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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yogi Berra (ranked 7765 p4p, 25671 weight class) and Kid Old Young (ranked 212 p4p, 230 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yogi Berra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Old Young!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Old Young looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Old Young gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Old Young misses with a double jab.
Berra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Old Young was covering up waiting for the punch and Berra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Berra passes Old Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Old Young trying to control here.
Old Young gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berra prevents Old Young from getting back to his feet.
Old Young throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Old Young bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berra's guard.
Old Young wants to control from the top but Berra keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Old Young stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Berra misses the jab.
Berra clobbers Old Young with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Old Young fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Old Young ducks under a wild hook from Berra.
Old Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Berra misses.
Old Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Old Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yogi Berra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Old Young wants to clinch.
Berra misses with an uppercut. Old Young saw that one coming.
Berra dives in and scores a takedown into Old Young's guard.
Old Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Old Young trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Berra is fighting to break Old Young's control of his arms but Old Young is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Old Young wants to stand and escape but Berra is having none of it.
Berra wants to control from the top but Old Young keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Old Young pulls Berra in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berra shoots in for a double leg but Old Young sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Old Young.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Old Young has closed the distance and engaged Berra in a clinch.
Berra wants the takedown. Old Young is fighting it off but Berra persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Old Young's guard against the cage.
Old Young 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Old Young is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berra is aware though and is defending well.
Berra wants to control from the top but Old Young keeps moving.
Old Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Old Young, not yet.
Berra wants to control from the top but Old Young keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Old Young has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Berra has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Berra lands a takedown into guard.
Berra trying to control but Old Young is working from the bottom.
Berra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Old Young controlling Berra's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Old Young looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Berra is defending well. Old Young quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Berra has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Old Young celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kid Old Young!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neal Diaz (ranked 6612 p4p, 5667 weight class) and Maleko Mahoe (ranked 203 p4p, 187 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BangaRang. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neal Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maleko Mahoe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoe throws a good cross that connects.
Mahoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Mahoe throws out a powerful jab.
Mahoe tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz fails with the takedown
enabling Mahoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mahoe, as that shot connected.
Neal Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Mahoe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mahoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Mahoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Mahoe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahoe is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Mahoe circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Nice body punch from Mahoe.
Mahoe 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.
Mahoe scores with a body shot.
Mahoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Mahoe.
Maleko Mahoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahoe throws a one two combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahoe works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Mahoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahoe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mahoe jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Mahoe jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahoe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mahoe.
Diaz moves forwards but Mahoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoe lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Mahoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mahoe lands with a good body shot.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahoe with a jab.
Mahoe punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahoe cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahoe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mahoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahoe's coach down at Clinch Pride was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mahoe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz tries to move into range but Mahoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoe cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Mahoe finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Mahoe lands a jab to the head.
Diaz tries to move into range but Mahoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Diaz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Good shot there by Mahoe.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mahoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Diaz backs off Mahoe throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Mahoe throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoe scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Mahoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Mahoe.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoe lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Mahoe with a nice cross.
Mahoe lands with a cross.
Mahoe stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Mahoe.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahoe scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Mahoe does it's job there.
Mahoe lands with a good body shot.
Mahoe lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahoe lands an overhand right.
Mahoe cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Mahoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the cage.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Mahoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maleko Mahoe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mahoe lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Mahoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Mahoe counters with a straight right hand.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Mahoe.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mahoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mahoe lands with a cross.
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!
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahoe jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Mahoe looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Mahoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahoe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Mahoe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Mahoe coming out on top.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Maleko Mahoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Mahoe connects with a crisp jab.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahoe lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mahoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe connects with a jab.
Mahoe scores with a three punch combo!
Mahoe scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Mahoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mahoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Mahoe lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Mahoe.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Mahoe.
Mahoe lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahoe.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahoe connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahoe thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
A jab from Mahoe finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Neal Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahoe stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahoe connects with the punch.
Mahoe cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Mahoe as he connects with a hook.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoe connects with a crisp jab.
Mahoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahoe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahoe.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Mahoe.
Mahoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mahoe!
Mahoe sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mahoe jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Mahoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
letting Mahoe counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz walks into a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahoe clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahoe tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maleko Mahoe 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. 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.
Mahoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A right-left combo lands from Mahoe.
Mahoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mahoe circles away.
