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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Humphrey Baker (ranked 1991 p4p, 2169 weight class) and Seiryu Machida (ranked 297 p4p, 325 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Humphrey Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machida.
Baker 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.
Baker moves out of range of the leg kick from Machida.
Machida takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Machida tries to work over Baker's front leg with a kick but Baker checks it.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida scores with a nice body kick.
Machida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baker avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machida lands an elbow inside that Baker shrugs off.
Baker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baker tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
Baker tries to circle away but Machida has him pinned against the cage.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker lands a right hand.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Machida blocks a body shot from Baker.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machida.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
 Baker is rocked!
Machida has Baker pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Baker is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Machida - that's hurt Baker badly! Oh, another knee lands and Baker is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Baker doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Seiryu Machida!
After the fight, Seiryu Machida was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Yaj (ranked 1421 p4p, 1204 weight class) and Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 210 p4p, 175 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Yaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yaj sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yaj lands a leg kick that knocks Kuznetsov off balance momentarily.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yaj counters with a head kick that drops Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a chopping leg kick but Yaj manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Yaj was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
A head kick misses from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Yaj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Yaj.
Kuznetsov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Yaj throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Yaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Yaj misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and Yaj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Yaj connects with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Yaj is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Yaj blocks the leg kick.
Yaj throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yaj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj connects with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yaj momentarily.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yaj. That one must have hurt.
Yaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuznetsov if he has to take too many more of those.
Yaj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yaj lands a big head kick that sends Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat! Yaj takes a step backwards and waves Kuznetsov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Yaj ducks under and follows up with a left that Yaj also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yaj lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yaj sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Yaj finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yaj takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Yaj is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Yaj fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuznetsov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Yaj saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuznetsov is able to avoid easily.
Yaj throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yaj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Yaj counters with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yaj's head.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Kuznetsov lands a head kick!
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Yaj.
Yaj throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuznetsov.
Yaj throws a low kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yaj had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yaj connects with a solid leg kick.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Yaj lands a head kick. Kuznetsov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kuznetsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Yaj misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Yaj dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuznetsov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yaj misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Yaj's midsection.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Yaj avoids it well.
Yaj with a nice calf kick.
Yaj has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj lands with a good body shot.
Yaj slips under a jab.
Yaj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Yaj.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Yaj is rocked!
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Yaj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Yaj moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetsov.
Yaj is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kuznetsov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Yaj looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Yaj.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Yaj walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuznetsov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuznetsov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Yaj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yaj scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuznetsov drops Yaj with a left and a right! Oh, Yaj is hurt - Kuznetsov dives into side control looking to finish!
Yaj gets back to half guard.
Kuznetsov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Yaj to get to his feet.
Yaj throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yaj seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Yaj with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuznetsov to score with a decent uppercut.
Yaj misses with a body kick.
Yaj tries to work over Kuznetsov's front leg with a kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yaj.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuznetsov.
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Yaj appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetsov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yaj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yaj lands a high kick!
Kuznetsov sizes up Yaj with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yaj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yaj missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Yaj thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Yaj thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yaj throws a leg kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yaj.
Yaj takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yajs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kuznetsov cracks Yaj with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Yaj falls to his knees and Kuznetsov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Nikolai Kuznetsov took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Pat Yaj was interviewed post fight and said 'It wasn't the game plan we planned. Props to Puzo on a well deserved victory. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roc Le Phat (ranked 1582 p4p, 2085 weight class) and Michel Pereira (ranked 240 p4p, 312 weight class). Le Phat comes to the cage accompanied by Bonita Applebum. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roc Le Phat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Michel Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roc Le Phat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Phat throws out the jab.
Le Phat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Le Phat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Pereira tries to get set, Le Phat tries to push him back and clinch up but Pereira manages to avoid the attempt.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Phat throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Le Phat fails with a takedown attempt.
Pereira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira tries to clinch but Le Phat is having none of it.
Pereira walks into a left hand.
Le Phat lands a jab.
Le Phat misses with a kick to the body.
Pereira feints a counter leg kick.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Le Phat drives through and clinches with Pereira against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Roc Le Phat has been cut.
Le Phat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pereira walks away with a smile on his face. Le Phat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Le Phat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Phat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Le Phat.
