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Skrap Fights 28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Stephens (ranked 7076 p4p, 570 weight class) and Shukman Gill (ranked 22728 p4p, 620 weight class). Stephens comes to the ring accompanied by The A-Team. Darren Stephens has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Stephens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shukman Gill!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens tries to keep at a distance but Gill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stephens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gill ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Gill feints the counter takedown.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephens gets tackled into the ropes by Gill. Gill maintains the clinch.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Gill manages to get underhooks.
Stephens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gill gets underhooks to prevent Stephens's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gill is on top in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gill pushing down on Stephens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stephens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stephens tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill content to control rather than advance.
Gill is thwarting Stephens's attempts to control the position.
Gill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stephens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stephens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gill on the ground.
Stephens pushes Gill off looking to stand but Gill dives back in and keeps control.
Gill maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Stephens could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gill has cracked it and Stephens is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shukman Gill!
Our winner, Shukman Gill, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Eholm (ranked 6556 p4p, 612 weight class) and John Jorgenson (ranked 3500 p4p, 433 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Eholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Jorgenson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgenson scores with a nice head shot.
Jorgenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eholm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jorgenson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Eholm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jorgenson misses with a hook.
Jorgenson's coach down at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jorgenson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Eholm throws out a loose jab but Jorgenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eholm manages to avoid it.
Eholm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eholm defending well as Jorgenson loads up on a big left hand.
Jorgenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eholm.
Jorgenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jorgenson looks to land a left hand but Eholm moved out of range nicely.
Eholm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jorgenson misses with an uppercut.
Jorgenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eholm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eholm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Eholm tenderised Jorgenson's leg. Jorgenson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Jorgenson.
An inside leg kick lands from Eholm.
Eholm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Eholm catches Jorgenson right on the button with a cross.
Jorgenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eholm throws out the jab.
Eholm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jorgenson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Eholm both land. Nice combination.
Jorgenson scores with a nice right hand.
Jorgenson works over Eholm's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Eholm.
Jorgenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eholm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jorgenson looks to throw the jab but Eholm is out of range.
Eholm throws a series of punches but Jorgenson moves out of range.
Jorgenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eholm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jorgenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from Eholm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eholm slips a straight right by Jorgenson.
Eholm misses with a few strikes there.
Jorgenson takes one to the side of the head.
Jorgenson drives through and clinches with Eholm against the ropes.
Eholm keeps control of Jorgenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jorgenson takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like John Jorgenson has been cut.
Eholm looking to throw knees to the head but Jorgenson is blocking nicely.
Eholm misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jorgenson.
Jorgenson cracks Eholm with a nice body shot.
Eholm is looking to control Jorgenson's arms but Jorgenson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eholm has his back to the ropes.
Eholm tries to work over Jorgenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Jorgenson.
Eholm is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Eholm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jorgenson misses with a body punch.
Eholm misses with a punch to the body.
Eholm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jorgenson.
Jorgenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jorgenson throws a series of punches but Eholm avoids them all with ease.
Jorgenson scores with a nice right hand.
Eholm throws a hook but Jorgenson blocks it.
Eholm feints a jab promting Jorgenson to slip. Eholm then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jorgenson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jorgenson misses the jab.
Jorgenson just misses with a punch to the body.
John Jorgenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eholm moves out of range of the strikes.
Jorgenson throws an overhand right that lands on Eholm's shoulder, as Eholm tries to avoid the shot.
Eholm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jorgenson throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson misses with an uppercut.
Eholm is looking for a counter combo.
Jorgenson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jorgenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jorgenson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jorgenson looks to land a right hand but Eholm moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Eholm misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Jorgenson as he connects with a hook.
Jorgenson takes one to the side of the head.
Jorgenson throws out a loose jab but Eholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eholm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jorgenson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Jorgenson.
Jorgenson 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.
Jorgenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jorgenson misses with a wild combination.
Jorgenson loads up on a big right hand but Eholm slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eholm moves away from the strike by Jorgenson.
Jorgenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eholm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jorgenson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson throws a jab when Eholm was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Eholm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Eholm misses the target.
Eholm throws a sloppy head kick and Jorgenson moves out of range easily.
