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Veterans 011 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Karelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Widling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelis's entrance music is Sail - AwolNation. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kostas Karelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sven Widling!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widling tries to keep at a distance but Karelis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Widling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Widling blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Widling is trying to pull guard but Karelis has him pressed against the cage.
Widling blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karelis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelis struggles to land a body shot inside as Widling controls his hands.
Widling tries to break free but Karelis pushes him back against the cage.
Karelis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Widling's elbow.
Karelis can't find room to land a body shot as Widling controls the action.
Widling blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karelis throws a head punch that misses.
Karelis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widling wants a takedown but no success here.
Karelis prevents the takedown attempt.
Kostas Karelis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Widling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karelis.
Widling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karelis backwards.
Karelis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Widling avoids a wild elbow strike from Karelis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widling is looking for a takedown.
Widling blocks a body shot from Karelis.
Karelis tries to throw a body punch but Widling avoids it by throwing Karelis back against the cage.
Karelis misses with a body punch.
Karelis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Widling lands an elbow that stopped Karelis in his tracks for a moment.
Widling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Widling jumps guard but Karelis stands there with Widling around his waist. Widling gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Widling looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karelis misses with a punch to the body.
Karelis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Widling decides to pull guard.
Karelis trying to control but Widling is working from the bottom.
Karelis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelis content to stall in guard here.
Karelis tries to free his leg and advance position but Widling is retaining full guard.
Karelis wants to control from the top but Widling keeps moving.
Karelis looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karelis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Widling, pushing him back against the cage.
Karelis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Karelis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Widling managing to block the knees to the body from Karelis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelis missing with knees to the body.
Widling unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Widling drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karelis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karelis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Widling to the ground. Karelis is now in Widling's guard.
Karelis trying to control the position from guard on top but Widling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelis throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelis prevents Widling from getting back to his feet.
Karelis wants to control from the top but Widling keeps moving.
Widling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karelis is controlling him.
Karelis wants to control from the top but Widling keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelis wants to stand but Widling has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karelis misses with an uppercut.
Widling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karelis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karelis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Widling.
Karelis jumps into guard, dragging Widling to the mat.
Karelis has a closed guard, preventing Widling from standing up.
Widling postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widling is looking to stand up but Karelis won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Karelis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Widling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karelis wants to control from the top but Widling keeps moving.
Widling wants to stand and escape but Karelis is having none of it.
Karelis wants to control from the top but Widling keeps moving.
Karelis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widling can do to turn this around?
Karelis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelis trying to control but Widling is working from the bottom.
Widling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Karelis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelis gets a clinch.
Karelis can't find room to land a body shot as Widling controls the action.
Widling tries to score a body lock takedown but Karelis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Widling working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karelis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Karelis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Karelis is trying to control the position but Widling postures up.
Widling wanted to stand there but Karelis had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelis looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelis wants to sweep here but Widling controlling him for the moment.
Karelis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karelis looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelis, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karelis shoots in and bounces Widling off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Karelis wants to control from the top but Widling keeps moving.
Karelis sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelis trying to control the position from guard on top but Widling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Karelis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karelis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Karelis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Widling keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widling is letting Karelis control him for a moment.
Karelis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Widling for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelis looking to control but instead Widling has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Karelis prevents Widling from standing back up.
Karelis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Widling defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Karelis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Karelis feints and as Widling raises his hands in defense, Karelis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karelis stops Widling from standing up.
Karelis wants to control from the top but Widling keeps moving.
Karelis looking to sit in guard and control but Widling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Karelis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Widling would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelis trying to keep a closed guard but Widling is proving a slippery customer.
Karelis is looking to sweep but instead, Widling has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelis tries to get to full guard but Widling has control of the leg.
Karelis wants to control but Widling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karelis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Widling's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Widling's back!
Karelis controlling the position well here. Widling rolled but Karelis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Karelis wants to control but Widling is keeping busy.
Karelis is really struggling to control Widling but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widling covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Karelis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Karelis tries to keep control of the position but Widling is staying busy.
Karelis trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Widling doesn't escape.
Karelis is looking to control Widling but Widling is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Widling looking very determined here, making life difficult for Karelis.