Le Phat wants to clinch
and Pereira counters with a nice leg kick.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Phat.
Pereira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Le Phat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pereira lands with a thumping leg kick.
Le Phat throws the kick towards the body but Pereira avoids it.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Le Phat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Le Phat misses with a head kick.
Pereira misses with a straight left.
Le Phat drives through and clinches with Pereira against the cage.
Le Phat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Le Phat blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Phat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Michel Pereira has been cut.
Le Phat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pereira to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roc Le Phat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pereira blocks an elbow strike from Le Phat.
Pereira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Le Phat.
Pereira keeps control of Le Phat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Le Phat misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Phat lands with a short shot to the head.
Pereira avoids the elbow strike from Le Phat, against the cage.
Pereira blocks a body shot from Le Phat.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Le Phat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Le Phat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Le Phat lands with a left to the head.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Le Phat managing to block the knees to the body from Pereira.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Phat's elbow.
A short right from Le Phat on the inside.
Le Phat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Le Phat clinches.
Still in the clinch, Le Phat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Le Phat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira blocks the elbow strike.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Phat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pereira missing with knees to the body.
Le Phat pulls guard effortlessly.
Le Phat is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Phat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Le Phat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pereira is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roc Le Phat dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Le Phat misses.
Pereira walks into a jab.
Le Phat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Le Phat moves away and avoids it.
Pereira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Le Phat throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Phat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pereira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Le Phat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Le Phat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pereira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pereira throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Phat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Le Phat misses the body punch
and Pereira counters with a two punch combo.
Le Phat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roc Le Phat is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Pereira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Le Phat doesn't seem phased though.
Le Phat moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Le Phat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pereira.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Phat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pereira is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Phat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira pushes Le Phat off looking to stand but Le Phat dives back in and keeps control.
Pereira is doing well to control the position and prevent Le Phat from advancing to side control.
Pereira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat passes to full mount!
Le Phat unloads with some shots from mount but Pereira bucks and avoids them well.
Le Phat thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pereira trying desperately to get to his feet.
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!
Pereira is trying desperately to improve position.
Pereira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pereira tries to hold on but Le Phat pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat cracks Pereira with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Roc Le Phat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pereira wants to hold on but Le Phat pushes him away.
Le Phat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pereira is looking to escape.
Le Phat looking to finish with strikes here!
Le Phat wants to control the pace but Pereira is squirming around nicely.
Le Phat prevents Pereira from getting the reversal.
Le Phat landing strikes from the mount and Pereira is in trouble!
Pereira can't escape the position.
Le Phat looking to control but Pereira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Le Phat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
Le Phat avoids the attempt from Pereira to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat tries to push Pereira's head away but Pereira is holding on tight.
Le Phat landing punches.
Pereira is trying to escape the mount.
Le Phat jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pereira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pereira and Le Phat has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pereira can't do much from the bottom here.
Pereira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Le Phat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roc Le Phat dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Le Phat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pereira is fending him off so far but Le Phat persists. Nope, Pereira circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Le Phat throws a head punch that misses.
Le Phat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pereira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Le Phat clobbers Pereira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pereira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Le Phat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pereira!
Pereira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pereira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control here.
Pereira is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Phat is thwarting Pereira's attempts to control the position.
Le Phat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Le Phat is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pereira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Le Phat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Le Phat 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.
Michel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roc Le Phat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pereira wants to control but Le Phat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pereira is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Le Phat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pereira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pereira taking some punishment here, with Le Phat in his half guard.
Pereira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Le Phat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Le Phat's back!
Le Phat wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Le Phat right now.
Le Phat tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira controlling the position easily from mount.
Pereira wants to take Le Phat's back here but Le Phat is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pereira manages to capitalize on a mistake by Le Phat to take his back!
Le Phat is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pereira gets his way!
Pereira trying to control momentarily.
Pereira struggling to land strikes to the head as Le Phat covers up.
Le Phat is trying to break free.
Le Phat 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.
I would not like to be Le Phat right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Phat is really stuck here.
Le Phat looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pereira throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Pereira trying to control momentarily.
Le Phat breaks Pereira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Phat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pereira is looking for a triangle here but Le Phat uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roc Le Phat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Le Phat, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roc Le Phat!
