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EMPIRE VIII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carling Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carling Foster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carling Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foster pinned against the cage. Foster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foster sprawls well. Foster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Couture finds it's way through Foster's defenses.
Randy Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Foster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Couture avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Couture's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture drops down looking for an ankle pick but Foster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carling Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Couture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foster shoots and misses
and Couture counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture postures up and lands a big shot to Foster's brow.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Foster has wrist control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Foster trying to keep a closed guard but Couture is proving a slippery customer.
Couture must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Foster pulls Couture in close to prevent any damage.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Couture tries to clinch but Foster moves out of range.
Couture scores with a takedown into Foster's guard.
Foster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Foster has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Couture is looking to defend but Foster has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Couture! Foster pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Couture taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carling Foster!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Callaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and London Saint James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rocky Road To Dublin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Callaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, London Saint James!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saint James.
Saint James is looking to take a break and control but Callaway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saint James throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Saint James in side control, throwing shots but Callaway defends.
Callaway wants to get back to his feet but Saint James drags him back down.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Saint James working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Callaway taking punishment in the form of punches.
Callaway dodges the ground and pound from Saint James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint James wants to control but Callaway is keeping him busy.
Saint James controlling the position from side mount.
Saint James scoring with punches from side control.
Callaway is pushing Saint James's head away, looking to escape. Saint James manages to hold on to the position though.
Callaway defending against the ground and pound.
Saint James misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.
Callaway is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Saint James has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Saint James tries to move to mount but Callaway blocks the move with his legs.
The strikes coming from Saint James are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Saint James working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Saint James looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Callaway is avoiding damage well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saint James is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Callaway.
Callaway misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Callaway. Callaway obviously looking to wear him down.
Saint James looks gassed!
Saint James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Callaway closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saint James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Callaway throws a head kick that Saint James semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick lands from Callaway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callaway connects with a high kick.
Callaway thumps Saint James with a low kick.
Callaway throws a head kick that half lands.
Callaway lands with a slapping head kick.
Saint James is rocked!
Callaway misses with the combination.
Callaway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Callaway thumps Saint James with a low kick.
Callaway throws a head kick that half lands.
London Saint James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callaway scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice combination there by Callaway.
Saint James is still on wobbly legs! Can Callaway finish him?
A combination from Callaway does no damage.
Saint James seems to have recovered his senses.
Callaway throws a nice head kick!
Callaway scores with a kick to the body.
Callaway throws a head kick that half lands.
Callaway lands a high kick!
Callaway throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Callaway lands a high kick!
Callaway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Callaway circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Saint James drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Callaway follows Saint James to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Callaway!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Go Kashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Zgorzalek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Go Kashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marek Zgorzalek!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zgorzalek misses with a two punch combination.
Kashima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zgorzalek swivels and escapes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zgorzalek.
It looks like Go Kashima has been cut.
Marek Zgorzalek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zgorzalek takes a swing at Kashima's ribcage but misses.
Zgorzalek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zgorzalek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kashima fails with a takedown attempt.
Kashima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zgorzalek.
Zgorzalek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kashima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zgorzalek drops Kashima with a right and a left! Zgorzalek comes rushing in but Kashima regains his composure and manages to keep Zgorzalek in guard.
Kashima is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kashima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oh Kashima is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kashima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zgorzalek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kashima keeping full guard, as Zgorzalek tries to pass.
Kashima seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kashima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zgorzalek passes into half guard.
Kashima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zgorzalek pulls his head out easily.
Zgorzalek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zgorzalek trying to control the pace.
Kashima wants to control but Zgorzalek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kashima taking some punishment here, with Zgorzalek in his half guard.
Kashima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zgorzalek pulls his head out easily.
Kashima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kashima is breathing heavily.
Zgorzalek tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kashima controls his leg.
Still in half guard, Zgorzalek seems content to control.
Kashima looking for submissions off his back.
Kashima is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zgorzalek slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kashima wants to control but Zgorzalek is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zgorzalek throws a good cross that connects.
Zgorzalek steps into range and cracks Kashima with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Kashima flops backwards and Zgorzalek dives into his guard looking to finish!
Kashima looking for a guillotine here but Zgorzalek defends easily.
