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QFC Tournament 997 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otavio Mesido (ranked 4930 p4p, 5005 weight class) and Paulie London (ranked 444 p4p, 447 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

167 cm
18
144
0 - 0 - 0
174 cm
18
143
0 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Otavio Mesido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulie London!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesido fails with a takedown attempt.

Mesido shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Mesido drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesido jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mesido lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mesido with a nice head shot there.
London is trying to keep Mesido in close.
Mesido missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
London working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesido.
Mesido throws a big elbow that misses.
Mesido stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. London swivels though and keeps the full guard.
London is trying to control the position but Mesido postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
London utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
London is trying to control the position from the bottom.
London looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesido has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mesido postures up and lands a big shot to London's brow.
Mesido working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
London is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
London has momentary wrist control but Mesido slips an elbow through the middle.
Mesido postures up in London's guard and throws a big left but London blocks it.
London utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesido tries to free his leg and advance position but London is retaining full guard.
London is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Mesido is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Mesido drops back looking for a leg! London is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and London manages to kick Mesido off! Mesido jumps back into London's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesido pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. London is keeping the position for now.
Mesido won't allow London to sweep him here.
Mesido throws an elbow that misses. London uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mesido's guard. Nice move by London!

Mesido is adopting a defensive guard.

Mesido is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. London is aware though and is defending well.
Mesido is controlling London's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesido trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mesido working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. London doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. London manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Mesido is looking for a triangle but London pushes his legs off easily.

Mesido has an active guard here but London has managed to pass into half guard.
London really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesido. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
London is keen to just control but Mesido is a slippery customer.
London sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mesido defending well though.
Mesido is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
London looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mesido gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesido pulls London in close to prevent any damage.

Mesido is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mesido tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesido pulls London in close to his closed guard and prevents London from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesido bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in London's guard.

Mesido throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as London works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesido lands a couple of digs.
Mesido is looking to work some ground and pound but London has wrist control.
Mesido stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. London swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesido with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otavio Mesido dominated that round.
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.

London throws a right and a left that Mesido avoids nicely.
Mesido throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around London's waist but London gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mesido off to one side.
Otavio Mesido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesido shoots for a takedown but London saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Mesido shoots in and bounces London off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Otavio Mesido overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesido passes into half guard.
London blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mesido.
Mesido slips a nice elbow through London's hands, connecting with London's forehead.
London manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesido is looking to work some ground and pound but London has wrist control.

Mesido drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but London manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mesido has London in his guard.


Mesido escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. London gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mesido is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. London is aware though and is defending well.
London trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mesido keeping moving, preventing London from controlling successfully.

Mesido escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. London gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
London trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesido bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in London's guard.

London working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesido.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
London is trying to keep Mesido in close.
Mesido passes London's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mesido working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mesido throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
London trying to control from the bottom.

Mesido is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so London is just riding it out for now. Mesido eventually gives up the hold.

Mesido is working for a kimura but London is defending it quite comfortably.
London is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesido lands with a punch from half guard.
London keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mesido prevents London from improving his position.
London is still trying to improve position.
London keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mesido drops an elbow to the side of London's head.
Mesido sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. London defending well though.
London taking some punishment here, with Mesido in his half guard.
London keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mesido working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
London is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
London regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mesido landing with the ground and pound.
London is still in real trouble! Can Mesido finish him?
Mesido lands a couple of digs.
Mesido stands up over London, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mesido lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mesido cracks London with a solid left hand.
Mesido trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesido lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesido postures up and lands a big shot to London's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mesido postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! London covers up, he's hurt! Mesido keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mesido and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mesido can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otavio Mesido!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
40%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cristian Eriksen (ranked 4842 p4p, 5194 weight class) and Fung Yulan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

159 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0
166 cm
18
139
0 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident
Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cristian Eriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fung Yulan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksen tries for a takedown but Yulan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yulan feints the counter takedown.

Yulan clinches with his opponent.
Eriksen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yulan trying to control the position but instead, Eriksen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yulan into the cage.
Eriksen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yulan wants to break free but Eriksen has control.
Eriksen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristian Eriksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yulan is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yulan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yulan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yulan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Eriksen pushes Yulan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Eriksen shoots in for a takedown but Yulan shows good takedown defense.
Yulan fails in his attempt to clinch.

