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RFC 18: Pride PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drake Kartella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kartella comes to the cage accompanied by Real G's. Drake Kartella has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Drake Kartella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartella scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kartella jabs Jacobs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kartella works Jacobs's body with a nice hook.
Kartella bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Kartella.
Kartella has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kartella bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jacobs dives in and scores a takedown into Kartella's guard.
Kartella keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacobs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacobs throws a strike but Kartella rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartella got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kartella has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Jacobs looking to control but Kartella passes into half guard.
Jacobs controlling the position for now.
Jacobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kartella is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jacobs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kartella stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.
Kartella has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kartella wanted to stand there but Jacobs had control of the position.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Kartella is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for Kartella. That snapped Jacobs's head back.
Jacobs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Kartella is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartella is pulling down on Jacobs's head. It's preventing any offense from Jacobs, at least for the moment.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kartella is keeping the position for now.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Kartella keeps moving.
Jacobs throwing strikes from guard but Kartella blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Kartella does it's job there.
Kartella scores with a hook to the body. Jacobs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kartella connects with a crisp jab.
Kartella changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kartella is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab lands there for Kartella.
Kartella lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Kartella 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.
Kartella throws a shot from downtown. Jacobs moves away and avoids it.
Jacobs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kartella.
Jacobs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drake Kartella is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kartella as he jumps to the side.
Kartella misses with the combination.
Kartella misses with a body shot
and Jacobs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kartella's guard.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Kartella keeps moving.
Kartella looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobs is one step ahead there.
Kartella keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs has gone for a leg lock! Kartella slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jacobs's guard.
Kartella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
Jacobs has control of Kartella's left arm, preventing Kartella from doing any damage.
Jacobs is looking to sweep but instead, Kartella has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kartella prevents Jacobs from improving his position.
Jacobs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jacobs working a defensive guard but Kartella passes into half guard.
Jacobs is looking to get back to full guard here but Kartella has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jacobs struggling a bit here.
Jonathan Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacobs throws Kartella to one side and escapes!
Kartella throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartella throws a shot from downtown. Jacobs moves away and avoids it.
Kartella is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kartella lands a slapping body shot.
Kartella keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kartella lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drake Kartella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drake Kartella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Jacobs.
Kartella fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kartella darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kartella throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jacobs on the side of 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!
Kartella lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobs seems unphased.
Jacobs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobs slips under a jab.
Kartella paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Kartella dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kartella keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kartella misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
Kartella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kartella fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kartella defends it nicely.
Kartella lands a jab to the head.
Jacobs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kartella scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jacobs takes one to the chin there.
Kartella throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kartella lands a right hook to the body.
Jacobs ducks right into an uppercut from Kartella.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartella lands with an uppercut that bounces Jacobs off the cage and back into range.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Kartella manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kartella fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacobs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kartella works the jab nicely.
Kartella lands with a straight right. Jacobs didn't see that one coming.
Kartella connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kartella jabs at Jacobs's body.
Kartella moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jacobs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kartella closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kartella smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacobs.
Drake Kartella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Jacobs.
Kartella lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jacobs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kartella doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kartella wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacobs is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Kartella is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jacobs trying to control but Kartella is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kartella wants to stand but Jacobs is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kartella pinned against the cage. Kartella gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kartella, as that shot connected.
Jacobs slips a straight right by Kartella.
Jacobs moves out of range of the strikes.
Kartella scores with a three punch combo!
Kartella fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kartella cracks Jacobs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kartella takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
Drake Kartella is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kartella fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jonathan Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Kartella showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kartella, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Kartella!
A very excited looking Drake Kartella made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Weller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Yews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yews is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Flames - Crawl Through Knives. Paul Yews will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Weller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Yews!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yews's guard.
Weller looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Weller manages to get himself to full guard.
Weller working a defensive guard here.
Weller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yews throwing strikes from guard but Weller blocks nicely.
