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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Wirya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wirya's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Let Her Go. Johansson has chosen The Second Coming as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Leon Wirya has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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216 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leon Wirya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Johansson!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson throws a right hand that Wirya ducks under and follows up with a left that Wirya also avoids with ease.
Wirya is looking to clinch.
A combination from Johansson does no damage.
Wirya tries to clinch up.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johansson lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Wirya.
Wirya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wirya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wirya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wirya struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Johansson is trying to pull guard but Wirya has him pressed against the cage.
Johansson manages to pull guard.
Wirya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wirya is sitting in close to Johansson's body. Johansson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wirya is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wirya is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Johansson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Johansson!
An out of breath Ryan Johansson 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Mousse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousse's entrance music is Skeet Surfing - Top Secret!. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chocolate Mousse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Todd!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Todd slips a jab and a cross from Mousse.
Mousse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jason Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mousse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Mousse scores with a four punch combination!
Mousse avoids the head kick by Todd.
Todd instigates a clinch.
Mousse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Todd prevents it.
Todd goes for a takedown attempt but Mousse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good shot there by Mousse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mousse tries to avoid it but Todd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mousse to the ground. Mousse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chocolate Mousse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Todd.
Mousse blocks a head kick by Todd.
Todd instigates a clinch.
Mousse is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Todd to keep the fight standing.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Todd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Todd wants a takedown but no success here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Todd tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mousse managing to block the knees to the body from Todd.
Todd putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mousse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mousse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chocolate Mousse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd shoots in and drives through. Mousse sprawls well.
Mousse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Mousse moves out of range easily.
Mousse throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Mousse misses with the combination.
Mousse scores with a hook.
Todd closes the distance and clinches up with Mousse, looking for a takedown. Todd pushes Mousse against the cage but Mousse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Mousse.
Nice jab there from Mousse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousse takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mousse throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mousse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mousse wants it to stay on the feet.
Mousse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Mousse tries to sprawl but Todd drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mousse is looking to improve his position.
Todd is trying to control the action in half guard but Mousse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Todd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Todd prevents Mousse from improving his position.
Todd content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Todd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chocolate Mousse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Todd fails with the takedown.
Todd looks for the body kick but Mousse saw that one coming.
Todd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Todd is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mousse can't fight it off and eventually Todd manages to take the fight to the floor. Mousse looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mousse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Todd defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mousse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mousse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mousse!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd wants to control but Mousse postures up.
Todd tries to buck Mousse off but Mousse is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Todd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mousse creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mousse working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Todd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mousse wants to control but Todd is keeping busy.
Mousse is concentrating on defense, preventing Todd from advancing position.
Mousse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mousse tries to get out of the position.
Mousse moves into full guard.
Todd looking to sit in guard and control but Mousse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jason Todd has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousse controlling from the top position.
Mousse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Todd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mousse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Todd is trying to keep Mousse in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todd wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Todd wants to stand but Mousse is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousse makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mousse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Todd trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Todd throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mousse postures up in Todd's guard and throws a big left but Todd blocks it.
Todd being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Todd throws a push kick but Mousse slaps the foot to one side.
Todd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Todd seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mousse's head.
Todd is looking for a kimura here.
Mousse is controlling Todd's trapped leg to prevent Todd from advancing to side control.
Todd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mousse is controlling Todd's trapped leg to prevent Todd from advancing to side control.
Mousse is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Mousse misses the target.
A head kick misses from Todd.
A combination from Mousse does no damage.
Todd tries to clinch but Mousse moves out of range.
Todd takes the fight into the clinch.
Todd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mousse just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mousse managing to block the knees to the body from Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mousse is trying to break free.
Todd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mousse swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mousse prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mousse manages to get back to half guard.
Mousse wants to control but Todd is keeping busy.
Mousse controlling the position well.
Todd is trying to control. Mousse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Todd seems to be working for a kimura but Mousse defends the submission attempt.
Mousse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mousse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd wants to control from the top but Mousse keeps moving.
Mousse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mousse has Todd pulled in close to control his posture.
