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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bong (ranked 24754 p4p, 23465 weight class) and Bledge Stevenson (ranked 693 p4p, 674 weight class). Stevenson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get The F Off My Lawn. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bledge Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bong lands a right hook to the body.
Bong throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Stevenson responds with a good body kick, but Bong manages to step out the way in time.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bong. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Bledge Stevenson has been cut.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - Bong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bong.
Bong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bong scores with a sloppy right hand. Stevenson should have avoided that one.
Stevenson moves to clinch but Bong breaks away
and Bong counters with a straight right hand.
 Stevenson is rocked!
Bong works Stevenson's body with a nice hook.
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bong finish him?
Stevenson looks winded!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Bong has cracked Stevenson with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Bong lands another huge swinging hook and Stevenson tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Stevenson, before Bong can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Bong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tj Pen (ranked 4340 p4p, 6672 weight class) and Nick Adams (ranked 526 p4p, 647 weight class). Tj Pen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Adams's chin.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Pen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Adams!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pen fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams shoots in and gets a takedown into Pen's guard.
Pen looking to control.
Adams stopping the sweep attempt from Pen.
Pen trying to control the position.
Adams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pen wants to pass the guard but Adams is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Pen.
Pen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pen is pressing down on Adams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adams is holding on for now.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pen stalling away here and it's allowed Adams to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pen connects with a couple of short punches.
Pen scoring with some ground and pound.
Pen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pen wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Pen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams looks winded!
Pen trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pen landing some decent shots from guard.
Pen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pen distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pen stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pen landing some decent shots from guard.
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Pen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pen pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage.
Pen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pen seems keen to control Adams's posture.
Pen has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
Pen is trying to keep Adams in close.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pen wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Adams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adams is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pen is on top in guard.
Pen trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pen wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams working for a triangle but Pen defends it easily.
Pen wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Pen stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Pen cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
Adams is rocked!
Pen distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adams is still in real trouble! Can Pen finish him?
Pen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Pen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pen loads up on a big left hand. Adams felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Pen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Adams can't hide his disappointment, as Pen celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Pen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Titoxo Podric (ranked 3121 p4p, 23777 weight class) and Sleep Tight (ranked 344 p4p, 601 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titoxo Podric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sleep Tight !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podric looks to land a combination but Tight avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Podric.
Podric looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Podric decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tight 's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Podric is one step ahead there.
Tight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Podric is aware though and is defending well.
Podric stopping the sweep attempt from Tight .
Podric postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tight is on top in guard.
Tight trying to control the position from guard on top but Podric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight looking to sit in guard and control but Podric gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Podric's guard.
Podric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tight trying to control the position from guard on top but Podric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tight throwing strikes from guard but Podric blocks nicely.
Tight wants to pass the guard but Podric is keeping the position.
Tight wants to control from the top but Podric keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tight tries to free his leg and advance position but Podric is retaining full guard.
Podric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tight .
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tight tries to free his leg and advance position but Podric is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tight is defended easily by Podric.
Tight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Podric changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Podric looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Titoxo Podric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sleep Tight .
Tight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Podric sprawls well. Podric wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tight gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Tight dodges the punch combination from Podric.
Tight dives in for a single leg takedown but Podric sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Podric avoids it really well and circles away.
Titoxo Podric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Podric lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Podric as Tight shoots in.
Podric swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titoxo Podric dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tight darts in looking for a takedown but Podric gets double underhooks and turns Tight into the cage.
Podric swinging wildly here.
Podric leaves Tight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Podric attempts a counter takedown but Tight avoids it well and moves away.
Tight shoots for a double leg takedown but Podric sprawls well. He's pushed Tight 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Titoxo Podric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sleep Tight .
Podric works over Tight 's head and body with a nice combination.
Sleep Tight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Podric circles away.
Tight misses with a takedown attempt - Podric sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podric misses with a series of wild punches.
Tight flicks out a counter leg kick but Podric steps away.
Podric throws a combination that misses
and Tight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tight .
Podric on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Podric tries to get out of the position.
Tight looking to sit in guard and control but Podric gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight wants to sweep here but Podric controlling him for the moment.
Tight controls Podric momentarily but Podric frees himself.
Podric has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Podric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tight can do to turn this around?
Tight might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Podric haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Podric is working Tight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Podric gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tight looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Podric connects with a couple of short punches.
Podric scoring with some ground and pound.
Podric is looking to stand up but Tight won't let him.
Tight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Podric working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tight can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Podric controls the pace.
Tight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Podric gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tight moves in looking to clinch but Podric pushes him off.
