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AFC 23 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doctore Oenomaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prometheus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
0 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctore Oenomaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Prometheus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Oenomaus. Those never looked like landing.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Oenomaus feints a jab promting Maximus to slip. Oenomaus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maximus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oenomaus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maximus, pushing him back against the cage.
Oenomaus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maximus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oenomaus.
Oenomaus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oenomaus doesn't manage to clinch there - Maximus circles away.
Oenomaus misses with the combination.
Maximus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oenomaus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maximus. Maximus obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus throws a body kick that misses.
Oenomaus misses with a body shot
and Maximus counters with a two punch combo.
We've been informed that Maximus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Oenomaus moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oenomaus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oenomaus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oenomaus.
Maximus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maximus misses with an uppercut. Oenomaus saw that one coming.
Oenomaus moves into range and clinches up with Maximus.
Maximus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oenomaus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oenomaus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oenomaus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maximus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doctore Oenomaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximus stalks Oenomaus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oenomaus's face. Oenomaus staggers backwards, shaken.
Maximus tries to keep at a distance but Oenomaus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maximus prevents a body shot from Oenomaus.
Oenomaus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oenomaus walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Oenomaus misses.
Oenomaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus is looking for the big counter here.
Maximus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oenomaus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oenomaus momentarily.
Oenomaus tries to bum rush Maximus with a series of wild strikes but Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximus throws a right and a left that Oenomaus avoids nicely.
Oenomaus scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oenomaus prevents the takedown attempt.
Oenomaus missing with knees to the body.
Maximus breaks from the clinch.
Oenomaus throws a combination that misses
and Maximus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oenomaus wants to clinch but Maximus slips to the side
and Maximus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Oenomaus does no damage.
Oenomaus slips under a jab from Maximus.
Oenomaus is looking for a counter combo.
Oenomaus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maximus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oenomaus scrambles back to his feet.
Maximus slips under a jab.
Oenomaus throws a nice looking combination but Maximus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximus unleashes a big counter combination but Oenomaus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maximus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oenomaus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oenomaus throws a jab when Maximus was well out of range.
Oenomaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from Oenomaus.
Maximus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maximus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oenomaus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oenomaus keeps the fight on the outside.
Oenomaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oenomaus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maximus eats them both and turns towards Oenomaus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oenomaus misses with a double jab.
Oenomaus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oenomaus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximus lands a lovely overhand right.
Oenomaus gets a clinch.
Maximus breaks the clinch.
Maximus throws a leg kick but Oenomaus checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Oenomaus. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus is looking to score with low kicks.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oenomaus tries to clinch up.
Oenomaus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oenomaus.
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 Doctore Oenomaus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice straight punches there by Maximus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maximus.
Oenomaus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maximus.
A combination from Oenomaus does no damage.
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oenomaus manages to avoid it.
A combination from Oenomaus does no damage.
Maximus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maximus takes the fight into the clinch.
Maximus breaks from the clinch.
Prometheus Maximus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oenomaus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximus misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oenomaus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maximus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Oenomaus misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oenomaus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oenomaus lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Maximus scores with a nice right hand.
Oenomaus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oenomaus duly obliges.
Oenomaus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oenomaus wants to clinch.
Doctore Oenomaus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oenomaus throws a nice looking combination but Maximus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oenomaus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maximus moves into the clinch.
Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus misses with a looping right.
Oenomaus scores with a one two! Maximus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oenomaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximus moves away.
Maximus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oenomaus lands a jab-cross combination.
Oenomaus is looking to clinch but Maximus is avoiding it.
Maximus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oenomaus moves out of range as Maximus strikes.
Oenomaus misses with a body shot.
Oenomaus misses with a combination
letting Maximus counter with a right hand.
Oenomaus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maximus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oenomaus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oenomaus tries to bum rush Maximus with a series of wild strikes but Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maximus closes the distance and pushes Oenomaus back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oenomaus moves into the clinch.
Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oenomaus misses with a two punch combination.
Oenomaus has managed to clinch.
Oenomaus avoiding damage.
Oenomaus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximus wants to clinch up but Oenomaus keeps it at a distance.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Oenomaus moves out of range easily.
Oenomaus is looking to wear down Maximus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maximus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maximus darts in trying to clinch
and Oenomaus counters with a series of strikes. Maximus will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oenomaus blocks the body kick.
Oenomaus is looking for a counter combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oenomaus.
Maximus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oenomaus misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oenomaus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maximus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maximus moves into range and clinches up with Oenomaus.
Maximus missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Maximus.
Maximus breaks from the clinch.
Maximus with a nice cross.
Maximus throws a body kick that misses.