Eriksen takes the fight into the clinch.
Eriksen lands a knee to the head.
Eriksen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yulan smiles and moves away.
Yulan misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Yulan as Eriksen shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yulan! But no joy.
Eriksen misses with a wild body shot.
Eriksen lands a head kick!

Yulan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eriksen is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yulan not doing much here.
Yulan is trying to control the action in half guard but Eriksen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eriksen wants to get back to full guard but Yulan has passed into side control.
Eriksen is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen is letting Yulan control him for a moment.
Eriksen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Yulan stands up and beckons Eriksen to his feet.
Eriksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yulan swivels and escapes.
Eriksen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Eriksen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yulan is looking to stand up but Eriksen won't let him.
Eriksen wants to get back to his feet but Yulan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yulan connects with a couple of short punches.
Yulan advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yulan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Yulan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eriksen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yulan trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fung Yulan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Eriksen doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Yulan counters by clinching up.
Yulan wants to break free but Eriksen has control.
Yulan misses with the head strike.
Yulan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eriksen blocks it with crossed arms.
Yulan wants a takedown but no success here.
Eriksen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eriksen.
Eriksen goes for a takedown attempt but Yulan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yulan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Yulan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Eriksen working for submissions but it's allowed Yulan to get to half guard.
Eriksen is not content to let Yulan control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yulan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eriksen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yulan wants to get up but he can't break Eriksen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yulan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fung Yulan has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Yulan is in close to Eriksen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eriksen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yulan on the ground.
Eriksen 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.
Yulan wants to stand but Eriksen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yulan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yulan is taking a breather. Eriksen 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yulan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yulan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Yulan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yulan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eriksen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yulan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Eriksen wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yulan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Eriksen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Eriksen shrugs it off.
Yulan unloading with bombs!
Yulan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eriksen is trying to stand but he's just given Yulan his back.
Eriksen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fung Yulan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Eriksen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yulan.

Yulan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Eriksen is being controlled here.

Yulan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eriksen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yulan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yulan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Eriksen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yulan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eriksen, who protects the arm well.
Eriksen wants to control but Yulan postures up.
Eriksen is looking for a sweep.
Yulan wants to control but Eriksen is keeping him busy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Eriksen fakes the leg kick and cracks Yulan in the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eriksen shoots in but no luck this time.
Yulan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Yulan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eriksen to the ground. Yulan is now in Eriksen's guard.
Eriksen wants to get back to his feet but Yulan passes into half guard.

Nice strikes from Yulan there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Yulan decides to return to a standing position.

Yulan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Eriksen manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yulan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yulan works his way into side control.
Yulan taking a breather here.
Yulan grinds an elbow into Eriksen's temple.
Yulan just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen is trying to get back to half guard.

Yulan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yulan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yulan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eriksen to see if he's OK.
Cristian Eriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fung Yulan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yulan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Eriksen!

And that's the end of the fight!
Fung Yulan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yulan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Fung Yulan!

Fung Yulan wins by unanimous decision!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
36%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bucephalus Schwarber (ranked 4834 p4p, 4955 weight class) and Jimuel Balongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

170 cm
18
142
0 - 0 - 0
155 cm
18
140
0 - 0 - 0
Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bucephalus Schwarber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimuel Balongtong !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balongtong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schwarber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schwarber throws a lazy head kick
and Balongtong counters with a left to the body.
Schwarber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balongtong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balongtong looks for a takedown but Schwarber sprawls well.
Schwarber seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Schwarber throws a series of punches but Balongtong avoids them all with ease.

Balongtong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schwarber's guard.

Schwarber is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Balongtong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Balongtong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balongtong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balongtong avoiding damage as Schwarber throws knees to the body.

Balongtong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Balongtong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwarber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balongtong trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balongtong content to stall in guard here.
Balongtong stopping the sweep attempt from Schwarber.
Schwarber is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balongtong looking to pass the guard.