Widling is trying to stand back up.
Karelis trying to control momentarily.
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.
What can Widling do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Widling wants to get back to his feet.
Karelis is looking to control Widling but Widling is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sven Widling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostas Karelis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostas Karelis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karelis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostas Karelis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Garkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Farofa (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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210 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 16 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Garkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Farofa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farofa misses with a hook.
Garkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Farofa, which made it look bad.
Farofa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck for Garkov with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Farofa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Farofa cracks Garkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garkov shoots in for a double leg but Farofa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farofa! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Garkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farofa but Farofa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Farofa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Farofa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Garkov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Farofa is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garkov shoots in but Farofa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garkov.
Garkov tries for a takedown but Farofa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Farofa lands a nice shot that snaps Garkov's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garkov darts in looking for a takedown but Farofa gets double underhooks and turns Garkov into the cage.
Garkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Farofa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Farofa lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Sergei Garkov has been cut.
Farofa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Farofa. No joy for Garkov on that attempt.
Garkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Farofa.
Garkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garkov throws a series of punches but Farofa avoids them all with ease.
Garkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farofa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farofa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garkov fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farofa looks to land a left hand but Garkov moved out of range nicely.
Garkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Farofa avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farofa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farofa. Garkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farofa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garkov.
Farofa scores with a punch to the head.
Garkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farofa.
No joy there for Farofa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farofa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Garkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Farofa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garkov somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Garkov. Those never looked like landing.
Garkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Farofa sprawls well. He's pushed Garkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farofa as he avoids it easily.
Farofa lands a right hook to the body.
Garkov is breathing heavily.
Garkov tries to clinch up.
Farofa throws out a counter right but Garkov avoids it with no problem.
Garkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farofa's waist but Farofa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garkov off to one side.
Farofa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Farofa looks to land a left hand but Garkov moved out of range nicely.
Farofa moves into the clinch.
Farofa stops a takedown attempt from Garkov.
Farofa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Garkov letting Farofa take a breather here.
Farofa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farofa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farofa throws out a counter right but Garkov avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Farofa, which made it look bad.
Farofa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Farofa closes the distance and pushes Garkov back into the cage.
Garkov tries to pull guard but Farofa won't allow it.
Garkov is trying to push Farofa away but Farofa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garkov avoids a wild elbow strike from Farofa.
Farofa breaks from the clinch.
Garkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Farofa tries to avoid it but Garkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Farofa to the ground. Farofa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Farofa. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Garkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garkov has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Farofa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Garkov's cut.
That's time! Garkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Garkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Farofa throws a right and a left that Garkov avoids nicely.
Garkov darts in looking for a takedown but Farofa gets double underhooks and turns Garkov into the cage.
Garkov darts in trying to clinch
and Farofa counters with a nice uppercut.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown but Farofa shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Garkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farofa misses with an uppercut.
Farofa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garkov fails to land the takedown.
Garkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Farofa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garkov somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farofa has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farofa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Farofa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garkov avoids it.
Farofa breaks the clinch.
Garkov shoots in and drives through. Farofa sprawls well.
Farofa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Farofa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Farofa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Farofa.
Farofa darts in and clinches Garkov up against the cage.
Garkov blocks an elbow strike from Farofa.
Farofa just leaning against Garkov, taking a breather.
Garkov goes for a takedown attempt but Farofa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farofa stuffs the takedown.
Farofa throws a right hand that Garkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Garkov also avoids with ease.
Garkov throws a combination that misses
and Farofa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Farofa.
Garkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farofa smiles and moves away.
Farofa moves away from the strike by Garkov.
Farofa looks to land a combination. Garkov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Farofa defends well and Garkov ends up having to push Farofa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garkov misses with a wild combination.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown but Farofa shows good takedown defense.
Farofa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Farofa darts in and clinches Garkov up against the cage.
Garkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farofa to keep the fight standing.
Farofa breaks the clinch.
Garkov shoots in for a double leg but Farofa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Farofa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Farofa cracks Garkov with an open hand slap.
Farofa cracks Garkov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Farofa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Garkov to stand back up!
Garkov is rocked!
