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GDL 124: Daddy VS Fouchi II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Carouthers (ranked 1697 p4p, 3940 weight class) and Jack Reaper (ranked 233 p4p, 479 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caleb Carouthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carouthers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reaper tries to clinch but Carouthers moves away
and Carouthers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reaper moves into the clinch successfully.
Carouthers misses with a body punch.
Carouthers blocks an elbow strike from Reaper.
Reaper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Carouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carouthers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carouthers fails to pull guard.
Carouthers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reaper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reaper is looking to clinch.
It looked like Carouthers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reaper.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reaper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carouthers throwing a counter right hand but Reaper manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carouthers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carouthers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carouthers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reaper misses with a series of wild punches.
Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
Carouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Carouthers controls the action.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Carouthers controls his hands.
Reaper trying to land knees to the body.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Carouthers.
Carouthers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Carouthers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Carouthers controls the action.
Carouthers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carouthers prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Reaper connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carouthers's face.
Reaper is fighting off a takedown attempt but Carouthers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Reaper to the mat. Reaper regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Carouthers from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reaper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carouthers preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carouthers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reaper's guard.
Reaper is trying to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carouthers moves into full mount! Reaper won't be happy about that!
Reaper is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carouthers wants to control the pace but Reaper is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Carouthers with a couple of short strikes.
Carouthers prevents Reaper from getting the reversal.
Carouthers landing shots from mount.
Carouthers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Carouthers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reaper is looking to escape.
Carouthers controlling from mount.
Reaper tries to hold on but Carouthers postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carouthers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Reaper to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Reaper shrugs it off.
Reaper tries to lock up and control but Carouthers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reaper working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carouthers trying to control but Reaper is having none of it.
Reaper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reaper gets back to half guard.
Carouthers winds up and cracks Reaper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reaper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reaper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Carouthers 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.
Carouthers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reaper is keeping the position for now.
Carouthers stays in close to Reaper's body and controls the position.
Reaper has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carouthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carouthers stopping the sweep attempt from Reaper.
Carouthers forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Carouthers's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carouthers trying to control from half guard but Reaper is working away.
Reaper manages to get to full guard.
Carouthers advances position into side control!
Reaper is trying to control Carouthers's posture but Carouthers avoids it.
Reaper is looking for a sweep.
Carouthers advances to full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Carouthers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reaper moves into the clinch.
Reaper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carouthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reaper can do to turn this around?
Reaper trying to land knees to the body.
Carouthers blocking some punches.
A short left from Carouthers.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Carouthers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reaper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reaper moves to clinch but Carouthers breaks away
and Carouthers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jack Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carouthers circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carouthers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carouthers feinted with a counter takedown.
Reaper has Carouthers up against the cage in a clinch.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reaper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carouthers's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carouthers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Carouthers.
Carouthers is trying to break free.
Carouthers tries to break free but Reaper pushes him back against the cage.
Carouthers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reaper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reaper tries to clinch
and Carouthers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reaper!
Reaper trying to control but Carouthers flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Reaper looking very determined here, making life difficult for Carouthers.
Reaper looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Reaper rolls, trying to escape but Carouthers keeps control of the position.
Reaper looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Reaper rolls, trying to escape but Carouthers keeps control of the position.
Carouthers lands with a hammerfist to the side of Reaper's head.
Reaper tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carouthers looking to break Reaper's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reaper remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Carouthers will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Carouthers is looking to control Reaper but Reaper is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Carouthers working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carouthers working for the choke.
Reaper trying to control but not successfully.
Reaper breaks Carouthers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Carouthers keeping full guard, as Reaper tries to pass.
Reaper throws a strike but Carouthers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reaper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Carouthers from controlling successfully.
Caleb Carouthers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carouthers postures up in Reaper's guard and throws a big left but Reaper blocks it.
Carouthers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Reaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carouthers is keeping the position for now.
Carouthers wants to sweep but no luck.
Carouthers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reaper's guard.
Carouthers advances to half guard.
Reaper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Carouthers there.
Reaper tries to get to full guard but Carouthers has control of the leg.
Carouthers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reaper wants to control but Carouthers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carouthers is trying to control. Reaper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carouthers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reaper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reaper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reaper.
Carouthers postures up.
Reaper wants to sweep here but Carouthers controlling him for the moment.