Yews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yews trying to control the position from guard on top but Weller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weller being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yews lands with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yews prevents it.
Yews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yews lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Joe Weller has been cut.
Yews has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yews moves into the clinch.
Yews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yews moves into the clinch.
Weller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yews to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yews.
A short body shot lands from Yews as the two fighters clinch.
Yews has picked Weller up - he's going for a ride! Yews dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yews decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yews has Weller up against the cage in a clinch.
Yews drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yews is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yews looking to pass the guard.
Yews gets to his feet - Weller follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yews drives through and clinches with Weller against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Yews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Weller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yews closes the distance and clinches.
Yews jumps into guard, dragging Weller to the mat.
Weller trying to control the position from guard on top but Yews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yews seems keen to control Weller's posture.
Weller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weller has managed to get both his arms back between Yews's legs - danger averted.
Weller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yews has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yews thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Yews manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Yews tries to score a body lock takedown but Weller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yews effectively controlling the action here.
Yews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yews breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yews connects with the punch.
Yews drives through and clinches with Weller against the cage.
Yews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yews looking for a takedown.
Yews tries to break free but Weller pushes him back against the cage.
Weller tries to throw a body punch but Yews avoids it by throwing Weller back against the cage.
Yews keeps control of Weller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Weller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joe Weller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Yews.
Yews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Yews. Those never looked like landing.
Weller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yews throws the kick towards the body but Weller avoids it.
Yews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Weller doesn't manage to clinch there - Yews circles away.
Joe Weller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yews scores with a three punch combo!
Yews shoots in looking for a takedown but Weller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yews drives through and clinches with Weller against the cage.
Yews can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Weller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yews closes the distance and clinches.
Yews pulls Weller into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yews pulls Weller in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Yews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Weller's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Yews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yews moves into range and clinches up with Weller.
Weller has Yews pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Weller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yews tumbling to the mat - Weller dives into Yews's guard.
Yews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weller wants to pass the guard but Yews is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yews pulls Weller in to control the position.
Yews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yews keeping moving, preventing Weller from controlling successfully.
Yews lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yews is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yews gets to his feet. Weller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yews gets a clinch.
Yews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Weller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yews tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weller jumps guard but Yews stands there with Weller around his waist. Weller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yews moves into the clinch.
Yews has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Weller uses from the top position.
Yews pulls Weller in close to his closed guard and prevents Weller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yews pulls Weller in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Yews 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.
Weller trying to control the position from guard on top but Yews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Yews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yews has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Yews!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cold Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Green Pillow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cold Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Green Pillow!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pillow has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gold clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pillow working for a choke but Gold is defending well.
Gold is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gold defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pillow's arms.
Pillow scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
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!
Gold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gold is trying to get back to his feet but Pillow has full control of the position and if anything, Gold has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Our spies down at at Finch Farm inform us that Pillow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold prevents Pillow from getting a body triangle.
Pillow cracks Gold with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Gold from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Pillow punches Gold on the ear.
Pillow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gold wants to get back to his feet.
Gold's coaches at Chop Shop 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pillow has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gold trying to get back to his feet but Pillow is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gold is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pillow wants to control but Gold is keeping busy.
Pillow patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pillow trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gold is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pillow punishes Gold with strikes from the back mount.
Gold is trying to stand back up.
Pillow is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gold is defending well though. Pillow let's go of the attempt for now.
Gold is trying to stand back up.
Pillow biding his time, controlling Gold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold is trying to stand back up.
Pillow is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gold trying to get back to his feet but Pillow is in full control for now.
Pillow tries to get the hooks in deep but Gold pushed the leg off.
Pillow is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Gold has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Pillow has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Gold taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Pillow doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Green Pillow!
Green Pillow 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Ironstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sandaless - Wojownik. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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193 lbs
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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
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafal Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodney Ironstone!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ironstone connects with a body shot that sends Wallace's belly button to the back.
