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QFC Tournament 633 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Theold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace has chosen Back in Black -AC/DC as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nestor Theold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sir Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Theold.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
An attempted straight right counter from Theold misses the target.
Wallace fails with the takedown.
Theold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theold gets slowly back to his feet.
Theold misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a left to the body.
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but Theold sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nestor Theold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Wallace.
Theold blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Theold closes the distance and pushes Wallace back into the cage.
Theold lands an elbow that stopped Wallace in his tracks for a moment.
Come on Theold - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Theold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Theold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theold is controlling Wallace's posture.
Wallace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace won't allow Theold to sweep him here.
Theold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wallace decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Theold, up you get!
Theold shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theold tries a low kick but Wallace avoids it.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
Wallace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theold throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wallace tries to sprawl but Theold drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wallace throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Theold with the ground and pound but Wallace uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wallace looks winded!
Theold stands up from Wallace's guard - Theold perhaps looking for a knockout.
Theold lands a leg kick that knocks Wallace off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Theold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sir Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theold rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
Wallace wants to stall.
Theold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Theold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theold gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Theold tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Theold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up with Theold, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes Theold against the cage but Theold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theold throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Theold is in Wallace's guard.
Theold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Theold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Theold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wallace is trying to control the position but Theold postures up.
Theold landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Theold from controlling successfully.
Theold is stalling in the full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nestor Theold dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Theold dives in and scores a takedown into Wallace's guard.
Wallace pushes Theold off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Theold, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Theold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theold fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wallace sprawls well initially but Theold persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theold is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wallace is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theold perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Theold is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
Nestor Theold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Theold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wallace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Theold.
Theold works his way into full mount!
Wallace working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Wallace wants to hold on but Theold pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace is bucking up trying to escape but Theold cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Theold controlling the pace for now.
Theold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Theold looking to control but Wallace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theold with good strikes from the mount here!
Theold raining down hammerfists from mount.
Theold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Theold breaks from Wallace's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Theold lands with some strikes.
Theold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to reverse the position but Theold maintains control.
Theold moves to the back.
Wallace trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Theold is looking to control Wallace but Wallace is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace tries to escape but Theold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Theold is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nestor Theold dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Theold's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Theold duly obliges.
Theold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut lands for Wallace. That snapped Theold's head back.
Wallace shoots in and drives through. Theold sprawls well.
Nestor Theold is winning the standup battle so far.
Theold moves into the clinch.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Theold.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Theold controls his hands.
Theold landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Theold drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Theold pulls Wallace in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Theold is proving hard to escape from.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Theold is adopting a defensive guard.
Theold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wallace would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Theold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Theold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
Theold seems keen to control Wallace's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Theold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theold or perhaps it was just good defense by Wallace, which made it look bad.
Theold takes the fight into the clinch.
Theold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wallace prevents it.
Theold tries for a takedown but Wallace manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor Theold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theold stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theold gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wallace pushes Theold off and scrambles back to his feet.
Theold gets caught napping as Wallace dives in and scores a takedown. Theold manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theold has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wallace off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sir Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Theold there.
Theold lands with a kick to the temple. Wallace shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wallace scores with a kick to the body.
Wallace goes for a double leg but Theold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theold continues to drive forward.
Nestor Theold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Theold.
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 Nestor Theold.
Well Theold 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Nestor Theold!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Nestor Theold!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Nestor Theold!
Nestor Theold wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Salomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austro Hze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Salomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Austro Hze!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hze gets tackled into the cage by Salomon. Salomon maintains the clinch.
Salomon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Salomon.
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.
Sloppy strikes there by Salomon.
Salomon trying to control the position but Hze is working away.
Salomon wants to stand but Hze is controlling his arm.
Hze is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hze is not content to let Salomon control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salomon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hze struggling a bit here.
Salomon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hze rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Salomon's guard! Nice work there by Hze!
Salomon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salomon is looking to advance position but Hze has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Salomon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hze moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Salomon has worked his arm free - good work by Salomon!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salomon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hze is controlling the pace.
Salomon is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salomon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Salomon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salomon trying to control the position.
Salomon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hze has passed into side control.
Hze working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salomon is trying to control Hze's posture but Hze avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Hze.
Hze working away.
Hze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salomon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Salomon is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ground and pound from Hze seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salomon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Austro Hze will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Salomon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salomon is defended easily by Hze.
David Salomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salomon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salomon.
Hze misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salomon moves into the clinch.
Salomon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salomon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hze finds it's way round the side to connect with Salomon's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hze looks for the body kick but Salomon saw that one coming.
Hze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salomon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hze kicks Salomon off and gets back to his feet.
Hze blocks a head kick by Salomon.
Salomon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hze misses with a double jab.
Hze shoots in for a takedown but Salomon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salomon circles away from the clinch attempt
so Salomon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hze is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salomon wants to control from the top but Hze keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salomon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salomon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Salomon advances position into side control!