Oenomaus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maximus momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Prometheus Maximus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maximus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oenomaus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oenomaus moves forwards but Maximus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oenomaus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus.
Oenomaus swinging wildly here.
Maximus cracks Oenomaus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oenomaus tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximus tries to score with a low kick but Oenomaus moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oenomaus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oenomaus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximus tries to clinch but Oenomaus moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oenomaus tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oenomaus tries to bum rush Maximus with a series of wild strikes but Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oenomaus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus.
Oenomaus misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oenomaus doesn't seem bothered though.
Oenomaus scores with a one two! Maximus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oenomaus misses with a series of wild punches.
Oenomaus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oenomaus punishes Maximus's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oenomaus as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oenomaus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus scores with a decent looking hook.
Oenomaus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximus throws out the jab.
Oenomaus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maximus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Maximus does no damage.
Maximus throws a body punch but Oenomaus moves out of range.
Oenomaus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maximus!
Oenomaus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oenomaus connects with a looping right hand.
Maximus throws a hook but Oenomaus avoids it easily.
Oenomaus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Maximus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice combination there by Oenomaus.
Oenomaus slips under a jab.
Maximus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maximus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oenomaus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oenomaus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oenomaus ducks under a wild hook from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Oenomaus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oenomaus breaks the clinch.
Oenomaus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Oenomaus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus throws a right hand that Oenomaus ducks under and follows up with a left that Oenomaus also avoids with ease.
Oenomaus misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus instigates a clinch.
Maximus is trying to pull guard but Oenomaus has him pressed against the cage.
Doctore Oenomaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prometheus Maximus.
Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oenomaus moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
Maximus throws a head kick but Oenomaus moves out of range.
Maximus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maximus throws a good cross that connects.
Maximus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximus throws a hook to the side of Oenomaus's head but Oenomaus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oenomaus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Prometheus Maximus.
I think Maximus 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prometheus Maximus!
Our winner, Prometheus Maximus, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bestiarius Carpophorus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimachaerus Gannicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bestiarius Carpophorus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimachaerus Gannicus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpophorus moves into the clinch successfully.
Gannicus looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gannicus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carpophorus breaks from the clinch.
Gannicus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gannicus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carpophorus circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Carpophorus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carpophorus clinches with his opponent.
Carpophorus manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gannicus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carpophorus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carpophorus misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Carpophorus. Beautiful body shot.
Carpophorus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gannicus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carpophorus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Carpophorus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Gannicus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gannicus misses the shot to the body.
Carpophorus darts in and clinches Gannicus up against the cage.
Gannicus breaks the clinch.
Carpophorus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carpophorus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gannicus, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpophorus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Carpophorus.
Carpophorus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carpophorus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carpophorus defending well as Gannicus loads up on a big left hand.
Carpophorus moves into range and clinches up with Gannicus.
Gannicus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Carpophorus misses.
Carpophorus misses with the combination.
Gannicus missing with a left hand there. Carpophorus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carpophorus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carpophorus with a hook.
Nice cross by Carpophorus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpophorus closes the distance and clinches.
Carpophorus breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gannicus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carpophorus.
Carpophorus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gannicus just misses with a punch to the body.
Gannicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Carpophorus is just out of range.
Carpophorus works Gannicus's body with a nice hook.
Carpophorus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carpophorus lands a nice shot to the body.
Carpophorus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gannicus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gannicus tries to keep at a distance but Carpophorus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carpophorus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carpophorus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carpophorus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gannicus back to the cage. Carpophorus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gannicus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carpophorus was well out of range. Poor timing from Gannicus.
Carpophorus swings for the body but Gannicus moves out of range.
Carpophorus misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gannicus. Carpophorus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carpophorus is looking for a counter combo.
Carpophorus misses with a few strikes there.
Carpophorus clinches.
Carpophorus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carpophorus moves in looking to clinch but Gannicus pushes him off.
Carpophorus instigates a clinch.
Gannicus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gannicus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carpophorus lands with an uppercut that bounces Gannicus off the cage and back into range.
Carpophorus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Gannicus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gannicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gannicus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gannicus misses with a body shot.
Carpophorus clinches up with Gannicus and pushes him back against the cage.
Carpophorus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpophorus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Carpophorus breaks the clinch.
Gannicus takes a swing at Carpophorus's ribcage but misses.
Carpophorus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carpophorus throws a one two combo.
Carpophorus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gannicus swings for the body but Carpophorus moves out of range.
Carpophorus swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Gannicus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carpophorus lands a jab-cross combination.
Carpophorus misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carpophorus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Gannicus to counter with a crisp jab.
Gannicus lunges at Carpophorus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carpophorus's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bestiarius Carpophorus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carpophorus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gannicus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gannicus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carpophorus with a body shot.