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ironstone defends it nicely.
Ironstone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ironstone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Ironstone throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Ironstone pushes Wallace away with a front kick.
Ironstone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wallace closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ironstone's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironstone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wallace is controlling him.
Ironstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wallace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironstone is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ironstone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wallace is looking to work some ground and pound but Ironstone has wrist control.
Ironstone wants to get back to his feet but Wallace is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ironstone gets caught flat footed, as Wallace shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace prevents Ironstone from getting back to his feet.
Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ironstone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wallace is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ironstone keeping full guard, as Wallace tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Ironstone.
Ironstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ironstone.
Ironstone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Ironstone.
Ironstone throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafal Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironstone gets a clinch.
Ironstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ironstone takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone tries to circle away but Wallace has him pinned against the cage.
Wallace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wallace is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ironstone to keep the fight standing.
Wallace decides to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ironstone defends it easily.
Ironstone looking to pass the guard.
Ironstone wants to stand but Wallace is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace is trying to keep Ironstone in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Ironstone dominated that round.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ironstone throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wallace closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rafal Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ironstone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wallace asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironstone wants to get back to his feet but Wallace drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace working the ground and pound but Ironstone is defending the strikes.
Wallace prevents Ironstone from escaping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ironstone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ironstone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ironstone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ironstone breaks the clinch.
Wallace tries to clinch but Ironstone moves out of range.
Ironstone lands with a right hand.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Ironstone.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ironstone.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Ironstone, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafal Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironstone throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Ironstone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wallace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ironstone's waist but Ironstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wallace off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironstone misses with a head kick.
Ironstone drives through and clinches with Wallace against the cage.
Ironstone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wallace keeps control of Ironstone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ironstone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wallace has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ironstone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ironstone tries to circle away but Wallace has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Ironstone.
Ironstone tries to land a front kick but Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ironstone lands a right hook to the body.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Ironstone.
Ironstone throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace shoots in but no luck this time.
Ironstone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ironstone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ironstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ironstone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wallace looks for a takedown but Ironstone sprawls well.
Ironstone lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wallace eats them both and turns towards Ironstone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironstone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ironstone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ironstone missing with knees to the body.
Ironstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ironstone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wallace fails to land the takedown.
Ironstone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ironstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Ironstone.
Rodney Ironstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ironstone lands a head kick!
Wallace tries to keep at a distance but Ironstone has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Ironstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wallace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ironstone swivels and escapes.
Rodney Ironstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironstone clinches with his opponent.
Wallace tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ironstone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wallace is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ironstone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafal Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace looking for a takedown.
Ironstone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ironstone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ironstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ironstone drives through and clinches with Wallace against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironstone manages to break the clinch.
Wallace gets tackled into the cage by Ironstone. Ironstone maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ironstone lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ironstone breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ironstone finds it's way round the side to connect with Wallace's head.
Ironstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ironstone closes the distance and clinches.
Wallace is trying to pull guard but Ironstone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ironstone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ironstone lands a jab to Wallace's midsection.
Ironstone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wallace shoots in but no luck this time.
Wallace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ironstone to score with a decent uppercut.
Ironstone takes the fight into the clinch.
Ironstone manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone catches Wallace with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Ironstone, which made it look bad.
Sloppy strikes from Ironstone. Those never looked like landing.
Ironstone moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Ironstone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ironstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ironstone rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
Wallace gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ironstone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wallace won't allow Ironstone to get back to his feet.
Wallace is standing up over Ironstone. Ironstone looks to escape but Wallace dives into side control.
Ironstone prevents Wallace from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wallace controls the position.
Wallace working the ground and pound but Ironstone is defending the strikes.
Ironstone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wallace is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rafal Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace fails with the takedown.
Rodney Ironstone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab lands there for Ironstone.
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Ironstone circles away.
Wallace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ironstone throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Ironstone lands with a nice body punch.