Mahoe scores with a nice strike.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Mahoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mahoe!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz tries for a takedown but Mahoe circles away easily
and Mahoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahoe cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahoe.
A jab from Mahoe does it's job there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahoe dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Mahoe scores with a nice right hand.
Mahoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Mahoe finds it's target.
Mahoe throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Mahoe.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice jab there from Mahoe.
Mahoe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahoe lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahoe with a nice cross.
A left and a right from Mahoe both land. Nice combination.
Mahoe lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Mahoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mahoe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Mahoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Mahoe.
A cross from Mahoe lands.
Mahoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for Mahoe.
Mahoe lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Mahoe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Mahoe does it's job there.
Diaz throws a head kick but Mahoe moves out of range.
Mahoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mahoe.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mahoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahoe with a jab.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Mahoe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Mahoe moved away.
Mahoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Mahoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahoe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahoe wants it to stay on the feet.
Mahoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahoe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mahoe duly obliges.
Mahoe is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoe scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoe lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahoe jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahoe lands with a right hand.
Maleko Mahoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Mahoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahoe lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Neal Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Mahoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahoe cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Mahoe lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maleko Mahoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahoe 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maleko Mahoe!
Maleko Mahoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Neal Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry guys, I will be back better than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Son Goku (ranked 5334 p4p, 7183 weight class) and Snail Tail (ranked 503 p4p, 591 weight class). Goku's entrance music is Makafushigi Adventure. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Son Goku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Snail Tail!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goku misses with a combination
and Tail counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Goku!
Goku is looking for a sweep.
Goku is trying to work for a sweep but Tail has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goku is looking to improve his position but Tail isn't that keen on the idea.
Tail looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tail trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goku is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goku has left one of his arms exposed and Tail doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Goku screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snail Tail!
In defeat, Son Goku stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe it, I thought I had trained very hard in the other world, but I was wrong. I didn't think there was anyone who had the same strength as me.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Osiris (ranked 5102 p4p, 7075 weight class) and Aleksi Ollila (ranked 544 p4p, 634 weight class). Aleksi Ollila has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ray Osiris's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Osiris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Ollila!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ollila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Osiris on the side of the head.
 It looks like Ray Osiris has been cut.
Osiris swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ollila to counter with a crisp jab.
Ollila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ollila just misses with a punch to the body.
Ollila just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Osiris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ollila.
Osiris drops his hands momentarily. Ollila doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Osiris staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Osiris doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksi Ollila!
A relieved looking Aleksi Ollila 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Oakley (ranked 5747 p4p, 5341 weight class) and Edward Sommer (ranked 612 p4p, 596 weight class). Oakley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring Me Back To Life. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Oakley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Sommer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sommer motions for Oakley to come forward. Sommer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Oakley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sommer lands a body shot.
Sommer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oakley checks it well.
Oakley throwing a counter right hand but Sommer manages to avoid it.
Sommer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oakley can pounce on him.
Sommer slips under a jab from Oakley.
Oakley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Sommer.
Oakley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sommer.
Oakley tries to bum rush Sommer with a series of wild strikes but Sommer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oakley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oakley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mason Oakley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sommer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Oakley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sommer misses with an uppercut. Oakley saw that one coming.
Oakley delivers a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Oakley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oakley throws a head kick that misses.
Oakley cracks Sommer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommer misses with a low kick as Oakley jumps back.
That kick from Oakley tenderised Sommer's leg. Sommer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oakley cracks Sommer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sommer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oakley.
Oakley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sommer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sommer walks into a straight right hand from Oakley.
Sommer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Sommer looks to move away, Oakley throws a big counter combo but Sommer just gets out of the way.
Oakley slips a straight right by Sommer.
Oakley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sommer to score with a decent uppercut.
Oakley throws a head kick that half lands.
Oakley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sommer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Oakley does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oakley ducks under a wild hook from Sommer.
Oakley is looking to counter punch.
Oakley misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Oakley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sommer doesn't seem phased though.
Oakley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oakley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Oakley scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oakley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Sommer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick from Sommer misses.
Oakley tries to bum rush Sommer with a series of wild strikes but Sommer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oakley jabs at Sommer's body.
Oakley throws a sloppy head kick and Sommer moves out of range easily.
Sommer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oakley slips under a jab from Sommer.
