SFC6 - Collins vs Roberts PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghita Pluta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Travis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis has chosen Shoot to thrill as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jerry Travis enters the cage!

Pluta
vs
Travis

195 cm
26
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ghita Pluta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerry Travis!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pluta tries to clinch but Travis moves away

so Travis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pluta looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Travis pushes down on Pluta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Travis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Travis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Travis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Travis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pluta defends it well.
Pluta is not content to let Travis control the position.
Travis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Travis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Travis drops an elbow to the side of Pluta's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Travis controlling the pace.
Travis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pluta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Travis is nestled in close to Pluta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Travis winds up and cracks Pluta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pluta wants to improve his position but Travis is controlling well.
Travis is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Travis stands up and beckons Pluta to join him on the feet.

Travis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Travis wants to control but Pluta is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travis slows the pace down.

Travis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Travis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pluta, who protects the arm well.

Travis stands up and beckons Pluta to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Travis tries for a takedown but Pluta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pluta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Travis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pluta was well out of range. Poor timing from Travis.
Travis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pluta leaves Travis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ghita Pluta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Travis.
Travis misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pluta shoots for a takedown but Travis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Travis wants to counter with a clinch but Pluta pushes him away.
Travis throws a right hand that Pluta ducks under and follows up with a left that Pluta also avoids with ease.
Travis throws a shot from downtown. Pluta moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Travis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Travis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Travis taking a breather here.

Travis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pluta is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Travis yanks on the arm and Pluta is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Travis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Travis!
Jerry Travis decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Dupuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Hegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hegg has chosen Twilight of the Thunder God as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dupuis
vs
Hegg

185 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc Dupuis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Hegg!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hegg lands an overhand right.

Hegg takes the fight into the clinch.
Hegg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Hegg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hegg tries a head kick but it misses.

Hegg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hegg showed some decent athleticism there.
Dupuis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dupuis.

Hegg stands up and waves to Dupuis to follow him.
Dupuis tries for a takedown but Hegg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dupuis.
Hegg misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupuis is defended easily by Hegg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Dupuis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hegg has Dupuis up against the cage in a clinch.
Dupuis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hegg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dupuis is trying to drag Hegg to the mat but Hegg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Hegg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dupuis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hegg moves into range and connects with a jab.

Hegg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dupuis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dupuis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dupuis is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hegg decides to stand and escape the position.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hegg.
Hegg lands with a kick to the temple. Dupuis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hegg connects with a solid leg kick.
Dupuis shoots in looking for a takedown. Hegg tries to sprawl out of it but Dupuis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hegg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick from Hegg lands but Dupuis takes it in his stride.
Hegg jabs Dupuis right on the nose. Dupuis blinks but takes it well.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hegg! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johan Hegg!
Johan Hegg took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Marc Dupuis had this to say: 'Fuck you'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Balboa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rocky Balboa. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gonzo's choice of entrance music: Pinoy Pinoy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Balboa
vs
Gonzo

160 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ritchie Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Balboa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzo backwards.
Gonzo misses with an elbow over the top.

Gonzo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Balboa uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balboa controls the pace.
Gonzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balboa really is a fat lump.

Gonzo looking for a guillotine here but Balboa defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzo wants to get back to his feet but Balboa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa sitting in guard here, content to control.

Gonzo is working an open guard so Balboa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Gonzo tries to keep at a distance but Balboa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonzo is trying to pull guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gonzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
Gonzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Balboa scores with a shot to the side of Gonzo's head.
Balboa lands an uppercut.
Gonzo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gonzo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Gonzo.
Gonzo looks winded!
Balboa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Balboa.
Balboa pushes Gonzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzo is trying to break free.

Balboa pulls guard.

Balboa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gonzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice sprawl there from Balboa as Gonzo shoots in.
Balboa is looking to counter the offense by Gonzo and move into the clinch.