Jorgenson lands the left hand.
Jorgenson avoids the body shot from Eholm.
No joy there for Eholm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jorgenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eholm throws out the jab.
Jorgenson ducks under a wild hook from Eholm.
Jorgenson tries to clinch but Eholm is having none of it.
Jorgenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jorgenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jorgenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eholm looks to land a combination but Jorgenson avoids it well.
Eholm moves in looking to clinch but Jorgenson pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorgenson misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgenson. Eholm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eholm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eholm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jorgenson's calf.
Jorgenson misses with a wild combination.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Jorgenson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Jorgenson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Jorgenson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some wild striking there from Eholm.
Eholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jorgenson scores with a body shot.
Eholm tries to bum rush Jorgenson with a series of wild strikes but Jorgenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jorgenson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jorgenson tries to bum rush Eholm with a series of wild strikes but Eholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jorgenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jorgenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Eholm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorgenson misses with a few strikes there.
Jorgenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jorgenson lands a glancing blow to the side of Eholm's head.
Nice uppercut there from Eholm.
Eholm drops his hands momentarily and Jorgenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Jorgenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jorgenson works Eholm's body with a nice hook.
Jorgenson misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgenson jabs at Eholm's body.
Eholm tries to clinch up but Jorgenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jorgenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eholm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Eholm.
Eholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Jorgenson.
Eholm closes the distance and pushes Jorgenson back into the ropes.
Eholm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jorgenson or not.
Jorgenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eholm's elbow.
Eholm wants to stall.
Jorgenson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jorgenson can't find room to land a body shot as Eholm controls the action.
Eholm blocks a body shot from Jorgenson.
Eholm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jorgenson avoids it.
Eholm content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jorgenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eholm ducks under a wild hook from Jorgenson.
Sloppy strikes from Jorgenson. Those never looked like landing.
Eholm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgenson misses with a two punch combination.
Jorgenson is looking to clinch.
Eholm misses with a few strikes there.
Jorgenson with a jab.
Jorgenson moves away from the strike by Eholm.
An inside leg kick lands from Eholm.
Jorgenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikael Eholm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eholm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jorgenson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eholm tries to clinch but Jorgenson moves out of range.
Eholm tries to close the distance and clinch but Jorgenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eholm slips under a jab from Jorgenson.
The fighters circling - Jorgenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jorgenson misses with a lunging right hand
and Eholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eholm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jorgenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eholm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorgenson tries to bum rush Eholm with a series of wild strikes but Eholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eholm went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jorgenson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Eholm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eholm went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jorgenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Eholm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorgenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Eholm.
Jorgenson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Eholm.
Nice cross by Eholm.
Jorgenson cracks Eholm with an open hand slap.
Eholm's corner calls for a 1-2. Eholm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgenson cracks Eholm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jorgenson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jorgenson is rocked!
Eholm lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jorgenson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Eholm dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Eholm!
An out of breath Mikael Eholm thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated John Jorgenson had this to say: 'Hey I just met you and this is crazy, but I'm robbing my opponent of his belt in the parking garage later'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hirooki Gedo (ranked 2757 p4p, 313 weight class) and Jesse Juntta (ranked 4684 p4p, 446 weight class). Gedo comes to the ring accompanied by Gedo Entrance. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hirooki Gedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Gedo lands.
Gedo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juntta tries to land a front kick but Gedo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gedo checks a low kick from Juntta.
Gedo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gedo.
Gedo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Juntta, who protects the arm well.
Gedo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Juntta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gedo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gedo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta is trying to get back to his feet.
Gedo tries for a kimura but Juntta is defending well.
Juntta wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gedo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Gedo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Juntta!
We've been hearing good reports from Gedo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gedo wants to take Juntta's back here but Juntta is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gedo tries to control but Juntta wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gedo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Juntta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gedo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juntta is looking to escape.
Gedo is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gedo checks a low kick from Juntta.
Juntta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juntta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gedo's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gedo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gedo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Juntta blocks the low kick.
Juntta misses with a jab to the body
and Gedo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juntta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gedo looks to throw the jab but Juntta is out of range.
Juntta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gedo tried to counter with a leg kick but Juntta avoided it.
