is looking to control Joe's arms but Joe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Negan has his back to the cage.
Negan tightens his grip and picks Joe up, before dumping him to the ground. Joe manages to land in guard.
Joe keeping full guard, as Negan tries to pass.
Joe managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Joe 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.
Negan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Negan working some strikes from top position.
Negan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Negan wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.
Joe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Negan drops back looking for a leg! Joe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joe manages to kick Negan off! Negan jumps back into Joe's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Joe keeping full guard, as Negan tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negan throwing strikes but missing.
Negan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe pulls Negan in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kid Joe wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Negan gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Negan goes for a takedown attempt but Joe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Negan darts in trying to clinch
enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab.
Kid Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joe throws out a leg kick but Negan moves out of range and Joe only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe connects with an inside leg kick.
Negan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Negan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joe can pounce on him.
Joe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Negan throws an off balance right hand
letting Joe counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Negan misses
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Negan doesn't manage to clinch there - Joe circles away.
Joe gets tackled into the cage by Negan. Negan maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joe.
Joe lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Negan avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joe misses with some punches.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Negan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Negan avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joe.
Negan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Negan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Negan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Joe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Negan wants to control the position but Joe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Negan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Joe jumps into side control!
Joe slows the pace down.
Negan looks to move to half guard but instead Joe has passed into mount! Damn!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe controlling from the full mount.
Joe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Negan hang on?
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 Kid Joe 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. This is the final round!
Negan instigates a clinch.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Negan blocking some punches.
Negan jumps guard but Joe stands there with Negan around his waist. Negan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Joe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Negan backwards.
Negan jumps guard but Joe stands there with Negan around his waist. Negan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Negan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kid Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Negan.
Joe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Negan darts in trying to clinch
and Joe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Negan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Negan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Negan does no damage.
Negan moves forwards but Joe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Negan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Negan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Negan.
Joe throws a head punch that misses.
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Negan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joe is defending well for now.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Negan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe scores with a shot to the side of Negan's head.
Kid Joe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joe throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Negan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Negan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Negan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Joe.
Joe is pressed up against the cage. Negan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joe down to the mat. Joe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joe works the jab nicely.
Kid Joe is winning the standup battle so far.
Negan wants to clinch.
Joe clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
Negan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Negan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Negan shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Negan moves forwards but Joe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Negan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown by Negan or perhaps it was just good defense by Joe which made him look bad.
Negan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joe digs a good hook to Negan's body.
Negan ducks right into an uppercut from Joe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Negan looks to clinch
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Negan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Philip Negan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Negan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joe, as that shot connected.
Joe moves into the clinch.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Negan.
Negan pulls guard.
Joe tries to stand but Negan is controlling from the bottom.
Joe content to stall in guard here.
Negan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Negan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joe controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Joe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joe, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Joe!
Kid Joe made sure to mention his sponsor, Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Severn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp throws out a loose jab but Severn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sapp throws a hook but Severn avoids it easily.
Severn thows a body shot but no joy.
Severn lands the left hand.
Sapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Severn.
Sapp misses with a hook to the body
and Severn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sapp on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sapp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Bas Severn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sapp sends Severn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sapp is motioning to the referee to let Severn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sapp blocks a head kick by Severn.
Severn misses with a body shot.
Sapp checks the leg kick nicely there.
Severn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sapp throws out the jab.
Severn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sapp is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Sapp shuts the power down on Severn. Lights out, game over! Sapp is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Sapp!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Versus The World (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasim Akande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The World comes to the cage accompanied by The lost vikings. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kasim Akande was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Versus The World!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasim Akande!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The World connects with the punch.
Akande throws a low kick but it's checked well by The World.
Akande misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akande shoots in looking for a takedown but The World manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akande's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The World takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The World scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The World sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akande.
Akande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The World.
The World takes a swing at Akande's ribcage but misses.
Akande throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The World misses with a wild body shot.
Akande motions for The World to come forward. Akande throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akande moves away from the strike by The World.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The World throws out a loose jab but Akande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akande thows a leg kick but The World checks it
and The World connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akande misses with a low kick.
The World keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The World is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akande.
Akande fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The World to the ground. Akande is now in The World's guard.
Akande slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The World on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The World tries to get out of the position.
The World is looking for a sweep.
The World is working hard here to advance position.
The World knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akande on the ground.
Akande advances to full mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Akande is working for a guillotine from mount but The World frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The World wants to control but Akande is having none of it.
Akande with the ground and pound from mount.
The World is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Akande lands a big shot there that rocks The World but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Akande looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The World wants to hold on but Akande pushes him away.
Akande jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The World manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The World manages to work his way to half guard, despite Akande's best efforts.
Akande is looking for a kimura here.
Akande is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The World is just riding it out for now. Akande eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The World taking some punishment here, with Akande in his half guard.
Akande seems to be looking for submissions.
Akande is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akande wants to work for an arm triangle but The World is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akande is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The World sees it coming and defends easily.
The World wants to control but Akande is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The World controlling the position well.
Akande throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akande is looking for a kimura but The World is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akande to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akande thows a huge punch but The World dodges it nicely.
Akande is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The World tries to roll over but Akande keeps him under control.
The World is trying to control but can't.
Akande looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Akande is working for a kimura but The World is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akande is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The World sees it coming and defends easily.
The World is trying to maintain the position but Akande is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The World is looking to improve his position.
Akande seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasim Akande dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akande shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The World sprawls well. The World wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akande gets slowly back to his feet.
Akande shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The World but The World pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The World misses with a straight right.
Akande pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akande changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The World looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The World tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akande wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akande working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akande misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akande works to advance to full mount. The World defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Akande has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akande working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. The World looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Akande! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kasim Akande!
Kasim Akande is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Kasim Akande thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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