Schwarber is looking for a triangle but Balongtong pushes his legs off easily.
Schwarber managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Balongtong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schwarber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarber with a nice head shot there.
Balongtong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balongtong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Balongtong looking for a sweep. Not yet Balongtong , not yet.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balongtong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schwarber escapes and throws Balongtong 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balongtong wants to control but Schwarber postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Schwarber swings around for an armbar but Balongtong sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Schwarber's guard.
Schwarber throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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 Bucephalus Schwarber will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Schwarber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Schwarber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balongtong as he avoids it easily.
Schwarber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balongtong moves away.
Balongtong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Schwarber shoots and misses
and Balongtong counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice combination there by Balongtong .
Balongtong fails with a takedown attempt.

Balongtong clinches.
Balongtong tries to pull guard but Schwarber forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Schwarber is trying to pull guard but Balongtong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bucephalus Schwarber. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarber fails to pull guard.
Balongtong managing to block the knees to the body from Schwarber.
Schwarber is looking to take this one to the mat.
Balongtong tries for a takedown but Schwarber manages to get underhooks.

Balongtong jumps guard and drags Schwarber to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Balongtong 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.
Schwarber wants to pass the guard but Balongtong is keeping the position.
Schwarber sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarber won't allow Balongtong to sweep him here.
Schwarber is in close to Balongtong 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schwarber wants to control from the top but Balongtong keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schwarber wanted to stand there but Balongtong had control of the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balongtong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balongtong is breathing heavily.
Balongtong wants to clinch up but Schwarber keeps it at a distance.
Schwarber tries to clinch but Balongtong is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balongtong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Schwarber counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schwarber.
Schwarber tries to pull guard but Balongtong won't allow it.

Balongtong manages to pull guard.
Schwarber connects with a couple of short punches.
Schwarber would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Balongtong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schwarber passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarber lands with a punch from half guard.
Schwarber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Schwarber is going to stand back up.
Schwarber slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balongtong is not content to let Schwarber control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimuel Balongtong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Schwarber misses with a head kick.
Balongtong closes the distance and clinches up with Schwarber, looking for a takedown. Balongtong pushes Schwarber against the cage but Schwarber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Balongtong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schwarber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balongtong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schwarber sprawls well. Schwarber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balongtong gets slowly back to his feet.
Schwarber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Balongtong manages to circle out of the way.
Balongtong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schwarber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balongtong somewhat.
Bucephalus Schwarber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimuel Balongtong .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarber throws a hook but Balongtong blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Balongtong as Schwarber shoots in.
No luck for Schwarber with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Balongtong moves into the clinch.
Balongtong scores a nice knee to the body.
Schwarber is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balongtong to keep the fight standing.

Balongtong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schwarber tries to roll over but Balongtong keeps him under control.
Balongtong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schwarber is concentrating on defense, preventing Balongtong from advancing position.
Schwarber is looking to control Balongtong 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schwarber avoid being mounted?
Balongtong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarber preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Schwarber looks like he's trying to stand up.

Schwarber is defending against the submission attempts here by Balongtong .

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Balongtong - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schwarber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balongtong sprawls well initially but Schwarber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Balongtong is not content to let Schwarber control the position.

Balongtong is defending against the submission attempts here by Schwarber.
Balongtong wants to control but Schwarber is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schwarber 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.
Schwarber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bucephalus Schwarber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Schwarber 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimuel Balongtong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Balongtong 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jimuel Balongtong !
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Jimuel Balongtong !
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jimuel Balongtong !

Jimuel Balongtong wins by unanimous decision!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
30%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BD Bachmann (ranked 4836 p4p, 5270 weight class) and Hamza Ahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

169 cm
18
142
0 - 0 - 0
182 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0
Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, BD Bachmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hamza Ahmed!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Bachmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ahmed to the ground. Bachmann is now in Ahmed's guard.
Bachmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bachmann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ahmed is trying to keep Bachmann in close.
Bachmann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahmed tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Bachmann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ahmed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bachmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bachmann with a nice head shot there.

Ahmed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahmed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bachmann looking to sit in guard and control but Ahmed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ahmed throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahmed content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bachmann is trying to control the position but Ahmed postures up.
Ahmed with a nice head shot there.
Ahmed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bachmann keeping moving, preventing Ahmed from controlling successfully.
Bachmann trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bachmann wants to clinch up but Ahmed keeps it at a distance.

