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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edule Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Kearney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edule Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Kearney!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kearney with a hook.
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kearney! But no joy.
Edwards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kearney lands with a shot to the body.
Kearney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kearney is fending him off so far but Edwards persists. Nope, Kearney circles away and we're back to standing.
Edwards is looking to slow Kearney down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Kearney.
Nice shot lands for Kearney.
Edwards thumps Kearney with a low kick.
Edwards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kearney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards moves away from the strike by Kearney.
Kearney throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Kearney 's knee.
Kearney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kearney forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.
Edwards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Kearney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Kearney controls his hands.
Edwards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kearney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kearney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kearney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kearney looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards tries to bum rush Kearney with a series of wild strikes but Kearney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kearney is looking for the big counter here.
Edwards's corner calls for a 1-2. Edwards obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kearney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edule Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kearney.
Kearney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Kearney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edwards. That's going to slow Kearney down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kearney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edwards. Kearney shrugs it off though.
Edwards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kearney throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Kearney.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Kearney missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards misses with a few strikes there.
Kearney throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Kearney misses with a body punch
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kearney paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kearney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Kearney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Kearney's front leg but catches the back leg as Kearney tries to avoid it.
Kearney connects with a jab.
Kearney throws a big shot that misses.
Kearney tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards clobbers Kearney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Kearney.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Kearney scores with a three punch combo!
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kearney.
As Kearney looks to move away, Edwards throws a big counter combo bu Kearney just gets out of the way.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kearney throws a body shot but no joy.
Kearney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edwards. Edwards circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edwards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kearney is trying to defend but Edwards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards wants to pass to mount but Kearney is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kearney wants to get back to his feet.
Kearney is staying active underneath Edwards, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edwards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Edwards lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kearney pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kearney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kearney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kearney wants to get back to his feet.
Kearney has one foot on Edwards's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kearney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.
Kearney misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Kearney will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice shot lands for Kearney.
Kearney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edwards's head.
Kearney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Kearney lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Kearney misses.
Nice defenses there by Kearney.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kearney but Kearney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Kearney.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kearney avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kearney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edwards misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kearney. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards throws a hook but Kearney avoids it easily.
Edwards takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edwards misses with a looping left.
Kearney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Kearney thuds a left hand into Edwards's body.
Kearney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barry Kearney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kearney throws out the jab.
Edwards scores with a takedown into Kearney's guard.
Kearney wants to get back to his feet but Edwards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kearney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edwards is controlling him.
Kearney is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is standing up over Kearney. Kearney looks to escape but Edwards dives into side control.
Edwards has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kearney is trying to buck Edwards off.
Kearney on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kearney is not content to let Edwards control the position.
Edwards landing strikes.
Edwards looks up at the clock and then as Kearney takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Edwards smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kearney is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kearney taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kearney is trying to buck Edwards off.
Kearney prevents Edwards from improving position.
Edwards prevents Kearney from escaping the position.
Edwards advances to full mount.
Kearney is trying to stand up.
Edwards controlling the pace for now.
Edwards trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is landing with some decent strikes but Kearney is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Edwards trying to control but Kearney is having none of it.
Kearney is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kearney defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Edwards.
Kearney is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Edwards is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kearney is surviving well by controlling Edwards's body position as best he can.
A nice elbow there by Edwards.
Edule Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards breaks from Kearney's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Edwards lands a big shot there that rocks Kearney but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kearney is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edule Edwards dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kearney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kearney looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Barry Kearney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kearney misses with a body shot.
Kearney looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Kearney punishes Edwards's body with a nice straight punch.
Kearney just misses with a punch to the body.
Barry Kearney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Kearney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards tries to counter by clinching up but Kearney breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Edwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards shoots in and drives through. Kearney sprawls well.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards takes one on the button.
Kearney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edwards at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Kearney as he connects with a hook.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Kearney misses the body punch
and Edwards counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Edwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edwards.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of Kearney's head.
Kearney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kearney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kearney is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kearney misses with a body punch.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Kearney misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kearney misses the target.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kearney throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kearney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Edwards.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Kearney blocking some punches.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
Edule Edwards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kearney throws a head punch that misses.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Edwards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kearney has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Kearney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edwards fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edule Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kearney has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kearney takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Kearney throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws a big counter combination but Kearney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kearney lands a body shot.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Kearney's shoulder, as Kearney tries to avoid the shot.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Kearney swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Kearney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards lands a jab.
