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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chumaka Adewale Awolo Aktinola (ranked 4172 p4p, 5994 weight class) and Mario Apolloni (ranked 500 p4p, 610 weight class). Apolloni has chosen Paky - ROZZI (prod. Kermit) as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Awolo Aktinola
vs
Apolloni

188 cm
19
180
1 - 2 - 1

182 cm
19
175
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chumaka Adewale Awolo Aktinola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Apolloni!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awolo Aktinola misses with a few strikes there.
Awolo Aktinola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apolloni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apolloni tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Awolo Aktinola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Awolo Aktinola throws a series of punches but Apolloni avoids them all with ease.
Apolloni is looking for the big counter here.
Awolo Aktinola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apolloni tries to clinch but Awolo Aktinola moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Awolo Aktinola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Awolo Aktinola is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Apolloni.
Apolloni tries to clinch there but Awolo Aktinola circles away.
Awolo Aktinola throws a nice looking combination but Apolloni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Awolo Aktinola misses with a wild combination.
Apolloni moves in looking to clinch but Awolo Aktinola pushes him off.
Awolo Aktinola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apolloni.
Apolloni tries to clinch but Awolo Aktinola is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apolloni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Awolo Aktinola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Awolo Aktinola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Apolloni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apolloni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apolloni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mario Apolloni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apolloni tries to clinch up.
Awolo Aktinola keeps the fight on the outside.
Apolloni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Awolo Aktinola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Awolo Aktinola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Apolloni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Awolo Aktinola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Awolo Aktinola throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Awolo Aktinola backs off Apolloni throws a huge counter combo but Awolo Aktinola manages to avoid it all.
Apolloni moves in looking to clinch but Awolo Aktinola pushes him off.
Awolo Aktinola throws a series of punches but Apolloni moves out of range.
Apolloni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Awolo Aktinola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Apolloni moves into the clinch successfully.
Apolloni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Awolo Aktinola avoids it.
Awolo Aktinola tries to score a body lock takedown but Apolloni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Apolloni lands an elbow that stopped Awolo Aktinola in his tracks for a moment.
Awolo Aktinola is trying to pull guard but Apolloni has him pressed against the ropes.
Apolloni pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Awolo Aktinola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Apolloni manages to break the clinch.
Awolo Aktinola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apolloni tries to close the distance and clinch but Awolo Aktinola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apolloni moves in looking to clinch but Awolo Aktinola pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awolo Aktinola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apolloni.
Awolo Aktinola tries to bum rush Apolloni with a series of wild strikes but Apolloni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Apolloni's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apolloni tries to clinch but Awolo Aktinola moves out of range.
Apolloni has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Awolo Aktinola is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Apolloni throws a series of punches but Awolo Aktinola avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Apolloni does no damage.
Awolo Aktinola circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apolloni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apolloni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apolloni tries to clinch but Awolo Aktinola moves out of range.
Awolo Aktinola throws a right and a left that Apolloni avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Awolo Aktinola.
Apolloni wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apolloni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apolloni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Awolo Aktinola.
Apolloni is looking to clinch but Awolo Aktinola is avoiding it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Apolloni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Apolloni wants to clinch.
Awolo Aktinola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Apolloni tries to close the distance and clinch but Awolo Aktinola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Awolo Aktinola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apolloni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apolloni lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Apolloni moves in looking to clinch but Awolo Aktinola pushes him off.
Apolloni tries to clinch up but Awolo Aktinola circles away and keeps his distance.
Apolloni tries to clinch up.
Apolloni misses with a series of wild punches.
Apolloni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Awolo Aktinola.
Awolo Aktinola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Awolo Aktinola swats away the attempt to clinch by Apolloni.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apolloni tries to clinch there but Awolo Aktinola circles away.
Awolo Aktinola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Awolo Aktinola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Apolloni tries to clinch up.
Apolloni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Awolo Aktinola.
Apolloni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Awolo Aktinola circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Awolo Aktinola.
Apolloni tries to clinch but Awolo Aktinola is having none of it.

