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T155 Spillane vs Rubin III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ode Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ode Jokinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Judo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 4, fighting out of London, Ode Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jokinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Jack Judo has been cut.
Judo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Judo missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Judo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judo scores with a nice head shot.
Judo misses the body punch
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jack Judo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jokinen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Judo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Judo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jokinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Judo tries for a kimura but Jokinen is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jokinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Judo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jokinen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Judo's guard! Nice work there by Jokinen!
Jokinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Judo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen trying to control but Judo is working from the bottom.
Jokinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jokinen wants to control but Judo is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jokinen cracks Judo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Judo tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jokinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jokinen trying to control the pace.
Judo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Judo is a slippery customer.
Jokinen slows the pace down in half guard.
Judo tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Judo is working hard here to advance position.
Jokinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jokinen working his ground and pound in the gym.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen scores with a nice strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Judo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Jokinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jokinen.
Judo scores with a hook to the body. Jokinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judo.
Judo slips a jab from Jokinen.
Judo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judo.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Judo moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Judo.
Judo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Judo with a body shot.
Jokinen tried to score with a low kick but Judo checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo misses with a takedown attempt - Jokinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jokinen lands the left hand.
Jokinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jokinen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Judo avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Judo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Judo misses the body punch
and Jokinen counters with a series of strikes. Judo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Judo throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Judo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Judo misses its target.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jokinen lunges at Judo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judo's hand.
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!
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Judo throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Judo throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Judo throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judo misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen swings for the body but Judo moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Judo moves out of range easily.
Judo attempts a counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it well and moves away.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judo.
Jokinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Jokinen.
Judo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judo scores with a jab to the head.
Judo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judo misses with a straight left.
Judo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judo.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Judo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Judo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Judo misses with a straight right.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judo.
Judo misses with a jab to the body
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
Judo tries for a takedown but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Judo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Judo blocks the body kick.
Judo takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A lazy left from Jokinen finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Judo misses with a body punch
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jokinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Judo in his tracks.
Judo is rocked!
Jokinen digs a good hook to Judo's body.
Jab, jab by Jokinen - just one landing.
Oh Judo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Judo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
Jokinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Judo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jokinen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ode Jokinen!
Ode Jokinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jack Judo spoke after the fight, saying 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Herald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Beast is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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203 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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191 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Herald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast scores with a jab to the head.
Herald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beast.
Beast walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Herald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast misses with a right hand
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beast darts in looking for a takedown but Herald gets double underhooks and turns Beast into the cage.
Herald misses with a looping left.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast moves out of range of the strikes.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown but Herald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beast's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Herald appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herald.
Beast fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herald avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast loads up on a big right hand but Herald slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herald slips a straight right by Beast.
Herald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
Beast throws an overhand right that lands on Herald's shoulder, as Herald tries to avoid the shot.
Beast misses the shot to the body.
Beast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beast fails with the takedown
and Herald counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast misses with an uppercut
and Herald counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beast's knee momentarily.
Beast moves out of range as Herald strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Beast misses its target.
Beast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Herald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beast lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Beast misses.
Herald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herald thuds his right hand into Beast's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beast misses with a shot to the body
and Herald counters with a stiff right hand.
Herald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beast.
Beast misses with a wild combination.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Herald counters with a head kick.
Beast moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herald is looking to slow Beast down with leg kicks.
Beast throws a leg kick but Herald sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Herald throws out a counter right but Beast avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Beast catches Herald right on the button with a cross.
Beast shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Herald is trying to defend but Beast finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beast tries to pass the half guard into mount. Herald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Herald keeping hold of Beast's head, controlling as best he can.
Beast trying to control the action but Herald is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast is working for a kimura but Herald is defending it quite comfortably.
Beast is working for a submission of some sort.
Herald is pressing down on Beast's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Herald pulls Beast in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Herald 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Herald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beast swings widly with a right hand
and Herald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast swings widly with a right hand
and Herald counters with a crisp one two that drops Beast! Herald thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Beast to his feet! Beast is in big trouble!
Beast is rocked!
Herald lands with a big right hook that stumbles Beast - he's out on his feet here! Herald follows up with another monster hook that separates Beast from consciousness! Beast falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Herald stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Travis Herald!