Ahmed has closed the distance and engaged Bachmann in a clinch.
Bachmann is trying to break the clinch but Ahmed has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bachmann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bachmann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahmed to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BD Bachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ahmed breaks the clinch.

Ahmed moves into the clinch.

Bachmann is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ahmed is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bachmann to the mat. Bachmann regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Bachmann has his foot on Ahmed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahmed works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahmed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ahmed stands up over Bachmann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bachmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bachmann wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bachmann looking to control.

Ahmed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bachmann dives on top into guard.

Bachmann wants to stand and escape but instead Ahmed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Bachmann keeping moving, preventing Ahmed from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmed tries to free his leg and advance position but Bachmann is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ahmed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Ahmed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bachmann on his heels. He'll look to pass Bachmann's guard now, I'm sure.
Bachmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahmed.
Ahmed trying to control but Bachmann is working from the bottom.
Ahmed won't allow Bachmann to sweep him here.
Bachmann keeping full guard, as Ahmed tries to pass.
Ahmed wants to get up but he can't break Bachmann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bachmann is looking for a triangle but Ahmed pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bachmann 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Ahmed closes the distance and pushes Bachmann back into the cage.
Ahmed stalls.
Bachmann trying to stall but Ahmed improves his position.
Bachmann is trying to force a seperation but Ahmed has the dominant position.

Ahmed works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bachmann is on top in guard.

Ahmed wants to get back to his feet but Bachmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bachmann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ahmed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bachmann controls the pace.
Bachmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ahmed's head.
Bachmann looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bachmann has passed into side control.
Bachmann is working Ahmed over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bachmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahmed keeps working.
Bachmann wants to stand but Ahmed is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ahmed is pushing Bachmann's head away, looking to escape. Bachmann manages to hold on to the position though.
Ahmed looks to move to half guard but instead Bachmann has passed into mount! Damn!
Ahmed is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bachmann wants to control the pace but Ahmed is squirming around nicely.
Ahmed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bachmann is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ahmed to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ahmed shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that BD Bachmann will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ahmed throws a sloppy head kick and Bachmann moves out of range easily.

Bachmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ahmed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bachmann passes into half guard.
Bachmann drops an elbow to the side of Ahmed's head.
Ahmed is staying active underneath Bachmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bachmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ahmed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmed wants to get back to his feet.
Ahmed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahmed is trying to stand up here but Bachmann is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bachmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahmed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bachmann tries a low kick but Ahmed avoids it.

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.
Bachmann misses with a takedown attempt - Ahmed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bachmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahmed sprawls well. Ahmed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bachmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bachmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahmed tries to sprawl out of it but Bachmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahmed 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 BD Bachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ahmed has Bachmann up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed avoiding damage.
Ahmed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Ahmed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ahmed working away.
Bachmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahmed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bachmann won't allow Ahmed to pass to mount.
Ahmed is trying to control the action in half guard but Bachmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bachmann keeping control of the position.
Bachmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Bachmann wants to control but Ahmed is keeping busy.
Bachmann tries to get to full guard but Ahmed has control of the leg.
BD Bachmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Ahmed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hamza Ahmed.
I think Ahmed 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Hamza Ahmed!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Hamza Ahmed!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Hamza Ahmed!

Hamza Ahmed wins by unanimous decision!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
27%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Setya Novanto (ranked 4838 p4p, 4839 weight class) and Prabowo Subianto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

166 cm
18
144
0 - 0 - 0
191 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0
Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Granite chin
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Setya Novanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Prabowo Subianto!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novanto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Subianto moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Subianto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Novanto as Subianto tries to tie him up.
Novanto fails to pull guard.
Subianto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Novanto is trying to pull guard but Subianto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Novanto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Subianto just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Setya Novanto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novanto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Subianto smiles and moves away.
Novanto circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subianto tries to clinch up but Novanto circles away and keeps his distance.
Subianto fails with an attempt to clinch.

Novanto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Novanto tries to pull guard but Subianto won't allow it.