Kashima has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zgorzalek is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kashima.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zgorzalek gets to mount! Kashima was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zgorzalek controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Zgorzalek has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kashima tries to reverse the position but Zgorzalek maintains control.
Zgorzalek controlling his opponent.
Kashima is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six 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.
Zgorzalek content just to control the position here.
Kashima is looking to improve his position but Zgorzalek isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kashima tries to lock up and control but Zgorzalek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kashima is looking to improve his position but Zgorzalek isn't that keen on the idea.
Zgorzalek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Marek Zgorzalek just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kashima avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kashima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zgorzalek.
Zgorzalek misses with the combination.
Zgorzalek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zgorzalek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marek Zgorzalek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zgorzalek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zgorzalek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kashima circles away quickly and effectively.
Zgorzalek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kashima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kashima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zgorzalek defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Go Kashima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kashima fails with a takedown attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kashima looks for a takedown but Zgorzalek sprawls well.
Kashima rushes Zgorzalek and presses him up against the ropes.
Zgorzalek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zgorzalek misses with a wild combination.
Zgorzalek throws a nice looking combination but Kashima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zgorzalek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kashima moves away.
Kashima feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kashima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kashima is looking to work some ground and pound but Zgorzalek has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Zgorzalek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Go Kashima's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kashima fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Zgorzalek misses.
Marek Zgorzalek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kashima slips a jab and a cross from Zgorzalek.
Kashima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zgorzalek.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kashima.
Marek Zgorzalek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zgorzalek rushes Kashima and presses him up against the ropes.
Zgorzalek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zgorzalek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kashima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zgorzalek cracks Kashima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zgorzalek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kashima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zgorzalek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zgorzalek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kashima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kashima dodges the punch combination from Zgorzalek.
Kashima throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zgorzalek swinging wildly here.
Zgorzalek throws a series of punches but Kashima avoids them all with ease.
Kashima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zgorzalek as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Go Kashima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Zgorzalek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kashima throws a sloppy head kick and Zgorzalek moves out of range easily.
Zgorzalek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kashima.
Zgorzalek avoids the head kick by Kashima.
Kashima shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zgorzalek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kashima throwing strikes from guard but Zgorzalek blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kashima trying to control the position from guard on top but Zgorzalek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kashima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zgorzalek dives on top into guard.
Zgorzalek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kashima looking for a sweep. Not yet Kashima, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zgorzalek would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kashima being controlled here, momentarily.
Zgorzalek trying to control but Kashima is working from the bottom.
Kashima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kashima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zgorzalek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zgorzalek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zgorzalek stays in close to Kashima's body and controls the position.
Zgorzalek tries to free his leg and advance position but Kashima is retaining full guard.
Zgorzalek decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kashima, up you get!
Kashima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zgorzalek sprawls well. Zgorzalek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kashima gets slowly back to his feet.
Zgorzalek throws a right and a left that Kashima avoids nicely.
Zgorzalek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zgorzalek throws a nice looking combination but Kashima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kashima tries to clinch up but Zgorzalek circles away and keeps his distance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kashima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zgorzalek defends it nicely.
Kashima dodges the punch combination from Zgorzalek.
Kashima throws a sloppy head kick and Zgorzalek moves out of range easily.
Kashima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zgorzalek sizes up Kashima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zgorzalek throws a right and a left that Kashima avoids nicely.
Kashima looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kashima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zgorzalek keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zgorzalek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kashima.
Kashima is looking for submissions but instead, Zgorzalek has regained full guard.
Kashima looking to pass the guard.
Kashima trying to control but Zgorzalek is working from the bottom.
Zgorzalek keeping full guard, as Kashima tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kashima throws a strike but Zgorzalek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kashima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zgorzalek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kashima working a defensive guard here.
Zgorzalek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's eight 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.
Zgorzalek lands a couple of elbows.
Kashima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kashima has an active guard here but Zgorzalek has managed to pass into half guard.
Zgorzalek moves into full mount! Kashima won't be happy about that!
Zgorzalek controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kashima is looking to improve his position but Zgorzalek isn't that keen on the idea.
Go Kashima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kashima tries to hold on but Zgorzalek postures up.
Marek Zgorzalek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Zgorzalek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zgorzalek 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Marek Zgorzalek!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Marek Zgorzalek!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Marek Zgorzalek!