Oakley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sommer throws out the jab.
Oakley throws a head kick but Sommer moves out of range.
Oakley looks for the body kick but Sommer saw that one coming.
Oakley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sommer swings for the body but Oakley moves out of range.
Crunch! Oakley slams his shin into Sommer's torso.
A head kick from Oakley lands but Sommer takes it in his stride.
 Sommer is rocked!
Crunch! Oakley slams his shin into Sommer's torso.
Sommer is still on wobbly legs! Can Oakley finish him?
Sommer looks winded!
Oakley looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Oakley backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Sommer's temple! It sends Sommer violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Oakley celebrates and the doctors try to help Sommer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Mason Oakley!
Mason Oakley 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DJ Cannonier (ranked 7450 p4p, 5949 weight class) and The Mass (ranked 537 p4p, 468 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Solid chin |
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, DJ Cannonier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, The Mass!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannonier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mass is trying to pull guard but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
Cannonier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mass just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cannonier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mass is defending well.
Mass is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
I was talking to Cannonier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cannonier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mass wants a takedown but no success here.
Mass ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mass no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mass is pulling down on Cannonier's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mass being controlled here, momentarily.
Cannonier trying to control the position from guard on top but Mass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cannonier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two 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.
Mass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cannonier but Cannonier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mass shoots for a takedown but Cannonier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Mass tries to get set, Cannonier tries to push him back and clinch up but Mass manages to avoid the attempt.
Cannonier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cannonier but Cannonier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Mass.
Cannonier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mass.
A combination from Cannonier does no damage.
Mass tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mass shoots in but no luck this time.
Mass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cannonier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mass shoots in for a takedown but Cannonier shows good takedown defense.
Mass fails with a takedown attempt.
Cannonier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mass sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mass misses with a low kick.
We've been informed that Mass has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cannonier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mass was well out of range. Poor timing from Cannonier.
Mass tries for a takedown but Cannonier circles away easily
and Cannonier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mass jumps guard but Cannonier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cannonier lands an elbow that stopped Mass in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like The Mass has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mass leaves Cannonier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mass shoots for a double leg takedown but Cannonier sprawls well. He's pushed Mass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cannonier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cannonier with a poor takedown
and Mass counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mass is defended easily by Cannonier.
Cannonier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cannonier lands with an uppercut that bounces Mass off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Cannonier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Mass'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.
Cannonier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mass throws a counter combo.
Cannonier shoots in looking for a takedown but Mass manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cannonier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cannonier shoots in looking for a takedown. Mass tries to sprawl out of it but Cannonier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mass manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mass tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cannonier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mass somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cannonier.
Cannonier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mass just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mass is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cannonier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cannonier breaks the clinch.
Mass misses with a takedown attempt - Cannonier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cannonier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cannonier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mass can do to turn this around?
Mass doesn't manage to clinch there - Cannonier circles away.
Cannonier has closed the distance and engaged Mass in a clinch.
Mass has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannonier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannonier breaks from the clinch.
Mass closes the distance and clinches up with Cannonier, looking for a takedown. Mass pushes Cannonier against the cage but Cannonier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cannonier tries to counter with a takedown but Mass is quick to defend against it.
Cannonier moves into the clinch.
Mass is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cannonier is defending well.
Mass jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cannonier walks away with a smile on his face. Mass gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cannonier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cannonier moves into the clinch successfully.
Cannonier stops a takedown attempt from Mass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier has Mass pressed against the cage.
Cannonier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mass wants to clinch.
Mass tries to clinch up but Cannonier circles away and keeps his distance.
Cannonier looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mass misses with a takedown
letting Cannonier counter with a right hand.
Mass with a poor takedown
and Cannonier counters with a right hand to the body.
Mass closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cannonier circles away.
Mass is breathing heavily.
Mass shoots in but Cannonier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier shoots in for a double leg but Mass sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cannonier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cannonier rushes Mass and presses him up against the cage.
Mass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannonier misses with a head kick.
Cannonier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannonier wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannonier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cannonier wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Cannonier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Mass's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mass shoots for a takedown but Cannonier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cannonier doesn't manage to clinch there - Mass circles away.
Cannonier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cannonier tries for a takedown but Mass circles away easily
and Mass counters with a three punch combo that has Cannonier backing up. Cannonier nods at Mass to acknowledge the strikes.
