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RFC 46: White Hot PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Baumann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leom James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baumann comes to the cage accompanied by Bombs Over Baghdad. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Baumann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leom James!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baumann lands a body shot.
Baumann seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baumann stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baumann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baumann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James looks winded!
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Baumann.
A counter left hand to the body from Baumann misses its target.
Baumann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Leom James has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James with a poor takedown
and Baumann counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baumann pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baumann is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but James frees his head nicely. Oh but Baumann has switched to an armbar! James is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Adam Baumann!
Leom James spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll train harder to win'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lovelair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Gagnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gagnon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hand Clap by Fitz and the Tantrums. Chris Lovelair has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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204 lbs
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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
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Lovelair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gavin Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagnon cracks Lovelair with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lovelair avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gagnon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lovelair to keep the fight standing.
Lovelair throws a head punch that misses.
Lovelair tries to land knees in the clinch but Gagnon avoids the damage to the body.
Gagnon avoiding damage as Lovelair throws knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Lovelair has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lovelair is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gagnon is defending well for now.
Lovelair lands a knee to the body.
Gagnon tries to pull guard but Lovelair holds him up against the cage and eventually Gagnon drops back down to his feet.
Gagnon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lovelair to keep the fight standing.
Chris Lovelair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Gagnon.
Gagnon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gagnon takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gagnon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovelair slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gagnon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lovelair is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon controlling the position.
Gagnon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White's ELITE Fitness Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lovelair knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gagnon on the ground.
Gagnon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lovelair is aware though and is defending well.
Gagnon is trying to keep Lovelair in close.
Gagnon is looking for a triangle here but Lovelair uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gagnon is trying to control Lovelair's posture but Lovelair avoids it.
Lovelair taking a breather here.
Gagnon tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gagnon strikes from the bottom but Lovelair takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Gagnon is looking to improve his position but Lovelair isn't that keen on the idea.
Lovelair will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lovelair takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gagnon working to try and regain half guard.
Gagnon gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagnon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lovelair content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gagnon is looking for a triangle but Lovelair pushes his legs off easily.
Lovelair postures up.
Lovelair trying to control but Gagnon is working from the bottom.
Gagnon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovelair.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gagnon is on top in guard.
Lovelair controls Gagnon momentarily but Gagnon frees himself.
Gagnon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lovelair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lovelair managing to control the position.
Gagnon trying to control but Lovelair is working from the bottom.
Lovelair controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lovelair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gagnon trying to control but Lovelair is working from the bottom.
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 Chris Lovelair will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lovelair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gagnon looks to land a combination but Lovelair avoids it well.
Gagnon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lovelair back to the cage. Gagnon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gagnon throws a sloppy head kick and Lovelair moves out of range easily.
Gagnon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lovelair takes the fight into the clinch.
Gagnon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lovelair uses from the top position.
Lovelair controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gagnon is trying to control the position but Lovelair postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gagnon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon trying to keep a closed guard but Lovelair is proving a slippery customer.
Lovelair controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Lovelair from controlling successfully.
Gagnon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gagnon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lovelair should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gagnon has tightened it up now! Lovelair should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gavin Gagnon!
A very excited looking Gavin Gagnon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manol Josifov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josifov comes to the cage accompanied by Bone Thugs N Harmony - Foe Tha Love of Money. Wells has chosen TPB Theme as his entrance music. Ricky Wells acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manol Josifov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Wells!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Josifov with a poor takedown
and Wells counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wells.
Come on Wells - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Josifov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wells lunges at Josifov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Josifov's hand.
It looks like Manol Josifov has been cut.
Josifov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Josifov clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Josifov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Josifov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Josifov shoots for a takedown but Wells saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Wells misses.
Wells moves into range and connects with a jab.
Josifov rushes Wells and presses him up against the cage.
Josifov tries to break free but Wells pushes him back against the cage.
Josifov taking a breather.
Wells lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Josifov or not.
Josifov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wells throws a shot to the body.
Josifov is breathing heavily.
Josifov throws a head kick that misses
and Wells counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Josifov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wells lands with a shot to the body.
Wells gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells avoiding damage.
Wells has hold of one of Josifov's legs. Josifov is fighting the takedown attempt but Wells gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wells with a nice head shot there.
Josifov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Josifov tries to get out of the position.
