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PANDA 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Davidson (ranked 3779 p4p, 4051 weight class) and Thor Fresh (ranked 423 p4p, 442 weight class). Thor Fresh acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Fresh!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fresh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davidson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fresh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davidson's waist but Davidson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fresh off to one side.
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fresh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Davidson is trying to defend but Fresh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fresh is working for a submission of some sort.
Davidson moves into full guard.
Davidson wants to sweep here but Fresh controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson is trying to keep Fresh in close.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Fresh from controlling successfully.
Davidson trying to control the position here.
Fresh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson is pulling down on Fresh's head to control his posture.
Fresh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fresh postures up.
Davidson wants to sweep here but Fresh controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center inform me that Fresh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fresh wanted to stand there but Davidson had control of the position.
Davidson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fresh drops back looking for a leg! Davidson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davidson manages to kick Fresh off! Fresh jumps back into Davidson's guard.
Davidson 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 two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davidson keeping full guard, as Fresh tries to pass.
Davidson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fresh dives in for a single leg takedown but Davidson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Davidson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luke Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Fresh.
Fresh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Davidson!
Davidson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Davidson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Davidson trying to hold on to Fresh's head to control him but Fresh postures up.
Fresh wants to pass the guard but Davidson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is refusing to be controlled, as Fresh sits in half guard.
Fresh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davidson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Davidson is doing well to control the position and prevent Fresh from advancing to side control.
Davidson trying to control from the bottom.
Fresh stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Davidson to get to his feet.
Fresh closes the distance and clinches.
Davidson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davidson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidson.
Davidson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Davidson misses.
Davidson tries to land a leg kick but Fresh saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fresh checks a low kick from Davidson.
Fresh flicks out a counter leg kick but Davidson steps away.
Fresh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fresh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fresh tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
Davidson is looking to reverse the position.
Fresh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davidson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davidson tries to buck Fresh off but Fresh is having none of 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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fresh working away.
Davidson is letting Fresh control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Fresh 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.
Fresh misses with a takedown attempt
and Fresh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fresh shoots and misses
and Davidson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fresh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davidson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luke Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Fresh.
Fresh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fresh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Davidson tries to roll over but Fresh keeps him under control.
Fresh is working for a kimura but Davidson is defending it quite comfortably.
Davidson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fresh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fresh's back!
Davidson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson is not going to allow Fresh to sit and survive in this position.
Davidson tries to get the hooks in deep but Fresh pushed the leg off.
Fresh is trying to get back to his feet but Davidson has full control of the position and if anything, Fresh has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Davidson trying to control momentarily.
Davidson keeps control of the position easily here as Fresh tries to buck him off.
Fresh wants to get back to his feet.
Davidson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Davidson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fresh wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fresh doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Fresh right now.
Fresh is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fresh staying busy and making it hard for Davidson to control.
I really don't envy Fresh right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson avoiding Fresh 's attempts to control his hands.
Fresh rolls, trying to escape but Davidson keeps control of the position.
Davidson biding his time, controlling Fresh.
Fresh rolls, trying to escape but Davidson keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Davidson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fresh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Davidson.
Davidson controlling well, preventing Fresh from escaping the position.
Davidson trying to control momentarily.
Good control from Davidson.
Davidson tries to get the hooks in deep but Fresh pushed the leg off.
Davidson is riding his opponent, not letting Fresh buck him off.
Fresh is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Davidson is looking to control Fresh but Fresh is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Davidson controlling the positon.
Davidson continues to stall.
Fresh staying busy and making it hard for Davidson to control.
Fresh trying to control the hands but Davidson breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
Davidson controlling the position well here. Fresh rolled but Davidson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fresh manages to escape to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Davidson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Davidson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fresh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fresh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thor Fresh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fresh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davidson, pushing him back against the cage.
Davidson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fresh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davidson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Fresh controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davidson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fresh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fresh tries to land a knee to the head but Davidson blocks with his arms.
Davidson blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fresh.
Davidson tries a body shot but Fresh blocks it.
Davidson working aggressively here.