Reaper is controlling Carouthers's posture.
Carouthers works over Reaper with some ground and pound from guard.
Carouthers distracts Reaper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reaper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reaper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Reaper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reaper controlling Carouthers's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Carouthers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Reaper forces Carouthers back against the cage and clinches.
Carouthers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carouthers wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reaper.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Reaper.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper landing knees to the head.
Carouthers avoiding damage as Reaper throws knees to the body.
Carouthers avoids a wild elbow strike from Reaper.
Carouthers avoiding damage as Reaper throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carouthers avoids it.
Carouthers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reaper looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper pushes off an throws an elbow but Carouthers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Carouthers controls his hands.
Carouthers wants to break free but Reaper has control.
Carouthers prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Carouthers prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Carouthers tries to break the clinch but Reaper is controlling the position.
Carouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Carouthers controls the action.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Carouthers.
Carouthers tries to stall but Reaper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carouthers wants to get back to striking at distance but Reaper won't allow it.
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Carouthers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carouthers blocks a body shot from Reaper.
Reaper tries a body shot but Carouthers blocks it.
Carouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carouthers blocks a body shot from Reaper.
Carouthers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carouthers is trying to drag Reaper to the mat but Reaper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Carouthers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carouthers can't get the takedown.
Reaper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reaper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carouthers's efforts to push away.
Reaper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carouthers is defending well for now.
Carouthers wants to get back to striking at distance but Reaper won't allow it.
Jack Reaper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carouthers lands a shot to the body.
Reaper tries to land a knee to the head but Carouthers blocks with his arms.
Reaper tries a body shot but Carouthers blocks it.
Reaper missing with knees to the body.
Carouthers has Reaper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reaper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reaper misses with an elbow strike.
Reaper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carouthers avoids it.
A short uppercut from Carouthers.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Carouthers.
Carouthers is looking to break free of the clinch but Reaper has double underhooks.
Caleb Carouthers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carouthers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reaper walks away with a smile on his face. Carouthers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reaper pushes Carouthers up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carouthers.
Reaper is pressed up against the cage. Carouthers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reaper down to the mat. Reaper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reaper tries to clinch up.
Carouthers swats away the attempt to clinch by Reaper.
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carouthers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reaper wants to clinch
and Carouthers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reaper wants to clinch
and Carouthers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Carouthers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carouthers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reaper's guard.
Reaper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carouthers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reaper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carouthers manages to get himself to full guard.
Reaper content to stall in guard here.
Carouthers working a defensive guard here.
Carouthers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reaper manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carouthers forces his way into half guard.
Reaper regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Reaper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carouthers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Carouthers!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Caleb Carouthers waved his t-shirt featuring Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedroca Altamiro (ranked 2522 p4p, 4404 weight class) and Logan Paul (ranked 344 p4p, 539 weight class). Pedroca Altamiro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedroca Altamiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Paul!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altamiro misses with an uppercut. Paul saw that one coming.
Altamiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paul raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but Altamiro shows good takedown defense.
An inside leg kick lands from Paul.
Paul misses with a hook.
Paul clinches up with Altamiro and pushes him back against the cage.
Paul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Altamiro is defending well.
Paul fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pedroca Altamiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Paul.
Paul tightens his grip and picks Altamiro up, before dumping him to the ground. Altamiro manages to land in guard.
Altamiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Altamiro, not yet.
Altamiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paul wants to stand but Altamiro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Paul is fighting to break Altamiro's control of his arms but Altamiro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Altamiro is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Paul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Altamiro eats them both and turns towards Paul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Paul.
Pedroca Altamiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paul misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Altamiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Altamiro throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Altamiro as Paul shoots in.
Paul moves out of range as Altamiro strikes.
Paul throws a counter combo.
Paul slips under a jab from Altamiro.
Paul darts in looking for a takedown but Altamiro gets double underhooks and turns Paul into the cage.
Paul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Altamiro stalks Paul and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Paul's face. Paul staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altamiro cracks Paul with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Paul falls to his knees and Altamiro 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 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedroca Altamiro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cudlitz (ranked 3440 p4p, 2251 weight class) and Casius Laizel (ranked 455 p4p, 316 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cudlitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Casius Laizel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cudlitz shoots in and gets a takedown into Laizel's guard.