Marek Zgorzalek wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dontavious Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dontavious Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Silva throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murphy looks gassed!
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!
Silva lands a left and a right that send Murphy crashing to the mat, dazed. Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Murphy is rocked!
It looks like Dontavious Murphy has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws an overhand right that has Murphy reeling! Silva follows up with more punches and Murphy is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Assar Spjut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Babaloli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Babaloli's choice of entrance music: Wu Tang Clan - Da Mystery Of Chessboxin'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Assar Spjut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitch Babaloli!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Spjut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spjut misses with a series of wild punches.
Babaloli shoots in and drives through. Spjut sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Babaloli is defended easily by Spjut.
Spjut is looking to clinch but Babaloli is avoiding it.
Spjut throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babaloli avoids the body shot from Spjut.
Spjut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babaloli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spjut throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babaloli.
Spjut is looking to clinch.
Spjut tries for a takedown but Babaloli circles away easily
and Babaloli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spjut's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Spjut wants to get back to his feet but Babaloli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babaloli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spjut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spjut is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Babaloli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spjut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Babaloli on the ground.
Babaloli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babaloli advances position into side control!
Babaloli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Spjut!
Babaloli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Babaloli pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Babaloli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Babaloli lands a nice shot to the head.
Babaloli postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spjut looks a forlorn figure.
Spjut is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babaloli landing strikes from the mount and Spjut is in trouble!
Spjut is squirming around, avoiding Babaloli's attempts to control the action.
Spjut wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Spjut is breathing heavily.
Babaloli landing shots from mount.
Babaloli looking to finish Spjut with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spjut!
Babaloli is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babaloli lands a big shot there that rocks Spjut but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Spjut is rocked!
A big strike lands for Babaloli! That's really hurt Spjut and he's turned his back - Babaloli keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Babaloli jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Babaloli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Calvin Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Santos!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos tries to clinch there but Carver circles away.
Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carver to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carver lands a couple of elbows.
Carver trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Carver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carver throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Carver is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Carver trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Carver takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carver misses with a wild combination.
Carver slips under a jab.
Carver shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Carver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Carver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carver closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Carver lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Carver cracks Santos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos prevents Carver from improving position.
Santos is not content to let Carver control the position.
Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Carver is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carver scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
Carver wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carver throws a strike but Santos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Carver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carver tries to stand but Santos is controlling from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Carver slips the punch.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Carver.
Carver throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Carver.
Carver is breathing heavily.
Carver throws a combination that misses
and Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santos pushes Carver up against the ropes in a clinch.
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carver fails to pull guard.
Carver blocks an elbow strike from Santos.
Santos stalling in the clinch but Carver improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos landing knees to the body.
Santos connects with a knee to the head.
Carver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carver lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Santos wants to stall.
Santos working Carver over with knees to the body.
Santos landing knees to the head.
Santos working Carver over with knees to the body.
Santos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carver blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Carver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Carver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos is pushing Carver up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carver is working for takedown but Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Carver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
Santos lands a knee to the head.
Carver manages to break the clinch.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Carver has his takedown stuffed
and Santos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Santos crunches a lovely knee into Carver's ribcage.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carver tries to break the clinch but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Carver is blocking nicely.
Carver is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.
Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Carver is blocking nicely.
Carver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carver goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santos lands a jab-cross combination.
Carver tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a three punch combo that has Carver backing up. Carver nods at Santos to acknowledge the strikes.
Santos is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carver.
Carver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carver throws a combination that misses
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos defending well as Carver loads up on a big left hand.
Santos throws a right hand that Carver ducks under and follows up with a left that Carver also avoids with ease.
Carver misses with a combination
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santos.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carver is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Santos.
Carver wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carver lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Carver from controlling successfully.
Carver throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Carver wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carver's guard.
Carver looking for a sweep. Not yet Carver, not yet.
Carver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Carver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carver tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carver fails to land the takedown.
Carver misses with a double jab
and Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Santos is looking to clinch but Carver is avoiding it.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santos pinned against the cage. Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calvin Carver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carver connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carver drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carver trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries to control but Carver wriggling away.
Carver tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos looking to secure an arm triangle but Carver defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carver is trying to escape the mount.