Ironstone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ironstone with a jab.
Ironstone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ironstone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rafal Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ironstone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ironstone tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Ironstone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ironstone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Ironstone!
Rafal Wallace was interviewed post fight and said 'Never give up'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between De Angelo Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Collasus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pratt's entrance music is Goldie - A$AP Rocky. A fine choice. Collasus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Darker Side kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, De Angelo Pratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Collasus!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collasus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pratt as he avoids it easily.
Collasus misses with a takedown attempt
so Pratt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pratt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collasus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pratt has Collasus in his guard.
Pratt is looking for a triangle but Collasus pushes his legs off easily.
Pratt working for a triangle but Collasus defends it easily.
Pratt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Collasus on the ground.
Pratt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Collasus tries to stand but Pratt is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collasus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pratt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collasus is aware though and is defending well.
Collasus landing with the ground and pound.
Collasus wanted to stand there but Pratt had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collasus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pratt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collasus has managed to get both his arms back between Pratt's legs - danger averted.
Pratt is breathing heavily.
Collasus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Collasus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Collasus lands with a punch from half guard.
Collasus seems to be working for a kimura but Pratt defends the submission attempt.
Collasus is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pratt is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Collasus!
After winning the bout, Gabriel Collasus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julle Bulle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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217 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Sheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julle Bulle!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulle misses with a hook
so Sheck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sheck throws a strike but Bulle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sheck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bulle won't allow Sheck to get back to his feet.
Sheck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bulle defends well.
Sheck trying to keep a closed guard but Bulle is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheck has Bulle pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulle stopping the sweep attempt from Sheck.
Sheck is trying to keep Bulle in close.
Sheck looking to control but Bulle passes into half guard.
Sheck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bulle prevents Sheck from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheck is working hard here to advance position.
Bulle decides to stand up.
Sheck seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bulle throws a lazy right hand but Sheck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulle wants to clinch up but Sheck keeps it at a distance.
Bulle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bulle throws a head kick but Sheck moves out of range.
Bulle has Sheck up against the cage in a clinch.
Bulle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sheck goes for a takedown attempt but Bulle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Bulle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Bulle does no damage.
Bulle misses with a looping right.
Bulle tries a head kick but it misses.
Julle Bulle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bulle misses with an uppercut. Sheck saw that one coming.
Bulle clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bulle.
Bulle lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bulle throws a head punch that misses.
Sheck is looking for a takedown.
Sheck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bulle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheck wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheck breaks from the clinch.
Sheck walks into a straight right hand from Bulle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julle Bulle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bulle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sheck at a distance.
Sheck moves out of range as Bulle strikes.
A shot to the body from Bulle misses
so Sheck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sheck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bulle keeping moving, preventing Sheck from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheck won't allow Bulle to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheck's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sheck throwing strikes from guard but Bulle blocks nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sheck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bulle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sheck blocks a head kick by Bulle.
Bulle swings for the body but Sheck moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bulle.
Sloppy strikes from Bulle. Those never looked like landing.
Bulle misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sheck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bulle to score with a decent uppercut.
Bulle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Sheck.
Bulle throws a poor cross that misses
and Sheck counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bulle!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheck scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bulle to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulle is trying to improve his position.
Sheck is staying tight to Bulle's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sheck working the head with strikes.
Bulle felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheck is looking to take a break and control but Bulle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheck is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bulle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sheck swings around for an armbar but Bulle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sheck's guard.
Sheck wants to sweep here but Bulle controlling him for the moment.
Sheck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bulle manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sheck stopping the sweep attempt from Bulle.
Sheck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sheck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bulle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sheck, into his guard.
Sheck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sheck is looking to take a break and control but Bulle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sheck dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bulle throws a wild body kick that Sheck sees coming a mile off.
Bulle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sheck gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sheck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sheck controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulle controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheck is working for a kimura but Bulle is defending it quite comfortably.