Hze can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salomon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hze has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Salomon but great work by Hze.
Salomon tries to escape but Hze is in control.
Salomon is not content to let Hze control the position.
Salomon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hze working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salomon is looking to reverse the position.
Salomon gets back to half guard.
Hze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salomon's head.
Salomon controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salomon punching from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Austro Hze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hze takes a swing at Salomon's ribcage but misses.
Hze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hze darts in trying to clinch
and Salomon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hze is in trouble now - Salomon has advanced to mount!
Salomon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salomon throwing strikes here but Hze is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salomon lands a heavy elbow.
Hze has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Salomon's lack of action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salomon wants to work for an arm triangle but Hze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
David Salomon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salomon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salomon seems to be working for a kimura but Hze defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salomon thows a huge punch but Hze dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hze on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Salomon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hze defending well though.
Hze wants to control but Salomon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salomon wants to work for an arm triangle but Hze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salomon is looking for a kimura here.
Hze blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salomon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salomon is looking to pass Hze's guard but actually Hze recovers to full guard.
Salomon wants to control from the top but Hze keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salomon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salomon is looking to clinch.
Hze ducks under a wild hook from Salomon.
Salomon shoots in but no luck this time.
Hze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hze drives through and clinches with Salomon against the cage.
Hze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hze drops Salomon with a beautiful combination! Salomon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hze is looking for the KO!
Salomon is rocked!
Salomon misses with a leg kick.
Oh Salomon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hze throws an overhand right that has Salomon reeling! Hze follows up with more punches and Salomon is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Austro Hze!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esidem Laugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Esidem Laugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Brown!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Brown wants to control but Laugh is keeping him busy.
Laugh holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brown is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laugh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Laugh is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laugh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laugh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laugh has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laugh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laugh takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown tries to counter by closing the distance.
Laugh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Laugh circles away.
Laugh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Chris Brown has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch but Laugh is having none of it.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laugh as he avoids it easily.
Laugh attempts a counter takedown but Brown avoids it well and moves away.
Brown throws a head kick but Laugh moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Laugh. Laugh gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esidem Laugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Laugh's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laugh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Laugh trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laugh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown looks winded!
Laugh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laugh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Brown looks to move away, Laugh throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Laugh - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Laugh. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Laugh circles away.
Laugh rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laugh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Laugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Laugh finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from Laugh as Brown shoots in.
Laugh shoots in but no luck this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Esidem Laugh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Laugh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Laugh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chris Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Laugh is very close to passing his half guard.
Laugh decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Laugh clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown jumps guard but Laugh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Laugh has double underhooks.
Laugh'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.
Laugh lands a body shot.
Brown is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laugh has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Laugh has the dominant position.
Laugh is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esidem Laugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laugh pulls Brown into guard.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
That's two 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.
Laugh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laugh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laugh's guard.
Brown stalling.
Laugh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Brown is really stuck here.
Laugh working for a choke but Brown is defending well.
Laugh tightening his grip on Brown, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
I would not like to be Brown right now.
Laugh is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laugh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Esidem Laugh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Laugh forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Laugh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laugh is keeping busy.
Laugh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laugh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Laugh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Laugh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown tries to clinch there but Laugh circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laugh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Laugh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esidem Laugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laugh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laugh tries to counter by clinching up but Brown breaks away and moves out of range.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laugh. Laugh obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Laugh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brown's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laugh or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown, which made it look bad.
Esidem Laugh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laugh circles away.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laugh as he jumps to the side.
Laugh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laugh looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laugh gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Laugh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown wants to clinch.
Laugh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Laugh sees coming a mile off.
Laugh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laugh goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Laugh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Laugh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Laugh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laugh off to one side.
Brown throws out a counter right but Laugh avoids it with no problem.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown drives through and clinches with Laugh against the cage.
Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laugh to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laugh is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Laugh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laugh wants a takedown.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laugh is defending well.
Laugh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laugh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Laugh looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laugh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chris Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esidem Laugh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A leg kick checked by Laugh.
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 Esidem Laugh.
Well Laugh 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Esidem Laugh!
Esidem Laugh wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zavier Che (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis comes to the cage accompanied by Forbidden Fruit- J Cole and Kendrick Lamar. Che is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alabama St- One Blood/The Game. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zavier Che!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Che looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Willis misses with a series of wild punches.
Che is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Che looks to land a combination but Willis avoids it well.
Willis tries to clinch there but Che circles away.
Che looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Che shoots in but Willis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Willis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Che.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Che paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Willis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Che tries to clinch but Willis moves out of range.
Willis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Che rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Willis misses with a combination
and Che counters with a left and a right that stings Willis.
Willis throws a push kick but Che slaps the foot to one side.
