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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moe Biscapoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Pesci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moe Biscapoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Pesci!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesci rushes Biscapoe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pesci looking for a takedown.
Pesci has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Biscapoe regains guard immediately.
Biscapoe looking for subs off his back but Pesci has passed one foot through into half guard.
Biscapoe looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pesci passes into side control!
Pesci is trying to get an arm triangle but Biscapoe is defending well.
Biscapoe is looking to regain half guard here but Pesci keeps moving and retains side control.
Biscapoe is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscapoe sneaks back into half guard.
Biscapoe looking for submissions off his back.
Pesci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Biscapoe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pesci.
Biscapoe actively working from the bottom here.
Biscapoe actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesci moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Biscapoe.
Biscapoe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pesci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pesci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pesci controls the position from side control.
Biscapoe is looking to reverse the position.
Pesci controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscapoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pesci controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biscapoe manages to get back to half guard.
Biscapoe gets full guard.
Pesci must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pesci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nicky Pesci has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Biscapoe gets tackled into the cage by Pesci. Pesci maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesci gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Biscapoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biscapoe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pesci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pesci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biscapoe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biscapoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biscapoe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pesci manages to get himself to full guard.
Pesci is controlling Biscapoe's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicky Pesci will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pesci shoots in and gets a takedown into Biscapoe's guard.
Pesci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biscapoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biscapoe is looking for a triangle but Pesci pushes his legs off easily.
Biscapoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biscapoe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pesci is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Biscapoe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biscapoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pesci taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscapoe tries to bench press Pesci off him but Pesci keeps the position.
Biscapoe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pesci's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Biscapoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pesci pulls his head out easily.
Pesci is taking a breather. Biscapoe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Biscapoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pesci pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, if Pesci is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Biscapoe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pesci in particular looking to stall.
Pesci is looking for a kimura but Biscapoe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pesci to get the leverage.
Pesci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Biscapoe looking for submissions off his back.
Biscapoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pesci pulls his head out easily.
Pesci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Biscapoe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pesci.
Moe Biscapoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biscapoe tries to get to full guard but Pesci has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesci is working for a submission of some sort.
Pesci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Biscapoe looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pesci pushes past his half guard into mount!
Biscapoe is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscapoe tries to improve his position but instead Pesci has taken his back!
Good control from Pesci.
Pesci is persistently looking for the submission but Biscapoe is defending it well.
Pesci really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Biscapoe.
Biscapoe tries to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biscapoe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicky Pesci will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pesci.
Biscapoe is trying to get back to half guard.
Biscapoe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Biscapoe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biscapoe has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Pesci. Oh but Biscapoe has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Pesci goes limp - he's gone! Biscapoe jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moe Biscapoe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Kozak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozak comes to the cage accompanied by Kazik 12 groszy. Rafal Kozak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rafal Kozak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Richards!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards with a poor takedown
and Kozak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Richards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kozak counters with a single leg into guard. Richards didn't expect that.
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kozak is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Richards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kozak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kozak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kozak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozak stands up over Richards, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kozak scoring with some ground and pound.
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kozak landing some decent shots from guard.
Kozak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Richards is looking to regain half guard here but Kozak keeps moving and retains side control.
Kozak working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozak scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Richards is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kozak can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafal Kozak!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rafal Kozak waved his t-shirt featuring $300's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate MacRally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adamek comes to the cage accompanied by I Am The Sword - Motorhead . MacRally has chosen Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomasz Adamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate MacRally!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRally misses with a low kick.
MacRally lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Tomasz Adamek has been cut.
MacRally throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adamek counters with a right hand to the body.
MacRally swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adamek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adamek defending well as MacRally loads up on a big left hand.
MacRally misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from MacRally.
Adamek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacRally throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nate MacRally seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacRally falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adamek counters with a three punch combo that has MacRally backing up. MacRally nods at Adamek to acknowledge the strikes.
Adamek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adamek tries to sprawl but MacRally drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Adamek is staying active underneath MacRally, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacRally missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adamek manages to get to full guard.
MacRally must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacRally trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adamek looking for a guillotine here but MacRally defends easily.
MacRally postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacRally defends well.
Adamek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacRally doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacRally manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacRally in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adamek looking for subs off his back but MacRally has passed one foot through into half guard.
