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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dark Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicente Otubro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dark Rage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Rage! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vicente Otubro! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Otubro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rage, pushing him back against the cage. Rage turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Rage wants to control but Otubro is keeping him busy. Otubro prevents Rage from moving into mount. Rage landing a few strikes. Otubro can't do much from the bottom here. Rage controls the position. Otubro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rage's best efforts. Otubro has hold of Rage's hands but Rage slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Otubro is trying to maintain the position but Rage is very close to passing his half guard. Otubro looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Otubro looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Otubro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Otubro misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Otubro trying to control here.
Rage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Nice strikes from Rage there. Rage scoring with strikes to the body and head. Rage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Rage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Otubro sees it coming and defends easily. Rage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Otubro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rage. Otubro regains full guard. Nicely done. Otubro keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully. Otubro looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rage is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Otubro has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rage is looking to defend but Otubro has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rage! Otubro pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rage taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vicente Otubro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dark Fear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Rage - Straight to Hell as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Fear! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Hernandez! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fear slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Dark Fear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fear throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively. Fear misses with a series of wild punches.
Fear wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fear fails to land with a series of punches.
Fear takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses. Fear throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Despite the aggression on Hernandez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fear stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Hector Hernandez has been cut. Fear thuds a left hand into Hernandez's body. Fear ducks down and throws a hook to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Fear.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fear throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez. Fear swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez. Fear fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fear looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range. Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Dark Fear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fear lands a two punch combo.
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hernandez looks winded! Hernandez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. A jab from Fear finds it's way through Hernandez's defenses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Fear looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fear slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Fear lands a nice shot that snaps Hernandez's head back.
Fear throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease. Fear sets himself, and Hernandez steps forward looking for the clinch! Fear avoids it this time. Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy. Fear fails to land with a series of punches.
Fear is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fear throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fear lands with a right and another and another! Hernandez is in big trouble! Fear lands again and this time it's lights out for Hernandez! A quality knockout there for Fear.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dark Fear!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Coryatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coryatt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome 2 Houston. Kevin Coryatt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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167 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Materla! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Coryatt! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Coryatt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coryatt lands in his opponent's guard. Coryatt is working Materla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Coryatt with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Materla is striking but Coryatt is not phased and passes to half guard. Materla is trying to maintain the position but Coryatt is very close to passing his half guard. We've been hearing good reports from Materla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Materla wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Materla is pressing down on Coryatt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Materla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coryatt is aware though and is defending well. Materla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coryatt's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coryatt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Coryatt punching from the bottom - just letting Materla know he's still in a fight. Coryatt wants to sweep but no luck. Coryatt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Coryatt looking for a sweep. Not yet Coryatt, not yet. Our spies down at at Xtreme HGH Fight Club (best in Amsterdam) inform us that Coryatt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Coryatt working a defensive guard here.
Materla trying to control the position from guard on top but Coryatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Materla preventing the sweep.
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. Coryatt keeping moving, preventing Materla from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Materla connects with a jab. Coryatt looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Coryatt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Materla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Materla wants to sweep but no luck. Materla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Materla keeping moving, preventing Coryatt from controlling successfully. Coryatt with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coryatt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Materla wants to get back to his feet but Coryatt is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Coryatt gets to his feet - Materla follows without any prompting. Materla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coryatt swivels and escapes. Coryatt dodges the punch combination from Materla.
Materla throws a hook but Coryatt avoids it easily. Coryatt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Materla is looking to clinch. Coryatt goes for a double leg but Materla avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Materla continues to drive forward. Materla wants to clinch up but Coryatt keeps it at a distance. Coryatt unleashes a big counter combination but Materla bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coryatt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Materla napping and manages to drive through into side control! Coryatt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Materla takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Coryatt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Coryatt is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Materla's shoulder. That is not cool. Materla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Coryatt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Materla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Materla regains full guard. Nicely done. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Materla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Coryatt stands up from Materla's guard - Coryatt perhaps looking for a knockout. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Coryatt dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Coryatt drives through and clinches with Materla against the cage.
Coryatt gets underhooks to prevent Materla's takedown attempt.
Materla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Materla fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Materla is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coryatt is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materla. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coryatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coryatt tries to work over Materla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Coryatt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Materla has him pressed against the cage. Coryatt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Materla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coryatt breaks from the clinch.
Materla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coryatt avoids it really well and circles away. Coryatt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Coryatt clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Materla fails to pull guard.
Materla has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coryatt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Materla is trying to maintain a safe position but Coryatt gets an underhook and turns Materla into the cage. Materla is working for takedown but Coryatt is calmly controlling the position for now. Coryatt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Coryatt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Materla, pushing him back against the cage. Coryatt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Coryatt shoots in looking for a takedown. Materla tries to sprawl out of it but Coryatt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Materla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Materla shoots for a takedown but Coryatt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Michal Materla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Coryatt gets in close and instigates a clinch. Coryatt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A battle for position here, against the cage. Materla tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coryatt just stands there and leans against the cage. A short right from Coryatt. Materla drags the fight down to the ground.
Coryatt is stalling in the full guard. Coryatt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Materla is keeping the position for now. Coryatt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Coryatt prevents Materla from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Materla looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Coryatt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Materla can't do much from the bottom here. Coryatt lands an elbow. Coryatt has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Materla tries to improve position but can't. Materla takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Coryatt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coryatt controls the position from side control. Materla is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Coryatt grinds an elbow into Materla's temple. Coryatt scoring with punches and elbows. Materla is not content to let Coryatt control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Materla is looking to regain half guard here but Coryatt keeps moving and retains side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Coryatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Coryatt tries for a takedown but Materla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Coryatt tries to close the distance and clinch but Materla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Coryatt throws a sloppy head kick and Materla moves out of range easily. Coryatt rushes Materla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Coryatt. Materla is trying to trip Coryatt. He has hold of a leg but Coryatt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Materla persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Coryatt trying to keep a closed guard but Materla is proving a slippery customer.