Farofa darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Garkov's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Farofa before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Farofa!
Carlos Farofa gave a mention to A.C: Awesome Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mia St John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St John's entrance music is The Bitch is back. A fine choice. Duke Richard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mia St John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Richard!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St John tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St John tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Richard counters with a straight right hand.
St John darts in trying to clinch
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. St John won't be happy with that.
St John is pushing Richard's head away, looking to escape. Richard manages to hold on to the position though.
Richard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St John tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Richard drives through with a takedown into St John's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St John is wriggling around but Richard manages to pass to half guard.
Richard trying to control from half guard but St John is working away.
St John is in trouble now - Richard has advanced to mount!
St John wants to get back to his feet.
Richard controlling from the full mount.
St John is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard has control of St John's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and St John regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Richard stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
St John tries to clinch up
and Richard counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St John gets in close and instigates a clinch.
St John is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St John wants to break free but Richard has control.
Richard wants a takedown.
St John tries to break free but Richard pushes him back against the cage.
St John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mia St John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richard gets tackled into the cage by St John. St John maintains the clinch.
Richard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St John avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on St John's face as he tries to break the clinch.
St John breaks the clinch.
St John fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Richard tries to counter it with a takedown but St John pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St John tries to close the distance and clinch but Richard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John closes the distance and clinches.
St John is trying to break the clinch but Richard has him pressed against the cage.
St John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St John scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
St John darts in trying to clinch
and Richard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in St John's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. St John manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
St John is pressed up against the cage. Richard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag St John down to the mat. St John avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mia St John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Richard.
St John closes the distance but Richard moves to the side
and Richard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richard.
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!
St John is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richard drops back looking for a leg! St John is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St John manages to kick Richard off! Richard jumps back into St John's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St John is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richard is controlling him.
Richard trying to control but St John is working from the bottom.
Richard looking to pass the guard.
St John wants to stand up but Richard is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Richard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
St John darts in trying to clinch
and Richard counters with a nice uppercut.
St John tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Richard to counter with a crisp jab.
Richard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
St John tries to land a body kick
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown. St John fights it but they end up in guard.
Richard tries to free his leg and advance position but St John is retaining full guard.
St John is looking to stand up but Richard isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
St John bucks up and tries to throw Richard off but instead Richard has got his back!
St John is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St John defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Richard's arms.
Richard looking for the RNC.
Richard looking for the RNC.
St John rolls, trying to escape but Richard keeps control of the position.
St John is trying to get back to his feet but Richard has full control of the position and if anything, St John has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Richard looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John trying to get back to his feet but Richard is in full control for now.
Richard patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
St John is trying to get back to his feet but Richard has full control of the position and if anything, St John has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Richard tightening his grip on St John, looking for the choke.
St John is trying to get back to his feet but Richard has full control of the position and if anything, St John has just worked his way into a worse spot.
St John is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Richard is looking to control St John but St John is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Duke Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
St John manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
St John tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Richard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
St John closes the distance looking to clinch
and Richard counters with a stiff right hand.
St John tries to clinch
and Richard counters with a one-two to the body.
St John closes the distance but Richard moves to the side
and Richard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in St John's guard.
Richard wants to control from the top but St John keeps moving.
Richard postures up and lands a big shot to St John's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Richard 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!
Some wild striking there from St John.
Richard unleashes a big counter combination but St John bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been told by St John's head coaches at Beast Playground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
St John clinches up with Richard and pushes him back against the cage.
St John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St John moves to clinch but Richard breaks away
and Richard counters with a straight right hand.
Richard misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St John closes the distance but Richard moves to the side
enabling Richard to counter with a crisp jab.
St John is rocked!
St John tries to clinch up.
Richard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Richard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St John moves in looking to clinch but Richard pushes him off.
Duke Richard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St John tries to clinch but Richard moves away
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oh St John is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
St John can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richard controls the pace.
St John seems to have got his legs back now.
St John wants to stand up but Richard is controlling him.
St John pushes Richard off and gets back to his feet.
St John tries to clinch but Richard moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - St John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St John lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
St John misses with a two punch combination.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St John defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - St John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St John tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
St John throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - St John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richard! But no joy.