Davidson misses with some punches.
Davidson breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Davidson.
Fresh shoots in but Davidson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fresh has a takedown stuffed.
Fresh blocks a jab.
Davidson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fresh.
Luke Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Fresh.
Nice jab there from Davidson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson swings for the body but Fresh moves out of range.
Davidson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fresh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davidson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fresh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fresh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Luke Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fresh tries to clinch but Davidson is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davidson. That's going to slow Fresh down.
Luke Davidson is winning the standup battle so far.
Davidson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fresh connects with a body shot.
Fresh is looking to clinch but Davidson is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fresh closes the distance and pushes Davidson back into the cage.
Davidson breaks from the clinch.
Davidson swings widly with a right hand
and Fresh counters with a good low kick that Davidson was not able to check.
Davidson leaves Fresh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fresh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davidson can pounce on him.
That kick from Davidson tenderised Fresh's leg. Fresh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fresh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
Davidson throws a hook but Fresh avoids it easily.
Fresh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Davidson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fresh.
Fresh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davidson's waist but Davidson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fresh off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fresh tries to clinch up but Davidson circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Davidson.
Davidson is looking to score with low kicks.
Fresh throws out a counter right but Davidson avoids it with no problem.
Davidson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fresh blocks a jab.
Fresh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davidson sprawls well initially but Fresh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Davidson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Davidson gets back to full guard.
Fresh 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Davidson has his hands on Fresh's head, controlling the position.
Davidson'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davidson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Davidson!
Luke Davidson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggs (ranked 2908 p4p, 2751 weight class) and Hatori Hanzo (ranked 349 p4p, 331 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrone Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hatori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs misses with a few strikes there.
Biggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Biggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Biggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanzo closes the distance and clinches.
Hanzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanzo told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Biggs can't find room to land a body shot as Hanzo controls the action.
Hanzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biggs is trying to force a seperation but Hanzo has the dominant position.
Biggs can't break the clinch.
Biggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biggs scores with a jab.
Hanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanzo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanzo misses with an uppercut. Biggs saw that one coming.
Biggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggs is just out of range.
Hanzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Biggs looks to throw the jab but Hanzo is out of range.
Hanzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biggs misses with a two punch combination.
Hanzo throws a big shot that misses.
Hanzo stalks Biggs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Biggs's face. Biggs staggers backwards, shaken.
 Biggs is rocked!
 It looks like Tyrone Biggs has been cut.
Hanzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Biggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biggs switches off momentarily and Hanzo cracks him with a monster right hand! Biggs topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Hanzo dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Hanzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hatori Hanzo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hatori Hanzo made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trejean Dugall (ranked 1424 p4p, 4143 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 84 p4p, 192 weight class). Trejean Dugall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jose Pacheco's 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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trejean Dugall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacheco dives in for a single leg takedown but Dugall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pacheco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dugall scores with a jab to the body.
Pacheco has his takedown stuffed
and Dugall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pacheco looks winded!
Pacheco walks into a jab.
 It looks like Jose Pacheco has been cut.
Dugall moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Pacheco goes down! Can Dugall finish him!?
 Pacheco is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dugall loads up on a big left hand. Pacheco felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Dugall looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Pacheco can't hide his disappointment, as Dugall celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trejean Dugall!
Post fight, Trejean Dugall took to the microphone: 'IM THE BEST EVAHHHH!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vyrkyx Dall (ranked 2294 p4p, 2390 weight class) and Yef Yew (ranked 291 p4p, 306 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Won't let go. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vyrkyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 3, fighting out of London, Yef Yew!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yew is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, Yew circles away and we're back to standing.
Dall tries for a takedown but Yew sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yew turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dall.
Yew has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyrkyx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yew lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dall shoots in but no luck this time.
Yew throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Yew lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries to clinch up
and Yew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yew connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dall scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dall has his takedown stuffed
and Yew counters with a right hand to the body.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
Dall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yew jabs at Dall's body.
Dall misses with the body kick
letting Yew counter with a right hand.
Dall throws a low kick but Yew avoids it.