Adamek wants to control but MacRally is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamek tries to roll over but MacRally keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacRally is thwarting Adamek's attempts to control the position.
MacRally sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adamek defending well though.
Adamek trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Adamek is desperately trying to improve his position but MacRally has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRally postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Adamek badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of MacRally around the waist but MacRally pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! MacRally is the winner by TKO! MacRally jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate MacRally!
A very excited looking Nate MacRally made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tarquin Fortune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamus McFey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortune's entrance music is Going the Distance - Bill Conti . A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tarquin Fortune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shamus McFey!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFey throws a head kick but Fortune moves out of range.
McFey walks into a straight right hand from Fortune.
Fortune throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McFey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A right-left combo lands from Fortune.
Fortune lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fortune throws a body punch but McFey moves out of range.
Fortune connects with a right hand. McFey shakes it off.
Fortune lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fortune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McFey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Fortune. Those never looked like landing.
Fortune smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McFey moves out of range as Fortune throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFey slips under a jab.
Fortune loads up on a big right hand but McFey slips the punch.
Fortune tries a head kick but it misses.
McFey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fortune.
Some wild striking there from Fortune.
No joy there for Fortune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McFey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fortune scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fortune fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fortune connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortune misses with a wild body shot.
McFey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McFey misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of McFey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fortune lands the left hand.
McFey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fortune keeps McFey at a distance using the push kick.
Fortune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortune works over McFey's head and body with a nice combination.
McFey throws a head kick that Fortune semi-blocks.
McFey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fortune.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fortune is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McFey blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Fortune.
Tarquin Fortune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortune shoots in and gets a takedown into McFey's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fortune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McFey is looking to sweep but instead, Fortune has passed into half guard.
Fortune is trying to work for a kimura but McFey is defending well.
Fortune wants to control but McFey is keeping him busy.
Fortune is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McFey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fortune trying to control from half guard but McFey is working away.
Fortune is working for a kimura but McFey is defending it quite comfortably.
McFey won't allow Fortune to pass to mount.
Fortune will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McFey looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortune wants to take a breather but McFey is having none of it.
Fortune throwing shots but McFey is blocking nicely.
Fortune works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarquin Fortune dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fortune misses with a looping left.
Fortune is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fortune throws an overhand right that lands on McFey's shoulder, as McFey tries to avoid the shot.
Fortune misses with a few strikes there.
McFey walks into a left hand.
Fortune misses with a wild body shot.
Fortune cracks McFey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fortune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McFey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McFey dodges the punch combination from Fortune.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fortune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McFey throws an overhand right that lands on Fortune's shoulder, as Fortune tries to avoid the shot.
Fortune cracks McFey with a good jab.
McFey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fortune.
McFey misses with a head kick.
McFey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McFey needs to keep his hands up - Fortune had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Fortune misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fortune, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fortune can pounce on him.
McFey moves away from the strike by Fortune.
Fortune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McFey.
A jab lands there for Fortune.
Fortune throws a sloppy head kick and McFey moves out of range easily.
McFey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortune throws out the jab.
Fortune closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortune shoots in for a takedown but McFey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McFey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fortune misses with an uppercut
and McFey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fortune is lucky that one didn't land flush.
It looks like Tarquin Fortune has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Fortune. Those never looked like landing.
McFey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fortune connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McFey scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Fortune misses.
Tarquin Fortune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortune's jab looks to have found its range, popping McFey under the eye.
Fortune just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamus McFey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortune swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McFey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fortune swinging wildly here.
Fortune fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFey manages to avoid it.
Fortune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Fortune throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortune obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fortune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McFey circles away quickly and effectively.
Fortune works the jab nicely.
Fortune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McFey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fortune jabs McFey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McFey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fortune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McFey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortune misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fortune.
Donk. Fortune catches McFey right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarquin Fortune dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tarquin Fortune's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fortune blocks a head kick by McFey.
Fortune swings for the body but McFey moves out of range.
Fortune misses with a series of wild punches.
Fortune thuds a left hand into McFey's body.
Fortune misses with a looping left.
Tarquin Fortune is winning the standup battle so far.
Fortune digs a good body shot into McFey's ribs.
Fortune misses with a low kick as McFey jumps back.
Fortune smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fortune throws a sloppy head kick and McFey moves out of range easily.