St John moves to clinch but Richard breaks away
and Richard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richard shoots in but St John avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richard is trying to drag St John to the mat but St John just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mia St John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Richard.
St John manages to break the clinch.
Richard swats away the attempt to clinch by St John.
St John tries to clinch but Richard moves away
letting Richard counter with a right hand.
Mia St John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St John tries to close the distance and clinch but Richard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
St John fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richard! But no joy.
St John gets in close and instigates a clinch.
St John breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St John tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
St John throws a leg kick
and Richard counters with a stiff right hand.
St John closes the distance but Richard moves to the side
so Richard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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!
Richard throwing strikes from guard but St John blocks nicely.
Richard throws a big elbow that misses.
Richard stops St John from standing up.
Mia St John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St John throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
St John is looking for a triangle but Richard pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St John has his foot on Richard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richard works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Richard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Richard!
Duke Richard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, nope for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Toretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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23 - 15 - 1 |
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190 lbs
28 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Jeff Jonhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Toretto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Jonhson.
Jonhson throws a hook but Toretto avoids it easily.
Jonhson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toretto manages to avoid it.
Toretto blocks the body kick.
Toretto slips under a jab from Jonhson.
Toretto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jonhson throws a series of punches but Toretto moves out of range.
Jonhson misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonhson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jeff Jonhson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Toretto - that will leave a mark!
Toretto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jonhson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jonhson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jonhson keeps Toretto at a distance using the push kick.
Jonhson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Jonhson misses
and Toretto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jonhson misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Jonhson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jonhson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson lands with a kick to the temple. Toretto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jonhson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toretto manages to avoid it.
Toretto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jonhson throws a low kick but Toretto moves out of range easily.
Jonhson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toretto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonhson lands a front kick.
Jonhson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toretto moves out of range of the body kick from Jonhson.
Toretto throws a right hand that Jonhson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jonhson also avoids with ease.
Jonhson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Toretto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jonhson.
Jonhson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Toretto's calf.
Jonhson is looking to wear down Toretto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jonhson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jonhson throws a body shot but no joy.
As Jonhson backs off Toretto throws a huge counter combo but Jonhson manages to avoid it all.
Jonhson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toretto manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Jonhson's head coaches at Get Ripped or Die Mirin that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jonhson works over Toretto's head and body with a nice combination.
Jonhson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Toretto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson misses with a wild body shot.
Jonhson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromToretto.
Toretto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jonhson can pounce on him.
Jonhson tries to work over Toretto's front leg with a kick but Toretto checks it.
Toretto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Toretto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toretto checks a leg kick.
Toretto blocks a head kick by Jonhson.
Jonhson throws the kick towards the body but Toretto avoids it.
Jonhson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toretto instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jonhson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jonhson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toretto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jonhson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Toretto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Toretto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Toretto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Toretto moves out of range as Jonhson strikes.
Toretto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jonhson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toretto avoids a kick to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Toretto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Toretto pushes Jonhson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toretto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Jonhson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jonhson lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson throws a sloppy body shot
and Toretto counters with a good, hard body kick but Jonhson shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Jonhson.
Despite the aggression on Toretto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Toretto avoids the head kick by Jonhson.
Despite the aggression on Toretto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Toretto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jonhson thows a leg kick but Toretto checks it
and Toretto counters with a big head kick but Jonhson shrugs it off.
Jonhson throws a low kick but Toretto avoids it.
Toretto moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Toretto.
Jonhson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Jonhson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jonhson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Toretto checks a low kick from Jonhson.
Toretto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jonhson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jonhson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jonhson throws a head kick but Toretto moves out of range.
Jonhson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromToretto.
Toretto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Toretto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jonhson - the referee stops the clock and Toretto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jonhson. Toretto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jonhson throws a head kick that half lands.
Toretto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jonhson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson throws a nice head kick!
Toretto is rocked!
Jonhson throws a head kick but Toretto moves out of range.
Toretto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jonhson.
Jonhson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jonhson misses with a body shot.
Toretto forces Jonhson back against the cage and clinches.
Toretto keeps control of Jonhson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toretto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jonhson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Toretto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jonhson.