Yew fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yew has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yew stuffs the takedown attempt from Dall. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Yew scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dall looks for a takedown but Yew sprawls well.
Dall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yew has one foot on Dall's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yew throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Vyrkyx Dall has been cut.
Dall instigates a clinch.
Yew swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall leaning against his opponent.
Dall is trying to push Yew away but Yew has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yew is pressed up against the cage. Dall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yew down to the mat. Yew avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dall fails with the takedown
and Yew counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yew keeps the fight on the outside.
Yew connects with an inside leg kick.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall looks to land a combination but Yew avoids it well.
Dall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yew keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yew is proving hard to escape from.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Yew is retaining full guard.
Yew looking to control.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Dall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yef Yew dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vyrkyx Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dall blocks a head kick by Yew.
Dall looks to land a combination but Yew avoids it well.
Yew chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yew did well to prevent Dall getting side control.
Dall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yew looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vyrkyx Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yew wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yew is not content to let Dall control the position.
Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yew is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard.
Dall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Dall is going to stand back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yew looks for a takedown but Dall sprawls well.
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.
Yew throws a good cross that connects.
Dall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yew swivels and escapes.
Yew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yew scoring well with a low kick there.
Dall tries to clinch but Yew is having none of it.
Yew stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyrkyx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yew moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Yew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yew leaves Dall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yew thumps Dall with a low kick.
Yew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dall slaps away a takedown attempt from Yew, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Dall. Those never looked like landing.
Dall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Yew.
Yew fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yew connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yew counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall tries to clinch but Yew moves out of range.
Yew flicks out a counter leg kick but Dall steps away.
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yew pinned against the cage. Yew gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yew scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yew scores with a body shot.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yew as he avoids it easily.
Yew lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yef Yew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vyrkyx Dall'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. 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.
Yew with a nice calf kick.
Yew connects with a body shot.
Yew shoots in and gets a takedown into Dall's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yew stands and steps away. Dall gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yew lands with a good body shot.
Yew scores with a jab to the body.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown but Yew manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yew staying out of range there.
Dall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Yew had a free shot at his head there.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yew lands with an overhand left.
Yew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall wants to clinch up but Yew keeps it at a distance.
Yew connects with a leg kick.
Yef Yew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall lands a jab to Yew's midsection.
Dall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dall drives through and clinches with Yew against the cage.
Dall pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yew lands with a light punch inside.
Dall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yef Yew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Yew controls his hands.
Dall looking to stall.
Dall tries to break free but Yew pushes him back against the cage.
Dall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yew blocks it with crossed arms.
Dall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yew pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyrkyx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yew circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yew is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dall wants to clinch up but Yew keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall is defended easily by Yew.
Dall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall moves forwards but Yew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall has his takedown stuffed
and Yew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yew cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Dall takes one to the chin there.
Dall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dall darts in looking for a takedown but Yew gets double underhooks and turns Dall into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Yew as Dall shoots in.
Yew lands a jab to the nose.
Dall is rocked!
Yew steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Dall is out on his feet! Yew sets himself and nearly takes Dall's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yef Yew!
Yef Yew thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Red Fox (ranked 3389 p4p, 2922 weight class) and Evgeni Lomachenko (ranked 170 p4p, 156 weight class). Fox comes to the cage accompanied by TONIGHT IS MY NIGHT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Red Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Evgeni Lomachenko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Fox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lomachenko cracks Fox with an open hand slap.
Lomachenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fox throws a looping overhand right but Lomachenko ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fox misses the target.
Fox misses with a straight right.
Fox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko slips a straight right by Fox.
Lomachenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Lomachenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fox tries to bench press Lomachenko off him but Lomachenko keeps the position.
Fox takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lomachenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lomachenko lands a few punches from side control.
Lomachenko scoring with punches from side control.
Fox is rocked!
Fox is looking to regain half guard here but Lomachenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Fox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lomachenko on the ground.