Wells keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Josifov's head.
Wells connects with a couple of short punches.
Wells sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wells landing with the ground and pound.
Wells seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Josifov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wells looking to sit in guard and control but Josifov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wells is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Josifov is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Josifov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Josifov throwing strikes but missing.
Wells is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Josifov is controlling him.
Josifov 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.
Wells is wriggling around but Josifov manages to pass to half guard.
Wells is trying to stand back up but Josifov is controlling him
Josifov is looking for a kimura here.
Josifov wants to work for an arm triangle but Wells is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wells is trying to stand back up but Josifov is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Josifov is just content to waste time from the top position. Wells takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wells preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Josifov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wells is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Josifov lands a couple of elbows.
Josifov is looking to stand up but Wells won't let him.
Wells wants to stand but Josifov is controlling the position.
Josifov throwing strikes from guard but Wells blocks nicely.
Wells is looking to stand up but Josifov isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Josifov misses with a takedown
and Josifov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manol Josifov's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manol Josifov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Josifov misses with a takedown
and Wells counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Josifov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wells keeps control of Josifov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Josifov prevents the takedown attempt.
Wells lands with a left to the head.
Josifov wants to break free but Wells has control.
Wells misses with a body punch.
Josifov looking to throw knees to the head but Wells is blocking nicely.
Wells tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wells stalling the fight.
Josifov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wells swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Josifov wants to break free but Wells has control.
Wells scores with a shoulder strike.
Josifov breaks the clinch.
Wells throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Josifov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Wells dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manol Josifov'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.
Josifov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Josifov has closed the distance and engaged Wells in a clinch.
Wells lands a shoulder strike.
Wells tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wells has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Josifov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wells can turn it around.
Wells is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Josifov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wells lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wells misses with a body punch.
Wells prevents Josifov from breaking the clinch.
Wells goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wells.
A short body shot lands from Wells as the two fighters clinch.
Wells working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Josifov can't break the clinch.
Josifov prevents a body shot from Wells.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Wells scores with a nice short uppercut.
Josifov takes a shot to the head.
Wells lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wells.
Wells throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wells lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ricky Wells seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wells has Josifov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wells pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Josifov tumbling to the mat - Wells dives into Josifov's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells advances to half guard.
Wells working the head and body with strikes.
Josifov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wells is looking to take a break and control but Josifov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wells working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wells seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Josifov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wells scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Wells there.
Josifov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Josifov missing with punches from the bottom.
Josifov landing rabbit punches to the side of Wells's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells is trying to control the action in half guard but Josifov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Josifov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Josifov missing with punches from the bottom.
Wells keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Josifov punching from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wells. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wells working the head and body with strikes.
Wells working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jeez, Manol Josifov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Manol Josifov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricky Wells!
Ricky Wells decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Big Kass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chosu McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Kass could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chosu McGrady's chin.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Kass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chosu McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kass gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kass is trying to control the position but McGrady postures up.
McGrady lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGrady distracts Kass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGrady slips nicely into half guard.
McGrady slips a nice elbow through Kass's hands, connecting with Kass's forehead.
Kass taking some punishment here, with McGrady in his half guard.
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura but Kass is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGrady lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGrady looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kass with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGrady scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kass is rocked!
McGrady is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kass on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kass tries to get out of the position.
McGrady seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGrady in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kass tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McGrady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chosu McGrady!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Braxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braxton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Special Delivery Remix . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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199 lbs
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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 New York, Zachary Braxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neil Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz has Braxton up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Braxton's head.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Braxton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Braxton to the mat.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Braxton pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braxton is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Braxton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Braxton controlling from the top position.
Braxton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Braxton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braxton trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braxton defends it easily.
Braxton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braxton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Braxton pushes his legs off easily.
Braxton trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braxton defends well.
Braxton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Braxton is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braxton trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braxton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz working for a triangle but Braxton defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braxton is posturing up here but Diaz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Braxton tries to roll out but it's too tight and Braxton has to tap! Slick submission there by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neil Diaz!
Neil Diaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Zachary Braxton spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck it... shit happens...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wotan Krigson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennart Lennartsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krigson comes into the arena with Finntroll - Trollhammaren blaring out of the sound system. Lennartsson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bruno Mars - Runaway Baby kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wotan Krigson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wotan Krigson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lennart Lennartsson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennartsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Krigson does no damage.