A less than humble Roc Le Phat 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 1027 p4p, 1093 weight class) and Chester Drawers (ranked 111 p4p, 118 weight class). Brah comes to the cage accompanied by Dropped by Smoke Serpent. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Edgy Brah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chester Drawers!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brah misses with a kick to the body.
Brah lands with a straight right. Drawers didn't see that one coming.
Brah throws a series of punches but Drawers avoids them all with ease.
Drawers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drawers moves away from the strike by Brah.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Brah avoids it easily.
Drawers blocks the body kick.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brah defends it well.
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah scores with a body shot.
Brah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drawers counters with a single leg into guard. Brah didn't expect that.
Drawers tries to free his leg and advance position but Brah is retaining full guard.
Brah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah winds up and cracks Drawers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily.
Brah has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah wants to free his trapped foot but Drawers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
Brah wants to control but Drawers is keeping him busy.
Drawers taking some punishment here, with Brah in his half guard.
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily.
Brah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drawers taking some punishment here, with Brah in his half guard.
Brah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drawers is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brah 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.
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah controlling the action here.
Drawers gets back to full guard.
Drawers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brah defends well.
Drawers has an active guard here but Brah has managed to pass into half guard.
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brah lands with a punch from half guard.
Brah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drawers is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brah is looking to advance position but Drawers won't allow it.
Brah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drawers won't allow Brah to pass to mount.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drawers keeps working.
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
Brah wants to take a breather but Drawers is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brah or perhaps it was just good defense by Drawers, which made it look bad.
Brah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Brah avoids it easily.
Brah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drawers doesn't seem bothered though.
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Brah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah thows a leg kick but Drawers checks it
and Drawers counters with a shoot takedown. Brah fights it but they end up in guard.
Brah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Drawers is working Brah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drawers won't allow Brah to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drawers is one step ahead there.
Drawers looking to pass the guard.
Drawers passes Brah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drawers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brah is just riding it out for now. Drawers eventually gives up the hold.
Drawers is working for a kimura but Brah is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drawers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brah sees it coming and defends easily.
Drawers tries to pass to full mount but Brah defends it.
Drawers is thwarting Brah's attempts to control the position.
Brah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drawers can do to turn this around?
Drawers wants to work for an arm triangle but Brah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drawers wants to work for an arm triangle but Brah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drawers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah regains half guard.
Drawers seems to be working for a kimura but Brah defends the submission attempt.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but Brah defending well.
Brah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drawers is looking to work some ground and pound but Brah has wrist control.
Chester Drawers has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brah is on top in guard.
Brah passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Brah's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Drawers manages to get back to half guard.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Drawers has hold of Brah's hands but Brah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brah working over Drawers with some ground and pound. Drawers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Drawers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah seems to be working for a kimura but Drawers defends the submission attempt.
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chester Drawers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drawers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drawers avoids a kick to the body.
Brah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah shoots in for a takedown but Drawers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brah throws a series of strikes that have Drawers backpedaling.
Brah dives in for a single leg takedown but Drawers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah has Drawers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drawers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drawers tries to pull guard but Brah won't allow it.
Brah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drawers is trying to pull guard but Brah has him pressed against the cage.
Brah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brah swings wildly with an uppercut but Drawers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Brah on the inside.
Brah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drawers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brah somewhat.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Brah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Brah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brah showed some decent athleticism there.
Drawers moves into full guard.
Drawers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brah passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Brah there.
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily.
Brah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brah seems to be working for a kimura but Drawers defends the submission attempt.
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drawers keeps working.
Drawers wants to sweep but Brah has passed to side control!
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drawers keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drawers is trying to get back to half guard.
Brah lands an elbow.
Drawers gets back to half guard.
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
Drawers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drawers is refusing to be controlled, as Brah sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drawers moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brah 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
A victorious Edgy Brah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Nicolas (ranked 820 p4p, 619 weight class) and Jack Wilson (ranked 121 p4p, 98 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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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 35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Nicolas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Wilson misses with a body shot
and Nicolas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilson lands a really nice looking cross but Nicolas seems unphased.
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson rushes Nicolas and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Nicolas is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Wilson piles on the pressure and Nicolas crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilson!