Carpophorus is looking to wear down Gannicus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carpophorus slips a straight right by Gannicus.
It looked like Carpophorus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gannicus.
Carpophorus lands with a nice combination. Gannicus backs away looking to recover.
Carpophorus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gannicus eats them both and turns towards Carpophorus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carpophorus misses with the combination.
Carpophorus moves in looking to clinch but Gannicus pushes him off.
Gannicus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carpophorus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carpophorus misses with a series of wild punches.
Carpophorus looks to score with a jab to the body but Gannicus is just out of range.
Gannicus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpophorus throws a series of punches but Gannicus moves out of range.
Carpophorus rushes Gannicus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gannicus lands a body punch.
Bestiarius Carpophorus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gannicus breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gannicus throws a sloppy body shot
and Carpophorus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpophorus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carpophorus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gannicus looks to clinch
and Carpophorus counters with a one-two to the body.
Carpophorus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gannicus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carpophorus drives through and clinches with Gannicus against the cage.
Carpophorus breaks from the clinch.
Gannicus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carpophorus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carpophorus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carpophorus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gannicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Carpophorus.
Carpophorus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gannicus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carpophorus is looking for a counter combo.
Gannicus swings for the body but Carpophorus moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carpophorus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gannicus. Carpophorus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carpophorus throws a series of punches but Gannicus avoids them all with ease.
Carpophorus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gannicus can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gannicus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carpophorus circles away quickly and effectively.
Carpophorus moves in looking to clinch but Gannicus pushes him off.
Gannicus throws out a counter right but Carpophorus avoids it with no problem.
Gannicus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carpophorus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gannicus.
Carpophorus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gannicus at a distance.
Carpophorus is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch combination from Gannicus misses.
Carpophorus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Carpophorus throws a body punch but Gannicus moves out of range.
Gannicus misses with a few strikes there.
Carpophorus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carpophorus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gannicus, pushing him back against the cage.
Gannicus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gannicus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gannicus wants to clinch up but Carpophorus keeps it at a distance.
Gannicus gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gannicus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carpophorus!
Carpophorus cracks Gannicus with a good jab.
Carpophorus staying out of range there.
Gannicus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carpophorus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gannicus doesn't seem bothered though.
Carpophorus lands a nice looking body shot.
Gannicus fails to land with a series of punches.
Carpophorus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carpophorus fails to land with a series of punches.
Gannicus throws a body shot but no joy.
Bestiarius Carpophorus is winning the standup battle so far.
Gannicus with a nice cross.
Carpophorus tries to bum rush Gannicus with a series of wild strikes but Gannicus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gannicus misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gannicus throws a body punch but Carpophorus moves out of range.
Gannicus dodges the punch combination from Carpophorus.
Gannicus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Gannicus. Those never looked like landing.
Carpophorus cracks a nice hook into Gannicus's ribs.
Gannicus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gannicus tries to keep at a distance but Carpophorus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gannicus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carpophorus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gannicus.
Carpophorus misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bestiarius Carpophorus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Carpophorus drives through and clinches with Gannicus against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Carpophorus.
The referee calls for Gannicus to work.
Carpophorus scores with a shoulder strike.
Carpophorus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carpophorus misses with a two punch combination.
Carpophorus swinging wildly here.
Carpophorus pushes Gannicus up against the cage in a clinch.
Gannicus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpophorus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gannicus. Carpophorus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carpophorus wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpophorus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carpophorus tries to clinch up.
Carpophorus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carpophorus tries to close the distance and clinch but Gannicus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carpophorus digs a good body shot into Gannicus's ribs.
Carpophorus connects with a body shot.
Carpophorus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gannicus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Carpophorus.
Carpophorus misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpophorus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gannicus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Carpophorus tries to clinch up but Gannicus circles away and keeps his distance.
Gannicus fails to land with a series of punches.
Carpophorus lands a jab to Gannicus's midsection.
A combination from Carpophorus does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Gannicus misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carpophorus scores with a hook to the body. Gannicus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carpophorus misses the shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carpophorus breaks from the clinch.
Gannicus swings for the body but Carpophorus moves out of range.
Carpophorus attempts a counter takedown but Gannicus avoids it well and moves away.
Carpophorus stalks Gannicus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gannicus's face. Gannicus staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gannicus lands a jab-cross combination.
Carpophorus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carpophorus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gannicus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carpophorus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Carpophorus.
Gannicus walks into a left hand.
Gannicus misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Carpophorus there.
Carpophorus closes the distance and pushes Gannicus back into the cage.
Carpophorus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gannicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carpophorus is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpophorus moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carpophorus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gannicus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carpophorus scores with a shot to the body.
Gannicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carpophorus throws a right hand that Gannicus ducks under and follows up with a left that Gannicus also avoids with ease.
Gannicus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carpophorus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carpophorus with a jab.
Gannicus misses with a wild body shot.
Gannicus wants to clinch up but Carpophorus keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Carpophorus misses.
Dimachaerus Gannicus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bestiarius Carpophorus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gannicus tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bestiarius Carpophorus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carpophorus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bestiarius Carpophorus!
Bestiarius Carpophorus is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Bestiarius Carpophorus, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Datsyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oddis Slajos (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Datsyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oddis Slajos!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slajos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Datsyuk.
Datsyuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oddis Slajos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Datsyuk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Datsyuk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Slajos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slajos gets a double leg takedown into Datsyuk's guard.
Datsyuk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slajos advances position into side control!
Slajos working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slajos is chipping away with strikes.
It looks like Pavel Datsyuk has been cut.
Datsyuk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Slajos looks to land a strike but Datsyuk avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Datsyuk looking to control.
Slajos distracts Datsyuk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slajos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slajos is looking to work some ground and pound but Datsyuk has wrist control.
Slajos connects with a couple of short punches.
Slajos cracks Datsyuk with a solid left hand.
Datsyuk looking to control.
Slajos working some strikes from top position.
Slajos postures up and lands a big shot to Datsyuk's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slajos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slajos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slajos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slajos looking to pass the guard.
Datsyuk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slajos postures up and lands a big shot to Datsyuk's brow.
Slajos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Datsyuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slajos connects with a couple of short punches.
Datsyuk working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slajos works over Datsyuk with some ground and pound from guard.
Datsyuk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slajos on the ground.
Slajos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Datsyuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slajos wants to pass the guard but Datsyuk is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datsyuk controls Slajos momentarily but Slajos frees himself.
Slajos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slajos chips away with some ground and pound.
Slajos lands a couple of elbows.
Slajos scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsyuk has momentary wrist control but Slajos slips an elbow through the middle.
Slajos postures up in Datsyuk's guard and throws a big left but Datsyuk blocks it.
Slajos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slajos stands and throws Datsyuk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slajos landing strikes.
Slajos working the ground and pound.
Datsyuk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Slajos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Datsyuk is rocked!
Datsyuk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Datsyuk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slajos cracks Datsyuk with a big elbow.
Slajos landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Datsyuk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Datsyuk seems to have got his legs back now.
Slajos is putting a hurting on Datsyuk here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsyuk takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Slajos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Datsyuk some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datsyuk taking punishment in the form of punches.
Datsyuk holds on to Slajos's head and controls the position momentarily.
Slajos scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Datsyuk is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Slajos can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oddis Slajos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor McHamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Wallstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHamilton's entrance music is What So Not - Touched (Slumberjack Remix). A fine choice. Conor McHamilton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conor McHamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Wallstrom!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHamilton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallstrom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McHamilton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McHamilton gets tackled into the cage by Wallstrom. Wallstrom maintains the clinch.
Wallstrom dodges an elbow strike from McHamilton.
Wallstrom stalling.
McHamilton working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Wallstrom.
Wallstrom dodges an elbow strike from McHamilton.
Wallstrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wallstrom is working McHamilton over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Wallstrom.
McHamilton is breathing heavily.
Wallstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McHamilton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hand to the body from Wallstrom.
A short right from Wallstrom.
McHamilton is rocked!
Wallstrom unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McHamilton! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wallstrom is unloading with more strikes now! McHamilton drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Wallstrom!
In defeat, Conor McHamilton stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's all part of learning, you know. I have a couple of highlight reel buttkicker wins, and now a couple of losses as well. I just keep getting better, and hopefully I will go forward with no more setbacks. We are Anonymous, expect us. Hail Batiatus!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Prophet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hillary Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Prophet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Prophet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hillary Trump!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Trump ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Prophet coming out on top.
Prophet has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast Cartel in the buildup to the fight.
Prophet scores with a jab. Trump acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Prophet connects with a body shot.
Prophet misses with a leg kick
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Prophet misses the target.
Trump swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Prophet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Prophet misses.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prophet throws an off balance right hand
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prophet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prophet misses with a lunging right hand
and Trump counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prophet thuds his right hand into Trump's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Prophet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Prophet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump unleashes a big counter combination but Prophet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prophet looks to land a right hand but Trump moved out of range.
Prophet misses the jab.
Prophet throws a right hand that misses
and Trump counters with a nice uppercut.
The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prophet looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range.
Prophet staying out of range there.
Prophet looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
A jab from Prophet misses.
