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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Slauka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Per Slauka!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Slauka takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Emelianenko cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fedor Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between No Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Hamedovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aziz Hamedovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, No Chance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aziz Hamedovic!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamedovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Chance. Chance gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamedovic scores with a jab. Chance acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by Hamedovic.
Hamedovic tries to clinch up but Chance circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chance.
Hamedovic cracks Chance with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy left from Hamedovic finds it's target.
Hamedovic scores with a nice strike.
Chance needs to keep his hands up - Hamedovic had a free shot at his head there.
Chance shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Chance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chance shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamedovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hamedovic scores with a one two! Chance had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hamedovic sizes up Chance with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chance shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hamedovic as he jumps to the side.
Hamedovic with a nice cross.
Hamedovic lands with a hook. Chance tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hamedovic sizes up Chance with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hamedovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hamedovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chance.
Chance is breathing heavily.
Chance fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamedovic scores with a one two! Chance had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamedovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hamedovic wants to clinch.
Hamedovic connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Hamedovic.
Hamedovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hamedovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chance takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hamedovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamedovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chance fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hamedovic.
Hamedovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chance had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hamedovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Chance. Chance gets slowly back to his feet.
Chance takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chance takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hamedovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Hamedovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hamedovic lands with a cross.
Hamedovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamedovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aziz Hamedovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chance takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chance is rocked!
Chance looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chance drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Chance is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamedovic moves into the clinch.
Hamedovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hamedovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chance takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hamedovic closes the distance and clinches.
Hamedovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hamedovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chance.
Chance seems to have got his legs back now.
Hamedovic has had enough of the clinch but Chance keeps him there for the moment.
Hamedovic wants to break free but Chance has control.
Hamedovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamedovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Chance won't allow it.
Hamedovic is trying to force a seperation but Chance has the dominant position.
Hamedovic gets underhooks to prevent Chance's takedown attempt.
Chance prevents Hamedovic from breaking the clinch.
Hamedovic manages to break the clinch.
Hamedovic lunges at Chance with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chance's hand.
Decent striking displayed by Hamedovic there.
Hamedovic scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamedovic. That snapped Chance's head back.
Chance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamedovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Chance circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamedovic clinches up with Chance and pushes him back against the cage.
Chance is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hamedovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hamedovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chance tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hamedovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hamedovic tries to break free but Chance pushes him back against the cage.
Hamedovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Chance has double underhooks.
Hamedovic is trying to force a seperation but Chance has the dominant position.
Hamedovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chance wants a takedown but no success here.
Chance has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hamedovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hamedovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chance fails with the takedown.
Chance moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hamedovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chance shoots for a double leg takedown but Hamedovic sprawls well. He's pushed Chance's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hamedovic scores with a jab to the head.
Chance on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hamedovic lunges at Chance with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chance's hand.
Hamedovic throws a combination. Chance tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hamedovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chance's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamedovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chance.
Hamedovic lunges at Chance with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chance's hand.
Hamedovic lands a nice shot that snaps Chance's head back.
Hamedovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Chance circles away.
Hamedovic lands a jab to the nose.
Hamedovic is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hamedovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hamedovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hamedovic sizes up Chance with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hamedovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Chance. Chance gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamedovic lands with a right hand.
Hamedovic tries to clinch up but Chance circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamedovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chance in his tracks.
Hamedovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chance walks into a straight right hand from Hamedovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chance fails to land the takedown.
Chance swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamedovic.
Chance takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Hamedovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamedovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hamedovic has closed the distance and engaged Chance in a clinch.
Chance is trying to drag Hamedovic to the mat but Hamedovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hamedovic gets underhooks to prevent Chance's takedown attempt.
Chance tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Chance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamedovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hamedovic is pressed up against the cage. Chance has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hamedovic down to the mat. Hamedovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chance drops his hands momentarily and Hamedovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hamedovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
No Chance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamedovic cracks Chance with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hamedovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Hamedovic.
Hamedovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chance momentarily.
Hamedovic scores with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamedovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Hamedovic cracks Chance with an open hand slap.
Hamedovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hamedovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hamedovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chance. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Chance dives in and grabs Hamedovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hamedovic pushes down on Chance's head and hops out.
Hamedovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hamedovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamedovic scores with the left hand. Chance knows he should have avoided that one.
Hamedovic scores with a jab. Chance acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chance takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hamedovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Hamedovic.
Chance tries for a takedown but Hamedovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Hamedovic.
Hamedovic lands a jab to the head.