Kearney stuns Edwards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kearney tries to clinch up.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Kearney.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice sprawl there from Kearney as Edwards shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Edwards there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Kearney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.
Kearney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kearney scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kearney defends well and Edwards ends up having to push Kearney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kearney lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Kearney throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kearney looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kearney misses with a straight right.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kearney with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barry Kearney.
I think Kearney 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Kearney!
After the big win, Barry Kearney made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hussle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Alves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 Los Angeles, Thiago Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hussle!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hussle.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Hussle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alves checks it well.
Hussle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alves is out of range.
Alves blocks the body kick.
Hussle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hussle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hussle throws a low kick, looking for Alves's leg but Alves calmly moves out of range.
Alves moves away from the strike by Hussle.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Hussle pushes him off.
Hussle tries to land a leg kick but Alves saw it coming and moves away.
Alves clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hussle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hussle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Hussle to work.
Alves missing with knees to the body.
Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
Hussle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Hussle.
Hussle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alves up against the cage.
Hussle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hussle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvess head.
Hussle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alves.
Hussle avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hussle.
Alves working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hussle.
Hussle taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Hussle on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves trying to stall but Hussle improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Hussle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hussle has Alves pushed against the cage.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Hussle.
Hussle lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Alves.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hussle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussle misses with some punches.
Alves lands an elbow just above Hussle 's eye.
Hussle leaning against his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Alves has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hussle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hussle lands a shoulder strike.
Hussle blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
Alves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hussle.
Hussle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves moves out of range of the body kick.
Hussle lands with a cross.
Hussle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mike Hussle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Hussle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Hussle.
Hussle misses with a low kick as Alves jumps back.
Alves looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussle connects with an inside leg kick.
Alves takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alves tries to clinch there but Hussle circles away.
Alves checks a leg kick nicely.
Hussle throws the kick towards the body but Alves avoids it.
Alves appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hussle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alves moves out of range of the body kick.
Hussle lands a right hook to the body.
Hussle throws a sloppy body shot
and Alves counters with an inside leg kick.
Hussle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussle scores with a decent looking hook.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Hussle lands a nice hook to Alves's body. Alves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hussle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hussle lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
Some bone on bone action there as Alves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hussle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hussle. That's going to slow Alves down.
Hussle thows a body kick. Alves tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hussle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Mike Hussle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alves takes one to the chin there.
Hussle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alves.
The fighters circling - Hussle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussle throws a front kick that sends Alves stumbling back into the cage.
Alves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hussle throws a low kick but Alves moves out of range easily.
Alves moves out of range as Hussle strikes.
Alves looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hussle misses with a hook to the body
and Alves counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hussle's knee momentarily.
Hussle throws a body kick that misses.
Alves tried to counter with a leg kick but Hussle avoided it.
Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussle throws out the jab.
Alves appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hussle with a hook.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Hussle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hussle throws a big counter head kick but Alves avoids it with no problem.
Hussle scores with a hook to the body. Alves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hussle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
Hussle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alves moves out of range as Hussle strikes.
Alves feints and then cracks Hussle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hussle down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussle's corner calls for a 1-2. Hussle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Hussle circles away.
Hussle takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but 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!
A good leg kick by Hussle.
Hussle thuds his right hand into Alves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hussle is looking to slow Alves down with leg kicks.
Hussle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alves counters with a nice leg kick.
Hussle throws a head kick that misses.
Hussle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hussle digs a good body shot into Alves's ribs.
Hussle avoids a kick to the body.
Hussle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alves appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hussle tried to score with a low kick but Alves checks it.
Alves closes the distance but Hussle moves to the side
and Hussle counters with a straight right hand.
Hussle throws a front kick aimed at Alves's knee but Alves avoids it well.
Alves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Hussle pushes him off.
Alves wants to clinch.
Hussle throws out a counter right but Alves avoids it with no problem.
Hussle tried to score with a low kick but Alves checks it.
Hussle throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with a leg kick.
Hussle lands a slapping body shot.
Alves moves away from the strike by Hussle.
Alves half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hussle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hussle connects with a leg kick. Alves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hussle lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hussle throws a head kick that misses.