Novanto drags the fight down to the ground.

Subianto is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Novanto has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Subianto is looking to defend but Novanto has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Subianto! Novanto pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Subianto taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Setya Novanto!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
55%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roman Bensob (ranked 4841 p4p, 4835 weight class) and Bez Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

167 cm
18
140
0 - 0 - 0
168 cm
18
142
0 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart
Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Bensob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bez Berry!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bensob cracks Berry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bensob lands with a right hand.
Bensob lands with a cross.
Berry moves to clinch but Bensob breaks away
and Bensob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Berry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bensob quickly recovers to half guard.
Berry throwing shots but Bensob is blocking nicely.

Berry is looking for a kimura but Bensob is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berry to get the leverage.
Bensob on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bensob won't allow Berry to pass to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berry tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bensob.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Berry is looking to take a break and control but Bensob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berry passes to side control.

Bensob throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Berry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berry takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bensob fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Berry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Berry throws a series of punches but Bensob moves out of range.
Bensob cracks Berry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bensob scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Bensob - just one landing.
Berry moves in looking to clinch but Bensob pushes him off.
Bensob connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bensob cracks a nice hook into Berry's ribs.
Berry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bensob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bensob lands a right hook to the body.
Berry shoots in for a takedown but Bensob shows good takedown defense.
Roman Bensob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bez Berry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bensob throws a shot to the body.
Berry tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bensob counters with a left to the body.
Bensob is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Berry misses with a takedown
and Bensob counters with a stiff right hand.
Berry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Berry with a poor takedown
and Berry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berry looks winded!
Bensob lands a nice shot to the body.
Bensob circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Bensob counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry throws a sloppy head kick
and Bensob counters with a straight right hand.
Bensob lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bensob. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Bensob.
Bensob lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bensob digs a good hook to Berry's body.
Berry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bensob with a hook.
Bensob scores with a shot to the body.
Bensob scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Berry misses with a takedown attempt - Bensob sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Bensob dominated that round.
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.

Berry walks into a jab.
Bensob scores with a decent looking hook.
Bensob comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bensob lands a nice shot that snaps Berry's head back.
Nice shot lands for Bensob.
Berry misses with a combination
and Bensob counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bensob lands the left hand.
Bez Berry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Berry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roman Bensob is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bensob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bensob is fending him off so far but Berry persists. Nope, Bensob circles away and we're back to standing.
Berry tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bensob counters with a stiff right hand.
Bensob cracks Berry with a good jab.
Berry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bensob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berry misses with a takedown
and Bensob counters with a straight right hand.
Roman Bensob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bez Berry.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Berry tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bensob counters with a stiff right hand.
Bensob lands a nice shot to the body.
Berry tries for a takedown but Bensob circles away easily
and Bensob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bensob fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bensob scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bensob lands a nice shot to the body.
Berry needs to keep his hands up - Bensob had a free shot at his head there.
Bensob connects with a looping right hand.
Bensob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berry can do to turn this around?
Bensob lands with a straight right. Berry didn't see that one coming.
Bensob connects with a crisp jab.
Bensob connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Berry looks to clinch
and Bensob counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Bensob.
Berry with a poor takedown
and Bensob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bez Berry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bensob changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry misses with a takedown
and Bensob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roman Bensob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bensob lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Bensob catches Berry right on the button with a cross.
Bensob fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bensob lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Berry at a distance.
Bensob lunges at Berry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berry's hand.
Bensob lands an overhand right.
Berry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bensob connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bensob lands with a nice body punch.
Berry misses with a takedown
enabling Bensob to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Bensob catches Berry right on the button with a cross.
Berry shoots and misses
and Bensob counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bensob cracks Berry with a good jab.
Bensob scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bensob scores with the left hand. Berry knows he should have avoided that one.
Bensob with a jab.
Bensob jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bensob jabs Berry right on the nose. Berry blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Bensob dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bensob connects with a body shot that sends Berry's belly button to the back.
Berry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bensob cracks a nice hook into Berry's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Bensob.
Bensob throws a good cross that connects.
Berry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bensob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berry misses with a double jab
and Bensob counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bensob clobbers Berry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry misses with a jab to the body
and Bensob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berry looks to clinch
and Bensob counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bensob connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berry scrambles back to his feet.
Berry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bensob fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensob cracks a nice hook into Berry's ribs.
Bensob punishes Berry's body with a nice straight punch.
Bensob lands a slapping body shot.
Bensob connects with a right hand. Berry shakes it off.
Berry moves to clinch but Bensob breaks away
and Bensob counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berry throws a combination that misses
and Bensob counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Berry thinking.
Bensob jabs Berry right on the nose. Berry blinks but takes it well.
Bensob lands a really nice looking cross but Berry seems unphased.
Berry takes one on the button.
Bensob works the jab nicely.
Bensob with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bensob scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berry in his tracks.
Berry tries to move into range but Bensob moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bensob connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berry momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Bensob. That snapped Berry's head back.
Berry swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bensob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berry throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Berry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Berry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Bensob.
Bensob's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berry under the eye.
Berry takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bensob lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bensob digs a good hook to Berry's body.
Bensob scores with a decent looking hook.
Bensob works the jab nicely.
Berry darts in trying to clinch
and Bensob counters with a stiff right hand.
Berry with a poor takedown
and Bensob counters with a stiff right hand.
Roman Bensob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bez Berry.
Bensob scores with a sloppy right hand. Berry should have avoided that one.
Berry takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry wants to clinch
and Bensob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Berry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bensob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bensob scores with a decent looking hook.
Berry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bensob counters with a left to the body.
Bensob works the jab nicely.
Berry takes one to the chin there.
Bensob scores with a nice head shot.
Bez Berry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bensob scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Bensob showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bensob, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Roman Bensob!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Roman Bensob!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Roman Bensob!