Juntta throws a head kick but Gedo moves out of range.
Juntta looks to land a body kick but Gedo moved away.
Gedo half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juntta missing with a left hand there. Gedo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gedo misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gedo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Gedo.
Jesse Juntta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gedo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juntta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gedo. That one must have hurt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hirooki Gedo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A big right from Juntta misses.
Gedo misses with a wild body shot.
Gedo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juntta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gedo circles away quickly and effectively.
Jesse Juntta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juntta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gedo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gedo lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Juntta sprawling to the canvas. Gedo follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Juntta hang on?
Juntta is rocked!
It looks like Jesse Juntta has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gedo trying to control from half guard but Juntta is working away.
Juntta is still in real trouble! Can Gedo finish him?
Gedo stops Juntta from getting back to his feet.
Juntta seems to have recovered his senses.
Gedo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gedo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta looks to throw the jab but Gedo is out of range.
Juntta throws a looping overhand right but Gedo ducks down to avoid it.
Juntta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gedo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juntta! But no joy.
Gedo looks to land a left hand but Juntta moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Gedo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gedo ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Gedo moves out of range.
Gedo connects with a solid leg kick.
Gedo scores with the left hand. Juntta knows he should have avoided that one.
Gedo connects with a leg kick. Juntta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gedo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Juntta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juntta tries to clinch up but Gedo circles away and keeps his distance.
Gedo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gedo.
Juntta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Gedo moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gedo lands a nice hook to Juntta's body. Juntta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gedo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gedo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gedo misses with an uppercut.
Juntta throws a leg kick
and Gedo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Gedo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Juntta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntta wants to slow Gedo down by chopping away at his legs.
Juntta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Gedo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Juntta blocks the leg kick.
Juntta unleashes a big counter combination but Gedo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hirooki Gedo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gedo closes the distance and pushes Juntta back into the ropes.
Juntta lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gedo blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Gedo struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Gedo looking to slow down the pace here.
Gedo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juntta can do to turn this around?
Gedo lands with a right to the head.
Juntta lands with a right to the head.
Juntta cracks Gedo with a nice body shot.
Gedo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Juntta - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Gedo.
Gedo misses with some punches.
Gedo dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
Gedo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gedo tries to throw a body punch but Juntta avoids it by throwing Gedo back against the ropes.
Gedo lands a hook that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gedo lands a shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
Juntta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gedo throws out a loose jab but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gedo with a body shot.
Hirooki Gedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gedo with a hook.
Gedo connects with a solid leg kick.
Juntta misses with the combination.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Gedo misses the body punch
and Juntta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gedo. Those never looked like landing.
Juntta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta lands a jab to Gedo's midsection.
Juntta ducks right into an uppercut from Gedo.
Juntta tries to clinch but Gedo moves out of range.
Gedo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hirooki Gedo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Juntta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gedo thuds a left hand into Juntta's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gedo.
Juntta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gedo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gedo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Juntta misses with a few strikes there.
Gedo tests Juntta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Gedo.
Juntta throws a sloppy head kick and Gedo moves out of range easily.
Juntta with a hook.
Gedo jabs Juntta right on the nose. Juntta blinks but takes it well.
Juntta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juntta cracks Gedo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gedo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntta.
Juntta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gedo is out of range and Juntta settles back down.
Gedo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta throws a big shot that misses.
Juntta moves out of range as Gedo strikes.
Juntta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Juntta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juntta takes a swing at Gedo's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Gedo both land. Nice combination.
Gedo slips a jab and a cross from Juntta.
Juntta walks straight into a right hand from Gedo - that's dropped him! Gedo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Juntta from any more punishment! Juntta complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hirooki Gedo!
After winning the bout, Hirooki Gedo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 3643 p4p, 316 weight class) and Tony Albano (ranked 4038 p4p, 339 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Banchamek might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. This should be a great matchup!
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buakaw Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Albano!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Albano misses with a looping left.
Albano scores with a nice strike.
Albano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banchamek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Banchamek is looking to stand up but Albano isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Albano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banchamek is looking to stand up but Albano isn't so interested in that idea.
Banchamek is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Albano presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Albano blocks the elbow strike.