Coryatt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Materla is one step ahead there. Materla trying to control the position from guard on top but Coryatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coryatt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Materla wants to pass the guard but Coryatt is keeping the position. Materla slips nicely into half guard. Coryatt is refusing to be controlled, as Materla sits in half guard. Coryatt wants to control but Materla is keeping busy and won't allow it. Coryatt wants to improve his position but Materla is controlling well.
Coryatt is trying to control but can't.
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. Coryatt is trying to get back to full guard. Coryatt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Materla. Coryatt misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Materla shoots in but no luck this time. Materla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Materla wants it to stay on the feet. Materla throws a body shot but no joy. Materla clinches up with Coryatt and pushes him back against the cage. Materla has Coryatt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Materla pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Coryatt tumbling to the mat - Materla dives into Coryatt's guard. Materla stopping the sweep attempt from Coryatt. Materla trying to control but Coryatt is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coryatt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Materla trying to control but Coryatt is working from the bottom. Materla is looking to work some ground and pound but Coryatt has wrist control. Materla trying to control the position from guard on top but Coryatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Coryatt has Materla pulled in close to control his posture. Kevin Coryatt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Materla trying to control the position from guard on top but Coryatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Materla tries to sprawl but Coryatt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coryatt is keen to just control but Materla is a slippery customer. Materla tries to get to full guard but Coryatt has control of the leg. Coryatt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Coryatt prevents Materla from improving his position. Coryatt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Michal Materla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Coryatt trying to control from half guard but Materla is working away. Materla actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight! Michal Materla showed his dominance in that final round. I think Coryatt 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Coryatt! Kevin Coryatt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Wolter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegon Ichimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Wolter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kegon Ichimaru! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ichimaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wolter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick from Ichimaru lands but Wolter takes it in his stride. Ichimaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Wolter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ichimaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolter throws out the jab. Ichimaru throws a hook but Wolter blocks it. Ichimaru throws a sloppy head kick and Wolter moves out of range easily. Ichimaru throws a shot from downtown. Wolter moves away and avoids it. Wolter is looking to counter the offense by Ichimaru and move into the clinch. Wolter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ichimaru misses with a head kick.
Wolter tries to counter by clinching up but Ichimaru breaks away and moves out of range. Ichimaru scores with a head kick. Wolter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ichimaru. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good shot there by Ichimaru. Ichimaru has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Ichimaru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wolter's hands. Wolter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ichimaru is just out of range. Ichimaru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wolter looks to throw the jab but Ichimaru is out of range. Wolter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolter slips a straight right by Ichimaru. Wolter throws out a leg kick but Ichimaru moves out of range and Wolter only half commits. Ichimaru throws a sloppy head kick and Wolter moves out of range easily. Wolter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ichimaru slips a straight right by Wolter. Ichimaru slips a jab from Wolter. Wolter ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ichimaru slips a straight right by Wolter. Wolter cracks Ichimaru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Wolter throws a shot from downtown. Ichimaru moves away and avoids it. Ichimaru avoids the body shot from Wolter.
Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolter scoring well with a low kick there.
Ichimaru lands a high kick!
Wolter stuns Ichimaru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ichimaru throws a lazy head kick and Wolter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wolter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ichimaru. Wolter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ichimaru sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wolter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ichimaru is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Ichimaru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ichimaru scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A jab from Wolter misses. The crowd cheers as Wolter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ichimaru doesn't seem phased though. Wolter misses with a straight right. Wolter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Ichimaru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wolter misses the shot to the body. Ichimaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ichimaru throws a head kick but Wolter moves out of range.
Wolter moves out of range as Ichimaru throws a body kick.
Ichimaru gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wolter. Wolter misses with a hook. Ichimaru ducked under it nicely. Ichimaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ichimaru throws a nice outside leg kick. Wolter blocks a jab. Ichimaru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wolter misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Wolter. Wolter misses with a few strikes there.
Wolter throws a right hand that Ichimaru ducks under and follows up with a left that Ichimaru also avoids with ease. Wolter moves out of range as Ichimaru strikes. Wolter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ichimaru throws a sloppy head kick and Wolter moves out of range easily. Wolter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Wolter looks to land a left hand but Ichimaru moved out of range nicely. Wolter misses with an uppercut. Ichimaru saw that one coming. Ichimaru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wolter takes a step back to recover. Nice body kick from Ichimaru. Ichimaru slips under a jab. Wolter digs a good body shot into Ichimaru's ribs. Ichimaru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Ichimaru blocks a jab. Ichimaru throws a hook but Wolter blocks it. As Ichimaru tries to get set, Wolter tries to push him back and clinch up but Ichimaru manages to avoid the attempt. Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! Ichimaru moves out of range as Wolter strikes. Ichimaru shapes to counter with a head kick. Wolter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ichimaru. Ichimaru obviously looking to wear him down.
Wolter jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wolter tries to bum rush Ichimaru with a series of wild strikes but Ichimaru uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ichimaru thinks about the counter body kick. Ichimaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolter slips a straight right by Ichimaru. A little feinted left hand from Wolter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kegon Ichimaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ichimaru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolter.
Wolter blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Wolter misses with a looping left. Wolter looks to land a left hand but Ichimaru moved out of range nicely. Wolter misses with a straight left. Ichimaru throws out a loose jab but Wolter uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ichimaru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolter sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ichimaru ducks under a wild hook from Wolter. Wolter misses with a hook. Ichimaru ducked under it nicely. Wolter avoids the head kick by Ichimaru.