Hamedovic wants to clinch up but Chance keeps it at a distance.
Hamedovic scores with the left hand. Chance knows he should have avoided that one.
Hamedovic thuds his right hand into Chance's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hamedovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chance gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hamedovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chance on the side of the head.
Hamedovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hamedovic lands with a hook. Chance tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hamedovic scores with a nice right hand.
Hamedovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Chance should have avoided that one.
Chance is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chance looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamedovic sizes up Chance with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hamedovic connects with a right hand. Chance shakes it off.
Hamedovic lands a head shot.
Hamedovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Hamedovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chance fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hamedovic lands with a cross.
Hamedovic with a hook.
Hamedovic clinches up with Chance and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chance has Hamedovic pressed against the cage, preventing Hamedovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hamedovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hamedovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamedovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chance swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamedovic stuffs the takedown.
Hamedovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chance looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hamedovic scores with a jab. Chance acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hamedovic connects with a crisp jab.
Chance closes the distance and clinches up with Hamedovic, looking for a takedown. Chance pushes Hamedovic against the cage but Hamedovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hamedovic lands with a nice combination. Chance backs away looking to recover.
Hamedovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Hamedovic manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamedovic dips to his left and cracks Chance with an uppercut!
Hamedovic lands a head shot.
Hamedovic connects with a jab.
Hamedovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chance will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hamedovic scores with a jab.
Chance takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hamedovic wants to clinch.
Hamedovic with a nice cross.
Chance ducks right into an uppercut from Hamedovic.
Chance moves forwards but Hamedovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chance shoots in for a double leg but Hamedovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chance will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hamedovic looks to land a combination. Chance sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice cross by Hamedovic.
Hamedovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamedovic scores with a one two! Chance had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hamedovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamedovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hamedovic, as that shot connected.
Hamedovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hamedovic clinches.
Hamedovic tries to break free but Chance pushes him back against the cage.
Chance tries to score a body lock takedown but Hamedovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chance tries to score a body lock takedown but Hamedovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hamedovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamedovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamedovic lands a jab to the nose.
Hamedovic is looking to clinch.
Hamedovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hamedovic scores with a punch to the head.
Chance on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hamedovic is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chance takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hamedovic tries to clinch up.
Chance shoots in but no luck this time.
Hamedovic tests Chance's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chance swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamedovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Hamedovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chance throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hamedovic's waist but Hamedovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chance off to one side.
Aziz Hamedovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamedovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamedovic tries to clinch there but Chance circles away.
Chance takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hamedovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hamedovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hamedovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hamedovic with a nice cross.
Hamedovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chance shoots in for a takedown but Hamedovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chance takes one on the button.
Hamedovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Hamedovic.
Hamedovic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hamedovic duly obliges.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hamedovic scores with a one two! Chance had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chance shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamedovic pinned against the cage. Hamedovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Chance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chance takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Hamedovic.
Hamedovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamedovic scores with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Hamedovic.
Hamedovic scores with a jab.
Chance on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chance gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hamedovic.
Hamedovic throws a one two combo.
Chance keeps the fight on the outside.
Chance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamedovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chance somewhat.
Hamedovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hamedovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chance shoots in but Hamedovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice cross by Hamedovic.
Hamedovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chance's head backwards.
Hamedovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hamedovic scores with a jab to the head.
Hamedovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hamedovic lands an overhand right.
Chance looks for a takedown but Hamedovic sprawls well.
Jab by Hamedovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamedovic lands with a straight right. Chance didn't see that one coming.
Hamedovic instigates a clinch.
Hamedovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hamedovic is trying to force a seperation but Chance has the dominant position.
Chance is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hamedovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chance.
Hamedovic tries to break free but Chance pushes him back against the cage.
Hamedovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Chance prevents Hamedovic from breaking the clinch.
Chance wants a takedown.
Hamedovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamedovic connects with a single shot there.
Hamedovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chance is defended easily by Hamedovic.
Hamedovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chance's head.
Hamedovic lands a really nice looking cross but Chance seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamedovic wants to clinch up but Chance keeps it at a distance.
Hamedovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hamedovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hamedovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Hamedovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Chance closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hamedovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Hamedovic as Chance shoots in.
A left and a right from Hamedovic both land. Nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Hamedovic scores with a four punch combination!
Hamedovic cracks Chance with a good jab.
Chance drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chance needs to keep his hands up - Hamedovic had a free shot at his head there.
Hamedovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chance's head backwards.