Travis Herald thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boyd McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - The Way Of The Fist. Alvarez has chosen Doom as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boyd McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Alvarez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire clinches.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvarez's calf.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvarez looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
And McGuire counters with a quick kick to the body but Alvarez blocks it.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez lands a head shot.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire thows a body kick. Alvarez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Alvarez thumps McGuire with a low kick.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Alvarez moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire backing away here, and Alvarez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
McGuire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick
and McGuire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGuire is standing up over Alvarez. Alvarez looks to escape but McGuire dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire working the ground and pound but Alvarez is defending the strikes.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Alvarez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez parries the strikes from McGuire easily there. McGuire is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alvarez to escape.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alvarez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McGuire is controlling him well.
McGuire moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McGuire working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scoring with punches from side control.
Alvarez is looking to regain half guard here but McGuire keeps moving and retains side control.
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
McGuire working the head with strikes.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
McGuire working the ground and pound from side control.
McGuire lands some shots froms side control.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGuire 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.
Alvarez wants to control but McGuire postures up.
McGuire trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez is trying to control McGuire's posture but McGuire avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGuire lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
As McGuire backs off Alvarez throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
McGuire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is looking to stand back up but McGuire counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alvarez.
McGuire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Alvarez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McGuire is staying active.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGuire controlling the action here.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGuire is working away from the top position though.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Alvarez has his hands clasped together around McGuire's back. He's all about the action.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
McGuire is working for a kimura but Alvarez is defending it quite comfortably.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuire working Alvarez over with strikes.
Alvarez has hold of McGuire's hands but McGuire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alvarez pushes McGuire off looking to stand but McGuire dives back in and keeps control.
McGuire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGuire prevents Alvarez from standing back up.
Alvarez pushes McGuire off but McGuire dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez dodges the ground and pound from McGuire.
The ground and pound from McGuire seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alvarez tries to escape but McGuire is in control.
Alvarez tries to buck McGuire off but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire lands a few punches from side control.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGuire in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boyd McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire staying calm.
McGuire scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire grinds an elbow into Alvarez's temple.
McGuire misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alvarez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McGuire asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGuire is chipping away with strikes.
Alvarez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by McGuire.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McGuire is controlling him well.
McGuire lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd McGuire dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
McGuire wants to clinch.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Alvarez throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boyd McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Alvarez.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire lands a jab to Alvarez's midsection.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire drags the fight down to the ground.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
McGuire has a closed guard, preventing Alvarez from standing up.
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Alvarez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Alvarez counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
Boyd McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alvarez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire feints and as Alvarez raises his hands in defense, McGuire changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd McGuire!
Boyd McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Michael Alvarez spoke after the fight, saying 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's a fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thory misses with a jab to the body
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Thory misses the body punch
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Thory.
Lewis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thory misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lewis moves into the clinch.
Lewis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thory lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis working aggressively here.
Thory takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thory gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lewis misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thory.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis working aggressively here.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Thory's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis looking to throw knees to the head but Thory is blocking nicely.
Thory lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thory avoids it.
Thory tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Thory back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thory.
Thory lands a right hand.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Thory.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thory.
Thory misses with the head strike.
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thory backwards.
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Lewis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thory misses with an uppercut
and Lewis counters with a left and a right that stings Thory.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Thory.
Lewis counters with a body kick.
Lewis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lewis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thory misses with an uppercut.
Lewis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thory looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Vic Thory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thory cracks Lewis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lewis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lewis is rocked!
Lewis's coach down at The Cave Fighting Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lewis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Lewis like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Lewis from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Thory!
Vic Thory was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Kornilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Parke (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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Kornilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Parke!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kornilov is looking to slow Parke down with leg kicks.
Kornilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kornilov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kornilov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parke can pounce on him.
Kornilov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parke.
Parke misses with a body kick.
Kornilov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Kornilov. Beautiful body shot.
Parke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kornilov lands with a cross.
Kornilov shoots in and gets a takedown into Parke's guard.
Kornilov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Parke keeping moving, preventing Kornilov from controlling successfully.
Parke is pulling down on Kornilov's head to control his posture.
Kornilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kornilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Parke has wrist control.
Kornilov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parke looking for a sweep. Not yet Parke, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parke looking to control.
Kornilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Parke has wrist control.
Parke keeping moving, preventing Kornilov from controlling successfully.
Kornilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kornilov wants to control from the top but Parke keeps moving.
Kornilov is looking to advance position but Parke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kornilov wants to control but Parke is having none of it.