Roman Bensob wins by unanimous decision!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
74%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Kerr (ranked 4833 p4p, 4884 weight class) and Arthur Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

165 cm
18
141
0 - 0 - 0
169 cm
18
130
0 - 0 - 0
Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Glass.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kerr scrambles back to his feet.

Redfield has managed to clinch.

Redfield gets control of Kerr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Redfield will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kerr is working Redfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Redfield trying to control the position.
Kerr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kerr stopping the sweep attempt from Redfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr tries to stand but Redfield is controlling from the bottom.
Redfield working a defensive guard here.
Kerr controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Redfield looking for a guillotine here but Kerr defends easily.
Kerr passes Redfield's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kerr works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Kerr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Redfield gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Redfield wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Redfield showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr wants to control but Redfield is keeping busy.

Kerr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I would not like to be Redfield right now.

Redfield is having to fend off submission attempts from Kerr, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kerr doesn't have the hooks in though and Redfield manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.

Kerr is looking for a triangle but Redfield pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr controls Redfield momentarily but Redfield frees himself.
Redfield is looking to advance position but Kerr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Kerr landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kerr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Redfield looks a forlorn figure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerr scoring with strikes but Redfield is staying in there.
Redfield is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Kerr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Redfield scores with a head kick.

Redfield gets the takedown into side control.

Redfield decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kerr to his feet.
Redfield fails to land the takedown.
Redfield thuds a left hand into Kerr's body.
Kerr throws a jab when Redfield was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield is looking to clinch but Kerr is avoiding it.
As Redfield tries to get set, Kerr tries to push him back and clinch up but Redfield manages to avoid the attempt.

Redfield clinches with his opponent.

Redfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kerr shoots in for a takedown but Redfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr tries for a takedown but Redfield circles away easily
and Redfield counters with a right hand to the body.

Kerr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Redfield to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Redfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kerr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Redfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redfield wants to pass the guard but Kerr is keeping the position.
Redfield tries to stand but Kerr is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield looking to sit in guard and control but Kerr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Redfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kerr won't allow Redfield to sweep him here.

Redfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Redfield is breathing heavily.
Redfield has a closed guard, preventing Kerr from standing up.
Kerr stopping the sweep attempt from Redfield.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield looking to control.
Kerr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kerr tries to stand but Redfield is controlling from the bottom.
Kerr pushing down on Redfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kerr working Redfield over with strikes.