Todd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mousse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Todd preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Todd gets a clinch.
Mousse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd decides to pull guard.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mousse.
Todd is trying to keep Mousse in close.
Todd wants to sweep here but Mousse controlling him for the moment.
Mousse throwing strikes from guard but Todd blocks nicely.
Todd has control of Mousse's left arm, preventing Mousse from doing any damage.
Todd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mousse wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Todd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Todd is trying to keep Mousse in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mousse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mousse throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Chocolate Mousse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Todd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mousse is looking for a sweep. Todd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Todd is taking a breather. Mousse 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.
Todd is looking to take a break and control but Mousse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Todd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Todd!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Killumanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Mighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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163 lbs
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155 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Killumanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenichi Mighty!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killumanti lands a big right hand that sends Mighty crashing to the mat! Killumanti stays standing though and waves Mighty back to his feet!
Mighty is rocked!
It looks like Kenichi Mighty has been cut.
Mighty looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Killumanti blocks a head kick by Mighty.
Mighty is still on wobbly legs! Can Killumanti finish him?
Killumanti tries to clinch but Mighty is having none of it.
Killumanti is stalking Mighty. Mighty circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Killumanti, and it's lights out! Mighty really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Killumanti!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theros Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixie Normus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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246 lbs
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265 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theros Staal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dixie Normus!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Normus looks for a takedown but Staal sprawls well.
Normus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Staal.
Staal lands a big head kick that sends Normus tumbling to the mat! Staal takes a step backwards and waves Normus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dixie Normus has been cut.
Normus tries to bum rush Staal with a series of wild strikes but Staal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Staal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Staal lands a leg kick that knocks Normus off balance momentarily.
Staal scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Normus misses with a wild body shot.
Staal lands a jab to the head.
Staal lands a front kick.
Staal could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Staal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Normus.
Theros Staal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Normus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Normus shoots in but Staal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Staal dips to his left and cracks Normus with an uppercut!
Normus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Staal lands a big head kick that sends Normus tumbling to the mat! Staal takes a step backwards and waves Normus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Normus is rocked!
Normus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Normus looks winded!
Normus looks up at the clock. Bad move! Staal lands a right hand from hell, dropping Normus. Staal pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theros Staal!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Men Tor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kip Ruell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Men Tor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kip Ruell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruell avoids the body shot from Tor.
Tor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruell moves away.
A shot to the body from Ruell misses
and Tor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tor throws the kick towards the body but Ruell avoids it.
Ruell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tor misses with a body kick.
Tor connects with a jab.
It looks like Kip Ruell has been cut.
Tor slips a straight right by Ruell.
Tor avoids the body shot from Ruell.
Ruell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ruell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tor blocks a jab.
Ruell misses with a double jab.
Tor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tor swings for the body but Ruell moves out of range.
Ruell thuds his right hand into Tor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruell looks to land a right hand but Tor moved out of range.
Tor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Ruell.
Tor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruell's head.
Ruell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tor misses with a wild body shot.
Ruell misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Tor slams his shin into Ruell's torso.
Tor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruell manages to avoid it.
Tor throws a body shot but no joy.
Tor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruell.
Ruell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ruell misses with an uppercut. Tor saw that one coming.
Tor is looking to wear down Ruell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ruell throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruell misses with a looping left.
Ruell misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Tor.
Kip Ruell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tor looks for the body kick but Ruell saw that one coming.
A big right from Ruell misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Tor.
Tor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tor scores with a kick to the body.
Tor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tor misses with a jab to the body
and Ruell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tor misses the shot to the body.
Tor throws a body punch but Ruell moves out of range.
Tor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruell throws a hook but Tor blocks it.
A head kick misses from Tor.
Ruell misses with a straight right.
Tor misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Tor.
Tor circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Ruell drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Tor follows Ruell 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 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Men Tor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lou Hole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Alvarez Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LL COOL J MOMMA SAY KNOCK YOU OUT. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lou Hole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Alvarez Jr!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hole throws out a powerful jab.
