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GC 417 Oosthuizen vs. Wobble PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 2491 p4p, 3800 weight class) and Logan Justis (ranked 310 p4p, 463 weight class). Laranja comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - The Hunt. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Justis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justis ducks right into an uppercut from Laranja.
Justis looks to land a left hand but Laranja moved out of range nicely.
Laranja appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Laranja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justis moves away.
Laranja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laranja scores with the left hand. Justis knows he should have avoided that one.
Laranja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Justis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laranja swings for the body but Justis moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justis. Laranja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laranja feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja throws a leg kick but Justis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Justis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laranja.
Nice defenses there by Justis.
Justis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Laranja swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justis. Laranja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Justis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Laranja does it's job there.
Laranja throws an off balance right hand
and Justis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Justis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laranja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laranja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justis was well out of range. Poor timing from Laranja.
A big left from Laranja misses.
Justis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laranja misses with an uppercut. Justis saw that one coming.
Justis walks into a stiff left hand from Laranja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja throws out a powerful jab.
Laranja sizes up Justis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Justis moves out of range as Laranja strikes.
Justis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laranja with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laranja looks to land a body kick but Justis moved away.
Laranja is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Justis throws the left hand but Laranja avoids the punch easily.
Justis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laranja.
A nice side step and Justis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Laranja misses with a wild body shot.
Justis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laranja.
Justis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Laranja was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Justis.
Justis defending well as Laranja loads up on a big left hand.
Justis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laranja fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Justis is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja slips a jab and a cross from Justis.
Laranja throws a body punch but Justis moves out of range.
Justis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laranja scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laranja connects with a body shot that sends Justis's belly button to the back.
Laranja lands a right hook to the body.
Laranja misses with a hook. Justis ducked under it nicely.
Laranja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laranja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laranja with a body shot.
Laranja throws a body shot but no joy.
Justis replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Laranja blocks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laranja counters with a leg kick.
Justis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Justis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Justis misses with a body shot
and Laranja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justis lands a nice hook to Laranja's body. Laranja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laranja lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laranja stuns Justis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laranja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Justis flicks out a counter leg kick but Laranja steps away.
Laranja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justis rushes Laranja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Justis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Laranja 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.
Justis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Laranja.
A big left from Laranja misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justis. Laranja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laranja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justis.
Laranja swings away with a body shot that misses
and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laranja throws a hook but Justis blocks it.
Laranja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis swings for the body but Laranja moves out of range.
Laranja misses with a kick to the body.
Laranja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja misses with a hook.
A low kick from Laranja misses
enabling Justis to counter with a crisp jab.
Laranja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justis.
Justis shapes to counter with a head kick.
Laranja will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Justis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laranja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Justis's head.
Laranja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Justis misses with a wild body shot.
Laranja feints and then cracks Justis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Justis down.
Justis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Justis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laranja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja cracks Justis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laranja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justis misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Laranja was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Justis.
Laranja lands a really nice looking cross but Justis seems unphased.
Justis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Laranja did well to prevent Justis getting side control.
Laranja works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laranja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justis won't allow Laranja to sweep him here.
Laranja has his foot on Justis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Justis works his way back into a safe position though.
Justis wanted to stand there but Laranja had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laranja wants to sweep but no luck.
Justis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Laranja seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laranja holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Laranja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Justis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laranja is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laranja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laranja misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Justis! But no joy.
Justis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laranja.
Justis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laranja jabs Justis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laranja loads up on a big right hand but Justis slips the punch.
Justis staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Laranja misses its intended target.
Justis throws a big counter head kick but Laranja avoids it with no problem.
Laranja throws a shot from downtown. Justis moves away and avoids it.
Justis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Justis lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Laranja dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Laranja just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Justis misses.
Justis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laranja rather than just go for the knockout.
Laranja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laranja misses with a wild body shot.
Justis moves into range and clinches up with Laranja.
Laranja jumps guard but Justis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Justis breaks from the clinch.
Laranja throws a low kick but Justis moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Justis misses.
Justis takes one to the chin there.
Justis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja lands a nice looking body shot.
Laranja swings away with a body shot that misses
and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laranja misses with a body shot
and Justis counters with a straight right hand.
Laranja misses with a body shot.
Justis unleashes a big counter combination but Laranja bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Justis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laranja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justis can do to turn this around?
Laranja cracks Justis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laranja cracks a nice hook into Justis's ribs.
Laranja throws a body kick that misses
and Justis counters with a nice leg kick.
Laranja throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Justis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Justis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja throws out a loose jab but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laranja misses with an uppercut.
Laranja throws the left hand but Justis avoids the punch easily.
Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laranja throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Justis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laranja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laranja throws a lazy right hand but Justis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Justis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laranja tries a head kick but it misses.
Renato Laranja is winning the standup battle so far.
Laranja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Laranja misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Justis misses.
Laranja connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justis.
Justis misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Laranja misses its target.
A big right from Laranja misses.
Justis throws out a counter right but Laranja avoids it with no problem.
Laranja with a hook.
Laranja misses with a lunging right hand
and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laranja scores with a push kick.
Justis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laranja.
Justis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Justis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laranja misses the shot to the body.
Justis throws a counter combo.
Laranja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justis manages to avoid it.
Laranja takes a swing at Justis's ribcage but misses.
Laranja misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Justis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice straight punches there by Justis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Justis.
Justis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laranja throws a jab when Justis was well out of range.
Laranja moves into range and connects with a jab.
Justis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laranja moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Justis ducks under a wild hook from Laranja.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Laranja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laranja, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Logan Justis spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ameri Can (ranked 2343 p4p, 3283 weight class) and Snapple Grapple (ranked 250 p4p, 336 weight class). Can comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ameri Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Snapple Grapple!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Can enables Grapple to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Can manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Can trying to keep a closed guard but Grapple is proving a slippery customer.
Grapple throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Grapple working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Can has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grapple off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Can thows a body kick. Grapple tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grapple has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Can.
Grapple takes the fight into the clinch.
Grapple blocks the elbow strike.
Grapple fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Can lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grapple holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grapple blocking some punches.
Can lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Snapple Grapple has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Can.