Chance takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hamedovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chance fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hamedovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Hamedovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chance on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamedovic connects with a single shot there.
Hamedovic clinches up against the cage.
Chance is trying to drag Hamedovic to the mat but Hamedovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hamedovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamedovic throws out a powerful jab.
Hamedovic throws a series of strikes that have Chance backpedaling.
Hamedovic lands an overhand right.
Hamedovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chance gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chance goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hamedovic has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chance but great work by Hamedovic.
No Chance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamedovic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chance to his feet.
Hamedovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aziz Hamedovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamedovic dips to his left and cracks Chance with an uppercut!
Hamedovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aziz Hamedovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hamedovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Hamedovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janis Ozolins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janis Ozolins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Stein!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolins moves in looking to clinch but Stein pushes him off.
Ozolins closes the distance and clinches up with Stein, looking for a takedown. Ozolins pushes Stein against the cage but Stein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ozolins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stein as he avoids it easily.
Ozolins closes the distance and clinches up with Stein, looking for a takedown. Ozolins pushes Stein against the cage but Stein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janis Ozolins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozolins wants to clinch up but Stein keeps it at a distance.
Stein should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ozolins tries to clinch up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ozolins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ozolins fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolins shoots in looking for a takedown. Stein tries to sprawl out of it but Ozolins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ozolins shoots in and drives through. Stein sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ozolins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stein pinned against the cage. Stein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ozolins tries to clinch but Stein moves out of range.
Stein throws out a leg kick but Ozolins moves out of range and Stein only half commits.
A head kick misses from Ozolins.
Ozolins dives in and grabs Stein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stein pushes down on Ozolins's head and hops out.
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.
Ozolins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ozolins is trying to defend but Stein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stein postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ozolins to stand up.
Ozolins blocks a head kick by Stein.
Stein throws a head kick that misses
enabling Ozolins to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolins tries for a takedown but Stein circles away easily
so Stein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozolins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stein decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ozolins tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ozolins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ozolins tries to bench press Stein off him but Stein keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ozolins to his feet.
Ozolins is breathing heavily.
Ozolins misses with a takedown
and Stein counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ozolins!
Stein lands a nice shot to the head.
Stein lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ozolins tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Stein has taken his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Stein has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Stein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ozolins swinging wildly here.
Stein moves out of range as Ozolins strikes.
Ozolins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stein slips a jab and a cross from Ozolins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolins wants to clinch but Stein slips to the side
and Stein counters with a shoot takedown. Ozolins fights it but they end up in guard.
Stein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stein stands up from Ozolins's guard - Stein perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stein counters with a single leg into guard. Ozolins didn't expect that.
Stein looking to pass the guard.
Ozolins working for a triangle but Stein defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ozolins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stein passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolins seems a little lost for a moment, as Stein dominates the positioning.
Stein has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ozolins misses with a takedown
and Stein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein throwing strikes from guard but Ozolins blocks nicely.
Stein trying to control but Ozolins is working from the bottom.
Stein stands up from Ozolins's guard - Stein perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ozolins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ozolins's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janis Ozolins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stein decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ozolins, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolins fails with the takedown
and Stein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ozolins's guard.
Ozolins keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.
Stein 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ozolins throws a series of punches but Stein moves out of range.
Ozolins with a poor takedown
and Stein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kirill Stein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ozolins is staying active underneath Stein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stein stands up from half guard.
Ozolins looks to clinch
and Stein counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ozolins!
Stein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stein lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein working for a submission but Ozolins is keeping him at bay.
Stein controlling his opponent.
Stein get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A punch combination from Ozolins misses.
Ozolins fails with the takedown
and Stein counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ozolins!
Stein controlling his opponent.
Stein get's back to his feet.
Janis Ozolins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein feints and as Ozolins raises his hands in defense, Stein changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stein gets to his feet. Ozolins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ozolins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Ozolins tries to clinch but Stein moves away
and Stein counters with a shoot takedown. Ozolins fights it but they end up in guard.
Stein stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ozolins wants to clinch
and Stein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolins 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.
Ozolins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stein stacks Ozolins on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stein!
Stein decides to stand back up. Stein steps back and let's Ozolins get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stein drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Stein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stein 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Stein!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Lusins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle LeBlanc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edgars Lusins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lusins looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
LeBlanc gets caught flat footed, as Lusins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lusins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and LeBlanc dives on top into guard.
LeBlanc stands and steps away. Lusins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A combination from LeBlanc does no damage.
Lusins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Lusins avoids nicely.