Cudlitz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laizel is looking to control Cudlitz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laizel avoid being mounted?
Cudlitz controlling the pace.
Laizel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cudlitz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laizel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laizel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cudlitz is looking to take a break and control but Laizel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laizel gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cudlitz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laizel for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudlitz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Laizel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laizel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cudlitz with a nice head shot there.
Cudlitz won't allow Laizel to sweep him here.
Cudlitz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cudlitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laizel's head.
 Laizel is rocked!
Cudlitz lands a couple of digs.
Laizel is still in real trouble! Can Cudlitz finish him?
Cudlitz postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Laizel covers up, he's hurt! Cudlitz keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cudlitz and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cudlitz can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
Our winner, Michael Cudlitz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barion Montgomery (ranked 2118 p4p, 1113 weight class) and Mike Camble (ranked 294 p4p, 164 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barion Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Camble!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Montgomery. No joy for Camble on that attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montgomery.
Montgomery connects with a single shot there.
Camble fails with a takedown attempt.
Montgomery fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Montgomery.
Montgomery 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.
Camble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montgomery counters with a nice body shot.
Barion Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Camble.
Camble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montgomery swings for the body but Camble moves out of range.
Montgomery looks to score with a jab to the body but Camble is just out of range.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camble drives through with a takedown into Montgomery's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Montgomery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camble on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camble stays in close to Montgomery's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Camble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Camble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montgomery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Camble lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Montgomery is trying to control the position but Camble postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montgomery is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Camble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Camble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Camble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Camble feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camble looking to sit in guard and control but Montgomery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Camble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Camble manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Montgomery manages to get himself to full guard.
Camble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Montgomery's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble 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.
Camble's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Camble trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Montgomery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camble.
Montgomery utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montgomery on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montgomery tries to get out of the position.
Camble content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montgomery is pulling down on Camble's head. It's preventing any offense from Camble, at least for the moment.
Camble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Camble controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Montgomery controls Camble momentarily but Camble frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camble controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Barion Montgomery will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Camble closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montgomery counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camble thinking.
Montgomery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camble.
Camble moves in looking to clinch but Montgomery pushes him off.
Montgomery is looking to wear down Camble with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Montgomery throws out a powerful jab.
Camble drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Camble trying to control the action but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Montgomery is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Camble yanks on the arm and Montgomery is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Camble.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Camble!
In his post fight interview, Mike Camble started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Polish Power (ranked 3795 p4p, 2814 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 466 p4p, 378 weight class). Daniel Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Polish Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polish Power fails with a takedown attempt.
Polish Power shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva forces Polish Power back against the cage and clinches.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Polish Power has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Polish Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva rushes Polish Power and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Polish Power wants a takedown.
Polish Power drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva clinches.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polish Power takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Jan Polish Power has been cut.
Silva avoiding damage.
Polish Power drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Polish Power avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polish Power drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Polish Power.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Polish Power is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva lands a big knee! That's hurt Polish Power! Oh, he's all over the place! Silva lands another knee that sends Polish Power 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). Daniel Silva!
Jan Polish Power spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back bigger and stronger. Thank you to all the fans'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Audie Graham (ranked 3418 p4p, 23449 weight class) and Gregory Fartface (ranked 131 p4p, 212 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gregory Fartface enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Audie Graham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregory Fartface!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fartface tries for a takedown but Graham circles away easily
and Graham moves into the clinch.
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham lands a nice looking body shot.
Graham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fartface takes a step back to recover.
Graham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fartface circles away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fartface has eaten all the pies!
Graham looks for a takedown but Fartface sprawls well.
Fartface doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graham counters with a crisp one two that drops Fartface! Graham thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fartface to his feet! Fartface is in big trouble!
A leg kick checked by Graham .
Graham shoots in but Fartface avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham shoots for a double leg takedown but Fartface sprawls well. He's pushed Graham 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Graham 's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham lands a nice looking body shot.
Fartface looks winded!
Fartface keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fartface! But no joy.
A left lands for Graham .
 It looks like Gregory Fartface has been cut.
Graham clinches with his opponent.
Graham decides to pull guard.
Graham is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fartface wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Fartface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fartface being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham looking for a sweep. Not yet Graham , not yet.
Fartface wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but Fartface shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fartface throws a fast counter high kick but Graham manages to duck under it in time.