Alves gets a clinch.
Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussle.
Hussle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alves or not.
A hook to the body from Hussle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hussle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hussle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hussle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hussle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hussle swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hussle.
Alves moves out of range of the body kick from Hussle.
Alves feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hussle throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves pushes Hussle up against the cage in a clinch.
Hussle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hussle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves looking to slow down the pace here.
Hussle tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing Hussle back against the cage.
Alves misses with an elbow over the top.
Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves looking to slow down the pace here.
Alves trying to stall but Hussle improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Hussle.
Hussle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alves connects with a knee to the head.
Hussle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hussle taking a breather.
Mike Hussle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hussle.
Hussle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Hussle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hussle breaks from the clinch.
Thiago Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hussle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hussle tries a quick counter leg kick but Alves is wise to it.
Alves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hussle tries a head kick but it misses.
Hussle throws a big shot that misses.
Alves fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hussle just manages to avoid it.
Hussle cracks Alves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hussle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Hussle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussle lands a nice shot that snaps Alves's head back.
Alves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hussle throws a hook but Alves blocks it.
Alves appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hussle lands with an overhand left.
Alves tries to clinch
and Hussle counters with a nice body shot.
Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussle throws out the jab.
Alves half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hussle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hussle throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussle works Alves's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Alves misses.
Alves staying out of range there.
Alves tries to clinch up but Hussle circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves motions for Hussle to come forward. Alves throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hussle tests Alves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alves!
Alves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alves jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hussle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hussle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussle scores with a jab.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Hussle's front leg but catches the back leg as Hussle tries to avoid it.
Nice cross by Hussle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hussle throws a front kick aimed at Alves's knee but Alves avoids it well.
Alves takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hussle. That did some damage!
Alves looks to clinch
and Hussle counters with a straight right hand.
Hussle throws a head kick that misses.
Hussle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alves.
Mike Hussle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hussle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hussle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hussle!
A less than humble Mike Hussle misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carney Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duffy comes to the cage accompanied by Brawl - Bloody spit. Chambers has chosen LIKE A STORM - Love the way you hate me. as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carney Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chambers.
Duffy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chambers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duffy slips a jab from Chambers.
Chambers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chambers is rocked!
Duffy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Chambers does no damage.
Duffy lands a big right hand that sends Chambers crashing to the mat! Duffy stays standing though and waves Chambers back to his feet!
Chambers is still on wobbly legs! Can Duffy finish him?
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!
Duffy and Chambers are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Duffy throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Chambers into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Duffy knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carney Duffy!
After winning the bout, Carney Duffy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Nathan Chambers stepped up to the mic, saying 'My hat's off to him, he's a great fighter but he was the better fighter tonight. I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pernell Karl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilberto Chamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pernell Karl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gilberto Chamba!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karl misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chamba is defended easily by Karl.
Karl swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chamba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chamba wants to pass the guard but Karl is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karl wants to get back to his feet but Chamba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chamba controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamba wants to control from the top but Karl keeps moving.
Chamba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chamba looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Karl as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chamba staying out of range there.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown but Karl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chamba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pernell Karl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Chamba.
Chamba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karl sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chamba somewhat.
Karl connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karl looks to score with a jab to the body but Chamba is just out of range.
Chamba with a poor takedown
and Karl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chamba is looking to chop away at Karl's legs.
Karl catches Chamba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice jab there from Karl.
Donk. Karl catches Chamba right on the button with a cross.
Chamba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karl did well to prevent Chamba getting side control.
Chamba maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Karl could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chamba has cracked it and Karl is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chamba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilberto Chamba!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Adekambi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Sorokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adekambi comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammed Adekambi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sorokov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorokov gets a clinch.
Adekambi lands a body punch.
Adekambi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sorokov.
Adekambi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adekambi breaks from the clinch.
Sorokov misses with a straight left.
Adekambi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sorokov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adekambi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sorokov avoids the head kick by Adekambi.
Adekambi wants to clinch up but Sorokov keeps it at a distance.
Sorokov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adekambi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sorokov.
Sorokov loads up on a big right hand but Adekambi slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov lands the left hand.
Adekambi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adekambi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sorokov throws a head punch that misses.
Sorokov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adekambi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mohammed Adekambi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Sorokov.
