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IFC 1: The Beginning PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Campbell (ranked 4705 p4p, 4670 weight class) and Jarret Jack (ranked 494 p4p, 493 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jarret Jack!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jack avoiding damage as Campbell throws knees to the body.
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Campbell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Campbell backs off Jack throws a huge counter combo but Campbell manages to avoid it all.
No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Jack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
Campbell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Jack shows good takedown defense.
Jack is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Campbell with a body shot.
Campbell darts in and clinches Jack up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jack.
Jack throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
Campbell takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Mark Campbell has been cut.
Jack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Campbell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Campbell.
Jack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campbell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campbell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but Campbell blocks with his arms.
Jack misses with some punches.
Campbell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jack is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Campbell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Campbell has Jack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Campbell moves into range and clinches up with Jack.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Campbell misses with the head strike.
Jack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jack throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack darts in and clinches Campbell up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell stalling in the clinch.
Campbell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jack throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Campbell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a head kick.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt - Jack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Campbell clinches with his opponent.
Jack misses with some punches.
Campbell is trying to push Jack away but Jack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jack can't find room to land a body shot as Campbell controls the action.
Campbell wants to break free but Jack has control.
Jack misses with some punches.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jack fails to land.
Jack misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campbells head.
Campbell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jack.
Jack being controlled against the cage.
Campbell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campbell is defended easily by Jack.
Jack moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarret Jack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Campbell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Campbell has Jack up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Jack.
A frustrated look appears on Campbell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack misses with some punches.
Jack scores with a shot to the side of Campbell's head.
Campbell pulls guard.
Jack stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campbell fails with the takedown
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jack as the two fighters clinch.
Jarret Jack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jack looking to throw knees to the head but Campbell is blocking nicely.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Jack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell looking to stall.
Jack misses with some punches.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jack has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Jack.
Jack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campbell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jack is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Jack misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campbell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jack misses with a punch on the inside.
Jack fails to pull guard.
Jack has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
Jack has Campbell pressed against the cage, preventing Campbell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Campbell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jack has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Campbell is proving hard to escape from.
Jack gets to his feet. Campbell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jack is fending him off so far but Campbell persists. Nope, Jack circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses with a knee to the head.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campbell is looking to break free of the clinch but Jack has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Campbell wants to stall.
Campbell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Campbell pulls guard successfully.
Campbell wants to stand and escape but Jack is having none of it.
Jack decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Campbell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Campbell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack sprawls and moves away.
Jack is looking to clinch.
Campbell fails to land the takedown.
Jack is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses with a few strikes there.
Campbell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack sprawls and moves away.
Jack moves into the clinch successfully.
Campbell tries to land knees in the clinch but Jack avoids the damage to the body.
Jack scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jack lands a hook that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Jack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Campbell blocks it with crossed arms.
Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Campbell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campbell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jack prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarret Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Campbell's cut.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack throws a counter combo.
Campbell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Campbell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Jack.
Jack misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Jack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
Campbell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Jack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Campbell pushes Jack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campbell is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Jack.
Jack lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jack working aggressively here.
Jack misses with some punches.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Campbell blocking some punches.
Campbell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jack fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack darts in and clinches Campbell up against the cage.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack working aggressively here.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Jack won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Campbell wants to get back to striking at distance but Jack won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jack.
Campbell is trying to push Jack away but Jack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Campbell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a head punch that misses.
Jack tries a body shot but Campbell blocks it.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Jack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch but Jack keeps him there for the moment.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Jack holds him up against the cage and eventually Campbell drops back down to his feet.
Campbell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Campbell is trying to push Jack away but Jack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Jack.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Jack has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jack throws a head punch that misses.
Jack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mark Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarret Jack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campbell trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarret Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarret Jack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Fuentez (ranked 4717 p4p, 4702 weight class) and Sean Stevenson (ranked 540 p4p, 538 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josiah Fuentez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuentez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fuentez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stevenson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fuentez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stevenson's guard.
Fuentez throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuentez works over Stevenson with some ground and pound from guard.
Fuentez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevenson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stevenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fuentez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fuentez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuentez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stevenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fuentez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fuentez 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.
Fuentez with a nice head shot there.
Stevenson trying to keep a closed guard but Fuentez is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fuentez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
Fuentez won't allow Stevenson to sweep him here.
Fuentez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fuentez cracks Stevenson with a solid left hand.
Fuentez throws a strike but Stevenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fuentez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stevenson is controlling him.
Stevenson is looking to stand up but Fuentez won't let him.
Fuentez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fuentez throws a big elbow that misses.
Fuentez chips away with some ground and pound.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Fuentez controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stevenson is looking for a triangle but Fuentez pushes his legs off easily.
Stevenson looks winded!
Fuentez working some strikes from top position.
Fuentez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stevenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuentez cracks Stevenson with a solid left hand.