Bulle moves into full guard.
Sheck throws a big right hand that misses.
Sheck trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulle keeping full guard, as Sheck tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bulle keeping moving, preventing Sheck from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roger Sheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulle throws out the jab.
Sheck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bulle throws a body punch but Sheck moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bulle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulle lands with a straight right. Sheck didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulle. Sheck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulle throws a poor cross that misses
and Sheck counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bulle!
Sheck is trying to get an arm triangle but Bulle is defending well.
Sheck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bulle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Roger Sheck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Sheck are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bulle tries to escape but Sheck is in control.
Bulle on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sheck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bulle is not content to let Sheck control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sheck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sheck 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Sheck!
During a confident post fight interview, Roger Sheck thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Opdauhl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Biles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Opdauhl!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Opdauhl swings for the body but Biles moves out of range.
Opdauhl scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Biles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Opdauhl.
Ryan Biles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opdauhl gets caught napping as Biles dives in and scores a takedown. Opdauhl manages to retain guard.
Biles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Opdauhl looking for a sweep. Not yet Opdauhl, not yet.
Biles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Biles postures up.
Biles drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Opdauhl dives on top into guard.
Biles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Opdauhl defends well.
Opdauhl working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Opdauhl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Opdauhl chips away with some ground and pound.
Opdauhl lands a couple of elbows.
Biles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Opdauhl cracks Biles with a solid left hand.
Opdauhl is in close to Biles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Opdauhl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biles is looking for a triangle but Opdauhl pushes his legs off easily.
Opdauhl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Biles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Opdauhl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Opdauhl has managed to get both his arms back between Biles's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Opdauhl wants to control from the top but Biles keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biles is looking for a triangle but Opdauhl pushes his legs off easily.
Opdauhl chips away with some ground and pound.
Opdauhl postures up and lands a big shot to Biles's brow.
Biles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Opdauhl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Opdauhl advances position into side control!
Biles taking a bit of punishment here - Opdauhl scoring with strikes.
Opdauhl looks up at the clock and then as Biles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Opdauhl smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Opdauhl lands a strong strike to the head of Biles. That's dazed him! Opdauhl looking to finish here. Biles is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Opdauhl lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Opdauhl!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Ding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szymon Piechnicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piechnicki has chosen Shantel - Disko Partizani as his entrance music. Szymon Piechnicki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bill Ding's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Ding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Szymon Piechnicki!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piechnicki moves into the clinch.
Ding is looking for a takedown.
Piechnicki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ding goes for a takedown in the clinch but Piechnicki prevents it.
Piechnicki landing knees to the body.
Ding goes for a takedown attempt but Piechnicki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Ding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piechnicki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Piechnicki takes the fight into the clinch.
Ding is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Piechnicki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Piechnicki lands with a right to the head.
Ding wants to take the fight to the mat but Piechnicki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Piechnicki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Piechnicki lands a knee to the head.
Ding is breathing heavily.
Ding is looking to take this one to the mat.
Piechnicki is pressed up against the cage. Ding has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Piechnicki down to the mat. Piechnicki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Piechnicki moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Piechnicki obliges.
Ding takes a knee right on the jaw!
Piechnicki lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechnicki stalling the fight.
Piechnicki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ding's face.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Piechnicki.
Piechnicki looking to stall.
Ding takes a knee right on the jaw!
Piechnicki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ding is rocked!
Piechnicki lands a big knee to the head and Ding goes down! Piechnicki pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Szymon Piechnicki!
An out of breath Szymon Piechnicki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bariga Kodeinich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kodeinich is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: KODEIN. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bariga Kodeinich was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eduardo Alvarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bariga Kodeinich!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Kodeinich sizes up Alvarez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kodeinich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kodeinich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kodeinich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kodeinich scores with a jab to the body.
Kodeinich clinches up against the cage.
Kodeinich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kodeinich misses with a body punch.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodeinich tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Kodeinich drops back down to his feet.