Adekambi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sorokov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adekambi has closed the distance and engaged Sorokov in a clinch.
Sorokov lands a right hand.
Sorokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sorokov avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adekambi.
Sorokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adekambi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sorokov has hold of one of Adekambi's legs. Adekambi is fighting the takedown attempt but Sorokov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorokov looking to pass the guard.
Sorokov preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adekambi holds on and takes a little breather.
Adekambi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sorokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sorokov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Adekambi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sorokov has Adekambi in his guard.
Sorokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adekambi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sorokov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adekambi is defending against the submission attempts here by Sorokov.
Adekambi is trying to get back to full guard.
Adekambi keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sorokov throwing shots but Adekambi is blocking nicely.
Adekambi wants to get back to full guard.
Adekambi actively working from the bottom here.
Sorokov with the ground and pound but Adekambi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Adekambi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sorokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adekambi controls Sorokov momentarily but Sorokov frees himself.
Sorokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sorokov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adekambi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adekambi slips a straight right by Sorokov.
Adekambi has Sorokov up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Adekambi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adekambi tries to pull guard but Sorokov holds him up against the cage and eventually Adekambi drops back down to his feet.
Sorokov lands with a right to the head.
Sorokov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adekambi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adekambi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sorokov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adekambi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adekambi is pressed up against the cage. Sorokov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adekambi down to the mat. Adekambi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adekambi lands with a nice body kick.
Adekambi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Yuri Sorokov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorokov throws a hook but Adekambi avoids it easily.
Sorokov ducks under a wild hook from Adekambi.
Adekambi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adekambi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sorokov leaves Adekambi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Sorokov misses.
Adekambi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adekambi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Sorokov. Beautiful body shot.
Adekambi connects with a body shot that sends Sorokov's belly button to the back.
Adekambi moves in looking to clinch but Sorokov pushes him off.
Sorokov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adekambi ducks under a wild hook from Sorokov.
Adekambi slips a jab from Sorokov.
Adekambi moves into range and clinches up with Sorokov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adekambi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sorokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Sorokov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sorokov.
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!
A short left from Sorokov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adekambi.
Sorokov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adekambi is defending well.
Mohammed Adekambi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Sorokov.
Adekambi breaks from the clinch.
Adekambi rushes Sorokov and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sorokov.
Adekambi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sorokov up against the cage.
Sorokov working aggressively here.
Sorokov misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adekambi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adekambi jumps guard and drags Sorokov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Adekambi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sorokov postures up.
Sorokov is stalling in the full guard.
Sorokov postures up and lands a big shot to Adekambi's brow.
Sorokov won't allow Adekambi to sweep him here.
Adekambi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sorokov manages to get himself to full guard.
Adekambi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sorokov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sorokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adekambi is one step ahead there.
Adekambi trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
Adekambi won't allow Sorokov to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Adekambi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Sorokov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sorokov throws a big shot that misses.
Sorokov throws a looping overhand right but Adekambi ducks down to avoid it.
Mohammed Adekambi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adekambi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adekambi lands a high kick!
Adekambi misses with a hook.
Sorokov wants to counter the offense by Adekambi and move into the clinch position.
Adekambi throws a right and a left that Sorokov avoids nicely.
As Adekambi backs off Sorokov throws a huge counter combo but Adekambi manages to avoid it all.
Adekambi lands with a good body shot.
Adekambi swings widly with a right hand
and Sorokov counters with a straight right hand.
Sorokov misses with a looping left.
Adekambi lands a lovely overhand right.
Adekambi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorokov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adekambi.
Sorokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adekambi wants to control from the top but Sorokov keeps moving.
Adekambi looking to pass the guard.
Sorokov has his hands on Adekambi's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adekambi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sorokov.
Adekambi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adekambi pushing down on Sorokov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sorokov is not content to let Adekambi control the position.
Sorokov is looking to improve his position.
Sorokov is not content to let Adekambi control the position.
Sorokov won't allow Adekambi to pass to mount.
Adekambi is trying to control the action in half guard but Sorokov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mohammed Adekambi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adekambi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sorokov sees it coming and defends easily.
Adekambi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sorokov keeps working.
Adekambi is working for a submission of some sort.
Adekambi trying to control the action but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sorokov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adekambi to the mat! Adekambi manages to get full guard.