Banchamek misses with an elbow strike.
Albano is trying to break the clinch but Banchamek has him pressed against the ropes.
Banchamek misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Albano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banchamek scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albano tries to work over Banchamek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Banchamek throws an elbow but misses.
Banchamek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Albanos head.
Banchamek has Albano pressed against the ropes, preventing Albano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Banchamek misses with a knee to the head.
Banchamek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Albano taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Banchamek.
Albano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banchamek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banchamek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banchamek gets a clinch.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albano tries to work over Banchamek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banchamek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banchamek lands a hook that snaps the head of Albano backwards.
Banchamek misses with a knee to the head.
Banchamek misses with a punch to the body.
Albano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Albano takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banchamek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banchamek prevents a body shot from Albano.
Banchamek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Banchamek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Albano avoiding damage as Banchamek throws knees to the body.
Albano is trying to stall.
Banchamek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albano blocks a body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albano is defending well for now.
Banchamek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Albano blocks it with crossed arms.
Banchamek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Albano.
Buakaw Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Albano.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Banchamek misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Banchamek fails to land.
Banchamek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Albano avoids a wild elbow strike from Banchamek.
Banchamek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Albano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banchamek has Albano pressed up against the ropes in a tight Thai clinch. Albano is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Banchamek - that's hurt Albano badly! Oh, another knee lands and Albano is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Albano doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Buakaw Banchamek!
A very excited looking Buakaw Banchamek rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubble Butt (ranked 2167 p4p, 266 weight class) and Kevin Maxwell (ranked 7431 p4p, 522 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maxwell's choice of entrance music: K'NAAN - Wavin' Flag. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubble Butt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maxwell's hands.
Butt lands a lovely overhand right.
Maxwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maxwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Butt counter with a right hand.
Butt scores with a sloppy right hand. Maxwell should have avoided that one.
It looks like Kevin Maxwell has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Maxwell.
Maxwell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Butt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maxwell swings widly with a right hand
and Butt counters with a crisp one two that drops Maxwell! Butt thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maxwell to his feet! Maxwell is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butt ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Maxwell's jaw. Maxwell's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Butt does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubble Butt!
Bubble Butt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Kevin Maxwell was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey Brazil, you're a dump! All you filthy animals suck! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bruce (ranked 2649 p4p, 314 weight class) and Santiago Costa (ranked 2908 p4p, 344 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Costa!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce misses with a wild combination.
Bruce is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Costa 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.
Bruce with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Costa to score with a decent uppercut.
Costa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruce.
Bruce tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Costa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bruce is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bruce gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Costa.
Bruce taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce digs a right hand into Costa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Costa's gas tank.
Costa is working for takedown but Bruce is calmly controlling the position for now.
Robert Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Costa.
Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bruce misses with a body punch.
Bruce wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce is looking to control Costa's arms but Costa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bruce has his back to the ropes.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Bruce avoids it by throwing Costa back against the ropes.
Bruce is fighting off a takedown attempt but Costa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bruce to the mat. Bruce regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Costa forces his way into half guard.
Costa 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. Bruce tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Costa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Costa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Cousins (ranked 1920 p4p, 236 weight class) and Urho Mannerheim (ranked 4011 p4p, 365 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeMarcus Cousins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urho Mannerheim!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannerheim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mannerheim lands with a kick to the temple. Cousins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mannerheim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cousins wants to clinch up but Mannerheim keeps it at a distance.
Mannerheim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cousins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mannerheim counters with a stiff right hand.
Mannerheim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cousins under the eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mannerheim!
Mannerheim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Mannerheim.
Cousins tries to clinch up but Mannerheim circles away and keeps his distance.
Mannerheim lands a nice shot to the body.
Cousins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mannerheim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cousins doesn't manage to clinch there - Mannerheim circles away.
Cousins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mannerheim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cousinss head.
Mannerheim manages to break the clinch.
Mannerheim misses with a low kick.
Cousins has Mannerheim up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cousins scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cousins.
Mannerheim blocks a body shot from Cousins.
Cousins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cousins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cousins struggles to land a body shot inside as Mannerheim controls his hands.
