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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Miller has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyler Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gordon, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Miller gets to his feet. Gordon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Miller fails with the takedown.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gordon pinned against the cage. Gordon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gordon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.
Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller uses his free foot to push down on Gordon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gordon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into Gordon's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gordon wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyler Miller.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
Tyler Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller goes for a double leg but Gordon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gordon continues to drive forward.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gordon prevents it.
Miller jumps guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Gordon tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Gordon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gordon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Gordon won't allow it.
Gordon is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Miller jumps guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller jumps guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gordon prevents Miller from moving into mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Miller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Miller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gordon avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gordon but Gordon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Gordon as Miller shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Gordon which made him look bad.
Gordon swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Gordon which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Gordon, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Gordon against the cage but Gordon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gordon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Tyler Miller has been cut.
Gordon cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gordon pounces like a tiger and cracks Miller with a vicious hook! Miller is down but not out! Gordon follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Erik Gordon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Gracie (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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166 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguel Gonzales !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gonzales clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gonzales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gonzales can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Gracie has his arm under Gonzales 's chin here. Game over son! Gracie squeezes tightly and Gonzales is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Gracie!
Antonio Gracie was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Miguel Gonzales spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rematch I can and will beat him'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry HuaHua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gio Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gio Avila will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry HuaHua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gio Avila!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avila is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
HuaHua cracks Avila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by HuaHua as he connects with a hook.
Avila with a poor takedown
and HuaHua counters with an inside leg kick.
HuaHua cracks the inside of Avila's front leg.
HuaHua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Avila is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That kick from HuaHua tenderised Avila's leg. Avila is trying to keep his angry face on.
Avila looks winded!
HuaHua scoring well with a low kick there.
HuaHua tries a head kick but it misses.
Avila tries for a takedown but HuaHua circles away easily
and HuaHua counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HuaHua scores with a jab to the body.
HuaHua lands an overhand right.
Avila drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good leg kick by HuaHua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
HuaHua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Avila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from HuaHua.
HuaHua circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Avila drops to the canvas, hurt badly! HuaHua follows Avila to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry HuaHua!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Tyco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darnell Rawlins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darnell Rawlins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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202 lbs
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185 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Tyco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darnell Rawlins!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tyco enables Rawlins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tyco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tyco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawlins's guard.
Tyco is looking to work some ground and pound but Rawlins has wrist control.
Rawlins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyco is stalling in the full guard.
Rawlins wants to stand and escape but Tyco is having none of it.
Rawlins is trying to keep Tyco in close.
Tyco trying to control but Rawlins is working from the bottom.
Tyco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyco postures up.
Tyco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyco is working Rawlins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlins keeping moving, preventing Tyco from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyco scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyco connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyco works over Rawlins with some ground and pound from guard.
Rawlins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tyco trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlins has momentary wrist control but Tyco slips an elbow through the middle.
Rawlins managing to control the position.
Tyco preventing the sweep.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyco stays in close to Rawlins's body and controls the position.
Tyco looking to sit in guard and control but Rawlins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tyco has his hands on Rawlins's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyco has his foot on Rawlins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rawlins works his way back into a safe position though.
Tyco is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rawlins has his hands clasped together but Tyco extends and breaks Rawlins's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tyco.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Tyco!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tucker Jamesville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Yeung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeung is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fluffy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tucker Jamesville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Derrick Yeung!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamesville tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yeung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yeung misses with a series of wild punches.
Yeung throws a series of punches but Jamesville avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Yeung does no damage.
Jamesville misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yeung slaps away a takedown attempt from Jamesville, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yeung.
Yeung has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jamesville is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jamesville takes one on the button.
Yeung gets caught flat footed, as Jamesville shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jamesville might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jamesville working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamesville stopping the sweep attempt from Yeung.
Yeung is working an open guard so Jamesville takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamesville moves in looking to clinch but Yeung pushes him off.
Yeung misses with a few strikes there.
Yeung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jamesville.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Jamesville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamesville moves into the clinch.
Jamesville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jamesville doesn't manage to clinch there - Yeung circles away.
Jamesville closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yeung wants to break free but Jamesville has control.
Yeung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jamesville is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yeung pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeung wants to get back to striking at distance but Jamesville won't allow it.
Jamesville turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jamesville manages to end up in side control.
Jamesville decides to stand back up.
Yeung throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeung moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jamesville is rocked!
Jamesville gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yeung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Jamesville is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Yeung counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jamesville! He's just covering up as Yeung starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Yeung!
Derrick Yeung thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Silva !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Warren Troy!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troy is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva throws a right and a left that Troy avoids nicely.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Troy on his heels. He'll look to pass Troy's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva trying to control but Troy is working from the bottom.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Troy is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Troy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva stays in close to Troy's body and controls the position.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Troy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silva prevents Troy from getting back to his feet.
Troy being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rodrigo Silva .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Troy checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Troy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Troy pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Silva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Troy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Silva !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Silva !