Podric appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Podric throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Tight misses.
Tight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Podric sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tight somewhat.
Podric tries to counter with a takedown but Tight is quick to defend against it.
Tight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Podric counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Podric preventing the sweep.
Tight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Podric is aware though and is defending well.
Podric preventing the sweep.
Podric working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tight 's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tight is trying to control the position but Podric postures up.
Tight looking for a sweep. Not yet Tight , not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tight controls Podric momentarily but Podric frees himself.
Tight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tight is trying to keep Podric in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tight shoots for a takedown but Podric saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Podric appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titoxo Podric dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tight darts in looking for a takedown but Podric gets double underhooks and turns Tight into the cage.
Tight shoots in for a takedown but Podric shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tight closes the distance and clinches up with Podric, looking for a takedown. Tight pushes Podric against the cage but Podric circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Titoxo Podric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sleep Tight .
Tight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Podric but Podric pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Podric!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podric keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tight goes for a double leg but Podric avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Podric continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Podric as Tight shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tight is defended easily by Podric.
Tight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podric misses with a jab, cross combination.
Podric fails to land with a series of punches.
Podric misses with a hook. Tight ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Tight with that takedown attempt.
Tight looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Podric is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tight passes Podric's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tight trying to mount his opponent but Podric defends it.
Tight not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tight uses his free foot to push down on Podric's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Podric.
Tight is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Podric can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podric squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tight goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Podric turns into him and now he's in Tight 's guard.
Tight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Podric can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Podric has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tight is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podric 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.
Tight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Podric defends it easily.
Podric makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sleep Tight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titoxo Podric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Podric is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titoxo Podric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Podric has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titoxo Podric!
Titoxo Podric 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Kyshenko (ranked 3256 p4p, 6313 weight class) and Jake Paul (ranked 418 p4p, 632 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raul Kyshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Paul!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyshenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paul looks to land a combination. Kyshenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Raul Kyshenko has been cut.
Kyshenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Kyshenko maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Paul could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kyshenko has cracked it and Paul is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kyshenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raul Kyshenko!
Raul Kyshenko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hick Diaz (ranked 3650 p4p, 6145 weight class) and Mauricio Figueira (ranked 432 p4p, 591 weight class). Figueira has chosen Eminem - Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Mauricio Figueira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Figueira!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figueira throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz pushes Figueira up against the cage in a clinch.
Figueira is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Figueira after a bit of a struggle.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Figueira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Figueira tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz has picked Figueira up - he's going for a ride! Diaz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Figueira defends the submission attempt.
Diaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Figueira defend it? Diaz steps over the head and cranks it - Figueira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hick Diaz!
A relieved looking Hick Diaz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Mauricio Figueira stepped up to the mic, saying 'Meu oponente lutou bem essa noite,voltarei mais preparado na próxima luta e sairei vencedor'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scully Peterson (ranked 3519 p4p, 6193 weight class) and Ron Austin (ranked 441 p4p, 609 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scully Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Austin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Peterson misses the target.
Austin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Ron Austin has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Austin was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Peterson thuds a left hand into Austin's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Peterson. That snapped Austin's head back.
Austin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Peterson's guard.
Peterson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Peterson tries to get out of the position.
Austin is looking to pass into half guard but Peterson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Peterson is in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peterson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peterson is working Austin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peterson with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Austin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peterson passes Austin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Peterson lands with a punch from half guard.
Austin wants to get back to full guard.
Austin taking some punishment here, with Peterson in his half guard.
Peterson is controlling the pace.
Austin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peterson lands a nice short elbow.
Peterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Peterson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Austin is staying active underneath Peterson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peterson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Peterson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Austin looks winded!
Peterson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Peterson.
Austin wants to get back to full guard.
Peterson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Peterson punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Austin is rocked!
Peterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson raining down shots from the mount!
Austin is still in real trouble! Can Peterson finish him?
Peterson postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Austin out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Peterson goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scully Peterson!
Our winner, Scully Peterson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hill Billy Hank (ranked 2818 p4p, 5841 weight class) and Andrew Haw (ranked 377 p4p, 610 weight class). Andrew Haw 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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hill Billy Hank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Haw!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haw misses with a series of wild punches.
Haw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haw fails to land with a series of punches.
Haw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Haw tries to get set, Hank tries to push him back and clinch up but Haw manages to avoid the attempt.
Hank scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haw is trying to escape back to his feet but Hank uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hank advances to mount.
Hank controlling the pace for now.
Hank working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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.