Jonhson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toretto. That did some damage!
Toretto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jonhson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toretto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jonhson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toretto 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.
Jeff Jonhson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Toretto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toretto breaks the clinch.
Toretto checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jonhson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Toretto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jonhson throws a sloppy head kick and Toretto moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toretto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toretto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toretto unleashes a big counter combination but Jonhson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toretto checks the leg kick.
Toretto moves forwards but Jonhson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jonhson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toretto throws a big counter head kick but Jonhson avoids it with no problem.
Jonhson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toretto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toretto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jonhson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Toretto just manages to avoid it.
Jonhson misses with a low kick.
Jonhson scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jonhson is looking to score with low kicks.
Toretto avoids the head kick by Jonhson.
Toretto throws a fast counter high kick but Jonhson manages to duck under it in time.
Toretto instigates a clinch.
Toretto lands with a short shot to the head.
Toretto breaks from the clinch.
Jonhson throws a solid leg kick but Toretto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jonhson.
Toretto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jonhson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toretto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Jonhson! Toretto is out on his feet! Jonhson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Toretto is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Toretto is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Jonhson!
Jeff Jonhson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Alvarez Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner's entrance music is Raining Blood by Slayer. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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178 lbs
38 - 24 - 0 |
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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
39 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Alvarez Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sandoval showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sandoval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandoval preventing the sweep.
Sandoval looking to pass the guard.
Banner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sandoval's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banner wants to sweep here but Sandoval controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sandoval is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Sandoval wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sandoval's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sandoval's back!
Sandoval trying to get back to his feet but Banner is in full control for now.
Sandoval looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sandoval trying to control the action but Banner just sinks the hooks in.
Sandoval wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sandoval. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Banner lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Sandoval.
Sandoval tries to break free.
Banner loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sandoval hold on?
Banner has the hooks in. Sandoval is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Banner gets his hands free as Sandoval looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sandoval throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sandoval working to try and regain half guard.
Sandoval is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval wants to get back to his feet.
Sandoval is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sandoval is looking to get to half guard.
Banner looking to control but Sandoval is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sandoval working to try and regain half guard.
Banner lands a big shot there that rocks Sandoval but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sandoval is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sandoval tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Sandoval tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Banner.
Banner lands with some strikes.
Sandoval manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sandoval strikes from the bottom but Banner passes into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval tries to reverse the position but Banner maintains control.
Banner is trying to control here but Sandoval has managed to regain half guard.
Banner wants to work for an arm triangle but Sandoval is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sandoval is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Sandoval looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sandoval is defending against the submission attempts here by Banner.
Banner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Alvarez Banner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sandoval fails with the takedown.
Banner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sandoval is looking for the big counter here.
Nice straight punches there by Sandoval. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sandoval.
Banner blocks a head kick by Sandoval.
Banner throws a low kick but Sandoval avoids it.
Sandoval leaves Banner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banner throws a combination. Sandoval tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sandoval avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flavio Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval shoots in and bounces Banner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandoval can do to turn this around?
Sandoval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sandoval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bruce Alvarez Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval landing with the ground and pound.
Sandoval connects with a couple of short punches.
Sandoval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banner wants to sweep here but Sandoval controlling him for the moment.
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandoval throwing strikes but missing.
Sandoval won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner seems keen to control Sandoval's posture.
Sandoval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandoval.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sandoval working a defensive guard here.
Sandoval looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banner escapes and throws Sandoval's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sandoval takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Banner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sandoval to see if he's OK.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Sandoval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Sandoval tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
Sandoval is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Banner off and has taken his back!
Sandoval looking for the choke but no joy.
Sandoval is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Banner is defending well though. Sandoval let's go of the attempt for now.
Sandoval working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner wants to control his opponent's hands but Sandoval gets his hands free.
Sandoval missing with punches from the back.
Sandoval tightening his grip on Banner, looking for the choke.
Banner avoids the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval keeps control of the position as Banner tries to break free.
Banner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sandoval.
Banner wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Banner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt - Sandoval sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banner tries to land a front kick but Sandoval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sandoval throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sandoval gets the takedown into side control.