Lomachenko lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Fox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lomachenko cracks Fox with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lomachenko immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Fox is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lomachenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
Evgeni Lomachenko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Red Fox had this to say: 'I got robbed i want a rematch '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rohith Sharma (ranked 1720 p4p, 2281 weight class) and Xande Moreno (ranked 241 p4p, 306 weight class). Rohith Sharma could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Xande Moreno's chin.
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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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rohith Sharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xande Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sharma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moreno counters with a stiff right hand.
Moreno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sharma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moreno. That did some damage!
Moreno looks to land a left hand but Sharma moved out of range nicely.
Moreno misses with a hook
and Sharma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sharma throws a lazy right hand but Moreno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharma misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Moreno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sharma slips a jab from Moreno.
Sharma closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moreno counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma throws a looping overhand right but Moreno ducks down to avoid it.
Moreno misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sharma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sharma with the inside leg kick.
Moreno walks into a straight right hand from Sharma.
Moreno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sharma walks into a straight right hand from Moreno.
Sharma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moreno misses with a head kick.
Moreno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Sharma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharma throws out a loose jab but Moreno uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno misses with a shot to the body
and Sharma counters with a straight right hand.
Moreno is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Moreno. Those never looked like landing.
Sharma misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sharma counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Moreno badly! He tries to strike back but Sharma puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Moreno out cold! Oh man, Moreno will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rohith Sharma!
Rohith Sharma took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yardbird Knox (ranked 1207 p4p, 1549 weight class) and Sam Bellafontane (ranked 48 p4p, 64 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Tear da Club Up | Three 6 Mafia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Yardbird Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Bellafontane!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellafontane fails with the takedown
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bellafontane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bellafontane shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bellafontane throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Bellafontane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws an overhand right that drops Bellafontane like a sack of potatoes! Knox dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yardbird Knox!
Yardbird Knox 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiu BangYou (ranked 819 p4p, 1365 weight class) and Ispa Murhapuro (ranked 29 p4p, 58 weight class). Aiu BangYou has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiu BangYou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Murhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BangYou was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws a right hand that BangYou ducks under and follows up with a left that BangYou also avoids with ease.
BangYou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BangYou cracks a nice hook into Murhapuro's ribs.
BangYou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murhapuro throws a right and a left that BangYou avoids nicely.
Murhapuro misses with a right hand
and BangYou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BangYou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhapuro throws the left hand but BangYou avoids the punch easily.
BangYou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
BangYou looks to throw the jab but Murhapuro is out of range.
Murhapuro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BangYou misses with a looping right.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from BangYou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
BangYou controls Murhapuro momentarily but Murhapuro frees himself.
Murhapuro is pushing down on BangYou's leg trying to pass to half guard. BangYou is fighting to maintain full guard but Murhapuro has managed to sneak the leg through.
BangYou wants to improve his position but Murhapuro is controlling well.
Murhapuro tries to pass the half guard into mount. BangYou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
BangYou preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Murhapuro wants to pass to mount but BangYou is defending the position.
BangYou is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so BangYou is just riding it out for now. Murhapuro eventually gives up the hold.
BangYou gets full guard.
Murhapuro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murhapuro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murhapuro trying to control the position from guard on top but BangYou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murhapuro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control BangYou haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro postures up.
Murhapuro wants to control from the top but BangYou keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhapuro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murhapuro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
Murhapuro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murhapuro there as he acknowledges the shot.
BangYou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BangYou moves away.
BangYou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for BangYou.
Nice jab there from BangYou.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BangYou takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhapuro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
BangYou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murhapuro being controlled here, momentarily.
BangYou'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.
Murhapuro wants to sweep here but BangYou controlling him for the moment.
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 Aiu BangYou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
That's time! BangYou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
BangYou misses with the combination.
BangYou slips a straight right by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws the left hand but BangYou avoids the punch easily.
Murhapuro throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from BangYou misses the target.
Murhapuro is looking for the big counter here.
Murhapuro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
BangYou looks to land a right hand but Murhapuro moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
BangYou connects with a body shot that sends Murhapuro's belly button to the back.