Mannerheim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cousins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mannerheim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Mannerheim coming out on top.
Mannerheim tries to keep at a distance but Cousins has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cousins.
Cousins can't find room to land a body shot as Mannerheim controls the action.
Cousins lands a left hand.
Mannerheim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cousins blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cousins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cousins tries to throw a body punch but Mannerheim avoids it by throwing Cousins back against the ropes.
Cousins throws a punch but it's blocked by Mannerheim.
Cousins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cousins working aggressively here.
A short right from Cousins.
A knee to the head by Cousins.
Mannerheim is rocked!
Mannerheim blocks an uppercut.
Mannerheim is still on wobbly legs! Can Cousins finish him?
Cousins connects with a knee right up the middle! Mannerheim tumbles to the floor and Cousins stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). DeMarcus Cousins!
A relieved looking DeMarcus Cousins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Popkov (ranked 1322 p4p, 202 weight class) and Jan Sobieski (ranked 2559 p4p, 349 weight class). Jan Sobieski 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sobieski.
Popkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sobieski thumps Popkov with a low kick.
Sobieski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sobieski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Popkov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sobieski misses with a low kick.
Sobieski scores with a leg kick.
Sobieski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Popkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieski.
Sobieski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobieski.
Popkov misses with an uppercut.
Sobieski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Popkov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Sobieski crashes against the mat.
Sobieski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sobieski trying to control the action but Popkov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Popkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Check out the look on Sobieski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Popkov is trying to buck Sobieski off.
Popkov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sobieski wants to control but Popkov is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Popkov tries to escape but Sobieski is in control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sobieski is trying to get an arm triangle but Popkov is defending well.
Popkov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sobieski is controlling him well.
Sobieski working the ground and pound from side control.
Popkov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Popkov tries to improve position but can't.
Sobieski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Popkov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sobieski cracks Popkov with a big right hand but Popkov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sobieski is chipping away with strikes.
Popkov wants to get back to his feet but Sobieski drags him back down.
Popkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sobieski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sobieski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sobieski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Popkov is trying to stand up here but Sobieski is controlling him well.
Sobieski is keen to just control but Popkov is a slippery customer.
Sobieski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popkov pushes Sobieski off looking to stand but Sobieski dives back in and keeps control.
Sobieski controlling the action here.
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Popkov keeps working.
Sobieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Popkov defends it well.
Sobieski slips a nice elbow through Popkov's hands, connecting with Popkov's forehead.
Sobieski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Popkov wants to get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sobieski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sobieski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sobieski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sobieski distracts Popkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Popkov keeps moving.
Jan Sobieski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Popkov has momentary wrist control but Sobieski slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sobieski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sobieski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sobieski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Popkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sobieski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sobieski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Popkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sobieski is working away from the top position though.
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. Sobieski connects with a nice short shot to Popkov's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popkov wants to control but Sobieski is keeping busy.
Sobieski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Popkov is trying to stand up here but Sobieski is controlling him well.
Sobieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Popkov defends it well.
Sobieski lands with a punch from half guard.
Sobieski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sobieski scores with a big shot! Popkov's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Popkov! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Sobieski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Khadartsev (ranked 2856 p4p, 311 weight class) and Harvey Smithson (ranked 982 p4p, 138 weight class). Sasha Khadartsev is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Khadartsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harvey Smithson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadartsev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smithson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smithson is trying to get back to half guard.
Khadartsev lands an elbow.
Smithson is not content to let Khadartsev control the position.
Khadartsev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smithson is looking to reverse the position.
Smithson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Khadartsev.
Khadartsev 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.
Khadartsev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Khadartsev working the ground and pound.
Smithson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khadartsev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smithson is avoiding damage well.
Smithson is looking to regain half guard here but Khadartsev keeps moving and retains side control.
Khadartsev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smithson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khadartsev trying to control the position but Smithson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithson is looking to reverse the position.
Smithson is trying to control Khadartsev's posture but Khadartsev avoids it.
Khadartsev advances nicely into full mount.
BOOM! Khadartsev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smithson is working to get back to half guard.
Smithson is squirming around, avoiding Khadartsev's attempts to control the action.
Smithson taking shots to the head.