Cannonier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cannonier.
Cannonier closes the distance and pushes Mass back into the cage.
Cannonier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cannonier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DJ Cannonier is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier drives through and clinches with Mass against the cage.
Mass has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cannonier uses from the top position.
Mass is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cannonier is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mass is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cannonier tries to kick Mass off but Mass keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cannonier wants to get back to full guard.
Mass takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cannonier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mass pulls his head out easily.
Mass tries to pass to full mount but Cannonier defends it.
Cannonier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mass on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cannonier is looking to improve his position.
Mass looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mass slips a nice elbow through Cannonier's hands, connecting with Cannonier's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mass stalling.
Mass working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cannonier's thigh. Cannonier counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mass throwing strikes from guard but Cannonier blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Cannonier is trying to hold Mass in close to prevent damage but Mass has managed to pass into half guard.
Mass is taking a breather. Cannonier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cannonier trying to control from the bottom.
Mass takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mass shoots in but no luck this time.
DJ Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cannonier moves into range and clinches up with Mass.
Mass drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cannonier pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Mass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DJ Cannonier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cannonier throws a right and a left that Mass avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DJ Cannonier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cannonier, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Cannonier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demi Dawn (ranked 5495 p4p, 5701 weight class) and Ruslan Medvedov (ranked 575 p4p, 588 weight class). Ruslan Medvedov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demi Dawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Medvedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medvedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Medvedov clinches with his opponent.
Medvedov blocks an elbow strike from Dawn.
Dawn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ruslan Medvedov has been cut.
Dawn lands a body shot.
Medvedov wants to break free but Dawn has control.
Medvedov is looking to control Dawn's arms but Dawn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Medvedov has his back to the cage.
Medvedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawn digs a right hand underneath Medvedov's ribcage. Medvedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dawn lands an elbow just above Medvedov 's eye.
Dawn swings wildly with an uppercut but Medvedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawn tries to throw a body punch but Medvedov avoids it by throwing Dawn back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Medvedov controls his hands.
Dawn working aggressively here.
Dawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Medvedov controls his hands.
Dawn lands an elbow that stopped Medvedov in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Dawn.
Dawn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawn scores with a hook to the body.
Medvedov looks winded!
Dawn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Medvedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawn has him pressed against the cage.
Medvedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dawn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dawn lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Dawn.
Dawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dawn.
Dawn lands an elbow that stopped Medvedov in his tracks for a moment.
Dawn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dawn lands an elbow inside that Medvedov shrugs off.
Medvedov blocks an uppercut.
Dawn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Medvedov's defenses.
Dawn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawn pushes Medvedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dawn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawn lands an elbow just above Medvedov 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Medvedov is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Dawn.
Medvedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawn finish him?
Dawn scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Dawn.
That has opened up Ruslan Medvedov's cut even more.
Dawn unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Medvedov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dawn is unloading with more strikes now! Medvedov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demi Dawn!
Demi Dawn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prick Diaz (ranked 4361 p4p, 7063 weight class) and Akamo Kilohana (ranked 529 p4p, 695 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by FACE THE PAIN. The key to victory for Prick Diaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170
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25
175
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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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 Las Vegas, Prick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akamo Kilohana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilohana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz moves into the clinch.
Kilohana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kilohana throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Kilohana is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz controls Kilohana momentarily but Kilohana frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to stand up but Kilohana is controlling him.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Kilohana controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilohana wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilohana defends well.
Kilohana trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Kilohana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilohana trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kilohana defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kilohana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard.
Still in half guard, Kilohana seems content to control.
Kilohana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Kilohana's attempts to control the action.
Kilohana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Kilohana's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to hold on but Kilohana postures up.
Kilohana has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kilohana controlling from mount.
Diaz regains half guard.
Kilohana is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Kilohana is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilohana trying to control from Diaz's half guard. Diaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Kilohana from controlling successfully.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kilohana is adopting a defensive guard.
Kilohana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Prick Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A right-left combo lands from Diaz.
It looks like Akamo Kilohana has been cut.
Kilohana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kilohana.
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilohana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamo Kilohana.
Kilohana tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kilohana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilohana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Kilohana wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kilohana is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kilohana trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Kilohana pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilohana can do to turn this around?