Sorokov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sorokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adekambi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adekambi keeping full guard, as Sorokov tries to pass.
Adekambi wants to stand but Sorokov is controlling the position.
Sorokov wants to control from the top but Adekambi keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorokov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sorokov throws a strike but Adekambi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Adekambi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adekambi 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Adekambi!
Mohammed Adekambi made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grey Worm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Creepy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worm comes to the cage accompanied by Der Kaptain. Creepy has chosen Sweater Weather as his entrance music. Uncle Creepy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Grey Worm's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Grey Worm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uncle Creepy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creepy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Worm.
Creepy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Creepy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Worm. Those never looked like landing.
Creepy ducks under a wild hook from Worm.
A nice combination there by Creepy.
Worm throws a shot to the body.
Creepy stuffs the takedown attempt from Worm. Worm gets slowly back to his feet.
Worm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Worm swings for the body but Creepy moves out of range.
Creepy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Worm's head.
Worm clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creepy prevents a body shot from Worm.
Worm works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creepy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Creepy has his hands on Worm's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worm tries to free his leg and advance position but Creepy is retaining full guard.
Worm trying to control but Creepy is working from the bottom.
Creepy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Worm throwing strikes but missing.
Creepy is controlling Worm's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Worm landing with the ground and pound.
Worm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Worm wants to control from the top but Creepy keeps moving.
Creepy wants to sweep but no luck.
Worm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Creepy misses.
Creepy throws a big shot that misses.
Uncle Creepy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Worm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worm throws a body shot but no joy.
Creepy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Worm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Worm throws a body punch but Creepy moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Creepy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Creepy.
Worm connects with a jab.
Creepy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creepy cracks Worm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Creepy staying out of range there.
Creepy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Worm misses its intended target.
Creepy throws a looping overhand right but Worm ducks down to avoid it.
Creepy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Worm throws out a loose jab but Creepy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Worm is defended easily by Creepy.
Creepy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worm.
Creepy jabs Worm right on the nose. Worm blinks but takes it well.
Nice sprawl there from Creepy as Worm shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grey Worm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worm misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Creepy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Creepy misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Worm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worm looks to clinch
and Creepy counters with a good low kick that Worm was not able to check.
Worm avoids the head kick by Creepy.
Worm looks for a takedown but Creepy sprawls well.
A cross from Worm lands.
Creepy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Creepy misses.
Creepy staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creepy! But no joy.
Creepy moves out of range of the strikes.
Worm dives in for a single leg takedown but Creepy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Creepy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Creepy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Worm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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 Grey Worm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Worm lands with a good body shot.
Worm shoots in looking for a takedown but Creepy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Worm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Worm lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Creepy as Worm shoots in.
Creepy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Worm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Creepy tries to avoid it but Worm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Creepy to the ground. Creepy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grey Worm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creepy swings for the body but Worm moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Worm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Worm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Worm showed some decent athleticism there.
Creepy is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worm wants to control but Creepy is keeping him busy.
Creepy tries to roll over but Worm keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worm trying to pass the guard but Creepy defending well.
Worm is working hard here to advance position.
Creepy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Creepy.
Creepy looking to control.
Creepy looking for a sweep. Not yet Creepy, not yet.
Worm wants to control from the top but Creepy keeps moving.
Worm won't allow Creepy to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uncle Creepy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Worm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Creepy throws a low kick but Worm moves out of range easily.
Worm misses with a hook
and Creepy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Creepy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worm moves away.
As Creepy looks to move away, Worm throws a big counter combo bu Creepy just gets out of the way.
Creepy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Worm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creepy.
Creepy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worm blocks the body kick.
Worm slips a straight right by Creepy.
Creepy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Worm is out of range and Creepy settles back down.
Creepy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Worm on the side of the head.
Worm misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creepy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Worm avoids the head kick by Creepy.
Grey Worm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creepy moves away.
Creepy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Worm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worm throws a combination that misses
letting Creepy counter with a right hand.
Creepy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Worm misses with a body shot.
Creepy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Creepy cracks the inside of Worm's front leg.
Creepy scores with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Worm or perhaps it was just good defense by Creepy, which made it look bad.
Creepy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Creepy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Creepy misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Worm misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creepy! But no joy.
Worm throws a shot from downtown. Creepy moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creepy! But no joy.