As Ichimaru looks to move away, Wolter throws a big counter combo bu Ichimaru just gets out of the way. Ichimaru throws a push kick but Wolter slaps the foot to one side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kegon Ichimaru will probably get the nod. That's time! Wolter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wolter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ichimaru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wolter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ichimaru scrambles back to his feet. Wolter walks into a jab. Wolter throws a hook to the side of Ichimaru's head but Ichimaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wolter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wolter checks a low kick from Ichimaru. Wolter throwing a counter right hand but Ichimaru manages to avoid it. Ichimaru moves out of range of the strikes. Ichimaru tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Wolter. Wolter throws a body shot but no joy. Wolter throws a lazy right hand but Ichimaru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A swing and a miss from Wolter. Ichimaru throws a sloppy head kick and Wolter moves out of range easily. Ichimaru scores with a head kick.
Ichimaru scores with a push kick. Wolter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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! Ichimaru lands with an uppercut that bounces Wolter off the cage and back into range. A left lands for Ichimaru. Ichimaru has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ichimaru there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ichimaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolter. A solid body kick from Ichimaru. Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wolter motions for Ichimaru to come forward. Wolter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wolter throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wolter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ichimaru moves away. Ichimaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolter misses the jab. A jab from Wolter misses. Ichimaru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Wolter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Wolter throws a big shot that misses. Wolter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ichimaru works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ichimaru misses with a head kick.
Ichimaru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kegon Ichimaru seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wolter blocks the body kick.
Ichimaru lands a high kick!
Ichimaru throws a hook to the side of Wolter's head but Wolter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ichimaru misses with an uppercut
letting Wolter counter with a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wolter misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolter takes a swing at Ichimaru's ribcage but misses. Wolter avoids the head kick by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru throws the left hand but Wolter avoids the punch easily. Wolter is looking to counter with a body kick. Good work by Ichimaru as he checks the leg kick. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichimaru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wolter takes a step back to recover. Ichimaru moves out of range of the strikes. Wolter misses with a hook. Ichimaru ducked under it nicely. Ichimaru defending well as Wolter loads up on a big left hand. Wolter slips a jab from Ichimaru. Wolter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ichimaru lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Ichimaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ichimaru lands a leg kick that knocks Wolter off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolter blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Wolter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Wolter blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Wolter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ichimaru throws a sloppy head kick and Wolter moves out of range easily. Ichimaru checks a low kick from Wolter. Ichimaru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wolter throws a low kick, looking for Ichimaru's leg but Ichimaru calmly moves out of range. Ichimaru throws a sloppy head kick and Wolter moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Ichimaru. Nice straight punches there by Wolter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolter. Ichimaru throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ichimaru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Ichimaru lands with a slapping head kick. Wolter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Wolter tries to land a leg kick but Ichimaru saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Ichimaru. Wolter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ichimaru slips a jab from Wolter. Wolter moves out of range as Ichimaru strikes. Wolter throwing a counter right hand but Ichimaru manages to avoid it. Ichimaru throws a leg kick and Wolter counters with a lovely shot to the body. A head kick misses from Ichimaru.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A leg kick checked by Wolter. Wolter misses with a looping right. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick misses from Ichimaru. Wolter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Wolter thows a left - swing and a miss! Wolter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ichimaru misses with a leg kick. Wolter scores with a shot to the body.
Wolter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The fighters circling - Wolter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wolter scores with a jab. Ichimaru acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ichimaru misses with a head kick.
Wolter throws a jab when Ichimaru was well out of range. Ichimaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolter. Ichimaru slips a straight right by Wolter. Wolter throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ichimaru looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ichimaru moves out of range of the strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ichimaru scores with a kick to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kegon Ichimaru will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ichimaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ichimaru misses with a straight left. Ichimaru moves into range and connects with a jab. Wolter throws a lazy right hand but Ichimaru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wolter lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ichimaru. The fighters circling - Ichimaru throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wolter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Wolter throws a hook but Ichimaru avoids it easily. Wolter moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIchimaru. Nice body kick from Ichimaru. Ichimaru is looking to land body kicks. Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichimaru misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ichimaru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolter. Ichimaru shapes to counter with a head kick. Wolter throws a body punch but Ichimaru moves out of range. Ichimaru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Ichimaru misses with a leg kick and Wolter counters with a body kick that stops Ichimaru in his tracks momentarily. Ichimaru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ichimaru connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ichimaru. Wolter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wolter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ichimaru. Ichimaru throws a head kick but Wolter moves out of range.
Wolter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Good exchange - Ichimaru coming out on top. Wolter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ichimaru sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ichimaru throws a lazy head kick and Wolter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Ichimaru dodges an elbow strike from Wolter.
Ichimaru wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wolter has him pressed against the cage. Ichimaru tries to work over Wolter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wolter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Wolter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ichimaru uses good head movement to avoid it. A frustrated look appears on Ichimaru's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ichimaru breaks the clinch.
Wolter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wolter slips under a jab from Ichimaru. Wolter misses with a straight left. Kegon Ichimaru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wolter thows a body kick. Ichimaru tries to catch it but that hurt him. Ichimaru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolter. Ichimaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Ichimaru tries to land a front kick but Wolter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A little feinted left hand from Wolter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wolter moves out of range of the body kick. Wolter throws a looping overhand right but Ichimaru ducks down to avoid it. Wolter is looking to chop away at Ichimaru's legs. Wolter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ichimaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wolter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wolter throws a looping overhand right but Ichimaru ducks down to avoid it. Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses. Wolter thuds a left hand into Ichimaru's body. Wolter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ichimaru misses the jab. Wolter throwing a counter right hand but Ichimaru manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ichimaru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wolter to score with a decent uppercut. A big right from Wolter misses. Ichimaru misses with a low kick.