A victorious Jack Wilson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alika Hakekia (ranked 537 p4p, 564 weight class) and Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 72 p4p, 76 weight class). Hakekia's entrance music is Nation Of Violence . A fine choice. Alika Hakekia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fiyero Lermontov'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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alika Hakekia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Hakekia.
Hakekia keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakekia scores with the left hand. Lermontov knows he should have avoided that one.
Lermontov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lermontov! But no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Lermontov down.
Lermontov blocks a leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Lermontov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hakekia with a body shot.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Hakekia.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lermontov checks a leg kick.
Lermontov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good exchange - Hakekia coming out on top.
Lermontov walks into a stiff left hand from Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia misses with a left hand
and Lermontov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov throws a head kick that misses.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Lermontov's front leg but catches the back leg as Lermontov tries to avoid it.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lermontov slips a jab from Hakekia.
It seemed like Lermontov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a lunging right hand
and Lermontov counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakekia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lermontov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hakekia throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lermontov counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Lermontov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lermontov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lermontov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lermontov wants to counter with a clinch but Hakekia pushes him away.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lermontov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lermontov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Lermontov flicks out a counter leg kick but Hakekia steps away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hakekia misses with a right hand
and Hakekia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Lermontov throws a counter combo.
Hakekia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lermontov counters with a nice leg kick.
Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lermontov moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut
and Lermontov counters with a beautiful punch that sends Hakekia to the canvas!
Hakekia is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakekia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oh Hakekia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lermontov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hakekia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hakekia has escaped and now he's on top!
Hakekia seems to have got his legs back now.
Hakekia stopping the sweep attempt from Lermontov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov is looking for a triangle here but Hakekia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lermontov is trying to work for a sweep but Hakekia has mounted him!
Hakekia controlling his opponent.
Lermontov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hakekia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lermontov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body. Lermontov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Lermontov tries to counter with a clinch but Hakekia shakes him off and moves away.
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
Lermontov throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Hakekia thuds his right hand into Lermontov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lermontov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hakekia connects with a crisp jab.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but Lermontov ducks down to avoid it.
Lermontov is looking for the big counter here.
Hakekia scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lermontov slips a straight right by Hakekia.
Hakekia backing away here, and Lermontov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hakekia jabs Lermontov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the body
and Lermontov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia cracks Lermontov with a good jab.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Lermontov's leg but Lermontov calmly moves out of range.
Lermontov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Hakekia misses
and Lermontov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
Lermontov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hakekia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Lermontov wants to counter with a clinch but Hakekia pushes him away.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lermontov in his tracks.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Lermontov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Lermontov blocks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia scores with a decent looking hook.
Hakekia looks to throw a body kick
and Lermontov counters with a straight right hand.
Lermontov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
and Lermontov counters with a big right hand! Oh Hakekia is in trouble here! Lermontov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiyero Lermontov!
Fiyero Lermontov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Alika Hakekia was interviewed post fight and said 'Im Sorry '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 395 p4p, 654 weight class) and Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 55 p4p, 98 weight class). Gennady Mikhasevich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennady Mikhasevich!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from DeVanzo.
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but DeVanzo is out of range.
A good leg kick by Mikhasevich.
DeVanzo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. DeVanzo showed some decent athleticism there.
Mikhasevich tries to roll over but DeVanzo keeps him under control.
Mikhasevich trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo is looking to take a break and control but Mikhasevich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeVanzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo thows a huge punch but Mikhasevich dodges it nicely.
Mikhasevich blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeVanzo.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. DeVanzo connects with a nice short shot to Mikhasevich's temple.
DeVanzo 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.
DeVanzo trying to control the action but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
DeVanzo prevents Mikhasevich from improving his position.
Mikhasevich is trying to maintain the position but DeVanzo is very close to passing his half guard.
DeVanzo wants to take a breather but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeVanzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeVanzo trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeVanzo wants to control but Mikhasevich is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mikhasevich is looking to improve his position.
DeVanzo wants to take a breather but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
DeVanzo prevents Mikhasevich from improving his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mikhasevich is looking to control DeVanzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mikhasevich avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeVanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo throws an off balance right hand
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikhasevich misses with a kick to the body.
Mikhasevich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as DeVanzo backs up against the cage.
