WarZone 79 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Musampha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horvat comes to the cage accompanied by Dubioza kolektiv - Kažu. Remy Musampha has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Horvat
vs
Musampha

183 cm
20
261 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

192 cm
20
242 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Horvat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remy Musampha!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Horvat tries to keep at a distance but Musampha has taken the fight into the clinch.

Musampha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Musampha thuds his shin into the meat of Horvat's side.

Musampha shoots in and bounces Horvat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Musampha trying to control the position from guard on top but Horvat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Musampha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Horvat is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Musampha frees his head nicely. Oh but Horvat has switched to an armbar! Musampha is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marko Horvat!

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RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jojo Asce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nog
vs
Asce

205 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
240 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Nog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jojo Asce!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asce throws a head kick that misses.
Asce shoots for a double leg takedown but Nog sprawls well. He's pushed Asce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Asce lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Nog gets the takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nog is looking to take a break and control but Asce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Asce's face as Nog controls the position.

Asce bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice sprawl there from Asce as Nog shoots in.
Asce lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nog swats away the attempt to clinch by Asce.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nog avoids the head kick by Asce.
Asce misses with a head kick.
No luck for Asce with that takedown attempt.
Asce lands a head kick!
Nog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asce moves in looking to clinch but Nog pushes him off.
Asce tries to clinch but Nog moves out of range.
Nog doesn't manage to clinch there - Asce circles away.
Nog misses with a body shot.
Nog throws a head kick but Asce moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asce lands with a kick to the ribs.

Nog gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asce wants to stand but Nog has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Asce wants to control from the top but Nog keeps moving.
Nog controls Asce momentarily but Asce frees himself.
Asce stopping the sweep attempt from Nog.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Asce tries to stand but Nog is controlling from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nog looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asce!
Asce is trying to improve his position.
Nog wants to stand but Asce has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asce wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nog is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Asce looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nog gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Asce is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nog lets go of the hold and Asce can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Nog!

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RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barnett
vs
Struve

183 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

213 cm
19
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Struve!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struve keeps Barnett at a distance using the push kick.

Struve darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barnett is staying active underneath Struve, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struve is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Struve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Struve is working away from the top position though.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Struve has control of the leg.
Barnett is trying to maintain the position but Struve is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Struve seems to be looking for submissions.

Struve is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. Struve eventually gives up the hold.
Barnett trying to control but Struve postures up.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Struve is controlling well.
Barnett trying to control but Struve postures up.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Struve is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Struve seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnett trying to control but Struve postures up.

Struve is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Struve is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnett has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Struve's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Struve's back!
Struve tries to escape the position.

Barnett patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barnett is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Struve with him. Struve is trying to defend but Barnett has an arm under the chin now! Struve grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Barnett!

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RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heliodor Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard De Villefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Villefort has chosen The Lawman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kush
vs
De Villefort

222 cm
18
277 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heliodor Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerard De Villefort!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Villefort scores with a push kick.
Kush blocks a head kick by De Villefort.
Kush lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

De Villefort moves into the clinch successfully.
Kush takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Villefort blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Villefort trying to land knees to the body.
De Villefort trying to land knees to the body.
Kush misses with a knee to the head.
De Villefort tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kush is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Villefort is defending well for now.
De Villefort using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
De Villefort tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kush avoids it.
Kush trying to land knees to the body.
De Villefort with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Villefort misses with a knee to the head.
De Villefort tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kush avoids it.
De Villefort is struggling to control the position.
We've been informed that De Villefort has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush tries to land a knee to the head but De Villefort blocks with his arms.
Kush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kush lands a knee to the head.
Kush stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kush connects with a knee to the head.
De Villefort with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kush misses with a knee strike.
De Villefort is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kush is defending well for now.
Kush misses with a knee strike.
Kush is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Villefort looks winded!
Kush landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Villefort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kush tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Villefort avoids it.
Kush misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Villefort.
De Villefort avoiding damage as Kush throws knees to the body.
De Villefort takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kush landing knees to the head.
Kush working De Villefort over with knees to the body.
De Villefort managing to block the knees to the body from Kush.
Kush is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Villefort is defending well for now.
Kush putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De Villefort in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kush.
De Villefort misses with a knee to the head.
De Villefort blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Villefort tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Villefort throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kush blocks it with crossed arms.
Kush lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kush unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Villefort lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Villefort avoiding damage as Kush throws knees to the body.
Kush trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kush tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kush utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kush looking to throw knees to the head but De Villefort is blocking nicely.
Kush tries a knee to the head but De Villefort blocks it.
Kush managing to block the knees to the body from De Villefort.
De Villefort managing to block the knees to the body from Kush.
Kush looking to throw knees to the head but De Villefort is blocking nicely.
Kush crunches a lovely knee into De Villefort's ribcage.
Kush missing with knees to the body.
Kush lands a knee to the head.
De Villefort throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kush blocks it with crossed arms.
Kush throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Villefort blocks it with crossed arms.
De Villefort with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Villefort is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
De Villefort lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kush managing to block the knees to the body from De Villefort.
Kush misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Villefort.
Kush trying to land knees to the body.
De Villefort throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kush blocks it with crossed arms.
De Villefort missing with knees to the body.
Kush using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Villefort has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Villefort is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Villefort on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Villefort missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kush connects with a knee to the head.
Kush using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kush working De Villefort over with knees to the body.
De Villefort managing to block the knees to the body from Kush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heliodor Kush dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