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBlanc throws a one two combo.
LeBlanc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lusins dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Lusins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lusins moves forwards but LeBlanc connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LeBlanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Lusins avoids it well.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc closes the distance and lands a one-two.
LeBlanc throws a series of strikes that have Lusins backpedaling.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that has Lusins reeling! LeBlanc follows up with more punches and Lusins is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle LeBlanc!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krish Grundmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krish Grundmanis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundmanis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grundmanis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grundmanis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grundmanis misses with a few strikes there.
Grundmanis throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Grundmanis lands a slapping body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Grundmanis. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Grundmanis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Grundmanis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grundmanis works over Nelson's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
Nelson misses with a double jab
and Grundmanis counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a body punch but Grundmanis moves out of range.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grundmanis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grundmanis doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Grundmanis instigates a clinch.
Grundmanis jumps guard and drags Nelson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson stops Grundmanis from standing up.
Nelson trying to control but Grundmanis is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundmanis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson throws the kick towards the body but Grundmanis avoids it.
Grundmanis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Grundmanis.
Nelson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Grundmanis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grundmanis counters with a nice body shot.
Grundmanis scores with a nice head shot.
Grundmanis moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.
Grundmanis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nelson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grundmanis pulls guard.
Grundmanis wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.
Grundmanis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grundmanis tries to get out of the position.
Grundmanis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Grundmanis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nelson misses with a double jab
and Grundmanis counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundmanis clinches up against the cage.
Grundmanis breaks the clinch.
Grundmanis with a hook.
Grundmanis just misses with a punch to the body.
Krish Grundmanis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grundmanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Grundmanis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krish Grundmanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grundmanis punishes Nelson's body with a nice straight punch.
Grundmanis scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grundmanis misses with a double jab.
Grundmanis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krish Grundmanis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Nelson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grundmanis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nelson misses with a double jab
and Grundmanis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grundmanis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grundmanis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Grundmanis is looking to wear down Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nelson throws a sloppy body shot
and Grundmanis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grundmanis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Grundmanis backing up. Grundmanis nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Grundmanis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nelson backs up against the cage.
Grundmanis misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to move into range but Grundmanis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grundmanis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grundmanis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grundmanis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grundmanis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nelson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Grundmanis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grundmanis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grundmanis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundmanis tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grundmanis connects with the punch.
Nelson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grundmanis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grundmanis looks to land a combination. Nelson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Grundmanis misses.
Grundmanis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
A left and a right from Grundmanis both land. Nice combination.
Grundmanis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Grundmanis stuns Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grundmanis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nelson backs up against the cage.
Grundmanis cracks Nelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundmanis lands a jab to the head.
Grundmanis connects with a nice looking jab.
Grundmanis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Grundmanis pushes Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nelson gets underhooks to prevent Grundmanis's takedown attempt.
Nelson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grundmanis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grundmanis throws a combination. Nelson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Grundmanis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grundmanis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grundmanis clinches up with Nelson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krish Grundmanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Nelson.
Grundmanis works on Nelson's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grundmanis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nelson walks away with a smile on his face. Grundmanis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krish Grundmanis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Nelson'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. This is the final round!
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nelson walks into a left hand.
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Grundmanis counters by clinching up.
Grundmanis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Grundmanis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grundmanis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut lands for Grundmanis. That snapped Nelson's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Grundmanis scores with a four punch combination!
Grundmanis misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundmanis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grundmanis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nelson backs up against the cage.
Grundmanis tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Grundmanis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grundmanis lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson misses with a combination
and Grundmanis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grundmanis tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good standup being displayed there by Grundmanis as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundmanis misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson tries to land a body kick
and Grundmanis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grundmanis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Grundmanis as he connects with a hook.
Grundmanis misses with a combination
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grundmanis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grundmanis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grundmanis.
Grundmanis throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Grundmanis throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grundmanis counters with a left and a right that stings Nelson.
Grundmanis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Roy Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grundmanis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
Nelson misses with a double jab
and Grundmanis counters with a left to the body.
Grundmanis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to de liver by Grundmanis. Beautiful body shot.
Grundmanis misses with a combination
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. Grundmanis will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Krish Grundmanis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson misses with a combination
and Grundmanis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grundmanis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grundmanis works over Nelson's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Grundmanis.
Krish Grundmanis is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grundmanis counters with a three punch combo that has Nelson backing up. Nelson nods at Grundmanis to acknowledge the strikes.
Grundmanis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Krish Grundmanis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grundmanis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krish Grundmanis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grundmanis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krish Grundmanis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ainars Gailis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Tavaras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Tavaras has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ainars Gailis's chin.