Apolloni clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apolloni throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Apolloni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Awolo Aktinola backwards.
Apolloni prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chumaka Adewale Awolo Aktinola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Awolo Aktinola takes an elbow to the temple.
Apolloni putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Awolo Aktinola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Apolloni working hard to break the clinch.
Awolo Aktinola avoids the elbow strike from Apolloni, against the ropes.
Apolloni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Awolo Aktinola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Apolloni to keep the fight standing.
Apolloni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chumaka Adewale Awolo Aktinola dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Awolo Aktinola swats away the attempt to clinch by Apolloni.
Apolloni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Awolo Aktinola misses with a double jab.
Apolloni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Awolo Aktinola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Awolo Aktinola feinted with a counter takedown.
Awolo Aktinola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apolloni displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Apolloni tries to clinch up but Awolo Aktinola circles away and keeps his distance.
Apolloni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Awolo Aktinola.
Apolloni fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Apolloni tries to clinch but Awolo Aktinola moves out of range.
Apolloni tries to clinch but Awolo Aktinola moves out of range.
Awolo Aktinola throws a right and a left that Apolloni avoids nicely.
Chumaka Adewale Awolo Aktinola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apolloni tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Awolo Aktinola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apolloni tries to close the distance and clinch but Awolo Aktinola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apolloni is looking to clinch.
Awolo Aktinola tries to bum rush Apolloni with a series of wild strikes but Apolloni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Awolo Aktinola misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apolloni tries to close the distance and clinch but Awolo Aktinola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chumaka Adewale Awolo Aktinola is winning the standup battle so far.
Apolloni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Awolo Aktinola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apolloni can do to turn this around?
Apolloni tries to clinch but Awolo Aktinola is having none of it.
Apolloni tries to close the distance and clinch but Awolo Aktinola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apolloni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apolloni wants to clinch up but Awolo Aktinola keeps it at a distance.
Awolo Aktinola slips a jab and a cross from Apolloni.
Awolo Aktinola attempts a counter takedown but Apolloni avoids it well and moves away.