De Villefort gets a clinch.
De Villefort is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kush is defending well for now.
Kush misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Villefort.
Kush misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Villefort.
De Villefort misses with a knee strike.
Kush connects with a knee to the head.
De Villefort tries to land knees in the clinch but Kush avoids the damage to the body.
De Villefort trying to land knees to the body.
Kush using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heliodor Kush has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kush landing knees to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Villefort tries a knee to the head but Kush blocks it.
Kush managing to block the knees to the body from De Villefort.

Kush drops De Villefort with a big knee straight up the middle! De Villefort is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

De Villefort is rocked!
Good leg kick by Kush there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Villefort is still on wobbly legs! Can Kush finish him?
Kush throws a leg kick which misses De Villefort's front leg but catches the back leg as De Villefort tries to avoid it.
We've been told by Kush's head coaches at Sun Tzu's Art of War that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Villefort walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kush.
De Villefort is breathing heavily.
De Villefort is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Kush Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! De Villefort is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Heliodor Kush!

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristobal Arebola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Arebola
vs
Smith

185 cm
26
245 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

200 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

GREEN!160

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cristobal Arebola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Arebola gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith 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.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Arebola is keeping the position.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jacob Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Some wild striking there from Arebola.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arebola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith 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.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacob Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Arebola to see if he's OK.

Smith stands up and beckons Arebola to his feet.
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!

Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arebola looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smith working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is staying tight to Arebola's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smith throws an elbow but Arebola slips to the side and avoids it well.
Arebola is breathing heavily.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arebola!
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Arebola?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

It looks like Cristobal Arebola has been cut.
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!
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Arebola hang on?
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Arebola is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith unloading with bombs!
Oh Arebola is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Arebola scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Smith land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Smith stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Smith!
Jacob Smith 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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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank McCay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Mansfield told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

McCay
vs
Mansfield

190 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Hates pizza

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank McCay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Mansfield!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCay drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mansfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCay is aware though and is defending well.

Mansfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCay is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McCay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mansfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCay has managed to get both his arms back between Mansfield's legs - danger averted.

Mansfield looking for a guillotine here but McCay defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansfield controls McCay momentarily but McCay frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McCay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mansfield has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Smash Brothers. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McCay is looking to stand up but Mansfield won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mansfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mansfield controls McCay momentarily but McCay frees himself.
Mansfield has a closed guard, preventing McCay from standing up.

McCay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mansfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCay counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from McCay.

McCay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Mansfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCay wants to stand but Mansfield is controlling his arm.
Mansfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCay wants to stand but Mansfield has his arm trapped.
A control attempt from Mansfield but he's now mounted!
Mansfield tries to reverse the position but McCay maintains control.
McCay tries to control but Mansfield wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield tries to reverse the position but McCay maintains control.
Mansfield tries to lock up and control but McCay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mansfield is squirming around, avoiding McCay's attempts to control the action.
Mansfield tries to hold on but McCay pushes him away.
McCay tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
McCay avoids the attempt from Mansfield to control.
McCay is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mansfield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCay trying to control but Mansfield is having none of it.
Mansfield is looking to get to half guard.
Mansfield sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mansfield gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McCay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Mansfield has his foot on McCay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCay works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brad Mansfield will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McCay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCay lands a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mansfield.
Mansfield closes the distance and clinches up with McCay, looking for a takedown. Mansfield pushes McCay against the cage but McCay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

McCay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mansfield wants to control but McCay postures up.
McCay tries to stand but Mansfield is controlling his head.
Mansfield tries to buck McCay off but McCay is having none of it.
McCay tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCay wants to stand but Mansfield is controlling his arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mansfield gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McCay wants to stand up but Mansfield has a hold of him and won't allow it.
McCay trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mansfield is trying to maintain the position but McCay is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCay wants to stand up but Mansfield is controlling the position.