Creepy moves out of range of the leg kick from Worm.
Creepy throws a counter combo.
Creepy slaps away a takedown attempt from Worm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Creepy is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worm jabs at Creepy's body.
Worm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Creepy takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Worm does no damage.
Creepy feints a counter leg kick.
Worm misses with a low kick.
Worm throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Creepy to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uncle Creepy 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!
That kick from Creepy tenderised Worm's leg. Worm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Worm fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Worm.
Creepy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Creepy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Worm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Worm throws a sloppy head kick and Creepy moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Worm misses its intended target.
Worm scores with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Worm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creepy blocks a jab.
Creepy clobbers Worm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Creepy throws a poor cross that misses
and Worm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Creepy thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worm tries to bum rush Creepy with a series of wild strikes but Creepy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Creepy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Creepy throws a hook to the side of Worm's head but Worm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Creepy throws a jab when Worm was well out of range.
Worm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Creepy doesn't seem bothered though.
Creepy ducks under a wild hook from Worm.
Worm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Creepy's hands.
Worm jabs Creepy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Worm swings widly with a right hand
and Creepy counters with a one-two to the body.
Creepy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Worm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creepy lands a head kick. Worm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Creepy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Worm works Creepy's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creepy looks to land a combination but Worm avoids it well.
Worm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Creepy circles away quickly and effectively.
Worm lands with a shot to the body.
Creepy checks a leg kick.
Creepy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worm misses the jab.
Worm shoots in but no luck this time.
Creepy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worm.
Worm swinging wildly here.
Creepy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Creepy checks a leg kick.
Creepy moves out of range as Worm strikes.
A jab from Worm finds it's way through Creepy's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Worm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Worm throws a body shot but no joy.
Worm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creepy! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grey Worm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creepy throws out a counter right but Worm avoids it with no problem.
Worm swings widly with a right hand
and Creepy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Worm throws a looping overhand right but Creepy ducks down to avoid it.
Creepy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Creepy does it's job there.
Creepy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Worm.
Worm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Creepy's head.
A shot to the body from Worm misses
and Creepy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Worm is rocked!
Worm misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Worm misses.
Creepy moves forwards but Worm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creepy lands with a right hand.
Oh Worm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Worm fails with the takedown
and Creepy counters with a nice uppercut.
Worm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Worm misses with a hook.
Worm throws a hook but Creepy avoids it easily.
Worm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Creepy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Creepy is looking to clinch but Worm is avoiding it.
Creepy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Worm wants to clinch up but Creepy keeps it at a distance.
Worm shoots in but Creepy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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 Grey Worm.
I think Worm 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Worm!
Grey Worm thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ji Lu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Vitalli (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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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ji Lu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincenzo Vitalli!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitalli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Ji Lu has been cut.
Vitalli motions for Lu to come forward. Vitalli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Lu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vitalli has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vitalli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Lu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vitalli is looking to land body kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Lu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vitalli, as that shot connected.
Vitalli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vitalli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lu.
Vitalli moves into the clinch.
Vitalli tries to work over Lu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lu.
A shot in the inside from Vitalli.
Nice body punch from Vitalli - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lu letting Vitalli take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalli struggles to land a body shot inside as Lu controls his hands.
Vitalli can't find room to land a body shot as Lu controls the action.
Vitalli working aggressively here.
Lu being controlled against the cage.
Vitalli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vitalli lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Vitalli.
Vitalli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lu backwards.
Ji Lu's cut is getting worse.
Vitalli pushes Lu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vitalli tries to work over Lu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lu.
Vitalli throws a head punch that misses.
Vitalli pushes Lu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lu is breathing heavily.
Vitalli tries to work over Lu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lu misses with the head strike.
Vitalli misses with a body punch.
Lu tries to throw a body punch but Vitalli avoids it by throwing Lu back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vitalli.
Vitalli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vitalli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitalli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vitalli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vitalli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ji Lu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vitalli just leaning against Lu, taking a breather.
Vitalli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vitalli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lu is rocked!
Vitalli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vitalli creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lu drops to his knees and Vitalli pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Vitalli! Vincenzo Vitalli retains his heavyweight title!
Vincenzo Vitalli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chico Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chico Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robb Stark!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stark. That did some damage!
Stark misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away.