Graham dives in for a single leg takedown but Fartface sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fartface pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fartface wants a takedown but no success here.
Fartface changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Graham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fartface doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graham counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Fartface. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Fartface tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Graham moves into the clinch.
Graham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham breaks the clinch.
Graham shoots in but no luck this time.
Graham dips to his left and cracks Fartface with an uppercut!
Fartface walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Graham lands a big head kick that sends Fartface tumbling to the mat! Graham takes a step backwards and waves Fartface back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
A head kick misses from Fartface.
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fartface pinned against the cage. Fartface gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Graham shoots for a takedown but Fartface saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Audie Graham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Fartface's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fartface is defended easily by Graham .
Audie Graham is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Fartface shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graham as he avoids it easily.
Fartface shoots in for a takedown but Graham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Audie Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Fartface.
Fartface closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graham circles away.
Fartface wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fartface defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graham or perhaps it was just good defense by Fartface, which made it look bad.
Fartface is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham lands a jab-cross combination.
Fartface throws a head kick that misses.
Fartface dives in and grabs Graham 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graham pushes down on Fartface's head and hops out.
Fartface misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graham feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fartface tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fartface somewhat.
It looked like Graham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graham dives in and grabs Fartface's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fartface pushes down on Graham 's head and hops out.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fartface can do to turn this around?
Fartface stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fartface wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Fartface was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fartface. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Fartface unleashes a big counter combination but Graham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Graham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graham breaks the clinch.
Fartface tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Graham rushes Fartface and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fartface can't get the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Graham .
Fartface trying to control the position but instead, Graham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fartface into the cage.
Graham tries a body shot but Fartface blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Graham .
That has opened up Gregory Fartface's cut even more.
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Graham counters with a nice kick to the body.
Graham connects with a superb combination that knocks Fartface out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Graham before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Fartface!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Audie Graham !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Dilbrandt (ranked 1443 p4p, 2685 weight class) and Zig Zig (ranked 194 p4p, 338 weight class). Dilbrandt comes to the cage accompanied by Droppin. 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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164
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deacon Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zig Zig!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zig shoots for a takedown but Dilbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zig has a takedown stuffed.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Zig's front leg but catches the back leg as Zig tries to avoid it.
We've been told by Dilbrandt's head coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilbrandt as he avoids it easily.
Deacon Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zig Zig.
Zig shoots in but no luck this time.
Zig looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws a combination. Zig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zig fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dilbrandt swivels and escapes.
Dilbrandt cracks Zig with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zig looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dilbrandt finish him?
Zig is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zig is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Zig looks winded!
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt moves in close and cracks Zig with a massive right hand! Zig, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dilbrandt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deacon Dilbrandt!
A victorious Deacon Dilbrandt 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 Jack Kerouac (ranked 3549 p4p, 2907 weight class) and Powder Power (ranked 435 p4p, 374 weight class). Jack Kerouac is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Kerouac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Powder Power!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerouac with the inside leg kick.
Power lands a big head kick that sends Kerouac tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Kerouac back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jack Kerouac has been cut.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Kerouac feinted with a counter takedown.
Power throws a body punch but Kerouac moves out of range.
We've been told by Kerouac's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Kerouac moves out of range easily.
Power throws a sloppy head kick
and Kerouac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerouac fails with the takedown.
Kerouac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kerouac dives in and scores a takedown into Power's guard.
Power is looking to stand back up but Kerouac counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Power.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerouac throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kerouac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Power has hold of Kerouac's hands but Kerouac slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerouac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Power defending well though.
Kerouac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Power avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kerouac.
Kerouac throwing shots but Power is blocking nicely.
Kerouac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Power avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kerouac.
Kerouac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Power defending well though.
Kerouac content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Power keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerouac passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kerouac putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kerouac thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kerouac throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Power is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kerouac with shots to the head and body - Power looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kerouac throwing strikes here but Power is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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!
Kerouac punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Power that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kerouac landing strikes from the mount and Power is in trouble!
Kerouac landing punches.
Kerouac thowing shots but they're missing.
Kerouac lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Power blocking the ground and pound.
Kerouac lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kerouac raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerouac scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Power wants to try and get back to his feet.
Power wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kerouac.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerouac scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Power?