Ichimaru looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ichimaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ichimaru throws a nice looking combination but Wolter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wolter looks to land a left hand but Ichimaru moved out of range nicely. Ichimaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolter. Wolter throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wolter misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolter. That snapped Ichimaru's head back.
Ichimaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolter checks the leg kick. Wolter slips a jab and a cross from Ichimaru.
Wolter just misses with a punch to the body.
Ichimaru plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Ichimaru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wolter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ichimaru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolter takes a swing at Ichimaru's ribcage but misses. Ichimaru throws a big shot that misses. Wolter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wolter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ichimaru. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wolter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolter throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wolter misses the jab. Wolter blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Wolter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wolter throws a head kick that Ichimaru semi-blocks.
Wolter lands a jab to the head.
Ichimaru throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A head kick by Ichimaru misses and Wolter counters with a stiff right hand. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ichimaru. Wolter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ichimaru defending well as Wolter loads up on a big left hand. Jonas Wolter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ichimaru smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Jonas Wolter showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ichimaru 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urano Liberte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liberte has chosen Bad To The Bone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Pick! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Urano Liberte! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Liberte avoids the body shot from Pick.
Liberte steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pick. Pick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Steve Pick has been cut. Liberte with a jab. Pick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A solid leg kick lands there for Liberte.
Pick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liberte.
A leg kick checked by Pick. Liberte throws a series of punches but Pick avoids them all with ease. Liberte closes the distance and clinches. Pick stalling against the cage.
Liberte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pick is defending well for now. Liberte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pick's defenses. Liberte slows down the pace here.
Our sources have told us that Pick has been working on his elbows in the gym. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Liberte continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pick avoids the elbow strike from Liberte, against the cage.
Liberte looking to slow down the pace here. Liberte is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Liberte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pick's brow. Liberte misses with a body punch.
Pick blocks an elbow strike. Pick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liberte thumps Pick with a low kick. Pick lands an overhand right. Liberte slips a jab and a cross from Pick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pick misses with a body shot.
Liberte misses with a low kick. Liberte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pick throws a hook to the side of Liberte's head but Liberte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Liberte tries to counter by closing the distance. Pick takes a swing at Liberte's ribcage but misses. Liberte looks to clinch and Pick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Liberte's knee momentarily. Good work by Pick as he checks the leg kick. It looked like Pick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Liberte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Pick avoids the head kick by Liberte.
Pick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A solid body kick from Liberte. Liberte throws a hook but Pick avoids it easily. A bone on bone clash there as Liberte blocks the leg kick.
Urano Liberte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Liberte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. The fight stays on the outside here - Liberte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Liberte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liberte avoids the body shot from Pick.
Pick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Pick scores with a leg kick.
Liberte wants to clinch. Liberte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steve Pick's cut is getting worse. Liberte misses with a few strikes there.
Pick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Pick throws a low kick but Liberte avoids it. Pick throws a right and a left that both miss. Liberte is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Liberte looks to throw the jab but Pick is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Liberte misses with a low kick. Pick throws a good cross that connects.
Liberte looks to throw a body kick and Liberte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Liberte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Liberte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Pick connects with a solid leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Liberte. Pick does a little dance to reset his feet. Liberte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pick. Liberte throws a leg kick letting Pick counter with a right hand. Liberte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A swing and a miss from Pick. Pick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liberte. An inside leg kick from Liberte misses. Liberte misses with a head kick.
Liberte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urano Liberte dominated that round. The cut man is working on Steve Pick'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.
Liberte wants to clinch and Liberte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Urano Liberte seems to be getting the better of the standup. Liberte tries to clinch there but Pick circles away.
Pick moves out of range of the body kick from Liberte.
Liberte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pick checks it well. Pick misses with a looping right. Pick looks to land a combination but Liberte avoids it well. Urano Liberte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Liberte wants to clinch. Pick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Liberte misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Liberte misses with a body shot.
Pick throws a hook but Liberte blocks it. Liberte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liberte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pick can pounce on him.
Liberte tries to clinch up. Pick misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liberte sees it coming and avoids it easily. Liberte feints a counter leg kick. Liberte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A head kick from Pick lands but Liberte takes it in his stride. Liberte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pick's sensitive parts. Liberte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Liberte throws a sloppy head kick and Pick moves out of range easily. Liberte does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A telegraphed right hand from Pick misses the target. Nice defenses there by Pick. Liberte tries to close the distance and clinch but Pick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Liberte moves into range and clinches up with Pick. Liberte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice elbow from Liberte. Liberte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pick lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liberte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Pick blocks an elbow strike from Liberte.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Liberte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pick's brow. Pick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A left hand lands to the body for Liberte.
Pick pushes Liberte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Liberte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pick blocks it with crossed arms. Pick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Pick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Liberte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Liberte misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Liberte tries a body shot but Pick blocks it.
Liberte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Liberte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Liberte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Liberte throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Liberte. Liberte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Urano Liberte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Pick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pick fails to land. Liberte lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steve Pick's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Pick dodges an elbow strike from Liberte.
Liberte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liberte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Liberte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pick blocks it with crossed arms. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liberte. Liberte missing with knees to the body.
Pick avoids a wild elbow strike from Liberte. Pick prevents a body shot from Liberte. Liberte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Liberte lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Steve Pick's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Liberte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Liberte controlling the action here for a moment.
Liberte trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Liberte is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pick is keeping busy. Liberte tries to land knees in the clinch but Pick avoids the damage to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urano Liberte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Steve Pick'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!