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner struggling a bit here.
Banner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sandoval lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banner down.
Sandoval is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner wants to control but Sandoval postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banner some visible discomfort.
Banner is rocked!
Banner is looking to reverse the position.
Oh Banner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sandoval is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sandoval creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Banner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.
Sandoval scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banner to see if he's OK.
Banner is looking to reverse the position.
Sandoval connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banner some visible discomfort.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Banner tries to buck Sandoval off but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sandoval is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Sandoval keeps moving and retains side control.
Sandoval creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Banner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sandoval lands some shots froms side control.
Banner gets back to half guard.
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banner is looking to control Sandoval's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Sandoval is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banner sees it coming and defends easily.
Sandoval is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandoval.
Sandoval looks to land a strike but Banner avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sandoval content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sandoval passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banner is staying active underneath Sandoval, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sandoval.
Sandoval is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sandoval.
Sandoval is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banner pulls Sandoval in close to prevent any damage.
Sandoval trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Sandoval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banner pulls Sandoval in close to prevent any damage.
Sandoval drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sandoval jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flavio Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sandoval 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flavio Sandoval!
After winning the bout, Flavio Sandoval thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hidalgo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin St Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montoya comes to the cage accompanied by El Toro. St Andre has chosen When the Saints Go Marching In as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hidalgo Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin St Andre!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Andre.
St Andre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Montoya with a body shot.
St Andre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montoya.
St Andre throws out a powerful jab.
Montoya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montoya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Montoya misses with an uppercut
enabling St Andre to counter with a crisp jab.
St Andre lands a head kick. Montoya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good shot there by St Andre.
St Andre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by St Andre as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montoya slips under a jab from St Andre.
Montoya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Andre.
St Andre cracks Montoya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
St Andre swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya misses with a body punch
and St Andre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Montoya's knee momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montoya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Andre missing with a left hand there. Montoya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montoya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St Andre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Andre checks the leg kick.
St Andre lands a head shot.
It looks like Hidalgo Montoya has been cut.
That kick from Montoya tenderised St Andre's leg. St Andre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Montoya misses with a hook. St Andre ducked under it nicely.
Montoya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montoya looks for the body kick but St Andre saw that one coming.
St Andre drops his hands momentarily and Montoya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
St Andre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Montoya's calf.
Montoya cracks St Andre with an open hand slap.
A thudding body kick lands there by Montoya!
Benjamin St Andre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Andre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Montoya misses.
Montoya motions for St Andre to come forward. Montoya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St Andre. St Andre obviously looking to wear him down.
St Andre throws a hook but Montoya blocks it.
St Andre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Montoya is predictable there
and St Andre counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from St Andre misses.
St Andre throws a jab when Montoya was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Montoya misses
and St Andre counters with a head kick. That will keep Montoya thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Montoya cracks the inside of St Andre's front leg.
St Andre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya.
St Andre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from St Andre misses the target.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches St Andre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
St Andre can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Andre tries to control but Montoya manages to take his back.
Montoya is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. St Andre defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
St Andre tries to escape but Montoya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Montoya is cranking St Andre's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for St Andre! He's tightened the choke and St Andre is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hidalgo Montoya!
Hidalgo Montoya decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevent Seagull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seagull has chosen Van Halen - Jump as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rowan Atkinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sevent Seagull!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagull lands a nice looking body kick.
Atkinson checks a low kick from Seagull.
Seagull has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Atkinson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Atkinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seagull tries to avoid it but Atkinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seagull to the ground. Seagull escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Atkinson checks the leg kick.
Seagull throws a leg kick
so Atkinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Seagull is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up.
Seagull keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagull has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Seagull wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Seagull is keeping the position.
Seagull wants to get back to his feet but Atkinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Atkinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Seagull is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson stalling.
Seagull is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Atkinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Atkinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Seagull lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atkinson's sensitive parts.
Atkinson wants to slow Seagull down by chopping away at his legs.
Atkinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Seagull counters with a straight right hand.
Atkinson throws out a leg kick but Seagull moves out of range and Atkinson only half commits.