Parke controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornilov is trying desperately to improve position.
Parke unloading with bombs!
Kornilov gets back to half guard.
Parke trying to control from half guard but Kornilov is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kornilov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parke wants to control from the top but Kornilov keeps moving.
Kornilov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kornilov is trying to control the position but Parke postures up.
Parke wants to pass the guard but Kornilov is keeping the position.
Kornilov pulls Parke in close to his closed guard and prevents Parke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Parke throws a big elbow that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
Kornilov is pulling down on Parke's head. It's preventing any offense from Parke, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parke fakes the leg kick and cracks Kornilov in the body.
Parke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kornilov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Parke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kornilov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kornilov moves out of range of the leg kick from Parke.
Parke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kornilov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kornilov forces Parke back against the cage and clinches.
Parke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Parke.
Kornilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kornilov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parke's elbow.
Kornilov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kornilov's elbow.
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 Vasily Kornilov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Parke misses with a wild body shot.
Kornilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Parke looks to land a left hand but Kornilov moved out of range nicely.
Kornilov throws a body punch but Parke moves out of range.
Parke misses with a low kick.
Kornilov connects with a crisp jab.
Parke throws a push kick but Kornilov slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Kornilov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Kornilov.
Parke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Parke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Parke in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Parke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kornilov counters with a single leg into guard. Parke didn't expect that.
Kornilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kornilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parke can do to turn this around?
Kornilov working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornilov postures up.
Kornilov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kornilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kornilov connects with a couple of short punches.
Parke has Kornilov pulled in close to control his posture.
Parke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parke 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.
Kornilov landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kornilov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Parke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kornilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kornilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kornilov stands up over Parke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kornilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kornilov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Parke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kornilov manages to get himself to full guard.
Parke throwing strikes from guard but Kornilov blocks nicely.
Kornilov pulls Parke in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kornilov working a defensive guard here.
Parke postures up in Kornilov's guard and throws a big left but Kornilov blocks it.
Parke trying to control but Kornilov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parke looking to sit in guard and control but Kornilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kornilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kornilov content to stall in guard here.
Kornilov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parke has control of Kornilov's left arm, preventing Kornilov from doing any damage.
Kornilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Parke is retaining full guard.
Parke managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Kornilov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Parke swings widly with a right hand
and Kornilov counters with a stiff right hand.
Norman Parke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parke.
Donk. Parke catches Kornilov right on the button with a cross.
Kornilov cracks the inside of Parke's front leg.
Kornilov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kornilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parke was well out of range. Poor timing from Kornilov.
Parke scores with a decent looking hook.
Kornilov fails with the takedown.
Parke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Parke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kornilov's head.
Parke scores with a shot to the body.
Parke connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kornilov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parke tries to avoid it but Kornilov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parke to the ground. Parke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Parke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kornilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parke.
And Kornilov counters with a quick kick to the body but Parke blocks it.
Parke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kornilov.
Parke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kornilov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornilov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parke's waist but Parke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kornilov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Kornilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kornilov is out of range.
Kornilov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parke throws out a loose jab but Kornilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kornilov slips under a jab.
Parke wants to land a leg kick but Kornilov is out of range.
Parke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parke scores with a hook to the body. Kornilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kornilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Parke stuffs the takedown.
Parke is looking to slow Kornilov down with leg kicks.
Parke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kornilov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parke's hands.
Kornilov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parke defends well and Kornilov ends up having to push Parke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Parke thumps Kornilov with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parke scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornilov scores with a jab. Parke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kornilov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parke. Parke obviously looking to wear him down.
Parke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kornilov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kornilov lands a leg kick that knocks Parke off balance momentarily.
Kornilov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kornilov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parke will feel that in the morning.
Parke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parke lands a nice hook to Kornilov's body. Kornilov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Kornilov misses.
Parke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kornilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parke throws a looping overhand right but Kornilov ducks down to avoid it.
Parke jabs Kornilov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good exchange - Parke coming out on top.
Parke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kornilov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kornilov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parke tries to throw a body punch but Kornilov avoids it by throwing Parke back against the cage.
Parke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kornilov or not.
Kornilov wants to take the fight to the mat but Parke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Parke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kornilov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parke backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kornilov.
Parke tries a body shot but Kornilov blocks it.
Kornilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kornilovs head.