Can fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grapple goes for a takedown in the clinch but Can prevents it.
Grapple is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Can breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Grapple, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Can loads up on a big right hand but Grapple slips the punch.
Grapple drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grapple defending well as Can loads up on a big left hand.
Grapple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice straight punches there by Grapple. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grapple.
Can tests Grapple's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grapple tests Can's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Can lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can circles away from the clinch attempt.
Can throws an overhand right that lands on Grapple's shoulder, as Grapple tries to avoid the shot.
Grapple manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Can on his heels. He'll look to pass Can's guard now, I'm sure.
Grapple postures up in Can's guard and throws a big left but Can blocks it.
Can is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Can is trying to control the position but Grapple postures up.
Can keeping moving, preventing Grapple from controlling successfully.
Grapple is looking to work some ground and pound but Can has wrist control.
Grapple working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Can is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grapple is controlling him.
Grapple preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapple trying to control the position from guard on top but Can is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Can misses.
Grapple moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grapple throws out a powerful jab.
Grapple throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grapple misses with a straight right.
Can looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grapple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Can avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Can misses with a straight right.
Can throws a jab when Grapple was well out of range.
Can throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grapple counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Can is looking to stand up but Grapple isn't so interested in that idea.
Grapple throwing strikes from guard but Can blocks nicely.
Grapple throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grapple is in close to Can's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grapple trying to control but Can is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Can looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grapple is one step ahead there.
Can thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Grapple working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Can's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grapple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Can swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grapple postures up in Can's guard and throws a big left but Can blocks it.
Can is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grapple is controlling him.
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 Ameri Can will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Snapple Grapple's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Can blocks a jab.
Grapple has his takedown stuffed
and Can makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Can misses.
Can throws a hook but Grapple blocks it.
Grapple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grapple fails with a takedown attempt.
Snapple Grapple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Can lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Grapple.
Can is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can throws a leg kick but Grapple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grapple has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grapple there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grapple is looking to clinch but Can is avoiding it.
Can looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grapple shoots in for a takedown but Can shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Can thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ameri Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snapple Grapple.
Grapple gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can is working Grapple over against the cage.
Can stalling the fight.
Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grapple is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grapple tries for a takedown. No joy.
Can pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Can keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grapple just misses with a punch to the body.
Grapple throws out a loose jab but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ameri Can is winning the standup battle so far.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Can throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice sprawl there from Can as Grapple shoots in.
Can misses the jab.
Grapple fails to land the takedown.
Can is looking to counter punch.
Grapple gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can breaks the clinch.
Grapple throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Can lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grapple misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Can misses the target.
Grapple lands with a hook. Can tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grapple bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grapple misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Can.
Can ducks right into an uppercut from Grapple.
Can takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grapple takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grapple tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Can defends well and Grapple ends up having to push Can into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grapple has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grapple tries for a takedown but Can circles away easily
letting Can counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can tries to sprawl but Grapple drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grapple stops Can from getting back to his feet.
Grapple throwing shots but Can is blocking nicely.
Grapple working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Can tries to get to full guard but Grapple has control of the leg.
Can wants to control but Grapple is keeping busy.
Snapple Grapple has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grapple thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Can is trying to stand back up but Grapple is controlling him
Grapple missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Can is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grapple missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Can taking some punishment here, with Grapple in his half guard.
Grapple has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Can is trying to stand.
Grapple looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Can with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grapple missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grapple lands strikes from half guard.
Grapple seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Can does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Grapple.
Can is trying to get back to full guard.
Grapple is trying to work for a kimura but Can is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Snapple Grapple will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Snapple Grapple's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Grapple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grapple takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Can connects with a body shot that sends Grapple's belly button to the back.
Grapple misses with a takedown attempt - Can sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Can misses.
Grapple takes the fight into the clinch.
Can throws an elbow but it misses.
Grapple misses with a body punch.
Grapple is trying to pull guard but Can has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grapple tries to pull guard but Can forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ameri Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snapple Grapple.
Can swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grapple gets control of Can's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grapple will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Grapple keeping full guard, as Can tries to pass.
Can 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapple throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grapple trying to keep a closed guard but Can is proving a slippery customer.
Grapple is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Can is aware though and is defending well.
Grapple escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Can gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Grapple is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Can looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Can preventing the sweep.
Grapple is looking to sweep but instead, Can has passed into half guard.
Can stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapple trying to control from the bottom.
Grapple is trying to get back to full guard.
Can controlling the action here.
Grapple is looking for a sweep. Can is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grapple trying to control but Can postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four 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.
Can thows a left - swing and a miss!
Can lands a jab to Grapple's midsection.
Can throws a push kick but Grapple slaps the foot to one side.
Can lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grapple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Can misses with a hook.
Grapple looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grapple tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Can defends well and Grapple ends up having to push Can into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Can throws a low kick but Grapple avoids it.
Can misses with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Can. That's going to slow Grapple down.
Can throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grapple.
Ameri Can is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Grapple is just out of range.
Can looks to throw a body kick
and Grapple decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Can's guard.
Can pushes Grapple off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ameri Can showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Can 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 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ameri Can!
Ameri Can tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 3423 p4p, 2297 weight class) and Stefan Muller (ranked 442 p4p, 304 weight class). Muller has chosen Samourai - by: Shurik'n as his entrance music. 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 31 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Muller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Biscuit avoids the body shot from Muller.
Muller scores with a jab to the head.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut. Muller saw that one coming.
Biscuit misses with a straight left.
Muller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Biscuit counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Stefan Muller has been cut.
Muller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Biscuit to score with a decent uppercut.
Biscuit takes one to the side of the head.
 It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Muller.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muller connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biscuit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biscuit looks to clinch
and Muller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller with a nice head shot there.
Muller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biscuit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muller has managed to get both his arms back between Biscuit's legs - danger averted.
Muller trying to control but Biscuit is working from the bottom.
Muller preventing the sweep.
Muller throws a big elbow that misses.
Muller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Muller throws an elbow that misses. Biscuit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muller's guard. Nice move by Biscuit!
Muller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biscuit chips away with some ground and pound.