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilohana is aware though and is defending well.
Kilohana stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Kilohana wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Kilohana from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Kilohana tries to pass.
Kilohana trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilohana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz looking to control.
Kilohana passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz pushes Kilohana off looking to stand but Kilohana dives back in and keeps control.
Kilohana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kilohana.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilohana is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilohana wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Kilohana seems content to control.
Kilohana is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilohana wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Akamo Kilohana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kilohana works his foot free and advances to mount.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Kilohana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Kilohana from controlling successfully.
Kilohana looking to pass the guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Kilohana from controlling successfully.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Kilohana isn't so interested in that idea.
Kilohana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilohana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kilohana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kilohana passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prick Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akamo Kilohana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kilohana!
Kilohana tries to control but Diaz manages to take his back.
Diaz wants to control but Kilohana is keeping busy.
Kilohana trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kilohana can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilohana defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilohana trying to control the hands but Diaz breaks the grip.
Kilohana is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kilohana trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kilohana prevents Diaz from getting a body triangle.
Kilohana turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Kilohana looking to pass the guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Kilohana from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilohana looking to pass the guard.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz wants to hit a sweep here but Kilohana passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there!
Kilohana avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Kilohana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kilohana jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diaz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diaz and Kilohana has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilohana trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Kilohana tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kilohana's best efforts.
Diaz is not content to let Kilohana control the position.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
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.
Kilohana is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilohana stalling away here and it's allowed Diaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kilohana is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilohana is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilohana tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Akamo Kilohana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Kilohana from controlling successfully.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prick Diaz!
Post fight, an emotional Prick Diaz said 'Stocktown whut! '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quellon Blacksea (ranked 3210 p4p, 5187 weight class) and Khabib Ferguson (ranked 343 p4p, 479 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Quellon Blacksea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khabib Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson lands a two punch combo.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Blacksea.
Blacksea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Khabib Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blacksea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
A little feinted left hand from Blacksea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferguson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Quellon Blacksea has been cut.
Blacksea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blacksea was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferguson moves to clinch but Blacksea breaks away
and Blacksea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blacksea slips a jab from Ferguson.
It looked like Blacksea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blacksea lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferguson off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacksea ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Blacksea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson digs a good body shot into Blacksea's ribs.
Blacksea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blacksea moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the body
and Blacksea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson closes the distance but Blacksea moves to the side
and Blacksea counters with a nice body shot.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferguson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blacksea takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blacksea's head.
Nice defenses there by Blacksea.
A quick step to the side and Blacksea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blacksea, as that shot connected.
Blacksea is looking to wear down Ferguson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blacksea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferguson.
A slow jab from Blacksea misses its intended target.
Blacksea misses with a hook.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Blacksea throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.
Blacksea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Blacksea throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a hook but Blacksea blocks it.
Blacksea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Ferguson throws out a counter right but Blacksea avoids it with no problem.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blacksea.
Ferguson cracks Blacksea with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blacksea.
Ferguson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blacksea had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Blacksea is having none of it.
Ferguson jabs Blacksea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Blacksea.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferguson swings for the body but Blacksea moves out of range.
Blacksea is looking to counter punch.
Blacksea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
A little feinted left hand from Blacksea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blacksea is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ferguson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blacksea circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferguson lands with a kick to the temple. Blacksea shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ferguson slips a jab from Blacksea.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Blacksea.
Blacksea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blacksea avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blacksea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blacksea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blacksea manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands with a good body shot.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Blacksea to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blacksea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferguson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blacksea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blacksea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blacksea dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ferguson throws a body kick that misses
and Blacksea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blacksea misses with a straight left.
Blacksea avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Blacksea with a nice cross.
Blacksea lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quellon Blacksea's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blacksea misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blacksea is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand
and Blacksea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blacksea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferguson lands with a nice body punch.
Blacksea's corner calls for a 1-2. Blacksea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferguson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blacksea swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Blacksea was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khabib Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blacksea to keep the fight standing.
Ferguson dodges an elbow strike from Blacksea.
Blacksea pushes off an throws an elbow but Ferguson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ferguson avoids the elbow strike from Blacksea, against the cage.
Ferguson blocks the elbow strike.
Blacksea digs a right hand into Ferguson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferguson's gas tank.