Kerr is looking for a kimura but Redfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kerr to get the leverage.
Kerr trying to control the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Kerr shoots in looking for a takedown. Redfield tries to sprawl out of it but Kerr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redfield 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 Wayne Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerr is looking to chop away at Redfield's legs.
Redfield steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kerr.
Redfield connects with a body shot.

Redfield takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Redfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Redfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!


Kerr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Redfield to the ground. Kerr is now in Redfield's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redfield is on top in guard.

Redfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerr is keeping the position for now.
Redfield postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kerr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield stays in close to Kerr's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield wants to pass the guard but Kerr is keeping the position.
Redfield is still trying to improve position.
Redfield trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.

Kerr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Redfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Kerr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Redfield!

Redfield explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Redfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kerr shoots in and gets a takedown into Redfield's guard.
Redfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Kerr stopping the sweep attempt from Redfield.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr scoring with some ground and pound.
Redfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Redfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Redfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Kerr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redfield napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Kerr is trying to get an arm triangle but Redfield is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Redfield being controlled for a moment.
Redfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arthur Redfield.
I think Redfield 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Arthur Redfield!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Wayne Kerr!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Arthur Redfield!

Arthur Redfield wins by split decision!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
33%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sunny Electricity (ranked 5002 p4p, 4837 weight class) and Nathan Redmon (ranked 448 p4p, 209 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

166 cm
18
146
0 - 0 - 0
165 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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-


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sunny Electricity !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Redmon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Redmon shoots in and gets a takedown into Electricity 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redmon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Electricity lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Electricity sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Redmon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Electricity defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Electricity stays in close to Redmon's body and controls the position.
Electricity missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Electricity controls the pace.
Electricity has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Electricity would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Redmon being controlled here, momentarily.

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.
Electricity tries to stand but Redmon is controlling from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Electricity throws a hook to the side of Redmon's head but Redmon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Electricity stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Electricity wants it to stay on the feet.
Electricity changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Redmon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Electricity did well to prevent Redmon getting side control.
Redmon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Electricity . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are battling for position here. Electricity manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Redmon with a flurry of punches that miss.

Electricity is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Electricity wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Electricity on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Electricity tries to get out of the position.
Redmon won't allow Electricity to sweep him here.
Electricity manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redmon manages to get himself to full guard.

Electricity passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Electricity tries for a kimura but Redmon is defending well.
Redmon taking a bit of punishment here - Electricity scoring with strikes.
Redmon looks winded!
Electricity taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunny Electricity dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Electricity slaps away a takedown attempt from Redmon, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Electricity tries to sprawl but Redmon drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Electricity has one foot on Redmon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redmon.
Electricity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redmon can do to turn this around?

Electricity shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Electricity wants to stand up but Redmon has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Electricity is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Redmon is just riding it out for now. Electricity eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Electricity has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Redmon is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Electricity tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Electricity landing strikes, looking to finish!
Redmon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Electricity controlling from mount.
Electricity raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Electricity with the ground and pound from mount.
Sunny Electricity overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redmon tries to control Electricity 's body but Electricity pushes him off. Redmon squirms to his side and now Electricity has his back!
Electricity biding his time, controlling Redmon.
Electricity 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Redmon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Electricity .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunny Electricity dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!


Electricity shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redmon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Electricity wants to stand but Redmon is controlling his arm.
Electricity is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Electricity decides to stand up, so the ref orders Redmon to his feet.
Sunny Electricity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmon shoots in looking for a takedown. Electricity tries to sprawl out of it but Redmon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Electricity manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Electricity throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Redmon was covering up waiting for the punch and Electricity finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Redmon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Electricity slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Electricity passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Electricity is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Electricity controlling the pace.
Electricity landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Electricity content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Electricity winds up and cracks Redmon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Electricity is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Electricity lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Electricity is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Electricity working the head and body with strikes.
Nathan Redmon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sunny Electricity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Electricity sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sunny Electricity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Electricity has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Sunny Electricity !
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Sunny Electricity !
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Sunny Electricity !

Sunny Electricity wins by unanimous decision!

Sunny Electricity decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
27%

 

 
 
 
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