Muller is trying to keep Biscuit in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller pulls Biscuit in close to prevent any damage.
Muller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Biscuit controls the pace.
Muller pulls Biscuit in close to his closed guard and prevents Biscuit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biscuit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Biscuit controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biscuit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Muller lands with a right hand.
Biscuit is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Biscuit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Biscuit at a distance.
Biscuit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Biscuit ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Biscuit walks into a jab.
Muller cracks Biscuit with a good jab.
Muller takes a swing at Biscuit's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Muller.
Muller catches Biscuit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stefan Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biscuit drops his hands momentarily and Muller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muller with a nice calf kick.
Muller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Muller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Muller connects with a leg kick.
Biscuit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Biscuit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Biscuit shoots in and drives through. Muller sprawls well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Biscuit.
Muller throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Muller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muller with a nice calf kick.
Biscuit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Muller throws a hook but Biscuit avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Biscuit misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muller. That's going to slow Biscuit down.
Biscuit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biscuit throwing a counter right hand but Muller manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Biscuit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biscuit.
Muller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biscuit throws out the jab.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller misses with a looping right.
Biscuit takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller connects with an inside leg kick.
Muller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller connects with an inside leg kick.
Biscuit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muller dips to his left and cracks Biscuit with an uppercut!
Schmorgen Biscuit's cut is getting worse.
Stefan Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biscuit misses with the combination.
A jab from Muller finds it's way through Biscuit's defenses.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
 Biscuit is rocked!
Biscuit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Biscuit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Muller tenderised Biscuit's leg. Biscuit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Muller! Biscuit is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Muller!
A very excited looking Stefan Muller 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Marius (ranked 1517 p4p, 2508 weight class) and Kyle Kuzma (ranked 201 p4p, 326 weight class). Kuzma has chosen Tarararara as his entrance music. Kyle Kuzma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Marius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Kuzma!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzma tries to clinch but Marius is having none of it.
Marius cracks Kuzma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuzma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marius just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle Kuzma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuzma's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuzma is looking to chop away at Marius's legs.
Marius missing with a left hand there. Kuzma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuzma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuzma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuzma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marius has him pressed against the cage.
Kuzma manages to break the clinch.
Kuzma tries to clinch but Marius is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Marius.
Marius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuzma.
Marius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuzma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Marius misses the target.
Marius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Marius lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzma moves forwards but Marius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuzma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been informed that Kuzma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kuzma has managed to clinch.
Marius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuzma backwards.
Kuzma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuzma.
Marius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuzma backwards.
It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuzma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Kuzma misses with the combination.
Good leg kick by Marius.
Marius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuzma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marius throws a head kick but Kuzma moves out of range.
Marius looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marius blocks a jab.
Marius fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kuzma just manages to avoid it.
Kuzma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzma.
Marius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuzma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Marius.
Marius closes the distance and pushes Kuzma back into the cage.
Kuzma manages to break the clinch.
Marius throws a good cross that connects.
Marius misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kuzma.
Marius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuzma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuzma has time to react.
Kuzma throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marius. Marius obviously looking to wear him down.
Marius scores with a jab to the head.
Kuzma throws a lazy uppercut
and Marius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marius moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuzma.
Kuzma misses the jab.
As Kuzma backs away, Marius returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kuzma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marius is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marius clinches up against the cage.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuzma's elbow.
Marius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marius is looking to slow Kuzma down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzma. Marius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzma throws an overhand right that lands on Marius's shoulder, as Marius tries to avoid the shot.
Kuzma tries a low kick but Marius avoids it.
Marius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuzma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuzma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuzma misses with a wild combination.
Kuzma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuzma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuzma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marius circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuzma lands with a straight right. Marius didn't see that one coming.
Kuzma fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuzma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marius counters with a leg kick.
Kuzma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuzma throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marius tries to keep at a distance but Kuzma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuzma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuzmas head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kuzma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuzma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marius counters with a nice body shot.
Marius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kuzma looks to land a right hand but Marius moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Marius.
Kuzma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuzma tries to clinch but Marius moves out of range.
Kuzma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuzma misses with a hook to the body
and Marius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marius looks to throw the jab but Kuzma is out of range.
Kuzma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Marius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius lands with a good body shot.
Marius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaius Marius is winning the standup battle so far.
Marius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuzma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kuzma misses with a straight left.
Marius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzma manages to avoid it.
Kuzma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marius counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzma takes one on the button.
Marius lands a jab.
Kuzma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kyle Kuzma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Kuzma misses.
Marius dodges the punch combination from Kuzma.
Marius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuzma can do to turn this around?
Marius throws a front kick aimed at Kuzma's knee but Kuzma avoids it well.
Marius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marius slips a jab and a cross from Kuzma.
Kuzma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marius.
Kuzma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marius thumps Kuzma with a low kick.
Marius throws a hook but Kuzma avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzma throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Marius tenderised Kuzma's leg. Kuzma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuzma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good leg kick by Marius.
Marius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuzma closes the distance and pushes Marius back into the cage.
Marius lands a shot to the body.
Marius lands a shoulder strike.
Gaius Marius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marius throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzma.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuzma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
Marius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuzma backwards.
Marius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzma looks to score with a jab to the body but Marius is just out of range.
Kuzma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuzma punishes Marius's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Kuzma misses.
Kuzma throws a series of punches but Marius moves out of range.
Kuzma slips a straight right by Marius.
Kuzma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuzma misses with a double jab
and Marius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuzma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marius moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuzma blocks a head kick by Marius.
Kuzma moves out of range as Marius strikes.
Kuzma throws a chopping leg kick but Marius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marius circles away quickly and effectively.
Marius throwing a counter right hand but Kuzma manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Marius.
Kuzma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuzma is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marius connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marius.
Kuzma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marius misses with a head kick.
Kuzma is looking to clinch.
Kuzma swinging wildly here.
Marius throws a series of punches but Kuzma avoids them all with ease.
Marius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzma.
Marius wants to clinch up but Kuzma keeps it at a distance.
Kuzma looks to score with a jab to the body but Marius is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Marius misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kuzma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Marius.