DeVanzo tries to bum rush Mikhasevich with a series of wild strikes but Mikhasevich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo throws a series of punches but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeVanzo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mikhasevich lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeVanzo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeVanzo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DeVanzo is looking to counter punch.
DeVanzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeVanzo tries to move into range but Mikhasevich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab from DeVanzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVanzo misses with a double jab
and Mikhasevich counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. DeVanzo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
DeVanzo is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo throws a good cross that connects.
DeVanzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mikhasevich.
Oh DeVanzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Mikhasevich jabs at DeVanzo's body.
DeVanzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeVanzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhasevich misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from DeVanzo misses the target.
Mikhasevich throws a body shot but no joy.
DeVanzo throws a series of punches but Mikhasevich avoids them all with ease.
DeVanzo throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Artie DeVanzo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeVanzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mikhasevich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeVanzo misses with a right hand
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artie DeVanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVanzo fails with the takedown
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich defending well as DeVanzo loads up on a big left hand.
DeVanzo fails to land with a series of punches.
DeVanzo connects with a body shot.
DeVanzo throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on DeVanzo if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo misses with a double jab.
DeVanzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Oooh a lovely combination from Mikhasevich sends DeVanzo down but not out. Mikhasevich dives into side control looking to finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich wants to control but DeVanzo is keeping him busy.
DeVanzo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mikhasevich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
DeVanzo manages to get to full guard.
DeVanzo looking for a sweep. Not yet DeVanzo, not yet.
DeVanzo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mikhasevich is not content to let DeVanzo control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo wants to free his trapped foot but Mikhasevich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mikhasevich is controlling DeVanzo's trapped leg to prevent DeVanzo from advancing to side control.
DeVanzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mikhasevich is looking to improve his position.
DeVanzo not doing much here.
Mikhasevich is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from DeVanzo there.
DeVanzo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mikhasevich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeVanzo is working away from the top position though.
DeVanzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikhasevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeVanzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from DeVanzo.
Mikhasevich with the active half guard here but DeVanzo passes nicely into side control.
DeVanzo scores with punches from side control.
DeVanzo trying to control the position but Mikhasevich is working away.
DeVanzo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Artie DeVanzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeVanzo working the head and body with strikes.
Mikhasevich is trying to get back to half guard.
DeVanzo advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Artie DeVanzo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut
and DeVanzo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo is standing up over Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich looks to escape but DeVanzo dives into side control.
DeVanzo lands a few punches from side control.
Mikhasevich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
DeVanzo tries for a kimura but Mikhasevich is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo scores with punches from side control.
Mikhasevich struggling a bit here.
DeVanzo is looking to take a break and control but Mikhasevich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mikhasevich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
DeVanzo trying to control the action but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mikhasevich is looking to reverse the position.
DeVanzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhasevich keeps working.
DeVanzo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Artie DeVanzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo landing a few strikes.
DeVanzo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mikhasevich is trying to get back to half guard.
DeVanzo scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeVanzo taking a break here but Mikhasevich is having none of it and regains half guard.
Well, if DeVanzo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
DeVanzo wants to take a breather but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeVanzo is taking a breather. Mikhasevich 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.
DeVanzo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mikhasevich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artie DeVanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeVanzo, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Artie DeVanzo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Calixto Cardona (ranked 352 p4p, 467 weight class) and Action Bastard (ranked 36 p4p, 48 weight class). Bastard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Japanese And Lovely - Jucifer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Calixto Cardona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Action Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardona scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cardona throws a hook but Bastard blocks it.
Cardona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardona blocks a jab.
Bastard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cardona's guard.
Bastard trying to control but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Cardona being controlled here, momentarily.
Cardona wants to stand and escape but Bastard is having none of it.
Bastard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardona is retaining full guard.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard throws a big right hand that misses.
Cardona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cardona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Bastard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cardona has time to react.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bastard throws a hook but Cardona avoids it easily.
Cardona looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cardona stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cardona wants it to stay on the feet.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
Bastard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cardona's waist but Cardona gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bastard off to one side.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Cardona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bastard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cardona swivels and escapes.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona looks for the body kick but Bastard saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Bastard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bastard is out of range.