Smithson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khadartsev raining down shots from the mount!
Khadartsev landing strikes from the mount and Smithson is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev wants to control but Smithson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Smithson is looking for a sweep. Khadartsev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadartsev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Khadartsev trying to control but Smithson is having none of it.
Khadartsev content just to control the position here.
Khadartsev trying to control but Smithson is having none of it.
Khadartsev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Khadartsev controlling the position easily from mount.
Khadartsev looking to control but Smithson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smithson?
Khadartsev looking to control but Smithson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khadartsev with good strikes from the mount here!
Khadartsev wants to control the pace but Smithson is squirming around nicely.
Khadartsev with shots to the head and body - Smithson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smithson tries to reverse the position but Khadartsev maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khadartsev with the ground and pound from mount.
Smithson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Khadartsev is looking to take a break and control but Smithson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khadartsev controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev winds up and cracks Smithson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smithson is trying to control but can't.
Khadartsev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khadartsev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smithson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khadartsev trying to control the pace.
Khadartsev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadartsev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Khadartsev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khadartsev is trying to control the action in half guard but Smithson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smithson trying to control but Khadartsev postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Khadartsev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadartsev. Smithson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadartsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smithson jabs Khadartsev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smithson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smithson slips a straight right by Khadartsev.
Smithson cracks Khadartsev with an open hand slap.
Smithson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harvey Smithson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadartsev swings widly with a right hand
letting Smithson counter with a right hand.
Smithson throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithson. Khadartsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadartsev looks to land a right hand but Smithson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Smithson.
Khadartsev fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadartsev drops his hands momentarily and Smithson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithson avoids the body shot from Khadartsev.
A nice combination there by Smithson.
Smithson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Smithson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khadartsev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smithson.
Khadartsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smithson just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey Smithson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khadartsev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smithson did well to prevent Khadartsev getting side control.
Khadartsev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khadartsev working over Smithson with some ground and pound. Smithson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khadartsev is thwarting Smithson's attempts to control the position.
Khadartsev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smithson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smithson is in a horrible position here. Khadartsev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Khadartsev tries to control but Smithson wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smithson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khadartsev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oooh a big shot lands for Khadartsev! Smithson is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sasha Khadartsev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilky Pierre (ranked 420 p4p, 56 weight class) and Kazuchika Osprey (ranked 1787 p4p, 233 weight class). Wilky Pierre is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilky Pierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazuchika Osprey!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre moves into the clinch.
Pierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osprey walks away with a smile on his face. Pierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pierre clinches up with Osprey and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pierre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Osprey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Osprey wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
Osprey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pierre has his foot on Osprey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osprey works his way back into a safe position though.
Pierre trying to control the position.
Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Osprey defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osprey tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierre is retaining full guard.
Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osprey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Osprey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osprey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osprey advances to half guard.
Pierre trying to control here.
Osprey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working.
Osprey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osprey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working.
Osprey wants to free his trapped foot but Pierre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pierre is pressing down on Osprey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Osprey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Pierre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Osprey wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
Pierre has his foot on Osprey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osprey works his way back into a safe position though.
Osprey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pierre has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Osprey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osprey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Osprey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osprey 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.
Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Osprey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Osprey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierre wants to sweep here but Osprey controlling him for the moment.
Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Osprey is proving a slippery customer.
That's four 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.
Pierre looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Osprey has picked Pierre up and slammed him! Pierre can't keep hold of the triangle and Osprey manages to pass to side control!
Osprey has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pierre!
Osprey is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pierre to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pierre shrugs it off.
Pierre sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Osprey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pierre is just riding it out for now. Osprey eventually gives up the hold.
Pierre wants to control but Osprey is keeping busy.
Osprey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pierre sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierre moves into full guard.
Pierre controlling Osprey's posture.
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 Wilky Pierre will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pierre stuffs the takedown.
Pierre clinches up against the ropes.
Osprey tries a body shot but Pierre blocks it.
Pierre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Osprey to keep the fight standing.
Osprey misses with a punch to the body.
Osprey is trying to break free.
Pierre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Osprey uses from the top position.
Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osprey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osprey won't allow Pierre to sweep him here.
Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Osprey is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osprey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Osprey is proving a slippery customer.
Osprey tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierre is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osprey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osprey preventing the sweep.
Kazuchika Osprey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pierre trying to control the action but Osprey is working from the bottom.
Osprey trying to control from the bottom.
Osprey is staying active underneath Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Osprey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osprey looking for submissions off his back.
Pierre uses his free foot to push down on Osprey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Osprey.
Pierre wants to take his opponent's back but Osprey doesn't allow it.
Osprey is squirming around, avoiding Pierre's attempts to control the action.
Osprey has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Osprey is looking to improve his position but Pierre isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre controlling from mount.
Osprey is trying desperately to improve position.
Pierre jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Osprey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Osprey tries to buck Pierre off but Pierre is having none of it.
Pierre wants to control but Osprey is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Osprey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
Pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Osprey sits in half guard.
Pierre is looking to improve his position.
Pierre keeping hold of Osprey's head, controlling as best he can.
Pierre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pierre.
Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osprey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osprey wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osprey can do to turn this around?
Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilky Pierre dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pierre moves into the clinch successfully.
Pierre jumps into guard, dragging Osprey to the mat.
Osprey 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.
Osprey tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierre is retaining full guard.
Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Osprey from controlling successfully.
Osprey stopping the sweep attempt from Pierre.
Osprey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierre is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osprey won't allow Pierre to sweep him here.
Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Osprey defends easily.
Pierre controls Osprey momentarily but Osprey frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osprey wants to pass the guard but Pierre is keeping the position.
Pierre is trying to control the position but Osprey postures up.
Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osprey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osprey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Osprey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Osprey trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
Osprey drops back looking for a leg! Pierre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pierre manages to kick Osprey off! Osprey jumps back into Pierre's guard.
Osprey wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Osprey postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilky Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osprey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pierre defends well and Osprey ends up having to push Pierre into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Osprey tries to keep at a distance but Pierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pierre jumps guard but Osprey turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Osprey smiles and moves away.
Osprey tries for a takedown but Pierre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Osprey is defended easily by Pierre.
Pierre is looking to counter the offense by Osprey and move into the clinch.
Wilky Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuchika Osprey.
Osprey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Osprey fails with a takedown attempt.
Osprey fails with the takedown.
Pierre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Osprey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osprey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pierre as he avoids it easily.
Pierre gets a clinch.
Pierre successfully pulls guard.
Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Osprey defends easily.
Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osprey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osprey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pierre trying to control the position.
Osprey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Osprey from controlling successfully.
Osprey drops back looking for a leg! Pierre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pierre manages to kick Osprey off! Osprey jumps back into Pierre's guard.
Osprey is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre has his foot on Osprey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osprey works his way back into a safe position though.
Pierre is trying to keep Osprey in close.
Pierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Osprey has passed into side control.
Pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Osprey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Osprey wants to control but Pierre is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Pierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osprey is trying to get an arm triangle but Pierre is defending well.
Pierre wants to control but Osprey postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilky Pierre clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Osprey shoots and misses
and Pierre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Osprey is looking to control Pierre's arms but Pierre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Osprey has his back to the ropes.
Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Osprey won't allow it.
Pierre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Osprey uses from the top position.
Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osprey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Osprey has managed to get both his arms back between Pierre's legs - danger averted.
Osprey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osprey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierre 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.
Osprey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osprey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Osprey from controlling successfully.
Osprey postures up.
Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Osprey trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
Osprey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Osprey has managed to get both his arms back between Pierre's legs - danger averted.
Osprey wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
Osprey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osprey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Osprey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Osprey defends it easily.
Pierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Osprey is one step ahead there.
Osprey trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Osprey fails with a takedown attempt.
Osprey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pierre defends well and Osprey ends up having to push Pierre into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilky Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuchika Osprey.
Osprey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Osprey has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osprey shoots for a takedown but Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pierre is looking to counter the offense by Osprey and move into the clinch.
Osprey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pierre moves into the clinch.
Pierre ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pierre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Osprey from controlling successfully.
Pierre pushes a forearm under Osprey's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Osprey is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilky Pierre!
Wilky Pierre retains his middleweight title!
Wilky Pierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
31% |
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