Apolloni drives through and clinches with Awolo Aktinola against the ropes.
Awolo Aktinola prevents Apolloni from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Apolloni throws an elbow but misses.
Apolloni lands an elbow inside that Awolo Aktinola shrugs off.
Awolo Aktinola jumps guard but Apolloni stands there with Awolo Aktinola around his waist. Awolo Aktinola gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Apolloni unloads a knee to the mid-section. Awolo Aktinola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Apolloni prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Apolloni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apolloni putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Awolo Aktinola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Apolloni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Awolo Aktinola has him pressed against the ropes.
Apolloni misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apolloni misses with an elbow over the top.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Apolloni obliges.
Awolo Aktinola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Apolloni walks away with a smile on his face. Awolo Aktinola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chumaka Adewale Awolo Aktinola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apolloni tries to clinch up.
Apolloni wants to clinch.
Apolloni doesn't manage to clinch there - Awolo Aktinola circles away.
Awolo Aktinola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apolloni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apolloni wants to clinch.
Apolloni tries to clinch but Awolo Aktinola moves out of range.
Apolloni moves in looking to clinch but Awolo Aktinola pushes him off.
Awolo Aktinola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Apolloni does no damage.
A cross from Awolo Aktinola lands.
Apolloni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Awolo Aktinola paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awolo Aktinola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apolloni moves in looking to clinch but Awolo Aktinola pushes him off.
Awolo Aktinola throws a right hand that Apolloni ducks under and follows up with a left that Apolloni also avoids with ease.
Apolloni tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Awolo Aktinola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Awolo Aktinola throws a right hand that Apolloni ducks under and follows up with a left that Apolloni also avoids with ease.
Apolloni doesn't manage to clinch there - Awolo Aktinola circles away.
Apolloni wants to clinch up but Awolo Aktinola keeps it at a distance.
Apolloni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Awolo Aktinola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Awolo Aktinola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Apolloni sprawls and moves away.
Apolloni tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Awolo Aktinola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apolloni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Apolloni closes the distance and clinches.
Apolloni has had enough of the clinch but Awolo Aktinola keeps him there for the moment.
Awolo Aktinola has Apolloni pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Apolloni manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Awolo Aktinola tries for a takedown but Apolloni manages to get underhooks.
Apolloni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Apolloni wants to break free but Awolo Aktinola has control.
Awolo Aktinola prevents Apolloni from breaking the clinch.
Apolloni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Apolloni lands an elbow inside that Awolo Aktinola shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apolloni pushes off an throws an elbow but Awolo Aktinola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Awolo Aktinola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Apolloni misses with an elbow strike.
Apolloni is looking to break free of the clinch but Awolo Aktinola has double underhooks.
Awolo Aktinola is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Apolloni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Apolloni lands an elbow inside that Awolo Aktinola shrugs off.
Mario Apolloni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Apolloni creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Awolo Aktinola's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apolloni lands an elbow just above Awolo Aktinola 's eye.
Awolo Aktinola tries to pull guard but Apolloni forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Apolloni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Apolloni crunches a lovely knee into Awolo Aktinola's ribcage.
Awolo Aktinola blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Apolloni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apolloni lands an elbow inside that Awolo Aktinola shrugs off.
Awolo Aktinola tries to pull guard but Apolloni holds him up against the ropes and eventually Awolo Aktinola drops back down to his feet.
Apolloni lands a damaging elbow.
Awolo Aktinola can't get the takedown.
Awolo Aktinola dodges an elbow strike from Apolloni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Apolloni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Apolloni wants to clinch.
Apolloni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Awolo Aktinola dodges the punch combination from Apolloni.
Apolloni moves in looking to clinch but Awolo Aktinola pushes him off.
Awolo Aktinola lands a jab to the nose.
Awolo Aktinola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apolloni slips a jab and a cross from Awolo Aktinola.
Apolloni lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Awolo Aktinola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apolloni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Awolo Aktinola feinted with a counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apolloni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Awolo Aktinola throws a right hand that Apolloni ducks under and follows up with a left that Apolloni also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apolloni throws a right and a left that Awolo Aktinola avoids nicely.
Apolloni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apolloni is looking to clinch but Awolo Aktinola is avoiding it.
Apolloni is looking to clinch but Awolo Aktinola is avoiding it.
Apolloni wants to clinch up but Awolo Aktinola keeps it at a distance.
Apolloni tries to clinch but Awolo Aktinola moves out of range.
Apolloni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Awolo Aktinola misses with the combination.
Apolloni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Awolo Aktinola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apolloni tries to clinch but Awolo Aktinola is having none of it.
Awolo Aktinola throws a series of punches but Apolloni moves out of range.
Apolloni is looking to clinch.
Awolo Aktinola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Apolloni sprawls and moves away.
Apolloni doesn't manage to clinch there - Awolo Aktinola circles away.
Apolloni is looking to clinch.
Apolloni tries to clinch up.
Apolloni tries to close the distance and clinch but Awolo Aktinola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Awolo Aktinola throws a right hand that Apolloni ducks under and follows up with a left that Apolloni also avoids with ease.
Apolloni wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awolo Aktinola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Awolo Aktinola swats away the attempt to clinch by Apolloni.
Awolo Aktinola keeps the fight on the outside.
Apolloni tries to clinch but Awolo Aktinola moves out of range.
Apolloni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Awolo Aktinola.
Awolo Aktinola throws a right and a left that Apolloni avoids nicely.
Awolo Aktinola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apolloni is looking to clinch but Awolo Aktinola is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Awolo Aktinola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apolloni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Awolo Aktinola.
A left and a right from Awolo Aktinola both land. Nice combination.
Apolloni tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awolo Aktinola misses with a two punch combination.
Apolloni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apolloni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Apolloni tries to clinch but Awolo Aktinola is having none of it.
Awolo Aktinola throws a series of punches but Apolloni avoids them all with ease.
Apolloni is looking to clinch but Awolo Aktinola is avoiding it.
Apolloni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Awolo Aktinola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Apolloni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Awolo Aktinola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apolloni thows a body kick. Awolo Aktinola tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Awolo Aktinola throws a nice looking combination but Apolloni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Awolo Aktinola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Awolo Aktinola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Awolo Aktinola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apolloni tries to clinch up but Awolo Aktinola circles away and keeps his distance.
Apolloni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Awolo Aktinola paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Apolloni forces Awolo Aktinola back against the ropes and clinches.
Awolo Aktinola tries to pull guard but Apolloni won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apolloni misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees to the body from Apolloni.
Awolo Aktinola is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Apolloni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Awolo Aktinola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Apolloni after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chumaka Adewale Awolo Aktinola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolloni working Awolo Aktinola over with knees to the body.
Apolloni is trying to break the clinch but Awolo Aktinola has him pressed against the ropes.
Apolloni tries to work over Awolo Aktinola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apolloni lands an elbow just above Awolo Aktinola 's eye.