An out of breath and clearly excited Rodrigo Silva thanked Bad Man Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wrestlers Rape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian McMullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian McMullen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wrestlers Rape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adrian McMullen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rape swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rape fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McMullen sprawls well initially but Rape persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rape takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McMullen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McMullen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rape performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Rape.
Rape controlling the pace.
McMullen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rape pulls his head out easily.
McMullen actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Rape there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McMullen looking for submissions off his back.
Rape prevents McMullen from improving his position.
Rape is looking to advance position but McMullen won't allow it.
McMullen wants to get back to full guard.
Rape is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rape is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rape lands a nice shot to the head.
Rape lands a big shot there that rocks McMullen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McMullen can't escape the position.
Rape looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMullen regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rape in particular looking to stall.
Rape wants to free his trapped foot but McMullen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rape takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McMullen is looking for a sweep. Rape is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McMullen moves into full guard.
Rape avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McMullen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rape can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rape not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMullen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rape stacks McMullen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rape!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMullen tries to improve position but can't.
McMullen is trying to escape the position but Rape is controlling the position.
McMullen is looking to reverse the position.
Rape connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McMullen some visible discomfort.
McMullen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McMullen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rape just content to control the position.
Rape scoring with punches and elbows.
McMullen is letting Rape control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMullen tries to buck Rape off but Rape is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMullen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rape off and has taken his back!
Rape trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McMullen missing with strikes.
Rape trying to control the position but McMullen manages to sink in the hooks.
McMullen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rape defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rape is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rape just trying to survive but McMullen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMullen controlling well, preventing Rape from escaping the position.
McMullen working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestlers Rape dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rape feints and as McMullen raises his hands in defense, Rape changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McMullen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rape chips away with some ground and pound.
Wrestlers Rape overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rape passes into half guard.
Rape definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McMullen is looking for a sweep. Rape is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rape lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McMullen wants to improve his position but Rape is controlling well.
Rape seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMullen is defending against the submission attempts here by Rape.
Rape wants to pass the guard but McMullen is defending well.
McMullen is pressing down on Rape's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rape slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McMullen is looking for a triangle here but Rape uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMullen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rape off and has taken his back!
McMullen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rape trying to control but not successfully.
McMullen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McMullen gets his hands free as Rape looks to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rape looking to control the position.
Rape staying busy and making it hard for McMullen to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rape covering up well and avoiding damage.
Rape is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McMullen gets his hands free as Rape looks to control.
McMullen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rape has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McMullen is hanging on to Rape's back as he tries to escape.
McMullen looking for the choke but no joy.
McMullen avoiding Rape 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rape covering up well under a barage of strikes.
McMullen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rape has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McMullen working for a choke but Rape is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rape just trying to survive but McMullen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rape fending off the submission attempt from McMullen.
Rape trying to control the action but McMullen just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adrian McMullen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rape drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rape is stalling in the full guard.
McMullen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rape passes into half guard.
Rape is controlling the pace.
Rape prevents McMullen from improving his position.
Rape is taking a breather. McMullen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMullen tries to roll over but Rape keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wrestlers Rape wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McMullen gets caught napping as Rape dives in and scores a takedown. McMullen manages to retain guard.
Rape is stalling in the full guard.
McMullen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rape should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, McMullen has tightened it up now! Rape should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adrian McMullen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steely Dan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanaka Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steely Dan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tanaka Wukong!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wukong trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wukong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dan preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wukong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dan's guard.
Wukong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dan keeping moving, preventing Wukong from controlling successfully.
Wukong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wukong has managed to get both his arms back between Dan's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dan can't keep his opponent in guard - Wukong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dan is refusing to be controlled, as Wukong sits in half guard.
Dan is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wukong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dan is just riding it out for now. Wukong eventually gives up the hold.
Wukong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dan looking for submissions off his back.
Dan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wukong trying to control from half guard but Dan is working away.
Wukong seems to be working for a kimura but Dan defends the submission attempt.
Dan looking for submissions off his back.
Wukong is working for a kimura but Dan is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong is looking to take a break and control but Dan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dan tries to kick Wukong off but Wukong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wukong seems to be working for a kimura but Dan defends the submission attempt.
Wukong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dan looking for submissions off his back.
Dan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dan pushes Wukong off looking to stand but Wukong dives back in and keeps control.
Wukong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wukong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wukong prevents Dan from improving his position.
Dan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wukong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dan defends it well.
Wukong is looking to take a break and control but Dan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wukong is looking for a kimura but Dan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wukong to get the leverage.
Dan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wukong trying to control but Dan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've been informed that Wukong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dan has his foot on Wukong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wukong works his way back into a safe position though.
Dan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wukong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dan has his foot on Wukong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wukong works his way back into a safe position though.
Dan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wukong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wukong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dan is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wukong wants to control from the top but Dan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Wukong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wukong trying to control from the bottom.
Dan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wukong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dan.
Dan is working for a submission of some sort.
Wukong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wukong is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dan has his hands clasped together but Wukong extends and breaks Dan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wukong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tanaka Wukong!
A relieved looking Tanaka Wukong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasim Akande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuya Inoue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasim Akande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuya Inoue!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Akande misses
and Inoue counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Akande is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Inoue scores with a push kick.