Alvarez Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez Jr misses with a combination
and Hole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hole doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alvarez Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hole doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alvarez Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hole to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole won't allow Alvarez Jr to get back to his feet.
Hole throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole passes Alvarez Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hole looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alvarez Jr wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Alvarez Jr is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Hole is looking for a kimura but Alvarez Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hole to get the leverage.
Alvarez Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hole seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez Jr defends the submission attempt.
Hole prevents Alvarez Jr from improving his position.
Hole 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.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez Jr keeps working.
Alvarez Jr trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez Jr tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Hole stops Alvarez Jr from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alvarez Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez Jr thuds his right hand into Hole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvarez Jr looks to land a combination. Hole sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice body punch from Alvarez Jr.
Alvarez Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Hole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole misses with a double jab.
Alvarez Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hole.
Hole misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hole!
An inside leg kick from Alvarez Jr misses.
Hole tries to clinch but Alvarez Jr moves away
and Alvarez Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hole thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Alvarez Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alvarez Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez Jr moves away from the strike by Hole.
Alvarez Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hole tries to clinch up.
Alvarez Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hole was covering up waiting for the punch and Alvarez Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alvarez Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hole is trying to control the position but Alvarez Jr postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hole is working for a kimura but Alvarez Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Hole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvarez Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole prevents Alvarez Jr from standing back up.
Hole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez Jr defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez Jr wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hole seems to be looking for submissions.
Hole throwing shots but Alvarez Jr is blocking nicely.
Hole is working for a kimura here but Alvarez Jr manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hole's guard.
Hole is looking for a triangle but Alvarez Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Hole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarez Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvarez Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez Jr, not yet.
Hole pushing down on Alvarez Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hole is looking for a kimura here.
Alvarez Jr is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Alvarez Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvarez Jr is looking to escape.
Hole is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez Jr is defending well.
Hole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Hole dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hole walks into a jab.
Hole blocks a leg kick.
Hole wants to clinch
enabling Alvarez Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez Jr sizes up Hole with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alvarez Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole clinches up against the cage.
Hole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hole is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alvarez Jr is defending well.
Alvarez Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hole has double underhooks.
Hole misses with a punch on the inside.
Hole trying to stall but Alvarez Jr improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez Jr can't break the clinch.
Alvarez Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hole manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvarez Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvarez Jr.
Alvarez Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hole.
Hole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Hole has momentary wrist control but Alvarez Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Lou Hole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez Jr wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole is trying to keep Alvarez Jr in close.
Hole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alvarez Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvarez Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alvarez Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hole is looking for a triangle but Alvarez Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Hole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hole manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole 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.
Alvarez Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hole is controlling him.
Hole drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hole jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alvarez Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Hole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarez Jr keeping hold of Hole's head, controlling as best he can.
Alvarez Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Alvarez Jr.
I think Alvarez Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Alvarez Jr!
A determined George Alvarez Jr didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Massa Alcantara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Helm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helm is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Spazzin - Gary Podunk. James Helm has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eduardo Massa Alcantara's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eduardo Massa Alcantara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Helm!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massa Alcantara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Eduardo Massa Alcantara has been cut.
Massa Alcantara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helm manages to avoid it.
Helm slips a straight right by Massa Alcantara.
Massa Alcantara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Massa Alcantara misses with a hook to the body
and Helm counters with a two punch combo.
Helm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Massa Alcantara finds it's way round the side to connect with Helm's head.
Massa Alcantara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helm throws out the jab.
Helm walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Massa Alcantara drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Helm swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Massa Alcantara's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Helm!
A very excited looking James Helm made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saintly Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Nicola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saintly Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joel Nicola!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicola lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fish takes a step back to recover.
Nicola tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Nicola. No joy for Fish on that attempt.
Nicola connects with a body shot that sends Fish's belly button to the back.
Fish shoots in for a double leg but Nicola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fish is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saintly Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nicola delivers a nice body kick.
Fish is breathing heavily.
Fish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicola scores with a body shot.
Nicola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nicola.
Nicola connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicola works Fish's body with a nice hook.