Mansfield is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! McCay is tapping! Great win for Mansfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brad Mansfield!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Rimppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Bratislov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rimppi
vs
Bratislov

190 cm
21
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Rimppi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Bratislov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Rimppi.
Bratislov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bratislov has his takedown stuffed
and Rimppi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rimppi connects with a looping right hand.
Rimppi cracks Bratislov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rimppi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rimppi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bratislov on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rimppi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rimppi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Rimppi finds it's way through Bratislov's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimppi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bratislov on the side of the head.
Bratislov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rimppi but Rimppi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bratislov shoots in for a takedown but Rimppi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Erkki Rimppi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Bratislov.
Bratislov walks into a jab.
Bratislov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy left from Rimppi finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rimppi does it's job there.
Rimppi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rimppi lands an overhand right.
Rimppi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bratislov at a distance.

Oooooh!!! Rimppi has knocked Bratislov down with a huge combo! Rimppi steps away and waves a wobbly Bratislov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Bratislov is rocked!
Bratislov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rimppi defends well and Bratislov ends up having to push Rimppi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Rimppi drops Bratislov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bratislov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bratislov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rimppi finish him?
Bratislov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rimppi smiles and moves away.
Bratislov seems to have recovered his senses.

Bratislov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rimppi did well to prevent Bratislov getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bratislov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Bratislov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rimppi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bratislov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bratislov is working for a submission of some sort.
Rimppi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bratislov on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rimppi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bratislov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rimppi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bratislov has Rimppi in his guard.

Bratislov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rimppi is aware though and is defending well.
Rimppi stays in close to Bratislov's body and controls the position.

Bratislov is looking for a triangle here but Rimppi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bratislov tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erkki Rimppi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rimppi lands a slapping body shot.
Rimppi cracks Bratislov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Rimppi.
Bratislov takes one on the button.
Rimppi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bratislov is just out of range.
Bratislov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andre Bratislov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rimppi lands a left and a right that send Bratislov crashing to the mat, dazed. Rimppi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rimppi sends Bratislov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rimppi is motioning to the referee to let Bratislov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimppi steps in with a hook that catches Bratislov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Rimppi follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bratislov looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erkki Rimppi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Omielanczuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Winston
vs
Omielanczuk

200 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ice Nutrition

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Omielanczuk!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston walks into a left hand.

It looks like Harry Winston has been cut.

Omielanczuk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Omielanczuk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winston's efforts to push away.
Omielanczuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Winston.
A head punch on the inside from Omielanczuk fails to land.
Winston wants to break free but Omielanczuk has control.
Omielanczuk lands with a short shot to the head.
Winston tries to break the clinch but Omielanczuk is controlling the position.
Omielanczuk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winston's efforts to push away.
Omielanczuk keeps control of Winston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Omielanczuk has Winston pressed against the cage, preventing Winston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omielanczuk.
Omielanczuk's coach down at WarZone Training Facility 2 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Omielanczuk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Omielanczuk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Winston wants to break free but Omielanczuk has control.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Omielanczuk fails to land.
Omielanczuk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Winston smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Omielanczuk.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omielanczuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Omielanczuk throws a head kick that Winston semi-blocks.
Winston takes a kick to the side of the head.

Harry Winston's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omielanczuk is looking to clinch.
Omielanczuk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Omielanczuk throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omielanczuk feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Winston collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Omielanczuk!
A relieved looking Daniel Omielanczuk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cant Think A Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Pig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). A Name comes to the cage accompanied by beast and the harlot. Peter Pig has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cant Think A Name's chin.

Think A Name
vs
Pig

225 cm
20
278 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

193 cm
18
255 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160
Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cant Think A Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Pig!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pig jabs A Name right on the nose. A Name blinks but takes it well.
Pig cracks A Name with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but A Name moves away.
A Name swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A Name shoots and misses
and Pig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A Name with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pig counters with a crisp right hand that drops A Name! Pig lets A Name back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

A Name is rocked!