Inoue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akande.
We've been hearing reports that Akande has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Akande looks to land a body kick but Inoue moved away.
Akande fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Inoue is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akande sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Inoue misses with a two punch combination.
Akande throws a head kick that misses.
Akande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akande tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Akande.
Horrible takedown by Inoue or perhaps it was just good defense by Akande which made him look bad.
Inoue looks for a takedown but Akande sprawls well.
Kasim Akande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuya Inoue.
Inoue darts in looking for a takedown but Akande gets double underhooks and turns Inoue into the cage.
Akande lands a left hand.
Inoue is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akande trying to land knees to the body.
Akande missing with knees to the body.
Akande trying to land knees to the body.
Akande can't get the takedown.
Akande using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Inoue has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Inoue manages to pull guard.
Akande throws an elbow that misses. Inoue uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Akande's guard. Nice move by Inoue!
Akande wants to sweep here but Inoue controlling him for the moment.
Inoue looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akande wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Inoue stopping the sweep attempt from Akande.
Inoue is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Inoue trying to control but Akande is working from the bottom.
Inoue tries to free his leg and advance position but Akande is retaining full guard.
Inoue throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akande works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akande working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Akande lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inoue circles away quickly and effectively.
Inoue shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akande's guard.
Inoue scoring with punches to the head and body.
Inoue wants to control from the top but Akande keeps moving.
Inoue throwing strikes from guard but Akande blocks nicely.
Inoue trying to control but Akande is working from the bottom.
Inoue looking to sit in guard and control but Akande gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Inoue looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Akande puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Akande working Inoue over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akande lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akande lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akande slips a nice elbow through Inoue's hands, connecting with Inoue's forehead.
Inoue on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inoue is trying to control but can't.
Inoue tries to roll over but Akande keeps him under control.
Akande lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuya Inoue will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Inoue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akande swivels and escapes.
Inoue looks to land a combination but Akande avoids it well.
Inoue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akande shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inoue as he jumps to the side.
Inoue tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akande sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inoue somewhat.
Akande tries to score with a low kick but Inoue moves his leg out of the way.
Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akande paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akande with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akande misses with a straight left.
Akande shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Inoue counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kasim Akande is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akande lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inoue shoots for a double leg takedown but Akande sprawls well. He's pushed Inoue's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kasim Akande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuya Inoue.
Inoue tries for a takedown but Akande sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Inoue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue clinches up against the cage.
Inoue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inoue is trying to pull guard but Akande has him pressed against the cage.
Akande misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inoue.
Inoue jumps guard but Akande turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Akande.
Akande tries a knee to the head but Inoue blocks it.
Akande lands a knee to the body.
Akande tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Akande has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Inoue avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Inoue has picked Akande up - he's going for a ride! Inoue dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akande is pressing down on Inoue's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akande manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inoue takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Inoue is looking to improve his position but Akande isn't that keen on the idea.
Inoue is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Inoue is wriggling around trying to escape.
Inoue regains half guard.
Inoue trying to control from the bottom.
Akande is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Inoue has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yuya Inoue has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue wants to control but Akande is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Akande is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Inoue defends it well.
Inoue wants to get back to full guard.
Akande seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inoue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Akande decides to stand up.
Inoue looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akande is fending him off so far but Inoue persists. Nope, Akande circles away and we're back to standing.
Inoue blocks a head kick by Akande.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue darts in and clinches Akande up against the cage.
Akande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inoue jumps guard but Akande turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Akande tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Inoue drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akande gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Inoue managing to block the knees to the body from Akande.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inoue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akande with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Inoue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kasim Akande 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. This is the final round!
Inoue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akande.
Inoue dives in for a single leg takedown but Akande sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Akande throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Akande with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akande tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Inoue is looking for a takedown.
Akande looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Akande looking to throw knees to the head but Inoue is blocking nicely.
Inoue avoiding damage as Akande throws knees to the body.
Akande gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Inoue is doing well to control the position and prevent Akande from advancing to side control.
Inoue tries to get to full guard but Akande has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akande lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Inoue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Inoue is refusing to be controlled, as Akande sits in half guard.
Inoue tries to roll over but Akande keeps him under control.
Akande seems to be working for a kimura but Inoue defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoue is trying to get back to full guard.
Inoue trying to control but Akande postures up.
Akande seems to be looking for submissions.
Akande thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inoue's head.
Akande thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inoue's head.
Akande is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Inoue flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akande is looking for a kimura but Inoue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akande to get the leverage.
Akande thows a huge punch but Inoue dodges it nicely.
Akande is keen to just control but Inoue is a slippery customer.
Inoue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Inoue.
Inoue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akande defends it easily.
Akande wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
Akande slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Akande working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Inoue is pushing Akande's head away, looking to escape. Akande manages to hold on to the position though.
Akande wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Inoue, who protects the arm well.
Akande throws an elbow but Inoue slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Inoue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akande wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akande thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasim Akande showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akande has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasim Akande!
Our winner, Kasim Akande, 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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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
72% |
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