Prophet takes a swing at Trump's ribcage but misses.
Trump throws out a counter right but Prophet avoids it with no problem.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Prophet.
Trump scores with a hook to the body. Prophet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Prophet darts in and clinches Trump up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Prophet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Prophet trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prophet is fighting to break Trump's control of his arms but Trump is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump is controlling Prophet's posture.
Prophet wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Prophet from controlling successfully.
Prophet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Trump is controlling Prophet's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trump throws a jab but it's blocked by Prophet.
Prophet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trump cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Prophet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Trump ducks down to avoid it.
Trump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prophet throws a sloppy body shot
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand.
Prophet misses with a hook.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Prophet tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Trump manages to circle out of the way.
Prophet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Prophet misses with a right hand
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 The Prophet will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Prophet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Trump.
Trump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prophet counters with a right hand to the body.
Prophet throws a leg kick
and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trump connects with a looping right hand.
Prophet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trump is looking to take this one to the mat.
Prophet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trumps head.
Prophet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prophet misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prophet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump pulls guard effortlessly.
Prophet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Prophet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trump has control of Prophet's left arm, preventing Prophet from doing any damage.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Prophet from controlling successfully.
Prophet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump pulls Prophet in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prophet misses with a left hand
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Prophet misses
and Trump counters with a nice uppercut.
Prophet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Prophet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump.
Prophet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trump sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prophet throws a sloppy body shot
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump slips under a jab from Prophet.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prophet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trump swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hillary Trump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trump takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trump steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prophet.
Prophet swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trump! But no joy.
Trump moves out of range as Prophet strikes.
Despite the aggression on Trump's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Trump stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Prophet looks to land a left hand but Trump moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prophet lands the left hand.
Trump has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prophet.
Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trump might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Prophet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prophet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trump thuds his shin into the meat of Prophet's side.
Trump takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prophet swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Trump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Trump lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prophet doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Prophet. Beautiful body shot.
Trump darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Trump takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trump throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Prophet swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that The Prophet will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Prophet misses with a right hand
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prophet misses with an uppercut. Trump saw that one coming.
Prophet scores with a nice strike.
Prophet looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range.
Trump doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Prophet is predictable there
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prophet.
Trump staying out of range there.
Prophet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Trump was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prophet misses the body punch
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prophet throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Trump takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Trump misses with a hook.
Prophet throwing a counter right hand but Trump manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trump ducks right into an uppercut from Prophet.
Prophet misses with a shot to the body
and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prophet throws a poor cross that misses
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prophet throws an off balance right hand
and Trump makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trump's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prophet under the eye.
Prophet works Trump's body with a nice hook.
Prophet lands with an uppercut that bounces Trump off the cage and back into range.
Prophet connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Trump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prophet throws a leg kick which misses Trump's front leg but catches the back leg as Trump tries to avoid it.
Prophet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Prophet.
Hillary Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Prophet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prophet misses the body punch
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Trump. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trump.
Trump takes one to the side of the head.
Prophet misses with a lunging right hand
letting Trump counter with a right hand.
Trump punishes Prophet's body with a nice straight punch.
Trump throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prophet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prophet darts in trying to clinch
and Trump cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Prophet misses with a body kick.
Prophet throws a leg kick
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prophet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand.
Prophet is rocked!
Trump slips under a jab from Prophet.
Oh Prophet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prophet connects with a leg kick. Trump looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Prophet seems to have got his legs back now.
Prophet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trump in his tracks.
Prophet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prophet throws a shot to the body.
Prophet pushes Trump up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Prophet.
Prophet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Prophet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prophet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Trump breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prophet, as that shot connected.
Prophet lands with a nice body punch.
Prophet works Trump's body with a nice hook.
Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Trump ducks down to avoid it.
Prophet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prophet lands a really nice looking cross but Trump seems unphased.
Prophet throws a hook but Trump blocks it.
Prophet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Prophet.
Prophet throws a poor cross that misses
and Trump counters with a nice uppercut.
Trump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prophet holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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 The Prophet.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prophet, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... The Prophet!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Hobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thracian Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitchell Hobson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thracian Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartacus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spartacus defending well as Hobson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Spartacus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hobson doesn't seem phased though.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spartacus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hobson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Spartacus does no damage.
Hobson has Spartacus up against the cage in a clinch.
Hobson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
Hobson is working Spartacus over against the cage.
Hobson presses Spartacus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Spartacus avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartacus stops a takedown attempt from Hobson.
Hobson digs a right hand into Spartacus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartacus's gas tank.
Spartacus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spartacus tries to break the clinch but Hobson is controlling the position.
Spartacus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson lands a body punch.