Fuentez connects with a couple of short punches.
Fuentez cracks Stevenson with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuentez lands a couple of elbows.
Fuentez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fuentez is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevenson has wrist control.
Fuentez is working Stevenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
 Stevenson is rocked!
Fuentez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stevenson is still in real trouble! Can Fuentez finish him?
Fuentez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Stevenson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josiah Fuentez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Campbell (ranked 4704 p4p, 3737 weight class) and Jake Joshua (ranked 566 p4p, 494 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell looking to score a takedown here. Joshua is defending well but Campbell drives through and ends up in Joshua's guard.
Joshua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Campbell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Campbell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Joshua to the mat! Joshua manages to get full guard.
Joshua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joshua striking off his back but it's not causing Campbell any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joshua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campbell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joshua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joshua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campbell defends well.
Joshua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Campbell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campbell throws a strike but Joshua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joshua is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Campbell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Campbell has escaped and now he's on top!
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshua is retaining full guard.
Campbell wants to stand and escape but instead Joshua has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joshua stands and steps away. Campbell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Campbell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Campbell trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom.
Campbell passes Joshua's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joshua actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Joshua works to full guard.
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 Jonathan Campbell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Campbell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joshua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Campbell stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Campbell gets the takedown into side control.
Campbell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joshua on the ground.
Campbell has knee on belly momentarily but Joshua bucks him off and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell is looking to advance position but Joshua won't allow it.
Campbell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua is staying active underneath Campbell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joshua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joshua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campbell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joshua is refusing to be controlled, as Campbell sits in half guard.
Campbell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joshua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Joshua is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua actively working from the bottom here.
Joshua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jonathan Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campbell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joshua is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Campbell controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Campbell misses with a head shot.
Campbell controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joshua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Campbell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Joshua gets caught flat footed, as Campbell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Campbell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Joshua is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Campbell frees his head nicely. Oh but Joshua has switched to an armbar! Campbell is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Joshua!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 5991 p4p, 3975 weight class) and Lee Jordan (ranked 535 p4p, 456 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cena wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Jordan as Cena shoots in.
Cena shoots and misses
and Jordan counters with a left to the body.
Cena wants to clinch but Jordan slips to the side
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Cena displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Cena.
Jordan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jordan throws out a counter right but Cena avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan misses with a body shot.
Cena seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cena takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cena tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jordan counters with a huge left! Cena is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jordan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cena from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jordan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Jordan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mile Petrovic (ranked 4025 p4p, 4874 weight class) and Levi Visser (ranked 208 p4p, 236 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mile Petrovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levi Visser!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrovic.
Petrovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrovic throws a big shot that misses.
Visser changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Petrovic lands a right hook to the body.
Visser fails with the takedown
and Petrovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Visser takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Visser on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrovic.
Visser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrovic lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Petrovic. Beautiful body shot.
Petrovic misses the shot to the body.
Visser with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mile Petrovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Visser.
Petrovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Visser on the side of the head.
Petrovic misses the jab.
Visser takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Visser goes for a double leg but Petrovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrovic continues to drive forward.
Mile Petrovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Petrovic misses.
Visser wants to clinch
and Visser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Visser goes for a double leg but Petrovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrovic continues to drive forward.
Petrovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrovic cracks a nice hook into Visser's ribs.
Petrovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Visser wants to clinch
and Petrovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Visser throws a shot from downtown. Petrovic moves away and avoids it.
Petrovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Visser misses with a takedown
and Petrovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Petrovic scores with a four punch combination!
Visser ducks under a wild hook from Petrovic.
Visser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrovic sprawls well. Petrovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Visser gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visser closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrovic misses with a body shot.
Visser tries for a takedown but Petrovic circles away easily
and Petrovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Visser throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Visser on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Visser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrovic.
Visser takes a swing at Petrovic's ribcage but misses.
Visser closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrovic circles away.
Visser looks to land a body kick but Petrovic moved away.
Petrovic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Visser takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Visser moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Visser on the side of the head.
Visser darts in trying to clinch
and Petrovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Visser.
Petrovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Visser moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Visser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Visser slips under a jab from Petrovic.
Petrovic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petrovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Visser on the side of the head.
Visser looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mile Petrovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Visser tries for a takedown but Petrovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petrovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Visser blocks a jab.
Visser gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Visser goes for a double leg but Petrovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrovic continues to drive forward.
Mile Petrovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Visser.
Petrovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Visser takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Petrovic. Beautiful body shot.
Petrovic stuns Visser with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrovic lands a jab.
Levi Visser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Visser misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrovic counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Visser with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Visser is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Visser shoots in but Petrovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Visser takes one to the chin there.
Visser is rocked!
Visser has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Visser is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrovic finish him?
Petrovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Petrovic.
Petrovic lands with a good body shot.
Petrovic lands a jab.