Liberte throws a lazy right hand but Pick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Liberte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A punch combination from Liberte misses. Liberte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Pick moves out of range of the body kick from Liberte.
Pick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liberte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pick misses the shot to the body. Pick checks a leg kick. And Pick counters with a quick kick to the body but Liberte blocks it. Liberte misses with a head kick.
Pick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Pick connects with a jab. Liberte throws a front kick aimed at Pick's knee but Pick avoids it well. It looked like Pick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Pick thumps Liberte with a low kick. A big left from Liberte misses. Pick throwing a counter right hand but Liberte manages to avoid it. Liberte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Liberte lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pick takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round. Liberte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Liberte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pick. Pick lands a jab to the head.
Pick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A combination from Liberte does no damage. Liberte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pick throws a big counter combination but Liberte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Pick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Pick catches Liberte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Pick scores with a punch to the head. Liberte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Liberte tries a head kick but it misses.
Liberte throws a low kick but Pick moves out of range easily. Liberte explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pick jabs at Liberte's body. Liberte throws a body kick despite being completely out of range enabling Pick to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liberte.
Pick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. An inside leg kick lands from Liberte. Pick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Liberte misses with a leg kick. Liberte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Liberte misses with a head kick.
Pick blocks a head kick by Liberte.
Liberte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Liberte scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Pick throws a body shot but no joy. Pick is looking to land body kicks. Liberte misses with a leg kick and Pick counters with a nice uppercut. Pick throws a big shot that misses. Liberte tries to land a leg kick but Pick saw it coming and moves away.
Pick misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pick throws out a powerful jab. Liberte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pick. That did some damage! Liberte swings away with a leg kick that misses. A left lands for Pick. Liberte misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Liberte. Pick feints and then cracks Liberte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liberte down. Liberte throws a low kick but Pick moves out of range easily. Liberte moves in looking to clinch but Pick pushes him off. Liberte moves into the clinch. Liberte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Pick managing to block the knees to the body from Liberte.
Liberte misses with an elbow strike.
Pick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Liberte misses with an elbow strike.
Pick is leaning against Liberte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Urano Liberte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Liberte misses with an elbow strike.
Liberte stalling against the cage.
Liberte landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pick tries to throw a body punch but Liberte avoids it by throwing Pick back against the cage. Steve Pick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liberte misses with an elbow over the top. Pick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Liberte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pick's elbow. Liberte throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steve Pick. I think Liberte 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urano Liberte! During a confident post fight interview, Urano Liberte 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Skarface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Skarface's choice of entrance music: where all the good people go?. David Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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278 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Li! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Skarface! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A nice leg kick lands there from Li. Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skarface's sensitive parts. Li moves out of range as Skarface strikes. Skarface throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it. Li feinted with a counter takedown. Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Li bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Skarface digs a good hook to Li's body.
Li rushes Skarface and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Skarface throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Skarface blocks with his arms.
Skarface manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Li wants to pass the guard but Skarface is keeping the position. Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skarface controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Skarface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there. Li is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Skarface has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Li is looking to defend but Skarface has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Li! Skarface pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Li taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Skarface! Post fight, an emotional Tony Skarface said 'I own this cage, this is the first org that I fought in, and Im only claiming whats mine!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamón Jamón (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogan Aye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
212 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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188 cm
26
218 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamón Jamón! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shogan Aye! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jamón.
Jamón lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jamón. Aye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamón manages to avoid it. Jamón on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aye. Aye obviously looking to wear him down.
Jamón connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jamón turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jamón has Aye up against the cage in a clinch.
Jamón blocks a body shot from Aye. Jamón tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aye's elbow. Jamón misses with the head strike.
Aye jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jamón walks away with a smile on his face. Aye gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jamón scores with a leg kick.
Aye on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Aye avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Aye feints a counter leg kick. Jamón fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aye checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jamón connects with a jab. Aye lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Aye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jamón. Aye shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jamón's guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Aye working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Jamón is trying to control the position but Aye postures up. Jamón seems keen to control Aye's posture. Jamón looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've been hearing good reports from Jamón's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Aye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamón is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jamón wants to sweep but no luck. Aye is looking to work some ground and pound but Jamón has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jamón with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jamón scores with a hook. Jamón scores with a hook to the body. Aye takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Aye takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jamón turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Aye takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jamón throws a quick inside leg kick. A shot to the liver by Jamón. Beautiful body shot. Aye slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jamón looks to land a left hand but Aye moved out of range nicely. Aye is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jamón misses with a looping right. Jamón Jamón is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Aye slips a straight right by Jamón. Aye walks into a jab. Aye takes a body punch but keeps moving. A cross from Jamón lands. Aye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jamón. Jamón throws a leg kick but Aye checks it. Aye lands a nice hook to Jamón's body. Jamón takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Aye swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jamón counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice body kick from Jamón. Jamón listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Jamón. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A swing and a miss from Aye. Aye walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jamón checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Jamón wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Jamón lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Aye throws a wild body kick that Jamón sees coming a mile off. Jamón pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aye is out of range and Jamón settles back down. Jamón looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aye pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jamón thuds a left hand into Aye's body. Aye takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aye shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jamón as he avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamón Jamón dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jamón scoring well with a low kick there.
Jamón thumps Aye with a low kick. Jamón Jamón is winning the standup battle so far. Jamón moves into the clinch. Jamón misses with a short punch on the inside. Good body shot from Jamón.
Aye misses with a short punch on the inside. Jamón lands a shoulder strike. Jamón goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jamón breaks from the clinch.
Jamón is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Jamón is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Aye misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jamón feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aye's calf. Jamón misses with a low kick.