Hank with shots to the head and body - Haw looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Hank connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hank looking to finish Haw with some ground and pound. This is bad for Haw!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haw can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hank controlling his opponent.
Haw working to try and regain half guard.
Hank working Haw over with strikes here.
Hank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hank with shots to the head and body - Haw looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hank with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hank landing punches.
Hank landing strikes, looking to finish!
Haw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hank in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hank looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hank scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hank is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hank pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Haw is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haw is still in real trouble! Can Hank finish him?
We've been hearing that Hank has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Haw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hank is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Haw goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Hank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hill Billy Hank!
During a confident post fight interview, Hill Billy Hank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 2465 p4p, 25415 weight class) and Craig Barns (ranked 311 p4p, 693 weight class). Craig Barns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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1 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Barns!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barns tries to clinch
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barns throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anstey escapes and throws Barns's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anstey working the ground and pound from side control.
Anstey controls the position.
Anstey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Anstey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barns is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barns on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Anstey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Anstey moves into full mount!
Anstey controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barns for as long as he can get away with.
Anstey lands a couple of good shots and Barns has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Anstey throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Barns!
Barns tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anstey controlling the positon.
Barns covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Barns is rocked!
Anstey scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Barns is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Anstey just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Barns seems to have recovered his senses.
Anstey cracks Barns with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Barns from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey controls the action.
Barns trying to control the hands but Anstey won't let him.
Anstey controlling from the back.
Anstey is punishing Barns with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anstey connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Barns to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Barns do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anstey has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Barns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barns doesn't escape.
Anstey lands a massive punch from the back that knocks Barns out cold! Anstey jumps to his feet and celebrates wildly with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey is the new light heavyweight champion!
Corwin Anstey 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 2418 p4p, 2064 weight class) and Jack Falcon (ranked 312 p4p, 280 weight class). Falcon has chosen O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo as his entrance music. Brownie Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Falcon's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Falcon throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson lands with a nice combination. Falcon backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Jack Falcon has been cut.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Falcon to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcon ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Falcon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Falcon wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Falcon's head but Falcon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson swings for the body but Falcon moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Falcon counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson trying to remain calm as Falcon controls from the top position.
Falcon trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Anderson pushes Falcon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Falcon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Falcon controls the position.
Anderson bucks up and tries to throw Falcon off but instead Falcon has got his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon is punishing Anderson with some ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control the action but Falcon just sinks the hooks in.
Falcon lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Falcon.
Falcon looking for the choke from the back.
Anderson trying to get back to his feet but Falcon is in full control for now.
Anderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Anderson covering up well under a series of strikes from Falcon.
Falcon is landing with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon not allowing Anderson to control his hands.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but Falcon has full control of the position and if anything, Anderson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A lull in the action here.
Anderson wants to escape the position.
Falcon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Anderson is defending well though. Falcon let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Falcon is hanging on to Anderson's back as he tries to escape.
Falcon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Falcon working for a choke but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcon.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Falcon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Falcon fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Falcon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Falcon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Falcon is out of range.
Falcon is looking for the big counter here.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Falcon counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Falcon to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Falcon is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Falcon circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Falcon moved out of range nicely.
Falcon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Falcon - that will leave a mark!
Falcon has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Anderson misses the jab.
A combination from Falcon does no damage.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Falcon slips under a jab.
Falcon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Falcon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Falcon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Falcon is in Anderson's guard.
Anderson pushes Falcon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Falcon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Falcon walks into a jab.
Falcon tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falcon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson jabs Falcon right on the nose. Falcon blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Falcon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson throws a body punch but Falcon moves out of range.
Falcon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Falcon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcon moves away.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donk. Anderson catches Falcon right on the button with a cross.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falcon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Falcon ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anderson enables Falcon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Falcon distracts Anderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Falcon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Falcon is working Anderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Falcon working some strikes from top position.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Falcon is having none of it.
Anderson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Falcon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falcon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Falcon.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Falcon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falcon.
Falcon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Falcon works over Anderson's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Falcon.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Falcon's waist but Falcon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Falcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Falcon drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Falcon. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Falcon lands.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack Falcon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Falcon is out of range.
Falcon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Falcon moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Falcon connects with a looping right hand.
Falcon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcon was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Falcon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Falcon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Falcon catches Anderson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Anderson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Falcon!
Jack Falcon is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Jack Falcon 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Dixon (ranked 1183 p4p, 2438 weight class) and Dalinar Kholin (ranked 176 p4p, 335 weight class). Kholin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Berserkir kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Dixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalinar Kholin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kholin delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Dixon swings for the body but Kholin moves out of range.