Spartacus is looking to control Hobson's arms but Hobson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spartacus has his back to the cage.
I was talking to Hobson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spartacus is trying to break free.
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Spartacus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hobson doesn't seem bothered though.
Hobson gets a clinch.
Hobson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartacus presses Hobson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hobson digs a right hand into Spartacus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartacus's gas tank.
Spartacus takes a shot to the head.
Hobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hobson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spartacus up against the cage.
Hobson lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartacus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spartacus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Spartacus is trying to break free.
Spartacus wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobson won't allow it.
Hobson pushes Spartacus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spartacus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spartacus swinging wildly here.
Hobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Spartacus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hobson pushes Spartacus up against the cage in a clinch.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartacus tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Hobson.
A left hand lands to the body for Hobson.
Spartacus is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Hobson.
Good body shot from Hobson.
Hobson misses with a body punch.
Hobson lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
Hobson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
Hobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spartacus takes a shot to the head.
Spartacus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spartacus is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.
Spartacus wants to break free but Hobson has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hobson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Hobson.
Spartacus looks winded!
Hobson is pushing Spartacus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Hobson.
A shot in the inside from Hobson.
Hobson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spartacus is trying to force a seperation but Hobson has the dominant position.
Hobson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartacus.
Spartacus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hobson.
Hobson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hobson pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartacus throws a strike but Hobson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Hobson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hobson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spartacus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hobson.
Hobson throws a big shot that misses.
Spartacus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hobson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spartacus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartacus.
Hobson moves into the clinch.
Spartacus missing with knees to the body.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Hobson.
Hobson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobson.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Spartacus avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson presses Spartacus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spartacus blocks an uppercut.
Spartacus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson cracks Spartacus with a nice body shot.
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spartacus is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spartacus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Spartacus misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus misses with a body shot.
Hobson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hobson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Spartacus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hobson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobson missing with a left hand there. Spartacus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartacus swings for the body but Hobson moves out of range.
Spartacus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spartacus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spartacus just misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson scores with a nice head shot.
Spartacus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hobson drives through and clinches with Spartacus against the cage.
Spartacus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hobson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus blocking some punches.
Hobson pushes Spartacus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartacus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spartacus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hobson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Spartacus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spartacus is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Spartacus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartacus wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobson won't allow it.
Hobson is leaning against Spartacus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike.
Hobson presses Spartacus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spartacus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hobson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hobson cracks Spartacus with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Spartacus looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hobson finish him?
Spartacus is rocked!
It looks like Thracian Spartacus has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobson moves into the clinch successfully.
Spartacus is still on wobbly legs! Can Hobson finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
Spartacus seems to have recovered his senses.
Hobson lands with a light punch inside.
Hobson drags the fight down to the ground.
Hobson pulls Spartacus in close to his closed guard and prevents Spartacus from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus is looking to work some ground and pound but Hobson has wrist control.
Hobson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hobson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hobson prevents Spartacus from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Hobson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thracian Spartacus's cut.
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.
Spartacus looks to score with a jab to the body but Hobson is just out of range.
Hobson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spartacus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hobson has managed to clinch.
Hobson prevents Spartacus from breaking the clinch.
Hobson keeps control of Spartacus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hobson pushes Spartacus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartacus is trying to break free.
Spartacus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Hobson keeps control of Spartacus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hobson scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartacus.
Spartacus is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.
Hobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
Mitchell Hobson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spartacus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Spartacus tries to circle away but Hobson has him pinned against the cage.
Spartacus working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus tries to circle away but Hobson has him pinned against the cage.
Hobson lands a body shot.
Spartacus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hobson scores with a shot to the side of Spartacus's head.
Spartacus blocks an uppercut.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson has Spartacus pressed against the cage, preventing Spartacus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson digs a right hand into Spartacus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartacus's gas tank.
Hobson pushes Spartacus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spartacus prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Hobson lands a right hand.
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobson rushes Spartacus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hobson works on Spartacus's body with a couple of short punches.
Hobson lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson digs a right hand into Spartacus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartacus's gas tank.
Hobson presses Spartacus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Hobson.
A left hand lands to the body for Hobson.
Hobson pushes Spartacus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Hobson.
Hobson works on Spartacus's body with a couple of short punches.
Hobson lands a hook that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hobson.
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spartacus on the side of the head.
Hobson lands a jab.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hobson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartacus can do to turn this around?
Hobson clinches up with Spartacus and pushes him back against the cage.
Hobson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spartacus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Hobson.
Hobson digs a right hand into Spartacus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartacus's gas tank.
Hobson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hobson dips a shoulder and cracks Spartacus with a mighty uppercut! Spartacus falls back against the cage and Hobson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Spartacus is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hobson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!