Parke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kornilov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norman Parke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kornilov is trying to trip Parke. He has hold of a leg but Parke is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kornilov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kornilov throwing strikes from guard but Parke blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kornilov.
Parke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Parke wants to sweep but no luck.
Norman Parke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parke managing to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kornilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Parke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kornilov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Kornilov!
Vasily Kornilov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoe Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami comes into the arena with The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Boulami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoe Harris!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Boulami.
Harris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Harris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harris throws a leg kick but Boulami sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boulami tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Boulami.
Boulami looks for the body kick but Harris saw that one coming.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boulami lands with a straight right. Harris didn't see that one coming.
Harris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Boulami.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boulami.
Boulami has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Empire in the buildup to the fight.
Omar Boulami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris moves out of range as Boulami strikes.
Harris checks a low kick from Boulami.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulami avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris motions for Boulami to come forward. Harris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boulami swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boulami manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris avoids the head kick by Boulami.
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boulami shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Harris misses.
It looked like Boulami was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harris.
Boulami throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Boulami misses with a combination
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boulami is out of range and Harris settles back down.
Boulami throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boulami cracks a nice hook into Harris's ribs.
Boulami is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boulami fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris throws a solid leg kick but Boulami takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harris.
A low kick from Harris misses
and Boulami counters with a low kick, right behind Harris 's knee.
Boulami checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boulami tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Boulami tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Boulami.
Boulami will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harris up against the cage.
Boulami lands with a short shot to the head.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Boulami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boulami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Boulami.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
Harris stalling in the clinch but Boulami improves position.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boulami breaks from the clinch.
Boulami throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Harris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boulami ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Boulami pushes him off.
Zoe Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Boulami thinks about countering with a head kick.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Harris lands with a straight right. Boulami didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Omar Boulami has been cut.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boulami slips a jab from Harris.
Boulami tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boulami swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris tries to score with a low kick but Boulami moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Boulami tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boulami checks a low kick from Harris.
Harris tries to clinch there but Boulami circles away.
Boulami connects with a solid leg kick.
Boulami throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris is looking for the big counter here.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boulami checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harris clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boulami.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Harris misses with some punches.
Harris wants to stall.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boulami.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Boulami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulami blocking some punches.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
Boulami jumps guard.
Harris tries to stand but Boulami is controlling from the bottom.
Boulami tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zoe Harris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omar Boulami's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harris throws a leg kick but Boulami sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boulami tried to counter with a leg kick but Harris avoided it.
Harris throws a right and a left that Boulami avoids nicely.
Harris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Boulami throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris tries a quick counter leg kick but Boulami is wise to it.
Boulami drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Boulami misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoe Harris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boulami stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Boulami lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Boulami.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris tries a body shot but Boulami blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Boulami scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Boulami.
Boulami is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boulami tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boulami swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulami.
Boulami is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boulami lands an uppercut.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boulami has hold of one of Harris's legs. Harris is fighting the takedown attempt but Boulami gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Boulami scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harris wants to sweep here but Boulami controlling him for the moment.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulami with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boulami is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulami wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Boulami trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulami working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Boulami landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulami with a nice head shot there.
Boulami stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Boulami is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulami lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harris controls Boulami momentarily but Boulami frees himself.
Boulami throwing strikes but missing.
Boulami scoring with some ground and pound.
Boulami with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boulami throwing strikes but missing.
Harris wants to stand and escape but Boulami is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harris trying to control the position.
Boulami cracks Harris with a solid left hand.
Boulami has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boulami is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boulami is working hard here to advance position.
Harris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boulami tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Boulami dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omar Boulami's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Boulami closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harris did well to prevent Boulami getting side control.
Harris pushes Boulami off and gets back to his feet.
Harris throws a hook but Boulami blocks it.
Boulami throws a head kick that misses.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boulami digs a good body shot into Harris's ribs.
Good shot there by Boulami.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boulami lands a nice shot to the body.
Boulami stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harris.
Boulami misses with a wild body shot.
Harris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boulami under the eye.
Boulami misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Harris connects with an inside leg kick.
Boulami bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boulami works the jab nicely.
Harris rushes Boulami and presses him up against the cage.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boulami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harris to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harris as Boulami tries to tie him up.
Boulami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris is looking to control Boulami's arms but Boulami gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harris has his back to the cage.
Harris stops a takedown attempt from Boulami.