Ispa Murhapuro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooh!!! Murhapuro has knocked BangYou down with a huge combo! Murhapuro steps away and waves a wobbly BangYou back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
BangYou is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh BangYou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BangYou throws a lazy right hand but Murhapuro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BangYou seems to have got his legs back now.
BangYou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhapuro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aiu BangYou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhapuro fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BangYou wants to clinch.
Murhapuro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but BangYou circles away quickly and effectively.
Murhapuro lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhapuro misses with a double jab.
Aiu BangYou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Murhapuro.
BangYou rushes Murhapuro and presses him up against the cage.
Murhapuro pressing his opponent against the cage.
BangYou has had enough of the clinch but Murhapuro keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BangYou is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murhapuro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but BangYou circles away quickly and effectively.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by BangYou.
Murhapuro dives in for a single leg takedown but BangYou sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
BangYou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
BangYou thuds his right hand into Murhapuro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
BangYou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Murhapuro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BangYou throws an off balance right hand
and Murhapuro counters with a right hand to the body.
Murhapuro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and BangYou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murhapuro scrambles back to his feet.
Murhapuro misses with a looping left.
BangYou throws the left hand but Murhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Murhapuro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but BangYou defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangYou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BangYou.
Murhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
BangYou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
BangYou looks to land a left hand but Murhapuro moved out of range nicely.
Murhapuro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and BangYou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhapuro tries to move into range but BangYou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
BangYou throws an overhand right that lands on Murhapuro's shoulder, as Murhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Murhapuro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BangYou.
Murhapuro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murhapuro lands a left and a right that send BangYou crashing to the mat, dazed. Murhapuro thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Aiu BangYou's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! BangYou takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Murhapuro cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ispa Murhapuro!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 891 p4p, 1439 weight class) and Nomor Gai (ranked 118 p4p, 177 weight class). Urameshi comes to the cage accompanied by Smile Bomb. Gai has chosen Alice Cooper No More Mr. Nice Guy as his entrance music. Nomor Gai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yusuke Urameshi'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 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nomor Gai!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Gai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urameshi under the eye.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gai moves away.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for Gai. That snapped Urameshi's head back.
Gai lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urameshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Gai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.
Urameshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Gai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Urameshi with a jab.
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Gai's body. Gai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Gai moves out of range.
Gai works the jab nicely.
Urameshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gai moves away.
Nice jab there from Urameshi.
Urameshi swings for the body but Gai moves out of range.
Gai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urameshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Gai is out of range.
Gai throws a head kick that misses.
Urameshi swings for the body but Gai moves out of range.
Gai flicks out a counter leg kick but Urameshi steps away.
That kick from Gai tenderised Urameshi's leg. Urameshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gai tries to land a body kick
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gai misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Gai avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gai.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gai.
Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Gai slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Gai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gai throws a lazy body kick
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gai scores with a kick to the body.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gai slips under a jab.
Gai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gai misses its intended target.
Urameshi is looking for a counter combo.
Both fighters circling a little - Gai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Urameshi walks into a stiff left hand from Gai.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gai.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Gai counters with a stiff right hand.
Gai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Urameshi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Gai.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Gai ducks down to avoid it.
Gai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gai swinging wildly here.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gai.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gai. Gai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gai misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Gai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gai. Gai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Gai misses
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Urameshi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gai looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
As Gai looks to move away, Urameshi throws a big counter combo but Gai just gets out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Gai misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi 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.
Gai walks into a left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Gai misses with a body shot.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gai.
Gai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urameshi misses with a left hand
and Gai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nomor Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gai throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi tests Gai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Urameshi has got the better of the exchanges.
Gai misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Gai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gai.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Urameshi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gai - the referee stops the clock and Urameshi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gai. Urameshi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Gai's body.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi lands a jab to Gai's midsection.
Gai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Gai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gai looks to land a body kick but Urameshi moved away.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi with a hook.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Gai moves out of range.
Gai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gai - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gai is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
A slow jab from Gai misses its intended target.
Gai throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Gai only half commits.