Kholin flicks out a counter leg kick but Dixon steps away.
Kholin throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon throws a right hand that Kholin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kholin also avoids with ease.
Kholin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dixon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kholin manages to avoid it.
Dixon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kholin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kholin.
Kholin feints and then cracks Dixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dixon down.
Dixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kholin throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
Kholin catches Dixon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Kholin moves away and avoids it.
Kholin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Kholin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kholin closes the distance and clinches.
Kholin breaks the clinch.
Kholin has closed the distance and engaged Dixon in a clinch.
Kholin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kholin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kholin scores with a hook.
Kholin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Kholin is predictable there
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Dixon's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dixon lands with a right hand.
Dixon takes a swing at Kholin's ribcage but misses.
Kholin throws a poor cross that misses
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Kholin has managed to clinch.
Kholin taking a breather.
Kholin tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kholin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kholin punishes Dixon's body with a nice straight punch.
Kholin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Dixon.
Dixon swings for the body but Kholin moves out of range.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kholin.
Dixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kholin throws a shot from downtown. Dixon moves away and avoids it.
Kholin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kholin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kholin throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily.
Dixon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kholin lands a jab.
Dixon clobbers Kholin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kholin swings widly with a right hand
and Dixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kholin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kholin is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kholin tenderised Dixon's leg. Dixon is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Kholin is predictable there
and Dixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kholin is still on wobbly legs! Can Dixon finish him?
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kholin.
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kholin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kholin seems to have recovered his senses.
Dixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kholin manages to avoid it.
Dixon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kholin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
A big left from Dixon misses.
Kholin slips a jab and a cross from Dixon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kholin thumps Dixon with a low kick.
Kholin throws a good cross that connects.
Kholin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dixon moves out of range as Kholin strikes.
Dalinar Kholin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kholin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kholin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kholin thuds his right hand into Dixon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dixon lands a body shot.
Kholin throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Dixon throws a hook but Kholin avoids it easily.
Kholin throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon with a nice cross.
Kholin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kholin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Dixon.
Dixon misses the jab.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kholin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dalinar Kholin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dixon avoids the head kick by Kholin.
Dixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kholin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dixon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kholin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Dixon lands with a shot to the body.
Kholin throws out a loose jab but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Kholin ducks down to avoid it.
Kholin scores with a jab.
Dixon digs a good hook to Kholin's body.
Kholin is looking to slow Dixon down with leg kicks.
Kholin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Kholin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
The referee calls for Kholin to work.
Kholin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.
Dixon misses with a left hand
and Kholin counters with a leg kick.
Dixon drops Kholin with a beautiful combination! Kholin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dixon is looking for the KO!
It looks like Dalinar Kholin has been cut.
Kholin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dixon.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kholin throws out the jab.
Dixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kholin misses with a body kick.
Kholin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Dixon loads up on a big right hand but Kholin slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Dixon as he connects with a hook.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kholin manages to avoid it.
Ali Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Dixon misses.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kholin. That's going to slow Dixon down.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon misses with a looping right.
Kholin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dixon. That did some damage!
Kholin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kholin scores with a nice right hand.
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kholin keeps control of Dixon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kholin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dixon has had enough of the clinch but Kholin keeps him there for the moment.
Kholin breaks the clinch.
Kholin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kholin throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon moves forwards but Kholin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kholin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dixon. That did some damage!
Dixon misses with a body punch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Kholin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Kholin misses.
Kholin misses with a looping left.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Kholin misses with a hook. Dixon ducked under it nicely.
Dixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kholin lunges at Dixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dixon's hand.
Dixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kholin.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Kholin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Dixon both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Dixon misses.
Kholin lands a big head kick that sends Dixon tumbling to the mat! Kholin takes a step backwards and waves Dixon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ali Dixon has been cut.
Dixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kholin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 Dixon is rocked!
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kholin circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Dixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kholin misses with a right hand
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dixon seems to have got his legs back now.
Dixon slips under a jab from Kholin.
Dixon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kholin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kholin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dixon. That did some damage!
Kholin lands a body shot.
Kholin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kholin ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Dixon missing with a left hand there. Kholin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kholin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dixon is out of range and Kholin settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dalinar Kholin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kholin pushes Dixon up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Kholin to work.
Kholin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dixon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kholin can turn it around.
A short right from Kholin.
Kholin pushes Dixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kholin manages to break the clinch.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Kholin thinks about the counter body kick.
Kholin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Kholin thumps Dixon with a low kick.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kholin moves away.
Kholin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kholin misses with an uppercut. Dixon saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kholin.