Steven Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Che tries to clinch up but Willis circles away and keeps his distance.
Willis misses with a two punch combination.
Che clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Che.
Che wants a takedown.
Steven Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zavier Che.
Willis breaks from the clinch.
Willis scores with a one two! Che had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Willis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Che holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Che is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Willis to keep the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Che pulls Willis into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Che can do anything to dispel that myth.
Che keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Che has a closed guard, preventing Willis from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Che is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Willis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Willis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Willis misses with a few strikes there.
Che changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Che tries a head kick but it misses.
Che blocks a head kick by Willis.
Che with the counter takedown but Willis avoids it easily.
Che looks for the body kick but Willis saw that one coming.
Che fails in his attempt to clinch.
Willis tries to clinch up.
Che will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Che closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Willis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Che breaks from the clinch.
Che avoids the head kick by Willis.
Willis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Che finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Willis takes a swing at Che's ribcage but misses.
Che fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willis manages to avoid it.
Willis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Che lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Willis throws a combination that misses
and Che counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Che lands a head kick. Willis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Che shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Willis is trying to defend but Che finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Che trying to control from Willis's half guard. Willis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Che looking to pass the guard.
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 Steven Willis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Willis slips a jab and a cross from Che.
Willis misses with a two punch combination.
Che fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Willis or perhaps it was just good defense by Che, which made it look bad.
Che dodges the punch combination from Willis.
Willis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Che is out of range and Willis settles back down.
Willis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Willis misses with a few strikes there.
Willis tries to bum rush Che with a series of wild strikes but Che uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Che is looking for the big counter here.
Che with a poor takedown
and Willis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Che 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Che tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Willis defends well and Che ends up having to push Willis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steven Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zavier Che.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Che closes the distance and pushes Willis back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Willis.
Che blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Che trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Willis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Che can do to turn this around?
Che is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Che ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Che no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Willis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Che to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Willis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Che pulls down on the head and he's put Willis to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zavier Che!
A relieved looking Zavier Che thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Steven Willis spoke after the fight, saying 'If you don't lose. You cannot improve'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Sainz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergio Sainz!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sainz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lowe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danny Lowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sainz as he avoids it easily.
Lowe has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Sainz with that takedown attempt.
Lowe moves into the clinch.
Lowe controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sainz gets tackled into the cage by Lowe. Lowe maintains the clinch.
Sainz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lowe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danny Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Sainz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sainz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lowe is defending well.
Lowe scores a nice knee to the body.
Lowe decides to pull guard.
Lowe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sainz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sainz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lowe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sainz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sainz is looking to advance position but Lowe won't allow it.
Sainz keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainz 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.
Sainz tries to pass to full mount but Lowe defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe tries to roll over but Sainz keeps him under control.
Lowe is concentrating on defense, preventing Sainz from advancing position.
Sainz tries to pass to full mount but Lowe defends it.
Sainz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lowe defend it? Sainz steps over the head and cranks it - Lowe is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sainz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergio Sainz!
A relieved looking Sergio Sainz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kharlton Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hinson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bailey comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black -AC/DC. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kharlton Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Hinson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Hinson Jr.
Hinson Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hinson Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hinson Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Kharlton Bailey has been cut.
Hinson Jr decides to pull guard.
Hinson Jr has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bailey should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hinson Jr has tightened it up now! Bailey should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Hinson Jr!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Dirksz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pao Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Dirksz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pao Bang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang leaves Dirksz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dirksz!
Dirksz can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Bang crashes against the mat.
Dirksz is not content to let Bang control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang is putting a hurting on Dirksz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dirksz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bang presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirksz tries to hold on but Bang postures up.
Dirksz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dirksz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirksz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirksz is one step ahead there.
Dirksz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dirksz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang landing some decent shots from guard.
Bang working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang landing with the ground and pound.
Bang stands and throws Dirksz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dirksz has one of Bang's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Dirksz can't do much from the bottom here.
Dirksz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bang has control of an arm but Dirksz manages to advance to Bang's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang is really stuck here.
Bang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bang is keeping busy.
Dirksz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirksz is throwing strikes but Bang counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Bang regains half guard.
Dirksz is stalling here. Bang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dirksz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Bang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dirksz tries to clinch but Bang is having none of it.
Dirksz shoots in for a takedown but Bang shows good takedown defense.
Bang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dirksz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bang's waist but Bang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dirksz off to one side.
Bang gets the takedown into side control.
Dirksz tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bang fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bang looking to control but Dirksz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dirksz looks a forlorn figure.
Bang cracks Dirksz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang with shots to the head and body - Dirksz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bang landing strikes from the mount and Dirksz is in trouble!
Pao Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dirksz tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bang lands a couple of good shots and Dirksz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dirksz is rocked!
Bang cracks Dirksz with a big right hand from the back mount! Dirksz immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Bang takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pao Bang!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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