Kodeinich blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kodeinich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich decides to pull guard.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kodeinich 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.
Kodeinich working a defensive guard but Alvarez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kodeinich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kodeinich keeps working.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kodeinich is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kodeinich is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Kodeinich keeps moving.
Kodeinich wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez trying to control but Kodeinich is working from the bottom.
Alvarez postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alvarez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kodeinich!
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Alvarez.
Kodeinich throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
Kodeinich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bariga Kodeinich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kodeinich misses with a body shot.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Kodeinich ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Bariga Kodeinich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kodeinich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kodeinich misses with a few strikes there.
Kodeinich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kodeinich moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Kodeinich misses with a punch on the inside.
Kodeinich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kodeinich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kodeinich can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Kodeinich jumps guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kodeinich tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Kodeinich back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvarez is looking to control Kodeinich's arms but Kodeinich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Kodeinich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kodeinich tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Kodeinich moved out of range nicely.
Kodeinich misses with a wild combination.
Kodeinich lands the left hand.
Kodeinich misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvarez.
Kodeinich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kodeinich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez wants to break free but Kodeinich has control.
Alvarez trying to control the position but instead, Kodeinich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvarez into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez stalling against the cage.
Kodeinich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kodeinich as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eduardo Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a swing at Kodeinich's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kodeinich wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Kodeinich scores with a shot to the body.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bariga Kodeinich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kodeinich tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kodeinich connects with a single shot there.
Kodeinich misses with a body shot.
Kodeinich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Kodeinich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kodeinich. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez slips a jab from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Kodeinich throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kodeinich misses with the combination.
Kodeinich throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kodeinich misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kodeinich's guard.
Kodeinich wants to sweep but no luck.
Kodeinich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kodeinich looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kodeinich trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kodeinich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kodeinich throws out the jab.
Kodeinich tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kodeinich misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Kodeinich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alvarez tests Kodeinich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kodeinich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kodeinich throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Kodeinich tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodeinich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Kodeinich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kodeinich pulls guard successfully.
Kodeinich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kodeinich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kodeinich working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kodeinich holds on and takes a little breather.
Kodeinich trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kodeinich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez counters with a takedown into side control.
Kodeinich is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Alvarez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kodeinich stops Alvarez from passing to mount.
Alvarez working the ground and pound.
Kodeinich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kodeinich keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alvarez landing a few strikes.
Kodeinich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alvarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kodeinich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kodeinich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Alvarez clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alvarez jabs Kodeinich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kodeinich throws a big shot that misses.
Kodeinich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kodeinich throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Kodeinich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Kodeinich misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Kodeinich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kodeinich misses the jab.
Bariga Kodeinich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Kodeinich misses.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Kodeinich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kodeinich pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kodeinich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez is looking to wear down Kodeinich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kodeinich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez moves out of range as Kodeinich strikes.
Kodeinich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kodeinich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kodeinich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alvarez cracks a nice hook into Kodeinich's ribs.
Kodeinich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kodeinich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kodeinich misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kodeinich looking for a sweep. Not yet Kodeinich, not yet.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kodeinich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eduardo Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kodeinich wants to improve his position but instead Alvarez has moved into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kodeinich is refusing to be controlled, as Alvarez sits in half guard.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Kodeinich's hands, connecting with Kodeinich's forehead.
Kodeinich trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich is in trouble now - Alvarez has advanced to mount!
Alvarez lands a heavy elbow.
Alvarez trying to control but Kodeinich is having none of it.
Kodeinich tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.
Alvarez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kodeinich?
Kodeinich is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez landing strikes from the mount and Kodeinich is in trouble!
Kodeinich is still in real trouble! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez 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.
Kodeinich is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kodeinich! More shots from Alvarez and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Alvarez!
Eduardo Alvarez is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Eduardo Alvarez 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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