Marius misses with a low kick.
Marius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuzma feints and then cracks Marius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marius down.
Marius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuzma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuzma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marius counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuzma.
Marius connects with a crisp jab.
Kuzma thows a leg kick but Marius checks it
and Kuzma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Marius tenderised Kuzma's leg. Kuzma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marius moves into range and clinches up with Kuzma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marius lands a shoulder strike.
Kuzma tries to circle away but Marius has him pinned against the cage.
Marius has Kuzma pressed against the cage, preventing Kuzma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuzma's efforts to push away.
Kuzma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marius breaks the clinch.
Kuzma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marius connects with a solid leg kick.
Marius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuzma's hands.
Marius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzma moves away.
Marius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuzma wants to clinch.
Marius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuzma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuzma misses with a right hand
and Marius counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuzma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius lands a head kick!
Kuzma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marius throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuzma counters with a series of strikes. Marius will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuzma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzma missing with a left hand there. Marius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuzma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marius. Marius obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marius thuds a left hand into Kuzma's body.
Marius defending well as Kuzma loads up on a big left hand.
Marius circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuzma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuzma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marius tries to bum rush Kuzma with a series of wild strikes but Kuzma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius lands a leg kick that knocks Kuzma off balance momentarily.
Marius connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuzma.
Kuzma throws a low kick but Marius avoids it.
Kuzma works the jab nicely.
Marius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marius. That's going to slow Kuzma down.
Kuzma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marius.
Marius motions for Kuzma to come forward. Marius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzma gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Marius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuzma thinking.
Kuzma clinches with his opponent.
Marius cracks Kuzma with a nice body shot.
Kuzma wants to break free but Marius has control.
Kuzma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marius lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Marius.
A short body shot lands from Marius as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Marius.
Kyle Kuzma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaius Marius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marius lands a body punch.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marius lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Marius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marius lands with a left to the head.
 Kuzma is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Marius.
Kuzma is still on wobbly legs! Can Marius finish him?
Marius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marius pushes Kuzma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marius lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Marius.
Marius throws a big uppercut that drops Kuzma! More strikes from Marius and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kuzma lies dazed against the cage as Marius celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaius Marius!
Gaius Marius thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Kyle Kuzma stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jock Strap (ranked 1543 p4p, 1312 weight class) and Tomohiro Tanahashi (ranked 206 p4p, 176 weight class). Tanahashi has chosen Love & Energy as his entrance music. Tomohiro Tanahashi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jock Strap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomohiro Tanahashi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strap slips under a jab from Tanahashi.
Strap blocks a leg kick.
Tanahashi scores with a nice right hand.
Tanahashi connects with a right hand. Strap shakes it off.
Strap jabs at Tanahashi's body.
Strap takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tanahashi staying out of range there.
Strap has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Strap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanahashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanahashi lands a body shot.
Tanahashi is looking to chop away at Strap's legs.
Tanahashi throws a series of punches but Strap moves out of range.
Tanahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strap in his tracks.
Strap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanahashi moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strap tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanahashi. Strap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanahashi.
Tanahashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tanahashi misses with a low kick.
Strap was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap slips under a jab.
Strap cracks Tanahashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tanahashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strap.
Strap misses with a straight left.
Strap on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanahashi. Tanahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanahashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanahashi. Strap does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Strap misses its target.
Tanahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strap misses the shot to the body.
Tanahashi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tanahashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Strap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanahashi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tanahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strap.
Tanahashi tries a low kick but Strap avoids it.
Strap takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanahashi throws a lazy right hand but Strap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanahashi scores with a push kick.
Strap scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Strap - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strap blocks a low kick nicely.
Strap tries to bum rush Tanahashi with a series of wild strikes but Tanahashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strap was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Tanahashi thuds a left hand into Strap's body.
Tomohiro Tanahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanahashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tanahashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanahashi throws out a counter right but Strap avoids it with no problem.
Tanahashi looks to land a left hand but Strap moved out of range nicely.
Strap tried to counter with a leg kick but Tanahashi avoided it.
Strap gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tanahashi.
Tanahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strap is looking to counter punch.
Tanahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strap moves away.
Strap ducks under a wild hook from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strap. Strap circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strap misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Strap.
Tanahashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strap was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strap moves away.
Tanahashi misses the shot to the body.
Tomohiro Tanahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strap throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanahashi on the side of the head.
Tanahashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tanahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Strap.
Tanahashi misses with a wild combination.
Strap is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanahashi tries to bum rush Strap with a series of wild strikes but Strap uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strap throws a body punch but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Tanahashi looks to land a left hand but Strap moved out of range nicely.
Strap wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Strap takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanahashi slips under a jab from Strap.
Tanahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tanahashi checks a low kick from Strap.
Tanahashi thuds his right hand into Strap's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strap swings for the body but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Tanahashi takes a swing at Strap's ribcage but misses.
Strap fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tanahashi just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap throws an overhand right that lands on Tanahashi's shoulder, as Tanahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Strap throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strap lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strap moves out of range of the strikes.
Strap slips a jab and a cross from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strap had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Strap moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strap moves away.
Tanahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strap was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi throws a body punch but Strap moves out of range.
It looked like Strap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Strap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanahashi.
Strap lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanahashi lands with a hook. Strap tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tanahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomohiro Tanahashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tanahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strap throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Strap waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanahashi.
Tanahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Strap might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tanahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strap checks a leg kick.
Tanahashi scores with a body shot.
Tanahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Tanahashi backs away, Strap returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strap. Tanahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strap was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanahashi.
Strap tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tanahashi is able to avoid easily.
Tanahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strap at a distance.
Strap loads up on a big right hand but Tanahashi slips the punch.
Strap shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tanahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strap moves away from the strike by Tanahashi.
Tanahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanahashi avoids the head kick by Strap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanahashi misses with a wild body shot.
As Tanahashi backs away, Strap returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tanahashi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strap counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tanahashi misses with a two punch combination.
Strap with a nice calf kick.
Strap takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strap tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strap misses with a low kick as Tanahashi jumps back.
Tanahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanahashi lands with a right hand.
Tanahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tomohiro Tanahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strap.