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ainars Gailis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Tavaras!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavaras changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gailis tries to avoid it but Tavaras manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gailis to the ground. Gailis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gailis stuffs the takedown.
Tavaras fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ainars Gailis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Tavaras.
Gailis tests Tavaras's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gailis looks to land a combination but Tavaras avoids it well.
Tavaras shoots in looking for a takedown. Gailis tries to sprawl out of it but Tavaras keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gailis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavaras walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tavaras shoots for a double leg takedown but Gailis sprawls well. He's pushed Tavaras's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tavaras closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gailis to the mat! Gailis manages to get full guard.
Tavaras is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tavaras prevents Gailis from getting back to his feet.
Gailis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tavaras is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gailis pushes Tavaras off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tavaras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gailis avoids it really well and circles away.
Gailis misses with a wild combination.
Gailis lands a head shot.
Gailis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tavaras misses with a takedown attempt - Gailis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gailis misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gailis, as that shot connected.
Gailis lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Jon Tavaras has been cut.
Tavaras looks gassed!
Tavaras blocks the body kick.
Gailis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tavaras shoots in for a takedown but Gailis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tavaras avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tavaras closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gailis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gailis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gailis!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gailis is trying desperately to improve position.
Tavaras has hold of Gailis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gailis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gailis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tavaras on the ground.
Tavaras is working for a guillotine from mount but Gailis frees his head quite easily.
Tavaras working for a submission but Gailis is keeping him at bay.
Gailis tries to lock up and control but Tavaras gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailis looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Tavaras goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gailis is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gailis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tavaras is proving hard to escape from.
Tavaras is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gailis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gailis gets to his feet. Tavaras looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ainars Gailis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gailis cracks Tavaras with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gailis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gailis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gailis clobbers Tavaras with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gailis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gailis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tavaras has time to react.
A clash of legs there as Tavaras blocks the low kick.
Gailis lands with a straight right. Tavaras didn't see that one coming.
Gailis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tavaras is rocked!
Tavaras looks up at the clock. Bad move! Gailis lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tavaras. Gailis pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ainars Gailis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinis Repss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Dam will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reinis Repss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Van Dam!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Repss works the jab nicely.
It looks like Van Dam has been cut.
Dam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Repss is trying to stand.
Dam wants to pass the guard but Repss is defending well.
Dam is trying to work for a kimura but Repss is defending well.
Repss pushes Dam off looking to stand but Dam dives back in and keeps control.
Dam drops an elbow to the side of Repss's head.
Repss pushes Dam off looking to stand but Dam dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dam fails to land the takedown.
Dam gets the takedown into side control.
Dam looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repss is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dam lands a few punches from side control.
Repss tries to escape but Dam is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dam working the head with strikes.
Dam scoring with punches and elbows.
Dam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Repss is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dam looks up at the clock and then as Repss takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dam smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dam lands a nice forearm strike.
Dam prevents Repss from escaping the position.
Dam is working Repss over with some ground and pound from side control.
Repss tries to escape but Dam is in control.
Repss takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Repss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reinis Repss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Dam.
Dam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reinis Repss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Repss darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Repss throws a good cross that connects.
Dam shoots in for a double leg but Repss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Repss with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Repss 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dam shoots in but no luck this time.
Repss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dam's hands.
Repss's corner calls for a 1-2. Repss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Repss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Repss wants it to stay on the feet.
Dam takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Repss as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Repss lands a glancing blow to the side of Dam's head.
Repss jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Dam or perhaps it was just good defense by Repss which made him look bad.
Repss connects with a nice looking jab.
Dam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Repss swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Repss.
Repss connects with a body shot.
Dam has a takedown stuffed.
Repss with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dam shoots in for a takedown but Repss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Repss.
Dam ducks right into an uppercut from Repss.
Repss stuffs the takedown.
Repss works the jab nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Repss.
Repss is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Repss works over Dam's head and body with a nice combination.
Dam shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Dam or perhaps it was just good defense by Repss which made him look bad.
A jab from Repss does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dam dives in and grabs Repss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Repss pushes down on Dam's head and hops out.
Decent striking displayed by Repss there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinis Repss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Van Dam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Repss circles away.
Dam misses the jab.
Dam dives in and grabs Repss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Repss pushes down on Dam's head and hops out.
Dam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dam tries to move into range but Repss moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Repss to score with a decent uppercut.