Ferguson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blacksea tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Blacksea.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blacksea throws an elbow but misses.
Blacksea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blacksea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blacksea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Blacksea lands a body shot.
Blacksea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blacksea is trying to break the clinch but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson blocks an elbow strike from Blacksea.
Ferguson avoids the elbow strike from Blacksea, against the cage.
Blacksea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Blacksea.
Blacksea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blacksea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blacksea is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Blacksea.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferguson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses
and Blacksea counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blacksea lands with a good body shot.
Blacksea throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.
Blacksea with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacksea works the jab nicely.
Blacksea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Blacksea moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Blacksea misses the target.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and Blacksea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blacksea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferguson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blacksea in his tracks.
Blacksea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Blacksea throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Blacksea misses with a straight left.
Ferguson connects with a nice looking jab.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses
and Blacksea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blacksea connects with a body shot.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Blacksea 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Blacksea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blacksea was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blacksea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferguson at a distance.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blacksea counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blacksea with a body shot.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Blacksea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Ferguson swings for the body but Blacksea moves out of range.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blacksea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quellon Blacksea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quellon Blacksea's cut.
That's time! Blacksea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferguson misses with a jab to the body
and Blacksea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Blacksea moved out of range.
Blacksea throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson swings for the body but Blacksea moves out of range.
Blacksea is looking to counter punch.
Blacksea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferguson counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson with a nice cross.
Ferguson looks to clinch
and Blacksea counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blacksea darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blacksea misses with a wild body shot.
Blacksea looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Ferguson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Blacksea counter with a right hand.
Blacksea blocks a jab.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Blacksea is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blacksea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blacksea is just out of range.
Blacksea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Blacksea's head but Blacksea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blacksea throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blacksea.
A counter left hand to the body from Blacksea misses its target.
Ferguson slips a jab from Blacksea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Blacksea.
Blacksea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Blacksea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blacksea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blacksea manages to avoid it.
Blacksea was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ferguson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blacksea.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Blacksea throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson swings for the body but Blacksea moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Blacksea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blacksea counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Ferguson slips a jab and a cross from Blacksea.
Ferguson slips under a jab.
Ferguson takes a swing at Blacksea's ribcage but misses.
Blacksea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blacksea moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a swing at Blacksea's ribcage but misses.
Blacksea throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Blacksea misses the target.
Blacksea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Blacksea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Blacksea.
Blacksea is looking to counter punch.
Blacksea ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
A telegraphed right hand from Blacksea misses the target.
Blacksea swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferguson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Blacksea counter with a right hand.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Blacksea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blacksea.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Blacksea misses the target.
Blacksea slips under a jab.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Blacksea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and Blacksea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blacksea connects with a right hand. Ferguson shakes it off.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blacksea here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Blacksea lands a jab to Ferguson's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blacksea. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blacksea misses with a straight left.
Blacksea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blacksea.
Ferguson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blacksea counters with a nice body shot.
Blacksea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand
and Blacksea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quellon Blacksea clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Quellon Blacksea's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blacksea throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ferguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Blacksea moved out of range nicely.
Blacksea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blacksea avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
A quick step to the side and Blacksea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blacksea ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
A jab from Ferguson does it's job there.
Ferguson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Blacksea to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson lands a jab to the nose.
Blacksea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Blacksea avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ferguson scores with a nice strike.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson takes one to the chin there.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the body
and Blacksea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blacksea tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Blacksea.
Ferguson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blacksea's head.
Blacksea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ferguson takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blacksea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson scores with the left hand. Blacksea knows he should have avoided that one.
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson misses with a hook
and Blacksea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferguson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Blacksea throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blacksea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ferguson.
Blacksea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
It looked like Blacksea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Blacksea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Blacksea moves out of range.
Blacksea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blacksea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Blacksea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy right hand. Blacksea should have avoided that one.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Blacksea counter with a right hand.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Blacksea moves out of range.
Blacksea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Blacksea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Blacksea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blacksea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferguson moves out of range as Blacksea strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blacksea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Ferguson misses with a jab to the body
and Blacksea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson connects with a nice looking jab.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blacksea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Blacksea saw that one coming.
Ferguson jabs Blacksea right on the nose. Blacksea blinks but takes it well.