Kerouac punching from mount but Power doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kerouac throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Power is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Power wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kerouac.
Kerouac looking to finish with strikes here!
Kerouac thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kerouac throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kerouac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Kerouac's cut.
That's time! Kerouac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Power stuffs the takedown.
Kerouac fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Powder Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kerouac misses with a body shot.
Power lands a head kick!
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power misses with a body kick.
Kerouac shoots in for a double leg but Power sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kerouac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Kerouac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerouac cracks Power with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerouac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
Kerouac blocks a head kick by Power.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kerouac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a head kick but Kerouac moves out of range.
Kerouac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Power's waist but Power gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kerouac off to one side.
Power misses with a head kick.
Kerouac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kerouac moves out of range as Power throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Kerouac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power tries to land a front kick but Kerouac steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Kerouac misses its target.
Kerouac lands a jab to Power's midsection.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Power.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kerouac.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerouac attempts a counter takedown but Power avoids it well and moves away.
Power has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kerouac.
Nice sprawl there from Power as Kerouac shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power connects with a high kick.
Power lands a big head kick that sends Kerouac tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Kerouac back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerouac avoids the head kick by Power.
Power is breathing heavily.
Kerouac throws a right hand that Power ducks under and follows up with a left that Power also avoids with ease.
Kerouac is looking to wear down Power with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kerouac scores with a nice right hand.
Good work by Kerouac as he checks the leg kick.
Kerouac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerouac lands a nice shot to the body.
Power throws a head kick that misses
and Kerouac counters with a nice low kick that buckles Power's knee momentarily.
No luck for Kerouac with that takedown attempt.
Kerouac shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kerouac's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerouac blocks a head kick by Power.
Power misses with a head kick.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerouac changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Power lunges at Kerouac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kerouac's hand.
Kerouac lands with a slapping head kick.
Power plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Power.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Kerouac.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerouac misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerouac is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kerouac blocks a head kick by Power.
Kerouac blocks a head kick by Power.
A quick step to the side and Kerouac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power moves forwards but Kerouac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kerouac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
Kerouac avoids the head kick by Power.
Kerouac attempts a counter takedown but Power avoids it well and moves away.
Kerouac tries for a takedown but Power sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Power throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kerouac.
Kerouac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerouac punishes Power's body with a nice straight punch.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kerouac looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kerouac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Power is fending him off so far but Kerouac persists. Nope, Power circles away and we're back to standing.
Power is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Powder Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Kerouac's cut.
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!
Kerouac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Power looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kerouac cracks Power with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerouac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kerouac digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Kerouac moves out of range easily.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerouac lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Kerouac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kerouac fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Power on the side of the head.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power throws a sloppy head kick
and Kerouac counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerouac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Power under the eye.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerouac connects with an inside leg kick.
Kerouac works Power's body with a nice hook.
Kerouac tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Power swivels and escapes.
Kerouac shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Power defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Kerouac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Kerouac moves out of range easily.
Kerouac goes for a double leg but Power avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Power continues to drive forward.
Power raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kerouac is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Kerouac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerouac lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee calls for Kerouac to work.
Kerouac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power being controlled against the cage.
Kerouac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power letting Kerouac take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Kerouac.
Good body shot from Kerouac.
Nice body punch from Kerouac.
Kerouac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
Kerouac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from Kerouac - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kerouac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kerouac scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kerouac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kerouac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerouac digs a good hook to Power's body.
Power throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kerouac misses the target.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power throws a nice head kick!
Kerouac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Power tries to keep at a distance but Kerouac has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerouac tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Kerouac manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kerouac.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kerouac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kerouac has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Kerouac!
Jack Kerouac 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idrissa Dieng (ranked 2981 p4p, 1895 weight class) and Henry Hall (ranked 379 p4p, 257 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Idrissa Dieng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Hall!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dieng swinging wildly here.
Dieng tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Dieng scores with a head kick. Hall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hall throws a jab when Dieng was well out of range.
Dieng defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Idrissa Dieng has been cut.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Dieng moved out of range nicely.
Dieng closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dieng tries to clinch up
and Hall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dieng thinking.
A left and a right from Dieng both land. Nice combination.