Gai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gai misses with a low kick.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Gai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gai.
Urameshi moves out of range as Gai throws a body kick.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Gai's head.
Gai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Gai throws a leg kick but Urameshi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gai misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gai throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gai.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gai has time to react.
Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Gai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Gai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Urameshi with a body shot.
Gai slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Urameshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gai misses with a kick to the body
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Gai moves out of range.
Gai blocks a jab.
Gai shapes to counter with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gai misses with a combination
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gai.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gai can do to turn this around?
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Gai throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gai.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Gai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Gai slips the punch.
Gai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi scores with the left hand. Gai knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gai throws a leg kick
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gai missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Gai.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Gai manages to avoid it.
Urameshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gai tried to score with a low kick but Urameshi checks it.
Urameshi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gai throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gai drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Gai misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gai throws a leg kick
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Urameshi.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Gai is out of range.
Gai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gai throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Gai does it's job there.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gai slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gai pushes Urameshi away with a front kick.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Gai.
Urameshi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nomor Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Gai off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Gai.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Gai.
Gai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Gai is rocked!
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gai.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Gai's shoulder, as Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi misses with a jab to the body
and Gai counters with a good low kick that Urameshi was not able to check.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Gai moves away and avoids it.
Gai throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi scores with a jab. Gai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urameshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gai misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai looks to land a body kick but Urameshi moved away.
Gai scores with a shot to the body.
Gai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Gai misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab lands there for Urameshi.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gai wants to land a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gai tries to score with a low kick but Urameshi moves his leg out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Urameshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Gai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gai throws a poor cross that misses
and Gai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi stuns Gai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gai scoring well with a low kick there.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Gai ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Urameshi connects with a jab.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gai clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urameshi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Gai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Gai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urameshi 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
After winning the bout, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nomor Gai spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Fans About The Lost, Ill Get The Belt Back'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lesnar (ranked 580 p4p, 690 weight class) and Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 20 p4p, 25 weight class). Takeishi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kabuki Gomen-Jyo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitsugu Takeishi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeishi is just out of range.
Takeishi wants to counter with a clinch but Lesnar pushes him away.
Takeishi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesnar wants to take the fight to the mat but Takeishi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Takeishi tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lesnar as Takeishi tries to tie him up.
Lesnar wants to stall.
Takeishi leaning against his opponent.
Lesnar misses with a body punch.
Lesnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lesnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeishi's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Takeishi lands a right hand.
Takeishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Takeishi on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lesnar gets through Takeishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a body punch.
Lesnar blocks an uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takeishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lesnar lands with a left to the head.
Takeishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesnar working aggressively here.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Mark Lesnar has been cut.
Takeishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lesnar is trying to maintain a safe position but Takeishi gets an underhook and turns Lesnar into the cage.
A short right from Takeishi on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeishi.
Lesnar is working for takedown but Takeishi is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeishi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Takeishi fails to land.
Lesnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Takeishi.
Takeishi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lesnar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lesnar stalling the fight.
Lesnar has a couple of punches blocked by Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a right hand.
Takeishi lands a shot to the body.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Takeishi.
Lesnar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lesnar misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from Lesnar.
Lesnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Takeishi lands an uppercut.
Lesnar tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing Lesnar back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lesnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeishi's elbow.
Takeishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Takeishi as the two fighters clinch.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Takeishi as the two fighters clinch.
Takeishi cracks Lesnar with a nice body shot.
Takeishi is struggling to control the position.
Lesnar tries a body shot but Takeishi blocks it.
Takeishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Lesnar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lesnar tries to work over Takeishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeishi lands an uppercut.
Takeishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeishi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Takeishi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lesnar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takeishi can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeishi lands a right hand.
Takeishi lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeishi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takeishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeishi tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Takeishi.
Takeishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takeishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takeishi pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takeishi is working Lesnar over against the cage.
Takeishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Lesnar is rocked!
Takeishi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lesnar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lesnar drops to his knees and Takeishi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
A less than humble Mitsugu Takeishi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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