Mitchell Hobson retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Mitchell Hobson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Prince Idowu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idowu comes to the cage accompanied by My name is Prince. Roberts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Break Stuff. Prince Idowu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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168 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Idowu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Roberts!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idowu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Idowu scores with a jab. Roberts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Idowu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Idowu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu misses with a combination
and Roberts counters by clinching up.
Roberts jumps guard but Idowu stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Idowu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idowu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Idowu.
Donk. Idowu catches Roberts right on the button with a cross.
Idowu staying out of range there.
Idowu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roberts sprawls and moves away.
Idowu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roberts is rocked!
Idowu is stalking Roberts. Roberts circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Idowu, and it's lights out! Roberts really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Prince Idowu!
Prince Idowu made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am ready to fight Hermann if he wins tonight. Call me the Wolf Hunter!'.
The defeated Max Roberts had this to say: 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huppu Pelikaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huppu Pelikaani!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson tries to move into range but Pelikaani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pelikaani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pelikaani lands the left hand.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pelikaani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the body from Pelikaani misses
and Svensson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Svensson pulls guard.
Svensson trying to keep a closed guard but Pelikaani is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pelikaani defends well.
Svensson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelikaani won't allow Svensson to sweep him here.
Svensson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Svensson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pelikaani got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svensson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pelikaani has managed to get both his arms back between Svensson's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pelikaani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pelikaani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pelikaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svensson controls Pelikaani momentarily but Pelikaani frees himself.
Pelikaani won't allow Svensson to sweep him here.
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.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pelikaani content to stall in guard here.
Svensson has his foot on Pelikaani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pelikaani works his way back into a safe position though.
Svensson wants to sweep here but Pelikaani controlling him for the moment.
Svensson pulls Pelikaani in close to his closed guard and prevents Pelikaani from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pelikaani preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pelikaani defends it easily.
Pelikaani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Svensson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Svensson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pelikaani doesn't defend quickly enough and Svensson has managed to lock this one up! Can Pelikaani escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Svensson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson very nearly forgot to thank Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kanishka Lijikiszcz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve McAdams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAdams has chosen An Irish Pub as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve McAdams!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lijikiszcz misses with a takedown
and McAdams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lijikiszcz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McAdams landing some decent shots from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lijikiszcz holds on and takes a little breather.
McAdams stopping the sweep attempt from Lijikiszcz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz is controlling McAdams's posture.
McAdams trying to control but Lijikiszcz is working from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but McAdams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lijikiszcz shoots in and bounces McAdams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lijikiszcz trying to control but McAdams is working from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz wants to pass the guard but McAdams is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz is looking to work some ground and pound but McAdams has wrist control.
McAdams pulls Lijikiszcz in to control the position.
McAdams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lijikiszcz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position from guard on top but McAdams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lijikiszcz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McAdams's guard.
McAdams keeping moving, preventing Lijikiszcz from controlling successfully.
Lijikiszcz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lijikiszcz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lijikiszcz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McAdams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz 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 four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McAdams controls Lijikiszcz momentarily but Lijikiszcz frees himself.
Lijikiszcz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lijikiszcz stands up over McAdams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lijikiszcz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lijikiszcz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAdams feints and as Lijikiszcz raises his hands in defense, McAdams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kanishka Lijikiszcz will probably get the nod.
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.
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but McAdams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lijikiszcz shoots in looking for a takedown but McAdams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lijikiszcz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McAdams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steve McAdams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lijikiszcz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McAdams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz controlling the pace.
Lijikiszcz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAdams can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McAdams taking some punishment here, with Lijikiszcz in his half guard.
Lijikiszcz wants to lay and pray for a moment but McAdams keeps working.
McAdams taking some punishment here, with Lijikiszcz in his half guard.
Lijikiszcz is working for a submission of some sort.
Lijikiszcz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAdams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz with the ground and pound but McAdams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lijikiszcz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position from guard on top but McAdams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lijikiszcz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McAdams!
McAdams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McAdams struggling a bit here.
Lijikiszcz taking a breather here.
Lijikiszcz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McAdams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lijikiszcz slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sloppy strikes there by Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lijikiszcz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McAdams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lijikiszcz goes for a double leg but McAdams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McAdams continues to drive forward.
McAdams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lijikiszcz dives in and grabs McAdams's left leg, looking for a takedown. McAdams pushes down on Lijikiszcz's head and hops out.
McAdams feints the counter takedown.
Lijikiszcz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lijikiszcz lands in his opponent's guard.
Lijikiszcz wants to control from the top but McAdams keeps moving.
Lijikiszcz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz is stalling in the full guard.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position from guard on top but McAdams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams keeping full guard, as Lijikiszcz tries to pass.