A Name scores with a takedown into Pig's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pig pulls A Name in close to prevent any damage.

A Name has gone for a leg lock! Pig slips out almost immediately though and dives into A Name's guard.
Pig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pig working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.

A Name working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pig doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pig manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pig stands and throws A Name's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A Name's coaches at LOD: Novae have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A Name takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pig is looking to take a break and control but A Name is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pig tries to move into full mount but can't pass A Name's legs.
Pig scores with a couple of short elbows.
A Name regains half guard.
Pig is trying to control the action in half guard but A Name is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pig throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing A Name to regain full guard.
Pig passes A Name's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Name wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pig throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
A Name keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
A Name really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice strikes from Pig there.
A Name tries to roll over but Pig keeps him under control.
Pig passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A Name being controlled for a moment.
A Name gets back to half guard.
Pig wants to pass the guard but A Name is defending well.
A Name is not content to let Pig control the position.
Pig prevents A Name from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pig looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
A Name is trying to control but can't.

A Name looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pig uses his free foot to push down on A Name's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for A Name.
A Name sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
A Name has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pig is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Pig there.
Pig throwing shots but A Name is blocking nicely.
Pig lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pig lands strikes from half guard.
Pig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pig lands a nice short elbow.
A Name is not content to let Pig control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Name wants to control but Pig is keeping busy.
A Name avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pig.
Pig controlling the pace.
Pig slips a nice elbow through A Name's hands, connecting with A Name's forehead.
A Name has hold of Pig's hands but Pig slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
A Name taking some punishment here, with Pig in his half guard.
Pig is trying to control the action in half guard but A Name is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pig drops an elbow to the side of A Name's head.
A Name wants to improve his position but Pig is controlling well.

A Name looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pig controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Pig dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pig works the jab nicely.
A Name moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

A Name shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pig napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A Name will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A Name is looking to take a break and control but Pig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pig controls the position for a moment.
Pig sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
A Name wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pig keeps working.
A Name wants to pass the guard but Pig is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pig gets back to full guard.
Pig keeping moving, preventing A Name from controlling successfully.
A Name looking to sit in guard and control but Pig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pig wants to control from the top but A Name keeps moving.
A Name 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.
A Name is working hard here to advance position.
Pig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pig is working A Name over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

A Name has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A Name keeping moving, preventing Pig from controlling successfully.
A Name controlling Pig's posture.
Pig trying to control the position from guard on top but A Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pig throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pig wants to pass the guard but A Name is keeping the position.
A Name keeping moving, preventing Pig from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A Name throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pig escapes and throws A Name's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A Name is looking to reverse the position.
Pig just content to control the position.
Pig in side control lands a decent elbow.
A Name prevents Pig from moving into mount.
Pig lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pig scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pig wants to lay and pray for a moment but A Name keeps working.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pig. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pig working the head with strikes.
Pig scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pig working the head and body with strikes.
Pig scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh A Name is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Pig can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Pig!
Cant Think A Name spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank the fans for coming out and I am sorry to disappoint but I will not lose the next fight.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubicon Brandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fox
vs
Brandy

175 cm
18
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

174 cm
27
152 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ferdinand Fox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubicon Brandy!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Brandy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fox!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fox struggling a bit here.
Fox is looking to regain half guard here but Brandy keeps moving and retains side control.
Fox is working hard here to advance position.

Brandy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fox can't do much from the bottom here.

Brandy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brandy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fox is looking to regain half guard here but Brandy keeps moving and retains side control.

Brandy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brandy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brandy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brandy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brandy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brandy's guard! Nice work there by Fox!
Fox trying to control but Brandy is working from the bottom.
Fox lands a couple of elbows.
Fox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brandy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandy wants to pass to mount but Fox is defending the position.
Brandy wants to take a breather but Fox is having none of it.
Fox trying to control from the bottom.
Fox is doing well to control the position and prevent Brandy from advancing to side control.
Fox is looking to improve his position.
Brandy wants to take a breather but Fox is having none of it.
Fox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Brandy is trying to work for a kimura but Fox is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandy prevents Fox from improving his position.

Brandy is working for a submission of some sort.

Brandy seems to be working for a kimura but Fox defends the submission attempt.

Brandy is trying for a kimura here. Fox looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brandy wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rubicon Brandy!
Rubicon Brandy is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Rubicon Brandy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.