A little jabbing left from Stark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Stark, against the cage.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stark did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
Stark wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stark has one foot on Sanchez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Stark has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Stark blocks the leg kick.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez tries to counter by clinching up but Stark breaks away and moves out of range.
Chico Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez clinches with his opponent.
Stark looking to stall.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stark.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Stark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stark lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
A clash of legs there as Stark blocks the low kick.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Stark moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez is looking for a counter combo.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Stark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez taking a breather here.
Sanchez working away.
Sanchez wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Stark struggling a bit here.
Stark is being controlled here.
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 Chico Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chico Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.
Stark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark with the ground and pound but Sanchez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez wants to stand but Stark is controlling the position.
Sanchez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stark trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stark.
Stark throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stark misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Robb Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez 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.
Stark cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Stark 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.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Stark throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Stark as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stark.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stark lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
Stark throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stark wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robb Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Stark throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Robb Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
Stark misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Stark throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Stark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stark. Stark obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stark sprawls well initially but Sanchez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez controlling the pace.
Stark is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez throwing shots but Stark is blocking nicely.
Stark is looking to escape.
Sanchez is thwarting Stark's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stark keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Stark comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stark creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stark breaks the clinch.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Stark stalks Sanchez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanchez's face. Sanchez staggers backwards, shaken.
Stark lands a head shot.
Stark lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stark misses with an elbow strike.
Stark manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Stark trying to stall but Sanchez improves his position.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stark misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Stark is controlling the position.
Stark throws an elbow that misses.
Sanchez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stark lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Stark.
Chico Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
As Stark looks to move away, Sanchez throws a big counter combo bu Stark just gets out of the way.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robb Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stark 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robb Stark!
Robb Stark 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Arlington Beech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Cider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beech comes to the cage accompanied by You Know My Name. Cider comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My Sacrifice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Arlington Beech has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arlington Beech!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Cider !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beech misses with a right hand
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Cider .
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beech moves away from the strike by Cider .
Beech takes one to the side of the head.
Cider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beech looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beech keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Beech ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cider moves away.
Beech misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider .
A little jabbing left from Cider on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Beech throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cider lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cider throws a hook but Beech avoids it easily.
Beech misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beech missing with a left hand there. Cider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beech walks into a stiff left hand from Cider .
Cider throws a head kick but Beech moves out of range.
Beech chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
Beech misses the shot to the body.
Cider let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beech throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beech has closed the distance and engaged Cider in a clinch.
Cider content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Beech misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cider lands a body punch.
We've been informed that Cider has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Beech takes a knee right on the jaw!
Beech lands an uppercut.
Beech blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beech fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beech backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beech has Cider pressed against the cage, preventing Cider from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Cider .
Beech blocks an uppercut.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beech tries a body shot but Cider blocks it.
Beech misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beech tries a body shot but Cider blocks it.
Cider with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Beech scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Beech.
Cider with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beech keeps control of Cider as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beech scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cider doesn't seem bothered though.
Cider throws a head kick but Beech moves out of range.
Beech tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beech backing away here, and Cider unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beech swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beech throws the left hand but Cider avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider ! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beech throws a looping overhand right but Cider ducks down to avoid it.
Beech fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Beech tests Cider 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beech.
Beech keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arlington Beech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beech feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cider s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beech steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Beech motions for Cider to come forward. Beech throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beech moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beech needs to keep his hands up - Cider had a free shot at his head there.
Beech looks to land a right hand but Cider moved out of range.
Cider scores with a nice strike.
Cider moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beech misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider .
Beech takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beech lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beech avoids a kick to the body.
Beech blocks a head kick by Cider .
A telegraphed right hand from Beech misses the target.
Cider clinches with his opponent.
Cider misses with a body punch.
Beech scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cider can't find room to land a body shot as Beech controls the action.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Cider dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Beech.
Cider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cider tries a low kick but Beech avoids it.
Beech takes a swing at Cider 's ribcage but misses.
Beech throws a looping overhand right but Cider ducks down to avoid it.
Cider misses with a body shot.
Cider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beech throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Cider . Those never looked like landing.
Justin Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Nice uppercut there from Beech.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beech.
Cider throws a wild body kick that Beech sees coming a mile off.
Beech lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beech misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cider unleashes a big counter combination but Beech bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but Beech is just out of range.