Tanahashi misses with a hook.
Tanahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strap throws a right and a left that Tanahashi avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Tanahashi.
Tanahashi throws a leg kick which misses Strap's front leg but catches the back leg as Strap tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strap misses with a double jab.
Tanahashi lands with a hook. Strap tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strap misses with a body shot.
Strap getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strap ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tanahashi throws a jab when Strap was well out of range.
Tanahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strap manages to avoid it.
Strap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tanahashi ducks under a wild hook from Strap.
Tanahashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strap manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanahashi. Strap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanahashi digs a good hook to Strap's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi works Strap's body with a nice hook.
Strap throws a body shot but no joy.
Strap lands an overhand right.
Strap misses the jab.
Strap looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanahashi is just out of range.
Tanahashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tanahashi slips under a jab from Strap.
A shot to the liver by Tanahashi. Beautiful body shot.
Tanahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tanahashi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Tanahashi tenderised Strap's leg. Strap is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tanahashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strap fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanahashi, pushing him back against the cage.
Strap throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanahashi.
Tanahashi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Strap misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Tanahashi misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strap slips a jab from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strap with a hook.
Tanahashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, jab by Tanahashi - just one landing.
Tanahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanahashi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strap moves into the clinch.
Tanahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanahashi is trying to force a seperation but Strap has the dominant position.
Strap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tanahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanahashi misses with some punches.
Strap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jock Strap will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Strap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Strap.
Strap throws a jab when Tanahashi was well out of range.
Strap throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Tanahashi is predictable there
letting Strap counter with a right hand.
Tanahashi jabs Strap to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanahashi ducks under a wild hook from Strap.
A swing and a miss from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi throws a low kick but Strap avoids it.
Strap throws a push kick but Tanahashi slaps the foot to one side.
Tanahashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy left from Tanahashi finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Strap. Those never looked like landing.
Strap lands a body shot.
Strap is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strap misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanahashi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strap slips under a jab.
Tanahashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tanahashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Strap thumps Tanahashi with a low kick.
Tanahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strap.
Nice defenses there by Tanahashi.
A jab from Tanahashi misses.
Tanahashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tanahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strap.
Strap has a takedown stuffed.
Strap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tanahashi. That's going to slow Strap down.
Strap misses with a hook
letting Tanahashi counter with a right hand.
Tanahashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strap. Strap circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tanahashi throws a leg kick but Strap sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strap lands a right hook to the body.
Strap throws a looping overhand right but Tanahashi ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi throws a leg kick
and Strap counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strap avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanahashi manages to avoid it.
Tanahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Tanahashi misses the shot to the body.
Tanahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strap.
Tanahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanahashi throws a jab when Strap was well out of range.
Tanahashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strap circles away quickly and effectively.
Strap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strap.
As Tanahashi looks to move away, Strap throws a big counter combo but Tanahashi just gets out of the way.
Tanahashi misses the shot to the body.
Tanahashi checks a leg kick.
Strap tries to land a leg kick but Tanahashi saw it coming and moves away.
Tanahashi throws a hook but Strap blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tanahashi scores with a hook to the body. Strap takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tanahashi misses with the combination.
A big right from Strap misses.
Strap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Strap blocks the leg kick.
Tanahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strap throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanahashi digs a good body shot into Strap's ribs.
Strap blocks a leg kick.
Tanahashi scores with a leg kick.
Tanahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strap.
Tanahashi throws a lazy right hand but Strap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strap swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tanahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi missing with a left hand there. Strap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strap is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tanahashi lands with a nice combination. Strap backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strap throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tanahashi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Strap is in Tanahashi's guard.
Strap advances position into side control!
Tanahashi prevents Strap from improving position.
Strap is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tanahashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanahashi keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomohiro Tanahashi.
I think Tanahashi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tomohiro Tanahashi!
Tomohiro Tanahashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timiko Chen Lo (ranked 1045 p4p, 1181 weight class) and Grey Ape (ranked 168 p4p, 185 weight class). Chen Lo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the Jungle. Grey Ape has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timiko Chen Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ape clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Ape.
Chen Lo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Chen Lo as the two fighters clinch.
Ape misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ape.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chen Lo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
Chen Lo scores with a hook to the body.
Ape tries a body shot but Chen Lo blocks it.
Ape is pressed up against the cage. Chen Lo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ape down to the mat. Ape avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chen Lo jabs at Ape's body.
Chen Lo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ape.
Chen Lo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chen Lo blocks the body kick.
Chen Lo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chen Lo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen Lo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ape stuns Chen Lo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Chen Lo misses.
Ape swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chen Lo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape throws a nice looking combination but Chen Lo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Ape lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chen Lo doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chen Lo blocks a low kick nicely.
Ape checks a leg kick.
Chen Lo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ape misses with a hook
and Chen Lo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Ape - just one landing.
Ape throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ape throws a right hand that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a nice body shot.
Ape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen Lo.
Ape is looking to chop away at Chen Lo's legs.
Chen Lo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape ducks under a wild hook from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chen Lo is looking to wear down Ape with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chen Lo lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Ape missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ape connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ape bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chen Lo's head.
Chen Lo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ape. That did some damage!
Ape wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chen Lo avoids the body shot from Ape.
Ape swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chen Lo throws a low kick but Ape avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Chen Lo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ape. Chen Lo does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Ape backs away, Chen Lo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chen Lo throws a shot from downtown. Ape moves away and avoids it.
Ape takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen Lo.
Ape throws a low kick but Chen Lo avoids it.
It looked like Chen Lo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ape with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chen Lo to score with a decent uppercut.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but Ape moved away.
Ape throws a head kick but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Ape misses with a looping right.
Chen Lo with a hook.
Ape gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chen Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
Chen Lo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chen Lo tries a low kick but Ape avoids it.
Chen Lo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ape is out of range.
Ape stuns Chen Lo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chen Lo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ape avoids it really well and circles away.
Ape staying out of range there.
Chen Lo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape throws an overhand right that lands on Chen Lo's shoulder, as Chen Lo tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chen Lo will feel that in the morning.
Ape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Ape.