Boulami misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Boulami prevents a body shot from Harris.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Boulami.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boulami prevents a body shot from Harris.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boulami.
Boulami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Boulami.
Harris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harris misses with some punches.
Boulami tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris wants to stall.
Boulami trying to control the position but instead, Harris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boulami into the cage.
Boulami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boulami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boulami pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Zoe Harris has been cut.
Boulami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulami stalling the fight.
Boulami'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.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Boulami for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Boulami blocks an uppercut.
Harris tries a body shot but Boulami blocks it.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulami.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boulami lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boulami blocks a body shot from Harris.
A short left from Boulami.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Boulami avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
A short right from Harris.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Harris taking a breather.
Harris seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Harris trying to stall but Boulami improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Boulami stalling.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Boulami scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boulami tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Boulami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulami looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Boulami.
Boulami is looking for a takedown.
Boulami gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boulami tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Boulami scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
Harris looking to slow down the pace here.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boulami or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoe Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zoe Harris!
An out of breath Zoe Harris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incheol Wonha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano comes to the cage accompanied by Driving Blind. Incheol Wonha has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pelle Hermano's chin.
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145 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Incheol Wonha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Wonha misses.
Nice body punch from Hermano.
Wonha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Wonha throws a hook to the side of Hermano's head but Hermano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wonha works over Hermano's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheers as Wonha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hermano doesn't seem phased though.
Wonha misses with a hook to the body
and Hermano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hermano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wonha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonha trying to control the position here.
Wonha keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonha wants to sweep here but Hermano controlling him for the moment.
Hermano throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonha working a defensive guard here.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermano tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonha is retaining full guard.
Hermano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wonha working a defensive guard here.
Hermano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing that Hermano has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hermano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hermano throwing strikes from guard but Wonha blocks nicely.
Wonha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hermano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hermano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wonha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hermano slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hermano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wonha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hermano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wonha.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hermano, as that shot connected.
Wonha jabs Hermano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wonha scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hermano missing with a left hand there. Wonha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hermano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wonha.
Hermano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonha.
Hermano misses the shot to the body.
Wonha tests Hermano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wonha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hermano. Hermano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hermano misses with a wild body shot.
Wonha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wonha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hermano. That's going to slow Wonha down.
Hermano cracks Wonha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wonha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wonha sprawls and moves away.
Hermano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wonha on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano cracks Wonha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Wonha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hermano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wonha in his tracks.
Wonha tries to work over Hermano's front leg with a kick but Hermano checks it.
Hermano feinted with a counter takedown.
Wonha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermano.
Hermano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hermano throws a leg kick but Wonha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hermano shoots in and gets a takedown into Wonha's guard.
Wonha pulls Hermano in close to prevent any damage.
Hermano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wonha keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano looking to sit in guard and control but Wonha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano dominated that round.
That's time! Hermano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wonha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hermano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wonha takes a swing at Hermano's ribcage but misses.
Hermano throws a right hand that misses
and Wonha counters with an inside leg kick.
Hermano shoots in for a double leg but Wonha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hermano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wonha is looking to chop away at Hermano's legs.
Hermano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wonha to the ground. Hermano is now in Wonha's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano is pushing down on Wonha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wonha is fighting to maintain full guard but Hermano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wonha is looking to control Hermano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wonha avoid being mounted?
Hermano trying to control from half guard but Wonha is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano lands with a punch from half guard.
Wonha trying to control from the bottom.
Wonha wants to improve his position but Hermano is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hermano lands a nice short elbow.
Hermano is trying to control the action in half guard but Wonha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hermano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hermano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hermano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hermano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hermano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wonha is looking for a sweep. Hermano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wonha defends it well.
Wonha gets back to full guard.
Hermano chips away with some ground and pound.
Hermano won't allow Wonha to sweep him here.
Wonha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hermano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hermano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wonha can do to turn this around?
Hermano is looking to work some ground and pound but Wonha has wrist control.
Hermano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hermano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hermano throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano passes Wonha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wonha is looking to control Hermano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wonha avoid being mounted?
Hermano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wonha defending well though.
Hermano is working for a kimura but Wonha is defending it quite comfortably.
Hermano tries to pass to full mount but Wonha defends it.
Wonha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermano.
Hermano trying to control from half guard but Wonha is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hermano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hermano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hermano is looking to take a break and control but Wonha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wonha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hermano.