Visser looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrovic punishes Visser's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Petrovic! Visser is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mile Petrovic!
Mile Petrovic is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Shewmaker (ranked 24339 p4p, 3124 weight class) and Zach Winn (ranked 695 p4p, 388 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Shewmaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zach Winn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shewmaker moves into the clinch.
Winn tries to break the clinch but Shewmaker is controlling the position.
Winn is trying to push Shewmaker away but Shewmaker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Winn tries to break free but Shewmaker pushes him back against the cage.
Winn working hard to break the clinch.
Winn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shewmaker.
A short left from Shewmaker.
Winn wants to get back to striking at distance but Shewmaker won't allow it.
Shewmaker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winn's face.
 It looks like Zach Winn has been cut.
Shewmaker gets through Winn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shewmaker with a knee to the head.
Winn takes a shot to the head.
Winn avoids the elbow strike from Shewmaker, against the cage.
Shewmaker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shewmaker.
A frustrated look appears on Winn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shewmaker.
Shewmaker lands an elbow that stopped Winn in his tracks for a moment.
Shewmaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Shewmaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Winn is trying to break the clinch but Shewmaker is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Winn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Winn looks winded!
Shewmaker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winn's face.
Shewmaker digs a right hand into Winn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winn's gas tank.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shewmaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shewmaker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Winn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shewmaker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winn.
Shewmaker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shewmaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shewmaker landing knees to the head.
Shewmaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Winn is rocked!
Shewmaker lands a left hand.
Winn is still on wobbly legs! Can Shewmaker finish him?
A short right from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker lands a big knee! That's hurt Winn! Oh, he's all over the place! Shewmaker lands another knee that sends Winn to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Shewmaker!
Frank Shewmaker is the new light heavyweight champion!
Frank Shewmaker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Walker (ranked 3432 p4p, 3618 weight class) and Shingen Takeda (ranked 408 p4p, 426 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by 362 Active - No Cap. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Walker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingen Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takeda sprawls well. Takeda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Walker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takeda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda regains half guard.
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takeda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Takeda is defending well.
Walker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takeda swivels and escapes.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Takeda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker darts in looking for a takedown but Takeda gets double underhooks and turns Walker into the cage.
Takeda lands with a right to the head.
Walker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takeda walks away with a smile on his face. Walker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walker looks for a takedown but Takeda sprawls well.
Walker moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTakeda.
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Takeda counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Walker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker has his takedown stuffed
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker misses with a takedown
and Takeda counters with a big head kick but Walker shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shingen Takeda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takeda looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ryan Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Takeda sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walker moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTakeda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takeda as he avoids it easily.
Takeda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Takeda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Takeda shows good takedown defense.
Takeda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeda shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker goes for a double leg but Takeda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takeda continues to drive forward.
Walker moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTakeda.
Takeda breaks from the clinch.
Takeda scores with a head kick.
Shingen Takeda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker shoots and misses
and Takeda counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takeda wants it to stay on the feet.
Takeda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Walker.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takeda's waist but Takeda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takeda as he avoids it easily.
Takeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick from Takeda, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker shoots and misses
and Takeda counters with a head kick.
Takeda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt
and Takeda counters with a head kick. That will keep Walker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Takeda lands with a slapping head kick.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takeda raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takeda lands a head kick. Walker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Takeda, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Takeda against the cage but Takeda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takeda dives in and scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takeda drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Takeda off! Takeda jumps back into Walker's guard.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Takeda trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takeda lands with a kick to the temple. Walker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takeda as he jumps to the side.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takeda avoids it really well and circles away.
Takeda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walker defends it well.
Takeda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walker.
A nice side step and Takeda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takeda sprawls well. Takeda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Takeda throws a big counter head kick but Walker avoids it with no problem.
Walker shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takeda drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shingen Takeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walker fails with the takedown
and Takeda counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Walker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Takeda cracks Walker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Takeda sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takeda looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda lands a head kick. Walker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Walker tries for a takedown but Takeda circles away easily
and Takeda counters with a head kick. That will keep Walker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker misses with a takedown
and Takeda counters with a head kick.
Walker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker fails to land the takedown.
Takeda throws a head kick that Walker semi-blocks.
Ryan Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takeda counters with a nice body kick.
Takeda throws a head kick that Walker semi-blocks.
Takeda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walker with a poor takedown
and Takeda counters with a thumping low kick.
Walker shoots and misses
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Takeda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Walker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walker on the side of the head.
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!
Takeda throws a nice head kick!
Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Takeda, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Takeda against the cage but Takeda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takeda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Walker won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Takeda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Takeda prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Takeda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Takeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Walker struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda controlling the position from side mount.
Takeda is working to tighten his grip on Walker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Walker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Takeda is really squeezing tight and eventually Walker passes out! Takeda breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shingen Takeda!
Shingen Takeda is the new lightweight champion!
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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