Ape doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chen Lo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ape is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Ape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chen Lo blocks a head kick by Ape.
Chen Lo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ape has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chen Lo avoids a kick to the body.
Ape lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ape moves away from the strike by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick which misses Ape's front leg but catches the back leg as Ape tries to avoid it.
Ape throws a right and a left that Chen Lo avoids nicely.
A big left from Chen Lo misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grey Ape's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chen Lo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut lands for Ape. That snapped Chen Lo's head back.
Chen Lo throws the left hand but Ape avoids the punch easily.
Ape checks a low kick from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo staying out of range there.
Chen Lo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ape fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Ape lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chen Lo doesn't seem phased though.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chen Lo tries a low kick but Ape avoids it.
Chen Lo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grey Ape seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chen Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chen Lo lands a nice looking body shot.
Ape fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chen Lo on the side of the head.
Chen Lo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ape moves in looking to clinch but Chen Lo pushes him off.
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chen Lo's sensitive parts.
Chen Lo thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ape misses with a hook.
Chen Lo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chen Lo tries to work over Ape's front leg with a kick but Ape checks it.
Chen Lo misses with a right hand
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Ape misses.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ape steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chen Lo.
Ape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chen Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ape.
Chen Lo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ape can pounce on him.
Ape cracks a nice hook into Chen Lo's ribs.
Ape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chen Lo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chen Lo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ape.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen Lo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ape. Chen Lo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ape checks a leg kick.
Chen Lo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ape finds it's way round the side to connect with Chen Lo's head.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape checks a leg kick nicely.
Ape steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chen Lo.
Ape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.
Ape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chen Lo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen Lo connects with a jab.
Ape tries to clinch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Ape fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chen Lo, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chen Lo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Chen Lo is blocking nicely.
Ape working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Chen Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
Chen Lo breaks the clinch.
Ape lands a leg kick that knocks Chen Lo off balance momentarily.
Ape uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chen Lo has time to react.
Chen Lo avoids the body shot from Ape.
Ape looks to throw the jab but Chen Lo is out of range.
A shot to the body from Chen Lo misses
and Chen Lo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chen Lo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Ape moves out of range.
Ape throws a right and a left that Chen Lo avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Chen Lo.
Ape throws a good cross that connects.
Chen Lo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ape throws out a counter right but Chen Lo avoids it with no problem.
Ape clinches up with Chen Lo and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chen Lo misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chen Lo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chen Lo scores with a hook to the body.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Grey Ape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ape is stalling here.
Chen Lo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Chen Lo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ape scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Ape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chen Lo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ape! But no joy.
Ape avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen Lo moves away.
Chen Lo swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Ape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grey Ape's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chen Lo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ape lands a head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Chen Lo. Those never looked like landing.
Ape looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ape throws the kick towards the body but Chen Lo avoids it.
Chen Lo ducks right into an uppercut from Ape.
Ape blocks a jab.
Chen Lo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ape has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chen Lo missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ape. That's going to slow Chen Lo down.
Ape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chen Lo.
Ape dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chen Lo. That's going to slow Ape down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Chen Lo throws a looping overhand right but Ape ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen Lo feints and then cracks Ape's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ape down.
Chen Lo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chen Lo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ape has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ape and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice straight punches there by Ape. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ape.
Chen Lo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ape's sensitive parts.
Chen Lo throws a head kick that misses.
Chen Lo moves out of range of the body kick from Ape.
Ape connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chen Lo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chen Lo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ape dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ape connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Chen Lo misses.
Chen Lo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chen Lo lands a lovely overhand right.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
Timiko Chen Lo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ape.
Ape avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body kick from Ape.
Chen Lo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chen Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ape.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the side of Ape's head but Ape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ape looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ape checks a leg kick.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chen Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen Lo.
Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chen Lo lands a jab to the nose.
Chen Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ape throws the kick towards the body but Chen Lo avoids it.
That kick from Ape tenderised Chen Lo's leg. Chen Lo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chen Lo connects with a body shot that sends Ape's belly button to the back.
Ape tries to clinch but Chen Lo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ape misses with a wild body shot.
Ape scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chen Lo in his tracks.
Chen Lo throws a head kick that misses.
Ape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Lo looks to land a right hand but Ape moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Ape moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Ape scores with a four punch combination!
Ape dips to his left and cracks Chen Lo with an uppercut!
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Chen Lo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ape scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chen Lo throws a shot from downtown. Ape moves away and avoids it.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Ape catches Chen Lo right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen Lo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chen Lo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ape manages to circle out of the way.
Ape checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chen Lo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ape off the cage and back into range.
Chen Lo avoids a kick to the body.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chen Lo.
Ape scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chen Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ape to counter with a crisp jab.
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ape throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ape lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick
and Ape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen Lo throws out a leg kick but Ape moves out of range and Chen Lo only half commits.
Ape slips under a jab from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grey Ape comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ape 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 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape!
An out of breath Grey Ape thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Timiko Chen Lo was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mareth Line (ranked 1039 p4p, 1704 weight class) and Leon Lentz (ranked 143 p4p, 224 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Line might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mareth Line!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Lentz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lentz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lentz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Lentz closes the distance and clinches.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Lentz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lentz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Line fails to pull guard.
Line breaks from the clinch.
Lentz clobbers Line with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lentz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lentz moves into the clinch successfully.
Line makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lentz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lentz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lentz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Line connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lentz fails to land with a series of punches.
Lentz misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lentz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lentz misses with a straight right.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lentz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Line moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Leon Lentz has been cut.
Lentz misses with a series of wild punches.
Lentz darts in and clinches Line up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Line - that landed with a thud.
Lentz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lentz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line is trying to pull guard but Lentz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lentz scores with a shot to the side of Line's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line is trying to pull guard but Lentz has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mareth Line. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Lentz.
Lentz breaks from the clinch.
Line forces Lentz back against the cage and clinches.
Lentz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line misses with a looping right.
Lentz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Line doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick lands from Line.
Line explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lentz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Line misses with a leg kick
and Lentz counters with a good low kick that Line was not able to check.
Lentz cracks Line with an open hand slap.
Line tries to clinch there but Lentz circles away.