Lijikiszcz trying to control but McAdams is working from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz is really struggling to control McAdams but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lijikiszcz shoots in and gets a takedown into McAdams's guard.
Lijikiszcz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz is fighting to break McAdams's control of his arms but McAdams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lijikiszcz passes McAdams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lijikiszcz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McAdams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lijikiszcz.
McAdams trying to control but Lijikiszcz postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lijikiszcz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McAdams has hold of Lijikiszcz's hands but Lijikiszcz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lijikiszcz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McAdams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McAdams defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz is trying to control. McAdams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McAdams trying to control from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz wants to lay and pray for a moment but McAdams keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McAdams sprawls well. McAdams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lijikiszcz gets slowly back to his feet.
And McAdams responds with a good body kick, but Lijikiszcz manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lijikiszcz shoots in but McAdams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McAdams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lijikiszcz gets a double leg takedown into McAdams's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McAdams gets caught napping as Lijikiszcz dives in and scores a takedown. McAdams manages to retain guard.
Lijikiszcz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lijikiszcz looking to pass the guard.
Lijikiszcz is looking to work some ground and pound but McAdams has wrist control.
McAdams keeping moving, preventing Lijikiszcz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lijikiszcz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McAdams pinned against the cage. McAdams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lijikiszcz darts in looking for a takedown but McAdams gets double underhooks and turns Lijikiszcz into the cage.
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but McAdams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAdams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lijikiszcz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lijikiszcz controls McAdams momentarily but McAdams frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz is adopting a defensive guard.
McAdams wants to control from the top but Lijikiszcz keeps moving.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lijikiszcz shoots for a double leg takedown but McAdams sprawls well. He's pushed Lijikiszcz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McAdams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown but McAdams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lijikiszcz shoots in and bounces McAdams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lijikiszcz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McAdams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lijikiszcz, into his guard.
McAdams trying to control but Lijikiszcz is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lijikiszcz holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lijikiszcz looking to hit a scissor sweep but McAdams is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Steve McAdams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lijikiszcz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McAdams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz is looking for a kimura but McAdams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lijikiszcz to get the leverage.
Lijikiszcz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lijikiszcz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McAdams defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McAdams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lijikiszcz is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lijikiszcz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lijikiszcz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lijikiszcz misses with a head shot.
Lijikiszcz looking to control and managing it successfully.
McAdams suckers Lijikiszcz into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! McAdams is now in Lijikiszcz's guard!
Lijikiszcz wants to improve his position but instead McAdams has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz wants to improve his position but McAdams is controlling well.
Lijikiszcz is trying to maintain the position but McAdams is very close to passing his half guard.
Lijikiszcz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz trying to control from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz wants to get back to full guard.
Lijikiszcz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McAdams controlling the pace.
Lijikiszcz controlling the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lijikiszcz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McAdams's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdams trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lijikiszcz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lijikiszcz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lijikiszcz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lijikiszcz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McAdams is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kanishka Lijikiszcz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lijikiszcz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
Kanishka Lijikiszcz is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Kanishka Lijikiszcz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wohehiv Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herman comes to the cage accompanied by Many Men . Frost has chosen Hits from the bong - Cypress Hill as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wohehiv Herman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Frost!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost scores with a sloppy right hand. Herman should have avoided that one.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Herman pushes him off.
Frost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Herman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but Herman ducks down to avoid it.
Herman throws a big counter combination but Frost scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frost throws a low kick, looking for Herman's leg but Herman calmly moves out of range.
Herman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Steven Frost has been cut.
Herman swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Herman cracks Frost with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost lands a jab to the nose.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herman looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Herman moves away from the strike by Frost.
Herman scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Herman.
Herman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Herman keeps the fight on the outside.
Herman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frost.
Frost has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Frost swings widly with a right hand
and Herman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steven Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost misses with a double jab.
As Frost looks to move away, Herman throws a big counter combo but Frost just gets out of the way.
Herman throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Frost scores with a jab. Herman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Herman slips under a jab from Frost.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Herman's shoulder, as Herman tries to avoid the shot.
Frost tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Herman counters with a straight right hand.
Frost pushes Herman up against the cage in a clinch.
Herman scores with a shot to the side of Frost's head.
Frost is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Herman finish him?
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Herman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frost misses with some punches.
A short right from Herman.
Herman scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Herman.
Herman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Herman avoids the elbow strike from Frost, against the cage.
Frost drops down looking for an ankle pick but Herman pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Frost ducks into an uppercut from Herman and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wohehiv Herman!
Wohehiv Herman retains his lightweight title!
Wohehiv Herman made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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FIGHT
RATING
53% |
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