Aye moves out of range of the leg kick from Jamón. Aye with the counter takedown but Jamón avoids it easily. Aye avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aye blocks the body kick.
Aye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jamón defends it well. Aye goes for a double leg but Jamón avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jamón continues to drive forward. Jamón throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jamón moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jamón buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aye's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Aye lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Aye walks into a jab. Aye ducks under a wild hook from Jamón. Aye raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Aye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamón scores with a nice head shot. Jamón Jamón seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aye misses the shot to the body. Jamón is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aye can do to turn this around? Aye staying out of range there. Aye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jamón defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jamón lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! A chopping leg kick lands by Jamón. A good leg kick by Jamón. A combination from Jamón does no damage. Jamón cracks Aye with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A big left from Jamón misses. Aye misses with a head kick.
Aye closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Aye throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aye moves forwards but Jamón connects with a nice, crisp jab. A thudding body kick lands there by Jamón!
Jamón misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aye takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jamón fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aye on the side of the head. Jamón looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jamón throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aye. Jamón feints and then cracks Aye's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aye down. Jamón throws a hook but Aye avoids it easily. Jamón throws a low kick but Aye moves out of range easily. Aye now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jamón connects with an inside leg kick. Jamón lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aye doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jamón throws a head kick but Aye moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jamón.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aye blocks the body kick.
Jamón moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Aye tries to land a leg kick but Jamón saw it coming and moves away.
Jamón throws a body kick that misses and Aye counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jamón won't be happy with that. Aye working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Aye trying to control the position but Jamón is working away. Jamón is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamón Jamón dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jamón. Aye blocks a leg kick. Jamón looks to land a left hand but Aye moved out of range nicely. Aye moves out of range of the leg kick from Jamón. Nice body punch from Aye. Jamón looks to land a body kick but Aye moved away. Jamón misses with a low kick.
Jamón thows a leg kick but Aye checks it and Aye counters with a takedown into side control. Jamón manages to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jamón wants to improve his position but Aye is controlling well.
Aye performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jamón keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Aye misses with a head shot. Jamón uses the momentum to regain guard. Jamón wants to stand up but Aye is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Jamón is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Aye moves out of range as Jamón strikes. Aye thows a body kick. Jamón tries to catch it but that hurt him. Aye has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jamón connects with a body shot. Nice shot by Aye. An inside leg kick lands from Jamón. Jamón's corner calls for a 1-2. Jamón obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jamón takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Aye is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jamón rather than just go for the knockout. A low kick from Aye is predictable there and Jamón counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aye defending well as Jamón loads up on a big left hand. Jamón misses with a kick to the body.
Jamón lands a front kick. Aye shoots in and drives through. Jamón sprawls well. Aye stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jamón. Jamón lands a nice shot to the body.
Shogan Aye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Aye throws the kick towards the body but Jamón avoids it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jamón, right into the meat.
Jamón lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aye's sensitive parts. Jamón scores with a head kick.
Jamón lunges at Aye with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aye's hand. Jamón lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aye tries to keep at a distance but Jamón has taken the fight into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aye tries to break free but Jamón pushes him back against the cage. Jamón Jamón is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Aye lands a hook to the side of the head. Jamón lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jamón misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Aye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jamón throws a punch but it's blocked by Aye. Jamón tries to work over Aye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jamón doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aye pulls Jamón into guard.
Jamón pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aye is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Jamón Jamón showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jamón, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamón Jamón! Jamón Jamón decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheen comes to the cage accompanied by Winning! - Charlie Sheen. Hearns has chosen Black Eyed Bruiser as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
266 lbs
27 - 13 - 2 |
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275 lbs
21 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Sheen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Hearns! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hearns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sheen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sheen slips a jab from Hearns. Sheen throws a big counter combination but Hearns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hearns doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheen circles away.
Sheen throwing a counter right hand but Hearns manages to avoid it. Hearns connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Charlie Sheen has been cut. Hearns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Hearns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Good shot there by Hearns. Hearns throws a sloppy head kick and Sheen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hearns staying out of range there. Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sheen paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sheen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearns. Sheen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hearns misses with a straight right. Hearns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sheen misses with an uppercut. Thomas Hearns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hearns throws a sloppy head kick and Sheen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sheen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hearns thows a left - swing and a miss! Hearns just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hearns getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hearns is looking to clinch. Sheen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearns is just out of range. A jab from Sheen finds it's way through Hearns's defenses. A slapping leg kick lands for Sheen.
Sheen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hearns doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheen circles away.
Hearns takes a swing at Sheen's ribcage but misses. A quick step to the side and Sheen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Hearns throws a hook to the side of Sheen's head but Sheen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sheen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hearns will feel that in the morning. Hearns moves out of range of the strikes. Hearns has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Hearns throws a head kick that misses. Hearns throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hearns misses with an uppercut
and Sheen counters with a right hand to the body. Hearns looks winded! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sheen circles away from the clinch attempt and Sheen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sheen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hearns misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sheen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hearns moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hearns moves into the clinch successfully.
Sheen tries a knee to the head but Hearns blocks it.
Sheen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearns is trying to break the clinch but Sheen is controlling him. A nice left hand lands by Sheen.
Sheen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hearns pulls Sheen into guard.
Hearns trying to keep a closed guard but Sheen is proving a slippery customer.
Hearns keeping full guard, as Sheen tries to pass. Sheen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sheen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sheen controls from within his opponent's guard. Hearns tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sheen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearns is keeping the position for now. Sheen stays in close to Hearns's body and controls the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Sheen won't allow Hearns to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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. Sheen lands with a nice body punch. Hearns tries to clinch up. Sheen throws a hook but Hearns avoids it easily. Sheen lands a jab to Hearns's midsection. Hearns tries to clinch up and Sheen counters with a lovely shot to the body. A lazy left from Sheen finds it's target.