Lentz throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Line.
Line lands a high kick!
Lentz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lentz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lentz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lentz avoids the head kick by Line.
Lentz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lentz throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Lentz scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line is trying to pull guard but Lentz has him pressed against the cage.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Lentz backwards.
Line successfully pulls guard.
Line has his foot on Lentz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lentz works his way back into a safe position though.
Line is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lentz rolls with it to try and escape but Line cranks on the arm and Lentz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mareth Line!
A relieved looking Mareth Line thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Oosthuizen (ranked 652 p4p, 1186 weight class) and Jah Wobble (ranked 90 p4p, 153 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wobble's choice of entrance music: Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Oosthuizen !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jah Wobble!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oosthuizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wobble moves away.
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Wobble's ribcage but misses.
Oosthuizen throws a sloppy body shot
and Wobble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oosthuizen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oosthuizen throws a body punch but Wobble moves out of range.
Oosthuizen scores with a sloppy right hand. Wobble should have avoided that one.
Oosthuizen misses with a wild body shot.
Oosthuizen misses with a looping left.
Wobble was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wobble avoids the body shot from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen throws the left hand but Wobble avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Oosthuizen misses.
Wobble appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen throws a poor cross that misses
and Wobble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oosthuizen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wobble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oosthuizen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oosthuizen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wobble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wobble takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oosthuizen lands a jab to the head.
Oosthuizen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wobble's head backwards.
Wobble shoots in for a double leg but Oosthuizen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Oosthuizen misses the target.
Wobble sizes up Oosthuizen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wobble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wobble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oosthuizen .
Francis Oosthuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wobble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oosthuizen at a distance.
Wobble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oosthuizen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oosthuizen throws a hook but Wobble avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oosthuizen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wobble. Wobble circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Oosthuizen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wobble takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wobble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wobble closes the distance and clinches up with Oosthuizen , looking for a takedown. Wobble pushes Oosthuizen against the cage but Oosthuizen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wobble.
Oosthuizen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oosthuizen looks to throw the jab but Wobble is out of range.
Oosthuizen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oosthuizen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wobble is just out of range.
Wobble misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen throws a hook but Wobble blocks it.
Wobble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oosthuizen moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wobble.
Wobble scores with a nice strike.
Oosthuizen scores with a decent looking hook.
Oosthuizen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Oosthuizen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oosthuizen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wobble tries to free his leg and advance position but Oosthuizen is retaining full guard.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Oosthuizen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oosthuizen seems keen to control Wobble's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wobble postures up in Oosthuizen 's guard and throws a big left but Oosthuizen blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oosthuizen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Francis Oosthuizen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Oosthuizen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oosthuizen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wobble's head backwards.
Oosthuizen punishes Wobble's body with a nice straight punch.
Wobble misses with a hook
and Oosthuizen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oosthuizen lands a right hook to the body.
Wobble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oosthuizen .
Wobble takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oosthuizen misses with a right hand
and Wobble counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oosthuizen is controlling Wobble's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wobble is trying to work for a kimura but Oosthuizen is defending well.
Oosthuizen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Oosthuizen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oosthuizen misses with a few strikes there.
Oosthuizen swings for the body but Wobble moves out of range.
Oosthuizen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oosthuizen throws a shot from downtown. Wobble moves away and avoids it.
Wobble with the counter takedown but Oosthuizen avoids it easily.
Wobble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oosthuizen manages to avoid it.
Oosthuizen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Francis Oosthuizen is winning the standup battle so far.
Oosthuizen dips to his left and cracks Wobble with an uppercut!
Oosthuizen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oosthuizen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wobble can do to turn this around?
Wobble misses with a low kick as Oosthuizen jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oosthuizen throws a series of punches but Wobble avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Wobble releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wobble slips under a jab.
Wobble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wobble was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oosthuizen throws a looping overhand right but Wobble ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble ducks under a wild hook from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Wobble's ribcage but misses.
Wobble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oosthuizen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wobble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oosthuizen defends it well.
Oosthuizen thuds his right hand into Wobble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oosthuizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wobble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen lands with an uppercut that bounces Wobble off the cage and back into range.
Oosthuizen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wobble's head.
Wobble is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oosthuizen rather than just go for the knockout.
Oosthuizen lands an overhand right.
Wobble scoring well with a low kick there.
Wobble swings for the body but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Oosthuizen connects with a nice looking jab.
Oosthuizen slips a straight right by Wobble.
Oosthuizen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oosthuizen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen lands a jab-cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oosthuizen .
Wobble scores with a jab.
Wobble cracks Oosthuizen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen throws a body punch but Wobble moves out of range.
Wobble throws a series of punches but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Oosthuizen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oosthuizen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wobble was well out of range. Poor timing from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen lands with a hook. Wobble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Oosthuizen does it's job there.
Oosthuizen throws a lazy uppercut
and Oosthuizen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oosthuizen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oosthuizen missing with a left hand there. Wobble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oosthuizen lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen digs a good hook to Wobble's body.
Oosthuizen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wobble tries to score with a low kick but Oosthuizen moves his leg out of the way.
Oosthuizen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Wobble tries to counter it with a takedown but Oosthuizen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oosthuizen missing with a left hand there. Wobble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oosthuizen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Wobble as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Wobble.
Wobble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen clobbers Wobble with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oosthuizen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oosthuizen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wobble. Wobble circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wobble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Wobble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oosthuizen throws a nice looking combination but Wobble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wobble.
Wobble lands a nice shot to the body.
Wobble scores with a leg kick.
Wobble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oosthuizen avoids the body shot from Wobble.
Nice uppercut lands for Oosthuizen . That snapped Wobble's head back.
Oosthuizen throws a looping overhand right but Wobble ducks down to avoid it.
Wobble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oosthuizen defends it well.
Wobble works Oosthuizen 's body with a nice hook.
Wobble slips under a jab from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oosthuizen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wobble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oosthuizen . Wobble does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Oosthuizen dominated that second round.
That's time! Oosthuizen 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oosthuizen works Wobble's body with a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Oosthuizen blocks the low kick.
Oosthuizen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wobble.
Oosthuizen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wobble throws out the jab.