Wonha wants to control but Hermano is keeping busy.
Hermano trying to control from half guard but Wonha is working away.
Wonha is looking to control Hermano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wonha avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonha is looking to improve his position.
Hermano with the ground and pound but Wonha uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hermano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hermano throws a hook but Wonha avoids it easily.
Wonha moves out of range as Hermano throws a body kick.
Hermano closes the distance and clinches up with Wonha, looking for a takedown. Hermano pushes Wonha against the cage but Wonha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wonha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A cross from Hermano lands.
Hermano throws a right and a left that Wonha avoids nicely.
Wonha needs to keep his hands up - Hermano had a free shot at his head there.
Wonha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wonha slips a straight right by Hermano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hermano throws a one two combo.
Wonha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermano misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonha thuds a left hand into Hermano's body.
Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Wonha's shoulder, as Wonha tries to avoid the shot.
Hermano tries to bum rush Wonha with a series of wild strikes but Wonha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hermano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hermano throws a hook but Wonha avoids it easily.
Wonha connects with an inside leg kick.
Hermano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wonha thuds a left hand into Hermano's body.
Hermano throws a body punch but Wonha moves out of range.
Wonha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hermano with a body shot.
Hermano connects with a single shot there.
Wonha tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wonha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano lands a leg kick that knocks Wonha off balance momentarily.
Wonha avoids a kick to the body.
Hermano just misses with a punch to the body.
Wonha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wonha swivels and escapes.
Incheol Wonha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wonha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hermano eats them both and turns towards Wonha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wonha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermano is looking to slow Wonha down with leg kicks.
Hermano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wonha was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermano.
Hermano connects with a solid leg kick.
Incheol Wonha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonha throws a sloppy head kick and Hermano moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Hermano.
Hermano darts in looking for a takedown but Wonha gets double underhooks and turns Hermano into the cage.
Wonha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Hermano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermano misses the target.
Wonha misses with a wild body shot.
Wonha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermano.
Hermano closes the distance and clinches up with Wonha, looking for a takedown. Hermano pushes Wonha against the cage but Wonha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hermano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wonha.
Wonha tries to move into range but Hermano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hermano lands a right hook to the body.
Wonha pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hermano back to the cage. Wonha follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hermano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermano throwing a counter right hand but Wonha manages to avoid it.
Wonha ducks under a wild hook from Hermano.
Hermano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hermano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wonha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hermano rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano looks to throw the jab but Wonha is out of range.
Wonha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonha manages to avoid it.
Hermano misses with a kick to the body.
Hermano misses with a low kick as Wonha jumps back.
Hermano scores with a leg kick.
Wonha misses with a wild body shot.
Wonha tries a head kick but it misses.
Hermano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hermano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wonha momentarily.
Hermano avoids a kick to the body.
Hermano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wonha is fending him off so far but Hermano persists. Nope, Wonha circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pelle Hermano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermano 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 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelle Hermano!
Pelle Hermano was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marailov comes to the cage accompanied by Вставай. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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267 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Marailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boone!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marailov.
Boone throws a poor cross that misses
and Marailov counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Marailov's head coaches at World Combat Sports Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boone misses with a lunging right hand
and Marailov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marailov throws a looping overhand right but Boone ducks down to avoid it.
Boone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boone throws a one two combo.
A big left from Boone misses.
Boone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boone throws a lazy uppercut
and Marailov counters with a nice uppercut.
Marailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boone.
A little jabbing left from Boone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Boone.
Good shot there by Marailov.
Marailov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marailov cracks a nice hook into Boone's ribs.
Marailov connects with a body shot.
Boone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marailov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marailov, as that shot connected.
Marailov scores with a nice head shot.
Marailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boone! But no joy.
Marailov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Robert Boone has been cut.
Boone cracks Marailov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov throws an overhand right that lands on Boone's shoulder, as Boone tries to avoid the shot.
Boone tries for a takedown but Marailov circles away easily
and Marailov counters with a series of strikes. Boone will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marailov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
Boone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boone misses with a double jab
and Marailov counters with an outside leg kick.
Marailov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marailov throws a one two combo.
Marailov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marailov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marailov throws a right hand that Boone ducks under and follows up with a left that Boone also avoids with ease.
Boone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marailov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marailov connects with a body shot that sends Boone's belly button to the back.
Marailov throws a nice looking combination but Boone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boone lands with a straight right. Marailov didn't see that one coming.