Blacksea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blacksea slips a straight right by Ferguson.
Blacksea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blacksea.
Ferguson throws a sloppy body shot
and Blacksea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Ferguson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Quellon Blacksea's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blacksea was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Blacksea throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Blacksea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blacksea throws out the jab.
Ferguson connects with a crisp jab.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Blacksea was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Blacksea circles away.
Donk. Ferguson catches Blacksea right on the button with a cross.
Blacksea slips under a jab.
Blacksea was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Blacksea does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson swings for the body but Blacksea moves out of range.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blacksea manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blacksea counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Blacksea slips the punch.
Blacksea avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson connects with a looping right hand.
Blacksea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blacksea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferguson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blacksea in his tracks.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Blacksea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson lands a jab-cross combination.
Ferguson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blacksea cracks a nice hook into Ferguson's ribs.
Blacksea lands with a cross.
Ferguson slips under a jab.
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.
Blacksea misses with a straight right.
Ferguson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blacksea counters with a left to the body.
Ferguson wants to clinch
and Blacksea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Blacksea.
Ferguson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blacksea's hands.
Ferguson throws a sloppy body shot
and Blacksea counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson misses with a jab to the body
and Blacksea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blacksea under the eye.
Ferguson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blacksea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the body
and Blacksea counters with a stiff right hand.
Blacksea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferguson doesn't seem bothered though.
Blacksea throws a series of punches but Ferguson avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Blacksea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blacksea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blacksea.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Blacksea is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blacksea lands a nice hook to Ferguson's body. Ferguson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blacksea looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Blacksea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Blacksea misses its target.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the head.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blacksea ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a hook but Blacksea avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Blacksea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khabib Ferguson.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Leao (ranked 4987 p4p, 3027 weight class) and Salvador Dali (ranked 483 p4p, 326 weight class). Dali is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hail Mary. Oswaldo Leao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Salvador Dali's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oswaldo Leao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salvador Dali!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leao misses with a body shot
and Dali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Leao has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice jab there from Dali.
Leao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dali.
Dali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dali misses with a hook. Leao ducked under it nicely.
Leao throws a leg kick
and Leao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leao misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Dali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Dali there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dali looks to throw the jab but Leao is out of range.
Leao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dali is fending him off so far but Leao persists. Nope, Dali circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Dali misses.
Leao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Dali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leao. Dali does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dali cracks Leao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Salvador Dali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dali misses with an uppercut
and Leao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dali is looking to improve his position.
Dali tries to kick Leao off but Leao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leao wants to take a breather but Dali is having none of it.
Dali is looking to escape.
Leao is working for a submission of some sort.
Leao is looking for a kimura but Dali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leao to get the leverage.
Leao wants to work for an arm triangle but Dali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leao is trying to control. Dali wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dali doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leao.
Leao is trying to control. Dali wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leao is trying to work for a kimura but Dali is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dali can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leao is trying to control. Dali wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leao seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Dali has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Leao seems to be working for a kimura but Dali defends the submission attempt.
Leao is looking to advance position but Dali won't allow it.
Dali is trying to stand back up but Leao is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dali preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leao wants to control but Dali is keeping him busy.
Leao is working for a submission of some sort.
Dali is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Dali dominated that round.
That's time! Leao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dali throws a hook but Leao blocks it.
Leao misses with a looping right.
Dali with a hook.
Leao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leao misses with a shot to the body
letting Dali counter with a right hand.
Leao takes a swing at Dali's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Dali's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leao misses with a kick to the body
enabling Dali to counter with a crisp jab.
Dali lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Dali there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dali missing with a left hand there. Leao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dali lands a jab to the head.
Dali lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Leao backs up against the cage.
 Leao is rocked!
It looks like Oswaldo Leao has been cut.
Leao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Leao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leao throws a body punch but Dali moves out of range.
Leao seems to have got his legs back now.
Dali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Salvador Dali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dali lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leao throws out a loose jab but Dali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dali 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Leao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dali misses with a two punch combination.
Leao throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dali to counter with a crisp jab.
Leao swings widly with a right hand
and Dali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dali works the jab nicely.
Dali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leao throws a lazy uppercut
and Dali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dali cracks Leao with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dali has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Leao to stand back up!
Leao gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dali gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvador Dali!
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