Repss jabs Dam right on the nose. Dam blinks but takes it well.
Dam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reinis Repss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Dam.
Dam shoots in and drives through. Repss sprawls well.
Dam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dam takes one to the chin there.
Dam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dam shoots in but Repss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, jab by Repss - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Repss.
Dam missing with a left hand there. Repss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Repss misses with a double jab.
Dam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Repss on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Repss is looking to escape.
Repss is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dam scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dam is nestled in close to Repss, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Repss looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dam controlling the action here.
Repss regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Repss as he jumps to the side.
Repss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Repss lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Repss.
Dam shoots in and bounces Repss off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dam won't allow Repss to get back to his feet.
Dam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dam passes Repss's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Repss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Dam.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dam lands a nice short elbow.
Dam slips a nice elbow through Repss's hands, connecting with Repss's forehead.
Repss has hold of Dam's hands but Dam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Repss is trying to stand back up but Dam is controlling him
Ground and pound from Dam.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dam slips under a jab from Repss.
Repss tries a head kick but it misses.
Repss leaves Dam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
Repss leaves Dam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Repss lands with a right hand.
Repss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dam fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Dam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Repss lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Repss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Repss.
Dam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Repss's guard.
Dam cracks Repss with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinis Repss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Van Dam's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Repss lands the left hand.
Repss lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck for Dam with that takedown attempt.
Dam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Repss avoids it really well and circles away.
Reinis Repss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Dam.
Repss sizes up Dam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Repss throws a combination. Dam tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Repss throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Dam or perhaps it was just good defense by Repss which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repss lunges at Dam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dam's hand.
Repss closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck for Dam with that takedown attempt.
Dam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dam takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dam feints and as Repss raises his hands in defense, Dam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dam is looking to work some ground and pound but Repss has wrist control.
Dam wants to control from the top but Repss keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Repss uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dam shoots in and drives through. Repss sprawls well.
Dam fails with the takedown.
Repss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Repss throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Repss as Dam shoots in.
Repss connects with a single shot there.
Repss slaps away a takedown attempt from Dam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Repss scores with a sloppy right hand. Dam should have avoided that one.
Dam shoots in for a double leg but Repss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Repss. That snapped Dam's head back.
Repss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dam's head backwards.
Dam misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Repss lands.
Dam shoots for a double leg takedown but Repss sprawls well. He's pushed Dam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Repss lands an overhand right.
Dam walks into a stiff left hand from Repss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dam.
Repss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dam closes the distance and clinches up with Repss, looking for a takedown. Dam pushes Repss against the cage but Repss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dam takes one on the button.
Repss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dam.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repss 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.
Dam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Repss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reinis Repss is winning the standup battle so far.
Dam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dam is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Repss.
Dam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dam trying to control the position from guard on top but Repss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dam scoring with some ground and pound.
Dam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dam trying to control but Repss is working from the bottom.
Van Dam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reinis Repss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dam throws a big right hand that misses.
Dam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Repss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reinis Repss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Repss, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinis Repss!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uldis Bauska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rinalds dzirvinskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). rinalds dzirvinskis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uldis Bauska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, rinalds dzirvinskis!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauska clinches with his opponent.
Bauska tries to throw a body punch but dzirvinskis avoids it by throwing Bauska back against the cage.
Bauska tries for a takedown but dzirvinskis manages to get underhooks.
Bauska has dzirvinskis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. dzirvinskis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bauska fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uldis Bauska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bauska tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bauska prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bauska digs a right hand underneath dzirvinskis's ribcage. dzirvinskis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Come on Bauska - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bauska manages to break the clinch.
dzirvinskis has a takedown stuffed.
dzirvinskis shoots for a double leg takedown but Bauska sprawls well. He's pushed dzirvinskis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bauska fails with the takedown
and dzirvinskis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dzirvinskis is working for a kimura but Bauska is defending it quite comfortably.
dzirvinskis trying to pass the guard but Bauska defending well.
dzirvinskis is thwarting Bauska's attempts to control the position.
dzirvinskis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
dzirvinskis looks gassed!
dzirvinskis is trying for a kimura here. Bauska looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! dzirvinskis wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). rinalds dzirvinskis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Boiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and janis svitins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boiko comes to the cage accompanied by shinedown - diamond eyes. Boiko has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. janis svitins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Boiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, janis svitins!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
svitins gets a takedown into half guard.
Boiko wants to get back to full guard.
Boiko trying to control here.
svitins is trying for a kimura here. Boiko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! svitins wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). janis svitins!
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