Gustav Marailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boone lands a head shot.
Marailov misses with a leg kick
so Boone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Marailov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marailov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boone is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marailov has his hands on Boone's head, controlling the position.
Boone won't allow Marailov to get back to his feet.
Marailov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Marailov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boone staying out of range there.
Boone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marailov feints a jab promting Boone to slip. Marailov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Boone there.
Marailov connects with a solid leg kick.
Marailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Marailov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Boone misses.
Marailov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boone staying out of range there.
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boone was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.
Marailov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marailov throws a lazy right hand but Boone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marailov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boone scrambles back to his feet.
Marailov misses with a wild body shot.
Marailov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
Marailov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boone moves away.
Nice defenses there by Boone.
Boone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marailov looks to land a left hand but Boone moved out of range nicely.
Boone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Marailov does no damage.
Boone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Boone misses the target.
Boone throws a shot from downtown. Marailov moves away and avoids it.
Boone throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marailov connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Marailov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big left from Marailov misses.
Marailov misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boone was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.
Boone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marailov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Marailov.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Marailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boone.
Boone throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Boone is just out of range.
Marailov slips a straight right by Boone.
Boone with a jab.
A punch combination from Boone misses.
Marailov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marailov dips to his left and cracks Boone with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Marailov.
Boone avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Boone tries to counter it with a takedown but Marailov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Marailov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Boone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marailov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boone scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Marailov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boone misses the jab.
Boone misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Marailov.
Marailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boone manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boone! But no joy.
Boone lands a jab to the head.
Marailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boone can do to turn this around?
Marailov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boone counters with a takedown into side control.
Boone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Marailov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marailov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marailov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Marailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marailov is controlling Boone's trapped leg to prevent Boone from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone wants to pass the guard but Marailov is defending well.
Boone winds up and cracks Marailov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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.
Marailov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Boone manages to mount him!
Marailov tries to hold on but Boone postures up.
Marailov gets back to half guard.
Marailov is staying active underneath Boone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marailov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boone.
Marailov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Boone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Marailov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marailov lands with a nice body punch.
Marailov lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boone.
No joy there for Boone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marailov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boone.
Marailov throws a right hand that Boone ducks under and follows up with a left that Boone also avoids with ease.
Marailov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Boone lands with a hook. Marailov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marailov scores with a decent looking hook.
Boone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marailov.
Robert Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marailov misses with a straight left.
Gustav Marailov is winning the standup battle so far.
Marailov cracks Boone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marailov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Boone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marailov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boone.
Boone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marailov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marailov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marailov!
Gustav Marailov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robert Boone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boone is looking for a sweep.
Boone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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 Gustav Marailov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marailov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Marailov!
After winning the bout, Gustav Marailov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlston Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlston Page has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Floyd Patterson's chin.
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25
278 lbs
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269 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floyd Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlston Page!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Page connects with a body shot.
Page scores with a spinning back kick!
Patterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Page misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
Patterson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Page manages to circle out of the way.
Floyd Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Patterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Page doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Charlston Page has been cut.
Page feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pattersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut.
Page connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Page keeps Patterson at a distance using the push kick.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Patterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Page counters with a body kick that stops Patterson in his tracks momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Page! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlston Page!
Our winner, Charlston Page, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickey Spillane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickey Spillane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubin looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Spillane.
Rubin lands with a hook. Spillane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spillane's corner calls for a 1-2. Spillane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spillane connects with a leg kick. Rubin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spillane is looking to land body kicks.
Spillane throws a right hand that misses
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown. Spillane fights it but they end up in guard.
Spillane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rubin's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spillane being controlled here momentarily.
Spillane is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubin has wrist control.
Rubin wants to sweep but no luck.
Spillane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spillane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spillane throwing strikes from guard but Rubin blocks nicely.
Rubin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spillane's guard.
Spillane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rubin stands up over Spillane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spillane throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spillane is trying to control the position but Rubin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rubin is now in half guard.
Rubin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spillane is trying to get back to full guard.
Rubin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spillane is looking to improve his position.
Rubin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rubin moves into full mount! Spillane won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rubin trying to control but Spillane is having none of it.
Rubin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Spillane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rubin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rubin breaks from Spillane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Spillane wants to control but Rubin is having none of it.
Rubin cracks Spillane with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Spillane goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Rubin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin is the new heavyweight champion!
Timur Rubin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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