Kholin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dixon dips to his left and cracks Kholin with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin pushes Dixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Kholin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kholin - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kholin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kholin feints and then cracks Dixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dixon down.
Kholin lands a right hook to the body.
Kholin loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
A combination from Kholin does no damage.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Kholin moves away and avoids it.
Dixon checks a leg kick.
Dixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kholin dips to his left and cracks Dixon with an uppercut!
Dixon's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Dixon throws a right hand that Kholin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kholin also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Dixon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon swings for the body but Kholin moves out of range.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kholin.
Kholin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kholin misses with a straight left.
Kholin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kholin avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Kholin throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
Kholin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kholin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kholin misses with an uppercut
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kholin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kholin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kholin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kholin tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.
Kholin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kholin throws an overhand right that lands on Dixon's shoulder, as Dixon tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.
A jab from Dixon finds it's way through Kholin's defenses.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kholin.
Kholin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kholin.
Kholin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Kholin misses.
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.
Kholin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kholin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dixon lands a body shot.
Kholin tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a hook but Kholin blocks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kholin!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon dodges the punch combination from Kholin.
Dixon connects with a jab.
Kholin misses with a body shot.
Kholin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kholin.
Kholin just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kholin.
Dixon misses with a hook
and Kholin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kholin scores with a leg kick.
Dixon throws a body punch but Kholin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Kholin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kholin throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
Dixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kholin throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
Dixon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kholin blocks a jab.
Dixon connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kholin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kholin.
Kholin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kholin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kholin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Kholin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kholin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Kholin counters with a leg kick.
Kholin lunges at Dixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dixon's hand.
Kholin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kholin.
Kholin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kholin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
Kholin moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kholin.
Kholin misses with a body kick.
Kholin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dixon's sensitive parts.
Kholin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kholin ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Kholin saw that one coming.
It seemed like Kholin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kholin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Kholin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kholin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kholin misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dixon misses the target.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Kholin saw that one coming.
Kholin thinks about the counter body kick.
Kholin thumps Dixon with a low kick.
Kholin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dixon under the eye.
Kholin dodges the punch combination from Dixon.
Dixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kholin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Dixon throws a hook but Kholin avoids it easily.
Kholin ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kholin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kholin moves into the clinch.
Kholin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kholin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
Dixon throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kholin counter with a right hand.
Kholin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kholin.
Dixon throws a big counter combination but Kholin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dixon jabs Kholin right on the nose. Kholin blinks but takes it well.
Dixon scores with a jab.
Dixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kholin momentarily.
Dixon throws a jab when Kholin was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kholin scores with a leg kick.
Dixon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon looks to land a left hand but Kholin moved out of range nicely.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Dixon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kholin.
A slow jab from Kholin misses its intended target.
Kholin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kholin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kholin avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Kholin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kholin.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Dixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kholin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Kholin ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dalinar Kholin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dixon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kholin defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
Kholin throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily.
Dixon throws a hook but Kholin blocks it.
Kholin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.
A big right from Kholin misses.
Dixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kholin throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon scores with a jab.
Dixon throws a combination that misses
and Kholin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dixon's knee momentarily.
Kholin throws a head kick that misses.
Kholin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kholin throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kholin.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kholin just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Kholin misses.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Kholin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dixon moves forwards but Kholin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dixon throws a big shot that misses.
Kholin ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Kholin drives through and clinches with Dixon against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kholin.
Kholin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kholin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kholin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kholin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dixon takes a swing at Kholin's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kholin wants to land a leg kick but Dixon is out of range.
Kholin slips a jab from Dixon.
Dixon sizes up Kholin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kholin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kholin tries to move into range but Dixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Kholin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kholin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Kholin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon takes one to the chin there.
Dixon misses with a looping left.
Kholin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kholin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kholin ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Dixon swings for the body but Kholin moves out of range.
Dixon swings for the body but Kholin moves out of range.
As Dixon backs off Kholin throws a huge counter combo but Dixon manages to avoid it all.
Dixon looks to land a left hand but Kholin moved out of range nicely.
Kholin feints and then cracks Dixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dixon down.
A big left from Kholin misses.
Kholin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kholin misses with a hook
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kholin.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kholin is just out of range.
Dixon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kholin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalinar Kholin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kholin misses with a hook.
Kholin takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
Kholin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Dixon stalks Kholin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kholin's face. Kholin staggers backwards, shaken.
Kholin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kholin slips a jab and a cross from Dixon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kholin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalinar Kholin!
Dalinar Kholin is the new middleweight champion!
Dalinar Kholin 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.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
83% |
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