Apolloni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Apolloni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Awolo Aktinola swinging wildly here.
Awolo Aktinola swats away the attempt to clinch by Apolloni.
Apolloni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Awolo Aktinola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Awolo Aktinola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apolloni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Apolloni pushes Awolo Aktinola up against the ropes in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chumaka Adewale Awolo Aktinola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Awolo Aktinola 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chumaka Adewale Awolo Aktinola!
Chumaka Adewale Awolo Aktinola was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Munoz (ranked 4039 p4p, 5304 weight class) and Ivan Gorichov (ranked 519 p4p, 606 weight class). Rafael Munoz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Gorichov's chin.

Munoz
vs
Gorichov

195 cm
27
190
3 - 5 - 0

176 cm
19
190
1 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Gorichov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gorichov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Munoz's half guard.

Munoz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorichov pulls his head out easily.

Munoz actively working from the bottom here.

Munoz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Munoz looking for submissions off his back.

Munoz actively working from the bottom here.
Gorichov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munoz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Munoz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gorichov is trying to control. Munoz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gorichov wants to pass the guard but Munoz is defending well.
Gorichov looks winded!

Munoz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz is staying active underneath Gorichov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munoz regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gorichov tries to free his leg and advance position but Munoz is retaining full guard.

Munoz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gorichov doesn't defend quickly enough and Munoz has managed to lock this one up! Can Gorichov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Munoz on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Munoz!
Ivan Gorichov spoke after the fight, saying 'It was tough fight. I think that I need to rethink my future and I'm not sure if I will back to professional MMA.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe De Rossi (ranked 5083 p4p, 3723 weight class) and Zion Melton (ranked 505 p4p, 396 weight class). De Rossi comes to the ring accompanied by VERANO ZOMBIE PT.3. 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.

De Rossi
vs
Melton

182 cm
20
165
4 - 2 - 0

172 cm
20
159
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe De Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zion Melton!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melton backwards.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Melton blocks with his arms.
De Rossi has Melton pressed against the ropes, preventing Melton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Melton is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position.
Melton tries to land knees in the clinch but De Rossi avoids the damage to the body.
Melton wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Melton.
Melton missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Zion Melton has been cut.
De Rossi lands a nice uppercut.

Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

De Rossi takes the fight into the clinch.
Melton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton can't break the clinch.
Melton misses with an elbow strike.
Melton trying to land knees to the body.
Melton tries a body shot but De Rossi blocks it.
Melton working hard to break the clinch.
De Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Melton.