Bastard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardona.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bastard blocks a jab.
Cardona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bastard throws a leg kick but Cardona moved away.
Bastard scores with a decent looking hook.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Cardona blocks a jab.
Cardona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bastard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona with a nice calf kick.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throws a shot to the body.
Cardona throws a front kick aimed at Bastard's knee but Bastard avoids it well.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cardona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Bastard.
Bastard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Cardona is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bastard cracks Cardona with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bastard throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastard.
Bastard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Bastard throws a jab when Cardona was well out of range.
Cardona throws a front kick that sends Bastard stumbling back into the cage.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bastard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardona moves away.
Bastard lands with a nice body punch.
Cardona misses with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Cardona scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Action Bastard has been cut.
Bastard misses with a leg kick
and Cardona counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard blocks a low kick nicely.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardona.
Bastard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bastard or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardona, which made it look bad.
Bastard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bastard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bastard ducks right into an uppercut from Cardona.
Cardona connects with a single shot there.
Bastard gets the takedown into side control.
Bastard trying to control the action but Cardona is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bastard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bastard scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Cardona. Those never looked like landing.
Bastard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cardona.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bastard checks a leg kick.
Cardona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bastard thumps Cardona with a low kick.
Bastard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bastard misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Cardona is out of range.
Cardona tries to clinch there but Bastard circles away.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Bastard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cardona fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bastard on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard digs a good body shot into Cardona's ribs.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Bastard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Bastard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Cardona ducks right into an uppercut from Bastard.
Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Cardona went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bastard lands a jab to Cardona's midsection.
A jab from Cardona misses.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Bastard throws a shot to the body.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Bastard avoids a kick to the body.
Cardona swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Cardona lands with a nice body punch.
Cardona misses with a hook.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Cardona swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bastard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Bastard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Cardona throws a body kick that misses.
Bastard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cardona with a body shot.
Bastard tries to move into range but Cardona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cardona scores with a punch to the head.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cardona throws a push kick but Bastard slaps the foot to one side.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cardona takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bastards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bastard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bastard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cardona scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Cardona.
Cardona thumps Bastard with a low kick.
Cardona throws a leg kick
and Bastard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cardona's guard.
Bastard stops Cardona from standing up.
Cardona can't keep his opponent in guard - Bastard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cardona trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bastard trying to control but Cardona is having none of it.
Bastard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cardona wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bastard raining down shots from the mount!
Cardona is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bastard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Action Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cardona walks into a stiff left hand from Bastard.
Cardona throws a combination. Bastard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cardona lands the left hand.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Cardona lands a nice hook to Bastard's body. Bastard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bastard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cardona. Cardona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cardona misses with a hook. Bastard ducked under it nicely.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
Bastard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bastard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bastard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bastard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cardona wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bastard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bastard works his way into side control.
Bastard is looking to take a break and control but Cardona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Bastard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bastard prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bastard is trying to get an arm triangle but Cardona is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bastard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bastard trying to control the position but Cardona is working away.
Cardona wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard wants to control but Cardona is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard keeps the fight on the outside.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Cardona wants to clinch.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Cardona has managed to clinch.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bastard lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bastard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cardona after a bit of a struggle.
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bastard has clasped his hands together around Cardona's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bastard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard trying to control the action but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Bastard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bastard cracks Cardona with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bastard has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bastard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cardona can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cardona wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bastard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Action Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bastard 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Bastard!
After winning the bout, Action Bastard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Maestre (ranked 215 p4p, 1122 weight class) and Claudio Escorre (ranked 10 p4p, 36 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Maestre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Claudio Escorre!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Escorre.
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maestre circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestre misses the target.
Maestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Maestre.
Escorre lands the left hand.
Escorre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maestre just misses with a punch to the body.
Escorre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maestre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maestre throws a hook to the side of Escorre's head but Escorre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maestre swings for the body but Escorre moves out of range.
Maestre moves away from the strike by Escorre.
Maestre misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escorre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escorre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escorre.
Escorre slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestre lands with a shot to the body.
Maestre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escorre's hands.
Maestre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escorre throws a right and a left that Maestre avoids nicely.
Maestre connects with a right hand. Escorre shakes it off.