Dieng looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dieng tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Hall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Dieng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dieng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Hall leaves Dieng with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dieng tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall tries to bum rush Dieng with a series of wild strikes but Dieng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Dieng both land. Nice combination.
Dieng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooh!!! Hall has knocked Dieng down with a huge combo! Hall steps away and waves a wobbly Dieng back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dieng wants to clinch.
Dieng wants to clinch but Hall slips to the side
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dieng.
Hall throws a jab when Dieng was well out of range.
Dieng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall throws out a counter right but Dieng avoids it with no problem.
Dieng moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Dieng throws a series of strikes that have Hall backpedaling.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Dieng is just out of range.
Dieng's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dieng duly obliges.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Dieng is just out of range.
Henry Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dieng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall scores with a jab.
Dieng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dieng.
Dieng half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dieng throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Dieng ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Dieng saw that one coming.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Dieng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dieng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall misses with a hook. Dieng ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dieng tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Dieng misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Dieng.
Hall moves into range and clinches up with Dieng.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
Dieng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dieng is trying to break free.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Hall misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dieng.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hall is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dieng being controlled against the cage.
Hall lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall lands a body shot.
Dieng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hall walks away with a smile on his face. Dieng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dieng tries to keep at a distance but Hall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Idrissa Dieng's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Hall misses.
Dieng pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hall back to the cage. Dieng follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dieng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Dieng throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Dieng.
Dieng throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Dieng slips under a jab.
Dieng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dieng misses with a double jab
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hall in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dieng at a distance.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dieng slips under a jab.
Hall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall connects with a crisp jab.
Idrissa Dieng's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall lands a really nice looking cross but Dieng seems unphased.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Dieng swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall misses with a hook.
Dieng misses with a hook
and Hall counters with a nice right hand that sends Dieng toppling to the canvas! Dieng scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hall finish him?!
 Dieng is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall rushes Dieng and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Dieng is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dieng seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hall can turn it around.
Hall lands an uppercut.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dieng seems to have got his legs back now.
Dieng fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hall.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall stalling against the cage.
Dieng is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Hall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall presses Dieng against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hall gets through Dieng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Hall.
Hall lands a left hand.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Hall.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall is leaning against Dieng and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Dieng wants to stall.
Dieng blocks a body shot from Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dieng's elbow.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dieng is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns Dieng into the cage.
Dieng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Hall.
Dieng tries to break the clinch but Hall is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dieng backwards.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Idrissa Dieng's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Hall.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dieng wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dieng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Dieng is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Hall.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diengs head.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dieng backwards.
Dieng drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of Dieng's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diengs head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dieng's elbow.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall lands an uppercut.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Hall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Hall.
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Hall.
Hall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dieng or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Dieng backwards.
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Hall lands a right hand.
Henry Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall digs a right hand into Dieng's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dieng's gas tank.
Dieng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dieng wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Hall pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hall prevents a body shot from Dieng.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dieng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Idrissa Dieng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dieng tries to land a knee to the head but Hall blocks with his arms.
Dieng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hall blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Hall.
Hall prevents a body shot from Dieng.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hall!
A very excited looking Henry Hall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy (ranked 1436 p4p, 1786 weight class) and Michael Fochi (ranked 210 p4p, 250 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Michael Fochi enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Big Daddy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Fochi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy fails to land the takedown.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Fochi - just one landing.
Fochi moves into range and clinches up with Daddy.
Daddy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daddy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fochi regains guard.
Daddy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fochi regains half guard.
Daddy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fochi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Daddy trying to work for an americana but Fochi has managed to regain full guard.
Fochi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fochi working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Fochi is keeping the position.
Daddy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fochi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Daddy has Fochi in his guard.
Daddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fochi advances to half guard.
Fochi trying to pass the guard but Daddy defending well.
Daddy is not content to let Fochi control the position.
Daddy tries to get to full guard but Fochi has control of the leg.
Daddy actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fochi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daddy!
Fochi tries to control but Daddy wriggling away.
Daddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daddy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fochi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Daddy regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Daddy tries to roll over but Fochi keeps him under control.
Daddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fochi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fochi is looking to take a break and control but Daddy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daddy manages to get to full guard.
Daddy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fochi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Daddy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fochi is looking to defend but Daddy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fochi! Daddy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fochi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Big Daddy!
Big Daddy retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Big Daddy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
28% |
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