Melton breaks from the clinch.
Melton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Melton.
De Rossi dodges an elbow strike from Melton.
Melton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Rossi is defending well for now.
De Rossi managing to block the knees to the body from Melton.
Melton is looking to break free of the clinch but De Rossi has double underhooks.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Melton.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meltons head.
De Rossi managing to block the knees to the body from Melton.
Melton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Rossi is defending well for now.
De Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melton blocks it with crossed arms.
Melton swings wildly with an uppercut but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Melton's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi avoiding damage as Melton throws knees to the body.
De Rossi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Melton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melton is trying to push De Rossi away but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Melton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Melton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

De Rossi moves into the clinch.
Melton wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
De Rossi taking a breather.
Melton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Rossi is defending well for now.
A short left from Melton.

Melton manages to break the clinch.
Melton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Rossi defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
De Rossi tries to stall but Melton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Melton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
De Rossi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Rossi landing knees to the head.
Melton lands a body punch.
Melton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melton wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
Melton tries to land knees in the clinch but De Rossi avoids the damage to the body.
Melton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zion Melton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Melton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Rossi to the ground. Melton is now in De Rossi's guard.
De Rossi wants to stand up but Melton is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Melton throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton is standing up over De Rossi. De Rossi looks to escape but Melton dives into side control.
De Rossi tries to escape but Melton is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton working away.
De Rossi trying his best to control but Melton has mounted him.
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Melton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Rossi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
De Rossi is desperately trying to improve his position but Melton has a good base and remains in mount.
Melton misses with a head shot.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Melton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can De Rossi hang on?
A nice elbow there by Melton.
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Melton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Rossi is trying desperately to improve position.
De Rossi wants to get back to his feet.
Melton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Melton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Melton.
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Melton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Rossi regains half guard.
Melton stops De Rossi from getting back to his feet.
Melton wants to stand up but De Rossi is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Rossi tries to kick Melton off but Melton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Melton lands strikes from half guard.
De Rossi gets full guard.
Melton postures up in De Rossi's guard and throws a big left but De Rossi blocks it.
Melton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zion Melton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zion Melton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Melton shoots in for a double leg but De Rossi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Melton goes for a double leg but De Rossi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as De Rossi continues to drive forward.

Melton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Melton breaks the clinch.

De Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
De Rossi connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from De Rossi.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, De Rossi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Melton's brow.
Melton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from De Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi blocks an uppercut.
De Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Melton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Melton blocks with his arms.
Melton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Melton blocks with his arms.
De Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Melton tries a knee to the head but De Rossi blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by De Rossi.
Melton can't break the clinch.
Melton lands a left hand.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Rossi misses with a knee strike.
De Rossi has Melton pressed against the ropes, preventing Melton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by De Rossi.
De Rossi takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Melton.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Melton lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Giuseppe De Rossi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melton wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
Melton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a right hand.
Melton lands an elbow inside.
Melton working aggressively here.
Melton has had enough of the clinch but De Rossi keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Melton fails to land.
Giuseppe De Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melton blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes.
Melton misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melton.
Melton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Rossi is defending well for now.
Melton is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position.

Melton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

De Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Melton, pushing him back against the ropes.

Melton manages to break the clinch.

Melton tries to keep at a distance but De Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Melton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Rossi is keeping busy.
De Rossi pushes off an throws an elbow but Melton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Melton tries to land knees in the clinch but De Rossi avoids the damage to the body.
Melton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Melton blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Melton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Rossi's elbow.
Melton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Rossi as Melton tries to tie him up.
Melton has had enough of the clinch but De Rossi keeps him there for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giuseppe De Rossi.
I think De Rossi 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe De Rossi!
Giuseppe De Rossi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 708 p4p, 2807 weight class) and Peetu Tam (ranked 113 p4p, 382 weight class). Peetu Tam told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Puto
vs
Tam

189 cm
35
233
9 - 0 - 0

198 cm
33
255
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cajun Puto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peetu Tam!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Tam blocks the leg kick.
Tam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puto works over Tam's head and body with a nice combination.
Tam misses with a wild combination.
Tam tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Tam as he checks the leg kick.
Puto cracks Tam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tam throws a lazy body kick
letting Puto counter with a right hand.
Tam blocks a leg kick.
Tam throws a front kick aimed at Puto's knee but Puto avoids it well.
Tam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Puto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Puto looks to land a combination but Tam avoids it well.
Tam feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto blocks a head kick by Tam.
Puto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puto takes one to the chin there.