Beech tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beech tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Beech.
Beech pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beech lands a lovely overhand right.
Beech throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
Beech throws the left hand but Cider avoids the punch easily.
Beech looks to score with a jab to the body but Cider is just out of range.
Cider appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beech tries to clinch but Cider moves out of range.
Beech throws a body shot but no joy.
Beech moves out of range of the body kick.
Beech has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Beech misses with a right hand
enabling Cider to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Cider .
Beech misses with a shot to the body
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cider cracks Beech with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beech.
Nice uppercut lands for Cider . That snapped Beech's head back.
Beech on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cider connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beech. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Beech backs off Cider throws a huge counter combo but Beech manages to avoid it all.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cider . Beech shrugs it off though.
Beech wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beech dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cider . That did some damage!
Cider dodges the punch combination from Beech.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beech pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider ! But no joy.
Beech misses with a left hand
and Cider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beech is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider connects with a crisp jab.
Beech's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beech duly obliges.
Cider misses with a body kick.
Beech lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beech connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cider momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Beech blocks the leg kick.
Beech misses with a body shot.
Cider scores with a head kick. Beech tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Beech throws a series of punches but Cider avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Cider on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cider looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cider swings widly with a right hand
and Beech counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A leg kick checked by Cider .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Cider will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Cider .
Beech tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cider manages to circle out of the way.
Beech tries to clinch but Cider moves out of range.
Cider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beech misses with a left hand
and Cider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beech is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beech scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cider doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider lands with an uppercut that bounces Beech off the cage and back into range.
Beech throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beech wants to clinch but Cider slips to the side
and Cider counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beech throws a leg kick which misses Cider 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cider tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider slips a jab and a cross from Beech.
Cider swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cider walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beech throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beech tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beech swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider takes a swing at Beech's ribcage but misses.
Beech was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beech fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beech avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beech throwing a counter right hand but Cider manages to avoid it.
Beech throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Beech.
Beech dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cider gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beech tries to land a leg kick but Cider saw it coming and moves away.
Beech keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cider jabs at Beech's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beech swings widly with a right hand
letting Cider counter with a right hand.
Beech loads up on a big right hand but Cider slips the punch.
Cider walks into a jab.
A clash of legs there as Beech blocks the low kick.
Cider delivers a nice body kick.
Beech avoids the head kick by Cider .
Cider gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beech.
Beech has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cider .
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beech looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beech.
Beech misses with a lunging right hand
and Cider counters with a left to the body.
Beech slips under a jab.
Beech fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cider just manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Cider .
Beech avoids the head kick by Cider .
Beech throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beech misses with a hook
and Cider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Beech.
Beech misses with a hook to the body
and Beech takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beech cracks Cider with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Cider .
Beech lands with a cross.
Cider slips a jab and a cross from Beech.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beech needs to keep his hands up - Cider had a free shot at his head there.
Beech closes the distance and clinches.
Beech misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cider misses with some punches.
Cider stalling in the clinch but Beech improves position.
A short right from Beech.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cider .
A knee to the head by Cider .
A nice right hand lands inside from Cider .
Cider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beech is defending well for now.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Beech.
Cider trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Cider really 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.
Beech tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from Beech.
Cider now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beech works the jab nicely.
Beech blocks a head kick by Cider .
Beech swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beech throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beech. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Beech.
Beech takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cider 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cider misses with a leg kick
and Beech counters with a good low kick that Cider was not able to check.
Beech misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Cider .
Cider tries to land a front kick but Beech steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beech closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beech misses with a straight left.
Beech takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Beech misses the target.
Beech throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
Beech lands a head shot.
Beech throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beech throws out the jab.
Cider scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beech scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider throws the kick towards the body but Beech avoids it.
Good exchange - Beech coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beech misses with a combination
enabling Cider to counter with a crisp jab.
Cider chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beech's head.
Cider walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cider misses with a kick to the body.
Beech throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beech is looking to clinch but Cider is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cider . That snapped Beech's head back.
Cider lands a jab to the nose.
Beech has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beech there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beech is rocked!
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Beech is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beech.
Cider drops Beech with a naaaaasty hook - Beech is in real trouble here! Cider dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Cider !
Justin Cider is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Justin Cider made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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FIGHT
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