Maestre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escorre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escorre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
Maestre drops Escorre with a beautiful combination! Escorre stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maestre is looking for the KO!
Escorre is rocked!
It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escorre get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Escorre stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Maestre runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre took some time post fight to say the following; 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.
In defeat, Claudio Escorre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tan Zan (ranked 111 p4p, 144 weight class) and Dom Severini (ranked 21 p4p, 31 weight class). Tan Zan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tan Zan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Severini!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zan staying out of range there.
Severini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Severini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan jabs Severini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan pushes Severini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Severini blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Severini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan lands a shot to the body.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Severini controls his hands.
Severini scores with a shot to the side of Zan's head.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severini.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Severini avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Severini prevents a body shot from Zan.
Nice body punch from Zan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severini.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Severini blocking some punches.
Severini wants to take the fight to the mat but Zan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Severini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Severini misses with some punches.
Zan gets through Severini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zan tries a body shot but Severini blocks it.
Zan blocks a body shot from Severini.
Severini working aggressively here.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Severini blocks a body shot from Zan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Severini controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Severini.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Severini's head.
Severini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan blocks a body shot from Severini.
Zan tries a body shot but Severini blocks it.
Severini blocking some punches.
Zan is leaning against Severini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Zan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
Severini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan tries to work over Severini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Zan.
Zan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Severini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Severini's elbow.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Severini - that landed with a thud.
Severini tries to throw a body punch but Zan avoids it by throwing Severini back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severini.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Severini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan misses with some punches.
Severini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Severini.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zan misses with some punches.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Severini backwards.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Zan.
Zan blocks a body shot from Severini.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Severini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Severini misses with an uppercut.
Zan lunges at Severini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Severini's hand.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Zan.
Zan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zan works the jab nicely.
Severini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zan did well to prevent Severini getting side control.
Zan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tan Zan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zan lunges at Severini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Severini's hand.
Zan scores with a hook to the body. Severini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zan cracks Severini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Severini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zan scores with a hook to the body. Severini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Severini.
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!
Severini lands a right hook to the body.
Severini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Severini is on him like a limpet, forcing Zan back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Severini.
Severini misses with a punch to the body.
Severini is working for takedown but Zan is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Severini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan lands a jab to the nose.
Zan connects with a jab.
Severini walks into a stiff left hand from Zan.
Good exchange - Zan coming out on top.
Severini ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Severini manages to avoid it.
Severini takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Severini misses with a few strikes there.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan clinches up with Severini and pushes him back against the cage.
Severini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan works on Severini's body with a couple of short punches.
Severini is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Zan.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan tries to work over Severini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Severini can do to turn this around?
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Severinis head.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Severini has Zan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan pushes Severini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Severini controls his hands.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severini.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Severini.
Zan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Severini's elbow.
Zan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan works on Severini's body with a couple of short punches.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Zan.
A short body shot lands from Zan as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Zan.
Zan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Severini's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Severini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zan is working Severini over against the cage.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
A short right from Zan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tan Zan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Zan connects with a body shot that sends Severini's belly button to the back.
Zan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dom Severini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan connects with a jab.
Severini is rocked!
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Severini is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Severini staying out of range there.
It seemed like Severini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Severini seems to have recovered his senses.
Severini needs to keep his hands up - Zan had a free shot at his head there.
Severini throws a big shot that misses.
Zan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zan avoids the body shot from Severini.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan has closed the distance and engaged Severini in a clinch.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan is working Severini over against the cage.
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!
Zan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Severini backwards.
Severini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
Severini blocking some punches.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Zan.
Severini prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Severini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tan Zan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zan misses with some punches.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Zan.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Severini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severini.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Severini.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Severini uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Severinis head.
Severini blocks an uppercut.
Dom Severini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zan lands a left hand.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Severini controls the action.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severini.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Severini controls the action.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan managing to block the knees to the body from Severini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severini.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Tan Zan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Severini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Severini swings wildly with an uppercut but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Severini swings wildly with an uppercut but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zan.
Zan stops a takedown attempt from Severini.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zan prevents a body shot from Severini.
Zan tries a body shot but Severini blocks it.
Severini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan blocking some punches.
Zan lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tan Zan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zan 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tan Zan!
An out of breath Tan Zan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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pop
A | B |
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A | B |
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