Wobble takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oosthuizen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oosthuizen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wobble has time to react.
Oosthuizen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wobble attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oosthuizen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wobble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oosthuizen but Oosthuizen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Wobble's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Wobble was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oosthuizen throws out a loose jab but Wobble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wobble misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble defending well as Oosthuizen loads up on a big left hand.
Wobble throws a good cross that connects.
Oosthuizen misses with a combination
and Wobble counters with a single leg into guard. Oosthuizen didn't expect that.
Oosthuizen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Oosthuizen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wobble lands a couple of elbows.
Oosthuizen pulls Wobble in close to prevent any damage.
Wobble trying to control but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen trying to control the position here.
Wobble throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wobble chips away with some ground and pound.
Wobble trying to control but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom.
Oosthuizen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oosthuizen controls Wobble momentarily but Wobble frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Wobble's ribcage but misses.
Oosthuizen catches Wobble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wobble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oosthuizen looks to throw the jab but Wobble is out of range.
Oosthuizen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wobble.
Oosthuizen lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Oosthuizen . Beautiful body shot.
Oosthuizen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oosthuizen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wobble dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wobble throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Oosthuizen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wobble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oosthuizen trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wobble is trying to control. Oosthuizen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wobble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oosthuizen 's head.
Wobble seems to be working for a kimura but Oosthuizen defends the submission attempt.
Oosthuizen controlling the position for now.
Wobble drops an elbow to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Francis Oosthuizen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Oosthuizen scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Oosthuizen misses.
Oosthuizen misses with a looping right.
Wobble looks to land a right hand but Oosthuizen moved out of range.
Oosthuizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wobble misses with a straight right.
Oosthuizen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oosthuizen looks to land a right hand but Wobble moved out of range.
Wobble walks into a straight right hand from Oosthuizen .
Wobble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen throws a right hand that misses
and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wobble tries to free his leg and advance position but Oosthuizen is retaining full guard.
Wobble throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wobble tries to free his leg and advance position but Oosthuizen is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen controlling the position.
Wobble trying to control but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom.
Wobble content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wobble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oosthuizen holds on and takes a little breather.
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oosthuizen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Wobble passes Oosthuizen 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wobble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oosthuizen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wobble might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oosthuizen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wobble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oosthuizen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Wobble.
Wobble misses with a leg kick.
Oosthuizen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oosthuizen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oosthuizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oosthuizen misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Oosthuizen throws a jab but it's blocked by Wobble.
Oosthuizen throws a lazy right hand but Wobble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oosthuizen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wobble throws a poor cross that misses
and Oosthuizen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wobble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oosthuizen throwing a counter right hand but Wobble manages to avoid it.
Oosthuizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wobble moves away.
Wobble looks to score with a jab to the body but Oosthuizen is just out of range.
Wobble lands with an overhand left.
Wobble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wobble misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oosthuizen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oosthuizen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wobble just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oosthuizen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oosthuizen works the jab nicely.
Wobble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oosthuizen is fending him off so far but Wobble persists. Nope, Oosthuizen circles away and we're back to standing.
Wobble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wobble misses with a low kick.
Oosthuizen throwing a counter right hand but Wobble manages to avoid it.
Oosthuizen looks to land a left hand but Wobble moved out of range nicely.
Oosthuizen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wobble.
Oosthuizen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wobble.
A jab lands there for Oosthuizen .
Wobble shoots in and drives through. Oosthuizen sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Wobble.
Wobble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen is looking to counter punch.
Oosthuizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Oosthuizen had his way with Jah Wobble in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Oosthuizen misses with a right hand
and Wobble counters with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen throws a hook but Wobble blocks it.
Wobble throws out a loose jab but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oosthuizen throws a big shot that misses.
Oosthuizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wobble moves away.
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Wobble's ribcage but misses.
Wobble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wobble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oosthuizen digs a good body shot into Wobble's ribs.
Wobble takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wobble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oosthuizen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wobble was well out of range. Poor timing from Oosthuizen .
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Oosthuizen misses.
A jab from Wobble finds it's way through Oosthuizen 's defenses.
Wobble swings for the body but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Wobble staying out of range there.
Wobble with the counter takedown but Oosthuizen avoids it easily.
Wobble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oosthuizen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oosthuizen digs a good body shot into Wobble's ribs.
Wobble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oosthuizen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wobble.
Oosthuizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wobble looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oosthuizen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oosthuizen looks to land a left hand but Wobble moved out of range nicely.
Oosthuizen connects with a right hand. Wobble shakes it off.
Oosthuizen looks to land a right hand but Wobble moved out of range.
Wobble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wobble with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen with a jab.
Oosthuizen throws a shot from downtown. Wobble moves away and avoids it.
Wobble feints a counter leg kick.
Wobble misses with a hook.
Oosthuizen thuds a left hand into Wobble's body.
Oosthuizen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wobble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oosthuizen .
Francis Oosthuizen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wobble stuns Oosthuizen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Oosthuizen . No joy for Wobble on that attempt.
Oosthuizen looks to land a left hand but Wobble moved out of range nicely.
Wobble swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Oosthuizen to counter with a crisp jab.
Oosthuizen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oosthuizen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wobble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wobble takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy body kick from Wobble
and Oosthuizen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wobble thinking.
Oosthuizen throws a lazy uppercut
and Wobble counters with a takedown into side control.
Oosthuizen throws Wobble to one side and escapes!
Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oosthuizen misses the shot to the body.
Wobble drops his hands momentarily and Oosthuizen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Wobble.
Wobble takes a swing at Oosthuizen 's ribcage but misses.
Oosthuizen lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen connects with a jab.
Wobble tries to move into range but Oosthuizen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut.
Oosthuizen moves out of range of the strikes.
Oosthuizen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oosthuizen connects with a body shot.
Wobble jabs Oosthuizen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oosthuizen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Oosthuizen .
A jab lands there for Oosthuizen .
Wobble looks for a takedown but Oosthuizen sprawls well.
Wobble misses with a body shot.
Wobble doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Oosthuizen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oosthuizen , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Oosthuizen !
Francis Oosthuizen is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Francis Oosthuizen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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