It looks like Thomas Hearns has been cut. Donk. Hearns catches Sheen right on the button with a cross. Hearns is aggressively charging in as Sheen backs up avoiding any damage. Sheen tosses out a jab and Hearns runs right into it face first! Hearns is out cold! Sheen dropped down on all fours and is barking in Hearns's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Sheen! An out of breath Charlie Sheen 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Karol Tarczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Astro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Karol Tarczynski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lenny Astro! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Astro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A right-left combo lands from Tarczynski. A low kick from Tarczynski misses and Astro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tarczynski's guard. Astro is looking to work some ground and pound but Tarczynski has wrist control. Tarczynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Astro throwing strikes from guard but Tarczynski blocks nicely. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tarczynski holds on and takes a little breather. Astro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Tarczynski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Astro lands a couple of digs. Tarczynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Astro trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tarczynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Astro clinches up against the cage. Tarczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Astro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tarczynski is keeping busy. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Tarczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarczynski scores with a nice hook to the head. Tarczynski lands a shoulder strike. Astro lands with a short head shot on the inside. Astro lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tarczynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Astro. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Astro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nice body punch from Tarczynski - that landed with a thud.
Astro lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tarczynski tries to work over Astro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Astro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tarczynski gets through Astro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Astro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tarczynski misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Astro. Tarczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astro misses with a hook from the clinch. Tarczynski tries to work over Astro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Astro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Astro working aggressively here.
Tarczynski takes a shot to the head. Astro scores with a shot to the side of Tarczynski's head. Astro struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarczynski controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tarczynski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tarczynski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tarczynski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Astro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tarczynski prevents a body shot from Astro. Tarczynski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Tarczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tarczynski working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tarczynski blocking some punches.
Astro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Astro cracks Tarczynski with a nice body shot. Astro scores with a shot to the side of Tarczynski's head. Astro is trying to pull guard but Tarczynski has him pressed against the cage. Tarczynski is trying to maintain a safe position but Astro gets an underhook and turns Tarczynski into the cage. Tarczynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Astro misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Tarczynski has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. A short left from Astro. Astro can't find room to land a body shot as Tarczynski controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short right from Tarczynski on the inside. Tarczynski lands a nice knee to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Tarczynski is stalling here.
Tarczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Astro controls his hands.
Astro lands with a right to the head. Astro looking to stall.
Astro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Astro trying to stall but Tarczynski improves his position.
Tarczynski lands a nice uppercut. Astro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Astro jumps guard.
Astro is trying to control the position but Tarczynski postures up. Tarczynski preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Astro 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.
Astro swings for the body but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Tarczynski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Astro just manages to avoid it. Astro cracks the inside of Tarczynski's front leg. Astro throws a front kick aimed at Tarczynski's knee but Tarczynski avoids it well. Karol Tarczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Astro missing with a left hand there. Tarczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tarczynski tries to clinch up. Astro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Astro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Astro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Astro throws out a loose jab but Tarczynski uses good head movement to avoid it. Astro is looking to score with low kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut lands for Astro. That snapped Tarczynski's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Astro. Tarczynski throws a body shot but no joy. Astro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tarczynski checks a leg kick. As Astro tries to get set, Tarczynski tries to push him back and clinch up but Astro manages to avoid the attempt. Tarczynski scores with a kick to the midsection. Tarczynski lands a lovely overhand right. Astro checks a low kick from Tarczynski. Astro thumps Tarczynski with a low kick. Astro throws a lazy right hand but Tarczynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Astro's corner calls for a 1-2. Astro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Lenny Astro seems to be getting the better of the standup. Astro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tarczynski finds it's way round the side to connect with Astro's head. Tarczynski cracks Astro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Tarczynski keeps Astro at a distance using the push kick. Astro throws the kick towards the body but Tarczynski avoids it. Tarczynski catches Astro 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! Tarczynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tarczynski defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Astro throws a big shot that misses. Tarczynski digs a good hook to Astro's body.
Astro avoids a kick to the body.
Astro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A slapping body kick lands there for Tarczynski. Tarczynski misses with a hook. Astro with the counter takedown but Tarczynski avoids it easily. Tarczynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tarczynski is looking to counter the offense by Astro and move into the clinch. Tarczynski misses with a kick to the body.
Tarczynski scores with a nice strike. Tarczynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Karol Tarczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tarczynski moves away from the strike by Astro. Tarczynski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Astro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tarczynski misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tarczynski lands a jab to the head.
Tarczynski scores with a nice head shot. Tarczynski misses with a looping left. Astro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Astro connects with a solid leg kick. Tarczynski swings for the body but Astro moves out of range.
Astro throws a looping overhand right but Tarczynski ducks down to avoid it. Tarczynski is looking for a counter combo. Tarczynski clobbers Astro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Astro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tarczynski can pounce on him.
Tarczynski slips a jab from Astro. Astro looks to throw the jab but Tarczynski is out of range. Tarczynski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Tarczynski checks a low kick from Astro. An attempted straight right counter from Tarczynski misses the target. Astro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tarczynski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Astro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Astro moves into range and clinches up with Tarczynski. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Astro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarczynski throws a head punch that misses. Astro throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarczynski. Astro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarczynski's elbow. A short left from Astro. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarczynski. Astro jumps guard but Tarczynski stands there with Astro around his waist. Astro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Astro blocking some punches.
Astro misses with a punch to the body.
Tarczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Astro controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Tarczynski dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Astro takes a swing at Tarczynski's ribcage but misses. A punch lands to the side of Astro 's head but he takes it in his stride. Astro connects with a leg kick. Tarczynski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Astro looks to land a body kick but Tarczynski moved away. Astro throws a push kick but Tarczynski slaps the foot to one side. Tarczynski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Tarczynski moves into the clinch. Tarczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Astro has a couple of punches blocked by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski throws a head punch that misses. Astro tries to throw a body punch but Tarczynski avoids it by throwing Astro back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tarczynski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tarczynski is struggling to control the position. Tarczynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astro's elbow. Astro misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarczynski misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tarczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Astro uses good head movement to avoid it. Astro misses with some punches.
Tarczynski misses with the head strike.
Astro misses with a punch to the body.
Tarczynski working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Astro. Astro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Tarczynski scores with a nice short uppercut. Tarczynski lands a hook to the side of the head. Tarczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Astro is defending well for now. Astro misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarczynski. Tarczynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Astro throws a head punch that misses. Tarczynski blocking some punches.
Astro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tarczynski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A shot to the liver by Tarczynski. Beautiful body shot. Tarczynski loads up on a big right hand but Astro slips the punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Astro tries to land a leg kick but Tarczynski saw it coming and moves away.
Tarczynski lands a leg kick that knocks Astro off balance momentarily. Astro misses with a low kick.
Tarczynski throws a lazy right hand but Astro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Astro closes the distance and pushes Tarczynski back into the cage. Tarczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Astro controls his hands.
Tarczynski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Astro misses with some punches.
Astro blocking some punches.
Tarczynski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Astro lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Astro - that landed with a thud.
Tarczynski slows down the pace here.
Tarczynski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Astro backwards. Tarczynski has a couple of punches blocked by Astro.
A body shot lands from Tarczynski.
Astro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Astro trying to control the position but instead, Tarczynski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Astro into the cage. Astro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Astro is working Tarczynski over against the cage. Tarczynski presses Astro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Tarczynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarczynski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarczynski taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Astro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tarczynski backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astro. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tarczynski can't find room to land a body shot as Astro controls the action.
Astro misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tarczynski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tarczynski blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Astro.
Tarczynski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Astro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. 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! Astro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarczynski tries a body shot but Astro blocks it.
Tarczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lenny Astro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Astro misses with a punch on the inside.
Astro misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karol Tarczynski. I think Tarczynski 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karol Tarczynski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Maake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edogawa Conan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Detective Conan Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Edogawa Conan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedric Maake! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edogawa Conan! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maake throws a hook to the side of Conan's head but Conan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Conan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Maake loads up on a big right hand but Conan slips the punch. Maake missing with a left hand there. Conan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Maake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Maake misses with an uppercut. Conan saw that one coming. Conan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Maake misses with a looping left. Conan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maake is landing a low percentage of strikes. The fighters circling - Maake throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Maake misses with a hook. Conan ducked under it nicely. And Conan tries to counter it with a takedown but Maake pushes his down on his head and steps out. We've been told by Maake's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Maake throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it. Conan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Maake throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Maake throws a hook but Conan blocks it. Conan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Maake looks to land a right hand but Conan moved out of range. Maake looks to land a right hand but Conan moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maake fails to land with a series of punches.
Maake throws an off balance right hand
and Conan counters with a series of strikes. Maake will be more careful next time no doubt. Maake throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Conan feints the counter takedown. Maake throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And Conan tries to counter it with a takedown but Maake pushes his down on his head and steps out. A jab from Maake misses. Maake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Maake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conan. Maake throws a hook to the side of Conan's head but Conan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Conan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Maake throws a big shot that misses. Conan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Conan staying out of range there. Maake takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses. Conan throws out a counter right but Maake avoids it with no problem. Maake looks to land a right hand but Conan moved out of range. Conan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Maake throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it. Maake throws a right hand that misses
and Conan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Conan blocks a jab. Conan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Nice shot lands for Conan. Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maake. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maake misses with the combination.
Maake misses with a right hand and Conan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Maake throws a hook but Conan blocks it. Conan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Conan shoots in and gets a takedown into Maake's guard. Conan throwing strikes but missing. Maake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conan is one step ahead there. Conan scoring with some ground and pound. Conan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Conan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maake works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Conan throws a big elbow that misses. Maake is trying to keep Conan in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Conan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Maake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conan. Conan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Conan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Conan working some strikes from top position. Maake keeping moving, preventing Conan from controlling successfully. Conan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maake's head. Maake is pulling down on Conan's head to control his posture. Maake keeping full guard, as Conan tries to pass. Maake working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cedric Maake will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Conan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maake. Conan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Conan slips under a jab from Maake. Maake misses with a body punch
and Conan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maake! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maake is looking for a sweep. Conan moves into full mount! Conan looking to finish with strikes here!
Conan avoids the attempt from Maake to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Conan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maake wants to hold on but Conan pushes him away. Conan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Maake regains half guard. Conan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Conan stops Maake from getting back to his feet.
Maake wants to control but Conan is keeping busy and won't allow it. Conan moves into full mount! Maake won't be happy about that! BOOM! Conan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Conan working Maake over with strikes here. Conan looking to control but Maake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Conan landing strikes from the mount and Maake is in trouble! Maake wants to control but Conan is having none of it. Conan with shots to the head and body - Maake looks very uncomfortable down there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Conan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Maake really wants to buck Conan off and get back to his feet. Maake is in a horrible position here. Conan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Conan working the ground and pound effectively.
Conan landing strikes from the mount. Conan with the ground and pound from mount. Maake tries to hold on but Conan postures up. Conan has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Maake is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edogawa Conan! Edogawa Conan is the new welterweight champion! Edogawa Conan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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