Fortune misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses.
McFey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McFey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fortune. That one must have hurt.
McFey misses with a looping right.
McFey staying out of range there.
Fortune looks to land a combination. McFey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fortune throws a hook to the side of McFey's head but McFey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortune swinging wildly here.
Fortune is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McFey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortune throws a jab when McFey was well out of range.
Fortune is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFey can do to turn this around?
McFey dodges the punch combination from Fortune.
Fortune throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fortune swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fortune misses with a wild combination.
Fortune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fortune connects with a body shot that sends McFey's belly button to the back.
Fortune lets loose with a powerful body kick. McFey will feel that in the morning.
Fortune scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McFey.
A jab from Fortune misses.
McFey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fortune attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McFey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortune.
Nice shot lands for McFey.
Fortune looks to land a left hand but McFey moved out of range nicely.
McFey slips a jab and a cross from Fortune.
Fortune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McFey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fortune to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFey moves away from the strike by Fortune.
Fortune throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fortune takes a swing at McFey's ribcage but misses.
Fortune falls off balance throwing a combination
and McFey counters with a big head kick but Fortune shrugs it off.
Shamus McFey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortune looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fortune misses the body punch
and McFey counters with a head kick. That will keep Fortune thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fortune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFey defending well as Fortune loads up on a big left hand.
Tarquin Fortune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fortune misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarquin Fortune showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fortune 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarquin Fortune!
Our winner, Tarquin Fortune, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Czesio Niemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Czesio Niemen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitch Rapp!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rapp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Niemen throws a body kick that misses.
Niemen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapp is just out of range.
Rapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niemen connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Mitch Rapp has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Niemen misses the target.
A big right from Rapp misses.
Niemen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rapp.
Niemen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Niemen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rapp to score with a decent uppercut.
Rapp paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Niemen misses.
Rapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rapp lands a lovely overhand right.
Niemen looks for the body kick but Rapp saw that one coming.
Niemen connects with a body shot.
Niemen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niemen throws a hook but Rapp avoids it easily.
Rapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niemen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niemen takes a swing at Rapp's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niemen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapp looks to land a right hand but Niemen moved out of range.
Rapp thows a body shot but no joy.
Niemen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rapp lands a big right hand that sends Niemen crashing to the mat! Rapp stays standing though and waves Niemen back to his feet!
Niemen is rocked!
Rapp looks to land a right hand but Niemen moved out of range.
Oh Niemen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niemen looks to land a left hand but Rapp moved out of range nicely.
Rapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Niemen counters with a stiff right hand.
Rapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Niemen counters with a left to the body.
Niemen misses with a head kick.
Niemen seems to have got his legs back now.
Rapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niemen lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapp blocks a head kick by Niemen.
Niemen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Niemen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rapp blocks a head kick by Niemen.
Rapp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rapp is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Niemen counters with a big left hand that crumples Rapp! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Czesio Niemen!
During a confident post fight interview, Czesio Niemen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Madrigal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton's entrance music is Shed Seven - Bully Boy. A fine choice. Madrigal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lil Jon-Throw it Up. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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181 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glenn Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Madrigal!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Madrigal misses with a straight right.
Benton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Madrigal.
Benton looks to score with a jab to the body but Madrigal is just out of range.
Benton misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Madrigal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Madrigal.
Nice defenses there by Benton.
Julio Madrigal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton gets caught napping as Madrigal dives in and scores a takedown. Benton manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Madrigal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madrigal distracts Benton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Madrigal connects with a couple of short punches.
Madrigal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton keeping full guard, as Madrigal tries to pass.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Madrigal from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrigal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Madrigal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Madrigal from controlling successfully.
Benton wants to stand up but Madrigal is controlling him.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Madrigal from controlling successfully.
Madrigal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Madrigal told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Benton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Madrigal off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Madrigal lands.
Glenn Benton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madrigal lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Madrigal misses.
Benton tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Benton's head coaches at Steel Penn Icon Training Grounds that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madrigal manages to avoid it.
Benton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton slaps away a takedown attempt from Madrigal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Madrigal lands an overhand right.
Madrigal lands with an overhand left.
Madrigal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Madrigal connects with a looping right hand.
Benton misses with a head kick.
Madrigal thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton misses with a hook. Madrigal ducked under it nicely.