Seagull only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Seagull throws a sloppy head kick and Atkinson moves out of range easily.
Seagull throws a low kick, looking for Atkinson's leg but Atkinson calmly moves out of range.
Atkinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seagull throws a fast counter high kick but Atkinson manages to duck under it in time.
Seagull misses with a low kick.
Atkinson has been working on his balance at Kebab House, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Seagull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Atkinson coming out on top.
Seagull misses with a hook. Atkinson ducked under it nicely.
Sevent Seagull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seagull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atkinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Rowan Atkinson has been cut.
Seagull lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Seagull.
Atkinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seagull connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Atkinson scrambles back to his feet.
Seagull misses with a low kick.
Seagull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atkinson throws a leg kick but Seagull checks it.
Seagull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Atkinson misses
and Seagull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seagull cracks a nice hook into Atkinson's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seagull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seagull. That's going to slow Atkinson down.
Atkinson checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Seagull.
Seagull throws a push kick but Atkinson slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Seagull.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sevent Seagull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rowan Atkinson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Seagull looks to score with a jab to the body but Atkinson is just out of range.
Atkinson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Seagull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atkinson.
Seagull throws out a counter right but Atkinson avoids it with no problem.
Seagull scores with a body shot.
Sevent Seagull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seagull lands with a kick to the temple. Atkinson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A good leg kick by Atkinson.
Atkinson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Atkinson moves forwards but Seagull connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagull lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atkinson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Seagull.
An inside leg kick lands from Seagull.
Seagull looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Atkinson misses
and Seagull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seagull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seagull takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seagull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seagull throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atkinson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Seagull won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Atkinson.
Seagull tries to buck Atkinson off but Atkinson is having none of it.
Atkinson controls the position.
Seagull wants to get back to his feet but Atkinson drags him back down.
Seagull is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagull stops Atkinson from passing to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson trying to control the position but Seagull is working away.
Seagull is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Seagull holds on to Atkinson's head and controls the position momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seagull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seagull throws a big shot that misses.
Seagull throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seagull misses with a body kick.
Atkinson feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull throws a body shot but no joy.
Atkinson feinted with a counter takedown.
A leg kick checked by Seagull.
A cross from Atkinson lands.
Atkinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seagull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Atkinson shoots in but Seagull avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Atkinson throws a leg kick but Seagull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atkinson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSeagull.
Seagull misses with a looping left.
Seagull misses with a low kick.
Atkinson shoots in for a double leg but Seagull sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seagull, right into the meat.
Atkinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seagull looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seagull throws a head kick that misses.
Atkinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seagull.
Seagull lands a lovely overhand right.
Seagull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seagull ducks under a wild hook from Atkinson.
Seagull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson throws a poor cross that misses
and Seagull counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sevent Seagull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rowan Atkinson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Atkinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seagull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seagull throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seagull misses with an uppercut. Atkinson saw that one coming.
Seagull takes a swing at Atkinson's ribcage but misses.
Seagull checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seagull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagull keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Seagull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atkinson. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seagull connects with a high kick.
Atkinson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seagull throws out a loose jab but Atkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkinson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atkinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atkinson fails with the takedown
and Seagull counters with a good low kick that Atkinson was not able to check.
A jab from Seagull misses.
Atkinson tries to counter with a takedown but Seagull is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seagull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atkinson avoids the head kick by Seagull.
Seagull checks the leg kick.
Atkinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Atkinson is defended easily by Seagull.
Seagull only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Seagull cracks the inside of Atkinson's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull ducks under a wild hook from Atkinson.
Seagull checks a leg kick.
Seagull lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atkinson's sensitive parts.
Atkinson goes for a double leg but Seagull avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seagull continues to drive forward.
Atkinson thows a leg kick but Seagull checks it
and Seagull counters with a head kick that drops Atkinson to the mat! Atkinson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Atkinson is rocked!
Seagull thuds a left hand into Atkinson's body.
Oh Atkinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seagull checks a leg kick.
Atkinson throws a low kick but Seagull moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seagull.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Seagull! Atkinson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sevent Seagull!
Sevent Seagull is the new lightweight champion!
Sevent Seagull decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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