Balboa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gonzo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gonzo is trying to get back to his feet.
Balboa slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Balboa decides to stand back up.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzo but Gonzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Balboa clinches up against the cage.
Gonzo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa has Gonzo pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonzo avoids it.
Gonzo is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Balboa misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Balboa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Balboa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzo wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Balboa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Balboa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gonzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balboa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Balboa pushes Gonzo off and scrambles back to his feet.

Balboa clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzo has had enough of the clinch but Balboa keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
That's time! Balboa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Balboa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Balboa clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balboa scores with a shot to the side of Gonzo's head.
Balboa lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balboa.
Gonzo looking for a takedown.
Balboa lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Gonzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Balboa gets a clinch.

Gonzo breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa moves out of range as Gonzo throws a body kick.
Gonzo is breathing heavily.
Gonzo lands a head shot.

Gonzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa has Gonzo pushed against the cage.
Balboa lands a body shot.
Balboa pushes Gonzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balboa gets through Gonzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balboa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzo or not.
Balboa lands a left hand.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Gonzo has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa lands with a right to the head.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzo can do to turn this around?
Balboa leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Balboa.
Balboa is trying to push Gonzo away but Gonzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Balboa.
A short uppercut from Balboa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Balboa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gonzo uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzo looking to sit in guard and control but Balboa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Balboa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balboa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Balboa stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Balboa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonzo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Balboa is defending well.
Balboa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonzo wants to take the fight to the mat but Balboa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Gonzo.
Balboa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzo is trying to pull guard but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzo has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzo backwards.
Rocky Balboa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Balboa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gonzo up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands a nice uppercut.
Balboa lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzo backwards.
Balboa missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balboa.

Balboa jumps guard.

Balboa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gonzo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzo backwards.

Balboa jumps into guard, dragging Gonzo to the mat.
Gonzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Balboa is pulling down on Gonzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Gonzo, at least for the moment.
Balboa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Balboa moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonzo working hard to break the clinch.
Balboa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzo backwards.
Balboa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balboa stalling.

Gonzo breaks from the clinch.
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Gonzo persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa is looking to clinch but Gonzo is avoiding it.

Balboa has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balboa.
A short body shot lands from Balboa as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Balboa.
Balboa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Balboa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balboa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzo backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balboa.
Still in the clinch, Balboa scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Balboa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzo's brow.

Balboa pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balboa holds on and takes a little breather.
Gonzo throwing strikes from guard but Balboa blocks nicely.
Gonzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Balboa uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Gonzo pushes Balboa up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Balboa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonzo tries to stall but Balboa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Balboa lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gonzo breaks from the clinch.

Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzo avoids the elbow strike from Balboa, against the cage.
Balboa is looking for a takedown.
Balboa wants to break free but Gonzo has control.

Balboa jumps guard and drags Gonzo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Gonzo stands up from Balboa's guard - Gonzo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Balboa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gonzo.
Rocky Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzo pinned against the cage. Gonzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa tries to clinch but Gonzo is having none of it.

Gonzo closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Balboa.
Gonzo tries to work over Balboa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ritchie Gonzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gonzo is looking for a takedown.
Balboa lands a shoulder strike.
Balboa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzo backwards.
Gonzo is trying to pull guard but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa pushes Gonzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Balboa.
Balboa prevents Gonzo from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Balboa jumps guard.
Rocky Balboa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gonzo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Balboa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Balboa has escaped and now he's on top!

Balboa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rocky Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balboa won't allow Gonzo to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!
A determined Rocky Balboa didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Ritchie Gonzo was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Nikolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Griffinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Nikolov
vs
Griffinson

175 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Nikolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Griffinson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nikolov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It appears Nikolov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nikolov, right into the meat.