Benton misses with a kick to the body.
Benton thows a body kick. Madrigal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Madrigal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madrigal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Madrigal trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton wants to stand up but Madrigal is controlling him.
Madrigal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Madrigal won't allow Benton to get back to his feet.
Madrigal throwing strikes from guard but Benton blocks nicely.
Benton has his feet on Madrigal's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madrigal throws a combination. Benton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benton misses with a shot to the body
and Madrigal counters with a straight right hand.
Madrigal ducks right into an uppercut from Benton.
Madrigal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Madrigal scores with a three punch combo!
Benton is rocked!
Benton drops his hands momentarily and Madrigal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Benton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benton gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Madrigal gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Benton is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Madrigal!
Julio Madrigal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnie Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarred Rose (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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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnie Ballantine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarred Rose!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballantine connects with a crisp jab.
Rose shoots for a takedown but Ballantine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ballantine misses with a left hand
and Rose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ballantine's guard.
Ballantine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ballantine has a closed guard, preventing Rose from standing up.
Ballantine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballantine is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ballantine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rose!
Ballantine seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rose is holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose regains half guard.
Rose wants to sweep but Ballantine has passed to side control!
Rose is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine is looking to take a break and control but Rose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballantine decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rose has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ballantine.
Ballantine swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnie Ballantine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ballantine counters with a good low kick that Rose was not able to check.
Ballantine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rose connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballantine closes the distance and clinches.
Rose pulls guard successfully.
Ballantine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rose wants to sweep here but Ballantine controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ballantine scores with a jab. Rose acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ballantine avoids the body shot from Rose.
A jab from Rose misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose gets tackled into the cage by Ballantine. Ballantine maintains the clinch.
Ballantine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ballantine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnie Ballantine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Ballantine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rose takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jarred Rose has been cut.
Rose misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Rose.
Rose pushes Ballantine up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ballantine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnie Ballantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarred Rose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine stalling against the cage.
Ballantine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballantine working aggressively here.
Rose is trying to push Ballantine away but Ballantine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ballantine misses with a body punch.
Ballantine is pushing Rose up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ballantine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ballantine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Rose or perhaps it was just good defense by Ballantine which made him look bad.
Ballantine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballantine connects with an inside leg kick.
Rose wants to clinch
and Ballantine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rose is breathing heavily.
Ballantine doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
Ballantine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rose wants to clinch
and Ballantine counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Ballantine.
Ballantine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ballantine is looking to slow Rose down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ballantine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rose's head backwards.
Ballantine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rose on the side of the head.
Ballantine connects with a single shot there.
Rose walks into a straight right hand from Ballantine.
Ballantine closes the distance and pushes Rose back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ballantine regains guard.
Ballantine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ballantine controlling Rose's posture.
Rose controlling from the top position.
Ballantine wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose trying to control but Ballantine is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnie Ballantine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarred Rose's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ballantine is looking to slow Rose down with leg kicks.
Ballantine throws a leg kick which misses Rose's front leg but catches the back leg as Rose tries to avoid it.
Rose shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ballantine controlling the position well.
Ballantine is pressing down on Rose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Ballantine is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rose!
Ballantine controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose working to try and regain half guard.
Ballantine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jarred Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose is looking to improve his position but Ballantine isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose has given up his back here. Will Ballantine look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Rose rolls, trying to escape but Ballantine keeps control of the position.
Ballantine controlling the position well here. Rose rolled but Ballantine kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rose is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnie Ballantine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ballantine, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnie Ballantine!
Johnie Ballantine thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumo Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sudo comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't Be Touched. 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 Johnny Knox was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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33
305 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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34
300 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jumo Sudo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Knox!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Sudo blocks the low kick.
Sudo slips a jab from Knox.
Johnny Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sudo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox slips a jab from Sudo.
Sudo moves out of range of the body kick.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Sudo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sudo doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Sudo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sudo defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Sudo's knee but Sudo avoids it well.
Knox throws out a leg kick but Sudo moves out of range and Knox only half commits.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sudo checks a leg kick.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Sudo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sudo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knox controlling the position for now.
Knox has hold of Sudo's hands but Sudo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sudo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Knox is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jumo Sudo!
Jumo Sudo retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jumo Sudo 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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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
33% |
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