Nicola thuds a left hand into Fish's body.
Nicola lands a jab to Fish's midsection.
Nicola works Fish's body with a nice hook.
Nicola delivers a nice body kick.
Joel Nicola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicola scores with a hook to the body. Fish takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Nicola.
Nicola throws a head kick that misses.
Fish 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.
Fish on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicola lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Nicola.
Nicola scores with a jab to the body.
Nicola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fish at a distance.
Nicola scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicola jabs at Fish's body.
Nicola lands a big head kick that sends Fish tumbling to the mat! Nicola takes a step backwards and waves Fish back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fish is rocked!
Nicola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicola cracks Fish with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nicola has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fish to stand back up!
Oh Fish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicola moves in close and cracks Fish with a massive right hand! Fish, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Nicola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joel Nicola!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nestor Shufrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The key to victory for Massimo Benvenuti has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massimo Benvenuti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nestor Shufrich!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shufrich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Shufrich with that takedown attempt.
Shufrich blocks a head kick by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shufrich's head.
It looks like Nestor Shufrich has been cut.
Shufrich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shufrich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benvenuti throws a sloppy head kick and Shufrich moves out of range easily.
Benvenuti wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti just misses with a punch to the body.
Benvenuti misses with a wild body shot.
Benvenuti closes the distance and pushes Shufrich back into the cage.
Benvenuti digs a right hand underneath Shufrich's ribcage. Shufrich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benvenuti taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shufrich fails to pull guard.
Shufrich blocks a body shot from Benvenuti.
Shufrich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Massimo Benvenuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Shufrich.
Benvenuti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benvenuti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benvenuti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benvenuti lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shufrich takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shufrich tries to pull guard but Benvenuti holds him up against the cage and eventually Shufrich drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Benvenuti.
Shufrich letting Benvenuti take a breather here.
Shufrich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benvenuti after a bit of a struggle.
Benvenuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benvenuti digs a right hand underneath Shufrich's ribcage. Shufrich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benvenuti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benvenuti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benvenuti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Benvenuti.
Shufrich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benvenuti lands a shoulder strike.
Benvenuti lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Benvenuti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shufrich up against the cage.
Benvenuti lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Benvenuti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nestor Shufrich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Benvenuti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shufrich under the eye.
Shufrich dodges the punch combination from Benvenuti.
Shufrich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benvenuti defends well and Shufrich ends up having to push Benvenuti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benvenuti scores with a shot to the side of Shufrich's head.
Benvenuti avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Benvenuti.
Benvenuti digs a right hand into Shufrich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shufrich's gas tank.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shufrich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benvenuti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benvenuti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shufrich avoids the elbow strike from Benvenuti, against the cage.
Benvenuti scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Benvenuti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shufrich's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Benvenuti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shufrich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Massimo Benvenuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Shufrich.
Benvenuti digs a right hand into Shufrich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shufrich's gas tank.
Shufrich tries to pull guard but Benvenuti won't allow it.
Benvenuti lands a shot to the body.
Benvenuti lands a body shot.
Benvenuti scores with a shot to the side of Shufrich's head.
A short right from Benvenuti.
Shufrich tries to pull guard but Benvenuti holds him up against the cage and eventually Shufrich drops back down to his feet.
Benvenuti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shufrich can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Benvenuti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands a body punch.
Shufrich is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a right hand.
Benvenuti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shufrich backwards.
A body shot lands from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benvenuti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shufrich backwards.
Still in the clinch, Benvenuti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shufrich backwards.
Shufrich tries to pull guard but Benvenuti won't allow it.
Benvenuti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benvenuti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Benvenuti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benvenuti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shufrich or not.
Shufrich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shufrich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benvenuti walks away with a smile on his face. Shufrich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benvenuti scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Benvenuti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nestor Shufrich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Shufrich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benvenuti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shufrich in his tracks.
Shufrich is rocked!
Benvenuti lands with a big left! Shufrich is wobbled badly! Benvenuti comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Shufrich to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Massimo Benvenuti!
Massimo Benvenuti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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