Griffinson has managed to clinch.
Griffinson has had enough of the clinch but Nikolov keeps him there for the moment.
Griffinson letting Nikolov take a breather here.
Griffinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Nikolov has double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Nikolov.
Nikolov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griffinson is trying to drag Nikolov to the mat but Nikolov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Griffinson tries to break free but Nikolov pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griffinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nikolov is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Griffinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griffinson is trying to drag Nikolov to the mat but Nikolov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vladimir Nikolov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Griffinson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nikolov stalling in the clinch.
Nikolov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Griffinson is trying to break free.
Nikolov stalls.
Nikolov lands a right hand.
Nikolov lands a body shot.
A short right from Nikolov on the inside.
Nikolov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolov gets through Griffinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griffinson has had enough of the clinch but Nikolov keeps him there for the moment.
Nikolov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffinson looks winded!
Griffinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nikolov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nikolov has Griffinson pushed against the cage.
Nikolov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nikolov breaks the clinch.
Griffinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Nikolov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Griffinson is rocked!
Nikolov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Griffinson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vladimir Nikolov!
After winning the bout, Vladimir Nikolov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaddie Defensor Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Frunze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaddie Defensor Iii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timur Frunze's chin.

Defensor Iii
vs
Frunze

170 cm
27
153 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition
Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaddie Defensor Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Frunze!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Defensor Iii misses its intended target.
Defensor Iii takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Frunze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Defensor Iii throws a series of punches but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze lands a head kick. Defensor Iii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice straight punches there by Frunze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frunze.
Frunze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Frunze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Defensor Iii avoids the head kick by Frunze.
Frunze plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defensor Iii walks straight into a right hand from Frunze - that's dropped him! Frunze jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Defensor Iii from any more punishment! Defensor Iii complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Timur Frunze!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Rowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Arthur Pendragon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pendragon
vs
Rowan

189 cm
19
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
24
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erick Rowan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rowan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pendragon's guard.
Pendragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Pendragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rowan wants to control from the top but Pendragon keeps moving.
Rowan landing with the ground and pound.
Rowan pushing down on Pendragon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rowan prevents Pendragon from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pendragon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pendragon trying to hold on to Rowan's head to control him but Rowan postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowan is trying to control. Pendragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pendragon trying to control from the bottom.
Rowan trying to control the action but Pendragon is working from the bottom.

Rowan seems to be looking for submissions.

Rowan is trying to work for a kimura but Pendragon is defending well.
Pendragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Rowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pendragon wants to control but Rowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Rowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rowan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Rowan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pendragon defends it well.
Rowan prevents Pendragon from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rowan throwing strikes but Pendragon bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Pendragon throws an elbow that misses. Rowan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pendragon's guard. Nice move by Rowan!

Rowan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pendragon, up you get!
Pendragon lands with an uppercut that bounces Rowan off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Erick Rowan has been cut.
Rowan ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Pendragon swats away the attempt to clinch by Rowan.
Rowan fails with the takedown.
Arthur Pendragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pendragon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rowan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon throws a lazy uppercut

and Rowan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rowan stays in close to Pendragon's body and controls the position.
Pendragon wants to sweep here but Rowan controlling him for the moment.
Rowan looking to pass the guard.
Pendragon wants to sweep but no luck.
Rowan trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pendragon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erick Rowan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erick Rowan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pendragon lands a slapping body shot.
Rowan shoots in for a takedown but Pendragon shows good takedown defense.
Pendragon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pendragon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rowan counters by moving into the clinch.
Pendragon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Pendragon breaks the clinch.
Pendragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pendragon swats away the attempt to clinch by Rowan.
Rowan moves forwards but Pendragon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pendragon throws a hook but Rowan blocks it.
Pendragon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Pendragon.
Pendragon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rowan at a distance.
Pendragon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pendragon counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pendragon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rowan on the side of the head.
Pendragon tests Rowan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pendragon digs a good body shot into Rowan's ribs.
Pendragon misses with a straight right.
Pendragon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowan can do to turn this around?
Pendragon connects with a single shot there.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowan tries for a takedown but Pendragon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pendragon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rowan avoids it.
Pendragon wants to land a leg kick but Rowan is out of range.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pendragon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rowan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pendragon paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Rowan closes the distance and clinches.
Pendragon scores with a hook to the body.
Rowan is breathing heavily.

Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rowan checks a low kick from Pendragon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon scores with a punch to the head.
Rowan tries to clinch there but Pendragon circles away.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon avoids the body shot from Rowan.
Pendragon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pendragon scores with a nice right hand.
Rowan looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
Pendragon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Rowan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rowan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pendragon.
Pendragon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rowan in his tracks.
Rowan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pendragon but Pendragon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arthur Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Rowan.
Pendragon cracks Rowan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Rowan does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon digs a good body shot into Rowan's ribs.
Pendragon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Rowan is just out of range.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pendragon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pendragon's corner calls for a 1-2. Pendragon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rowan on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Rowan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pendragon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pendragon trying to control the position.

Rowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pendragon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pendragon has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon stands and throws Rowan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pendragon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rowan can do anything to dispel that myth.

Pendragon is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Pendragon throws out a loose jab but Rowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rowan fails to land the takedown.
Pendragon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pendragon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erick Rowan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rowan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pendragon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rowan scrambles back to his feet.
Pendragon connects with a jab.
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rowan.
Pendragon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Pendragon.
Arthur Pendragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Rowan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pendragon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rowan! Pendragon lets Rowan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Rowan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon jabs at Rowan's body.
Rowan is still on wobbly legs! Can Pendragon finish him?
Rowan tries to clinch
and Pendragon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rowan thinking.
Pendragon lands with a nice body punch.

Pendragon cracks Rowan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rowan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pendragon finish him?
Pendragon cracks Rowan with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rowan falls to his knees and Pendragon doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Pendragon!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Knocksville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Obrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bob Knocksville has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Knocksville
vs
Obrien

195 cm
25
285 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

178 cm
26
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Bob Knocksville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Obrien!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obrien works the jab nicely.
Obrien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bob Knocksville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Knocksville does it's job there.

It looks like Sean Obrien has been cut.
Obrien takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Knocksville lands a left and a right that sends Obrien crashing to the canvas! Knocksville dives into mount looking to finish!
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!
Oooh a big shot lands for Knocksville! Obrien is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Knocksville!
A victorious Bob Knocksville thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bowman
vs
Diaz

178 cm
31
177 lbs
13 - 7 - 1

183 cm
29
181 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tom Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowman counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
Diaz tests Bowman's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Tom Bowman has been cut.

Bowman feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Bowman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Bowman defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bowman has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bowman's guard.

Bowman trying to control the position.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowman is retaining full guard.
Diaz pushes down on Bowman's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz wants to stand but Bowman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bowman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bowman, not yet.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Diaz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bowman slips a jab from Diaz.
Bowman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Bowman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bowman lands in his opponent's guard.
Bowman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bowman seems to be looking for submissions.
Bowman prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Bowman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Diaz can't escape the position.

Bowman working for a submission but Diaz is keeping him at bay.
Bowman prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bowman has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bowman scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.

It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Diaz regains half guard.
Bowman is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Bowman is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bowman seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bowman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Diaz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Bowman!
A relieved looking Tom Bowman 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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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wild Boy. Fred Collins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ray Roberts's chin.

Collins
vs
Roberts

185 cm
52
247 lbs
46 - 49 - 0

196 cm
31
275 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Big right hand

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Hellraiser FightGear

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 46 - 49 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roberts moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that Roberts 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.
Roberts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.
Our sources have told us that Collins has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Roberts lands a body punch.

Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Collins avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Collins throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.

Roberts clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Roberts.
Roberts blocking some punches.

Roberts manages to break the clinch.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Roberts throws out a counter right but Collins avoids it with no problem.

Roberts feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Collins sprawling to the canvas! Collins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Roberts finish him?!

Collins is rocked!

It looks like Fred Collins has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Collins to his knees! Roberts keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Roberts!
Ray Roberts took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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