Puto tries to sprawl but Tam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tam is pressing down on Puto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puto is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Puto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tam prevents Puto from improving his position.
Puto gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tam trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Puto is controlling Tam's posture.
Tam pushing down on Puto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tam is keen to just control but Puto is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to stand.
Puto moves into full guard.
Puto working a defensive guard here.
Tam trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.

Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Puto's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puto being controlled here, momentarily.
Puto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tam's guard.

Puto wants to pass the guard but Tam is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tam wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Tam is retaining full guard.

Tam working for a triangle but Puto defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto wants to control from the top but Tam keeps moving.
Tam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tam is on top in guard.

Tam trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to keep Tam in close.
Tam trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tam tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.

Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Puto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tam wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Tam from controlling successfully.
Puto pulls Tam in close to his closed guard and prevents Tam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
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 Cajun Puto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tam thows a leg kick but Puto checks it
and Puto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tam tries to score with a low kick but Puto moves his leg out of the way.
Puto avoids the head kick by Tam.
Puto is looking to counter punch.
Puto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tam throws a lazy right hand but Puto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tam misses with a low kick.
Tam throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Cajun Puto has been cut.
Puto throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Puto blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peetu Tam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tam cracks Puto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tam misses with a low kick.

Tam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Puto's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Puto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tam is aware though and is defending well.
Puto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Puto looking for a guillotine here but Tam defends easily.

Puto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tam trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Puto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Puto has his foot on Tam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tam works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puto is on top in guard.

Cajun Puto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tam is looking to sweep but instead, Puto has passed into half guard.

Puto is looking for a kimura here.
Puto works his way into side control.
Puto working away.
Tam tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Puto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Puto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Puto grinds an elbow into Tam's temple.
Tam looking for a sweep but Puto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puto trying to control but Tam is having none of it.
Puto landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Puto has control of Tam's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tam regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tam is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Puto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Puto with shots to the head and body - Tam looks very uncomfortable down there.
Puto wants to take Tam's back here but Tam is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tam is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cajun Puto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cajun Puto's cut.
That's time! Puto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tam misses with a low kick.
Puto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tam can do to turn this around?

Tam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Puto sprawls well initially but Tam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tam working his ground and pound in the gym.
Puto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puto.
Puto working a defensive guard here.
Puto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tam wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Puto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tam's guard.

Puto trying to control but Tam is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto advances to half guard.
Tam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tam keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Puto advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tam's thigh. Tam counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tam is keeping the position for now.
Puto stands and throws Tam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tam is trying to improve his position.
Puto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Puto lands a nice forearm strike.

It looks like Peetu Tam has been cut.
Tam wants to control but Puto postures up.
Tam is looking to regain half guard here but Puto keeps moving and retains side control.
Tam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tam tries to get to full guard but Puto has control of the leg.
Puto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Puto controlling his opponent.
Puto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Puto takes Tam's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Tam is in trouble.

Tam defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Puto's arms.

Puto looking to break Tam's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tam remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Puto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tam has hold of Puto's leg, trying to break free but it's let Puto lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Tam is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Puto throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
Cajun Puto retains his heavyweight title!
Cajun Puto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks to the fans for turning up tonight. Get that piece of sh*t out of my cage. If any other fool wants to step into the swampman's den, then go ahead. There is no one on this planet that can beat me. No one!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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