Krigson throws an off balance right hand
and Lennartsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Wotan Krigson has been cut.
Lennartsson walks into a left hand.
Krigson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lennartsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lennartsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krigson.
Lennartsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lennartsson staying out of range there.
Lennartsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krigson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lennartsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krigson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lennartsson! But no joy.
Lennartsson misses with a two punch combination.
Krigson misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krigson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Lennartsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lennartsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krigson.
Krigson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krigson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lennartsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krigson takes a swing at Lennartsson's ribcage but misses.
Lennartsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Lennartsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krigson throws out the jab.
Lennartsson misses with an uppercut. Krigson saw that one coming.
Lennartsson lands a big right hand that sends Krigson crashing to the mat! Lennartsson stays standing though and waves Krigson back to his feet!
Krigson is rocked!
Wotan Krigson's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krigson slips a jab from Lennartsson.
Lennartsson slips under a jab from Krigson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krigson looks to land a left hand but Lennartsson moved out of range nicely.
Lennartsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Krigson misses.
Lennartsson lands a body shot.
Krigson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lennartsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lennartsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krigson misses with a hook
and Lennartsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Krigson! Lennartsson lets Krigson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Krigson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wotan Krigson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Krigson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lennartsson counters with a big left hand that crumples Krigson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Lennartsson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lennart Lennartsson made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Hellsfyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Hellsfyre had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damien Hellsfyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Vader!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellsfyre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vader's waist but Vader gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hellsfyre off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hellsfyre or perhaps it was just good defense by Vader, which made it look bad.
Vader feints the counter takedown.
Vader scores with a nice head shot.
Vader stuffs the takedown.
Vader feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Hellsfyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hellsfyre or perhaps it was just good defense by Vader, which made it look bad.
Hellsfyre slips under a jab.
Vader lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hellsfyre is defended easily by Vader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vader, as that shot connected.
Vader throws a body shot but no joy.
Vader staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Vader - just one landing.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hellsfyre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vader tries to avoid it but Hellsfyre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vader to the ground. Vader escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vader swings widly with a right hand
so Hellsfyre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vader pushes Hellsfyre off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hellsfyre.
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hellsfyre.
It looked like Hellsfyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vader has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hellsfyre moves away.
Hellsfyre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vader pinned against the cage. Vader gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vader changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vader was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hellsfyre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hellsfyre tries to get out of the position.
Vader connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hellsfyre some visible discomfort.
Hellsfyre can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellsfyre tries to improve position but can't.
Vader throws an elbow but Hellsfyre slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hellsfyre is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hellsfyre tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Vader are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hellsfyre tries to buck Vader off but Vader is having none of it.
Hellsfyre struggling a bit here.
Vader takes a little break here. Hellsfyre wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hellsfyre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vader's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hellsfyre is trying to get back to full guard.
Hellsfyre taking some punishment here, with Vader in his half guard.
Hellsfyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vader is looking for a kimura but Hellsfyre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vader to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vader trying to control from half guard but Hellsfyre is working away.
Hellsfyre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vader.
Vader winds up and cracks Hellsfyre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hellsfyre tries to roll over but Vader keeps him under control.
Vader missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hellsfyre trying to hold on to Vader's head to control him but Vader postures up.
Hellsfyre is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vader is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vader sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hellsfyre defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Vader dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vader misses with a hook
enabling Hellsfyre to counter with a crisp jab.
Hellsfyre has a takedown stuffed.
Hellsfyre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hellsfyre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hellsfyre trying to control but Vader is working from the bottom.
Vader wants to stand but Hellsfyre is controlling the position.
Hellsfyre won't allow Vader to sweep him here.
Hellsfyre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader controlling Hellsfyre's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellsfyre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hellsfyre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vader working a defensive guard but Hellsfyre manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hellsfyre taking a break here but Vader is having none of it and regains half guard.
Vader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vader taking some punishment here, with Hellsfyre in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader is trying to control but can't.
Hellsfyre is trying to control. Vader wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vader makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vader.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vader is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hellsfyre is staying active underneath Vader, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vader not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vader lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hellsfyre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hellsfyre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vader puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hellsfyre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vader pulls his head out easily.