Carver wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Carver is now in Santos's guard. A big mistake from Santos there, giving up the dominant position!
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santos, up you get!
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Carver. Carver gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Carver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Carver shoots in.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Carver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos misses the body punch
and Carver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Santos lands.
Calvin Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carver lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Santos catches Carver right on the button with a cross.
Carver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos scores with a jab to the head.
Carver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown by Carver or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos which made him look bad.
Santos clinches with his opponent.
Carver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Santos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Santos throws an elbow that misses.
Santos with a knee to the head.
Santos scores with a knee to the head.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos landing knees to the body.
Carver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Santos lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Santos.
Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Carver gets an underhook and turns Santos into the ropes.
Santos lands a knee to the head.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carver's efforts to push away.
Carver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santos misses with an elbow over the top.
Carver working hard to break the clinch.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santos scores with a knee to the head.
Santos keeps control of Carver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santos prevents Carver from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carver.
Santos stalling against the ropes.
That's six 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.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carver's efforts to push away.
Santos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carver tries to pull guard but Santos won't allow it.
Santos lands a knee to the head.
Carver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Santos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carver's brow.
Carver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carver is trying to break free.
Santos misses with a knee strike.
Santos missing with knees to the body.
Carver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Carver is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the ropes.
Carver is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Santos throws an elbow but misses.
Carver avoids the elbow strike from Santos, against the ropes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Santos is trying to stall.
Santos prevents Carver from breaking the clinch.
Santos prevents Carver from breaking the clinch.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carver tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the ropes.
Come on Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carver avoids a wild elbow strike from Santos.
Carver takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santos landing knees to the body.
Santos lands a nice knee to the body.
Carver wants a takedown.
Santos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Santos misses.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carver clobbers Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carver throws a lazy head kick
and Santos counters with a one-two to the body.
Carver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Santos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Santos misses with the combination.
Carver wants to clinch.
Carver pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carver shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos is looking to clinch but Carver is avoiding it.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Carver pushes him off.
Santos throws a series of punches but Carver moves out of range.
Carver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos closes the distance but Carver moves to the side
and Carver counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santos won't be happy with that.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos parries the strikes from Carver easily there. Carver is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Santos to escape.
Santos wants to control but Carver postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Santos.
I think Santos 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Steve Santos!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Steve Santos!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Steve Santos!
Steve Santos wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Borre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephan Borre had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Borre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Snake!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake swings for the body but Borre moves out of range.
Snake scores with a body shot.
Jake Snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snake's corner calls for a 1-2. Snake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Stephan Borre has been cut.
Snake throws a right and a left that Borre avoids nicely.
Borre stuffs the takedown attempt from Snake. Snake gets slowly back to his feet.
Snake cracks Borre with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snake wants to clinch up but Borre keeps it at a distance.
Snake cracks Borre with an open hand slap.
Borre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snake throws out the jab.
Borre wants to clinch
and Snake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snake clinches up against the ropes.
Snake lands with a left to the head.
Snake manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Snake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borre doesn't seem phased though.
Snake is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borre throws a push kick but Snake slaps the foot to one side.
Borre loses concentration momentarily and Snake pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Borre crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Snake finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Snake!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hux Flux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe has chosen Led Zeppelin, Immigrant Song as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hux Flux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flux throws a big shot that misses.
Flux swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfe.
Wolfe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wolfe has a takedown stuffed.
Flux misses with a hook. Wolfe ducked under it nicely.
Flux throws out a loose jab but Wolfe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flux cracks Wolfe with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Wolfe tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Flux pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Wolfe is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hux Flux!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Standup BangBang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BangBang's entrance music is I'm not afraid!. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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176 cm
22
204 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Standup BangBang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aiden Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BangBang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
BangBang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
BangBang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
BangBang throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
BangBang moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Aiden Anderson has been cut.
BangBang stuffs the takedown.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
BangBang throws a one two combo.
Anderson looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but BangBang shows good takedown defense.
Standup BangBang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Anderson.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling BangBang to score with a decent uppercut.
BangBang throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Anderson stumbling backwards into the ropes! Anderson bounces back off the ropes towards BangBang, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! BangBang lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! BangBang celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Standup BangBang!
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FIGHT
RATING
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