Vader is looking to take a break and control but Hellsfyre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellsfyre is trying to stand back up but Vader is controlling him
Vader throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hellsfyre taking some punishment here, with Vader in his half guard.
Hellsfyre tries to get to full guard but Vader has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Vader.
Vader lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hellsfyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vader connects with a nice short shot to Hellsfyre's temple.
Hellsfyre trying to control from the bottom.
Vader is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hellsfyre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hellsfyre looking for submissions off his back.
Vader content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vader looks to score with a jab to the body but Hellsfyre is just out of range.
Hellsfyre darts in looking for a takedown but Vader gets double underhooks and turns Hellsfyre into the cage.
Vader throws a body shot but no joy.
Vader misses with a body shot
and Hellsfyre counters with a stiff right hand.
Hellsfyre shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vader preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hellsfyre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vader doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hellsfyre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hellsfyre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hellsfyre's back!
Vader has Hellsfyre flattened out and is raining down punches.
Vader throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hellsfyre could be in trouble here!
The referee is taking a good look at Hellsfyre as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Vader!
Hellsfyre defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hellsfyre is trapped and Vader is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hellsfyre is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellsfyre trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vader is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vader lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Vader lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Vader keeps control of the position easily here as Hellsfyre tries to buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Vader gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Vader gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Vader apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Vader. No joy for Hellsfyre on that attempt.
Vader is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vader with a nice cross.
Vader throws the left hand but Hellsfyre avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellsfyre has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Hellsfyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader misses with a looping left.
Vader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hellsfyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Vader.
Vader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hellsfyre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vader takes a swing at Hellsfyre's ribcage but misses.
Hellsfyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vader.
Hellsfyre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hellsfyre defending well as Vader loads up on a big left hand.
Hellsfyre dives in and grabs Vader's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vader pushes down on Hellsfyre's head and hops out.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Vader connects with a looping right hand.
Vader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luke Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader misses with a hook
and Hellsfyre counters with a nice uppercut.
Hellsfyre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vader but Vader pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Vader misses.
Vader loads up on a big right hand but Hellsfyre slips the punch.
Hellsfyre throwing a counter right hand but Vader manages to avoid it.
Vader drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Luke Vader has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellsfyre is letting Vader control him for a moment.
Vader lands a few punches from side control.
Hellsfyre takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hellsfyre is trying to improve his position.
Damien Hellsfyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luke Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vader has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Vader!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Vader thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lew Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cracker Barrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockwell comes to the cage accompanied by Like a Rock. Lew Rockwell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cracker Barrel's chin.
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192 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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247 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lew Rockwell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cracker Barrel!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rockwell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrel prevents Rockwell from improving position.
Rockwell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barrel, who protects the arm well.
Barrel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rockwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barrel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rockwell tries for a kimura but Barrel is defending well.
Rockwell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rockwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barrel has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barrel!
Rockwell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rockwell fails to take his opponent's back.
Rockwell has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Barrel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lew Rockwell!
Lew Rockwell retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Lew Rockwell, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sesto D Ippolito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jazz Cartier - New Religion. D Ippolito has chosen Squeeze- Cool for Cats as his entrance music. Michael Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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167 lbs
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Carter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sesto D Ippolito!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping D Ippolito at a distance.
D Ippolito is looking to clinch.
D Ippolito tries to clinch
and Carter counters with a left to the body.
D Ippolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches D Ippolito on the side of the head.
D Ippolito lands a nice shot to the body.
D Ippolito swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Carter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
D Ippolito lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
D Ippolito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carter lands a nice hook to D Ippolito's body. D Ippolito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
D Ippolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
D Ippolito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carter defends it well.
D Ippolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Ippolito misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Ippolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter pushes D Ippolito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
D Ippolito tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
D Ippolito tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Carter.
D Ippolito tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Michael Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sesto D Ippolito.
D Ippolito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carter smiles and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Carter.
D Ippolito tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Carter closes the distance and pushes D Ippolito back into the cage.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
D Ippolito misses with a punch to the body.
D Ippolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of D Ippolito backwards.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
D Ippolito is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Carter.
D Ippolito is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
D Ippolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter unloads with a big right hand that wobbles D Ippolito! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Carter is unloading with more strikes now! D Ippolito drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Carter!
Michael Carter retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Carter made sure he mentioned Dauntless, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Sesto D Ippolito had this to say: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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