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RISE 92: Mesquita v Dlask PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Wahwah (ranked 23521 p4p, 24371 weight class) and Litas Lewis Moe (ranked 536 p4p, 556 weight class). Kimbo Wahwah had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Wahwah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Litas Lewis Moe!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis Moe fails with a takedown attempt.
Lewis Moe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
 It looks like Litas Lewis Moe has been cut.
Wahwah really is a fat lump.
Lewis Moe closes the distance but Wahwah moves to the side
and Wahwah counters with a straight that turns Lewis Moe's legs to rubber! Wahwah pushes forward with more strikes and Lewis Moe goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Wahwah!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Cizek (ranked 3755 p4p, 24342 weight class) and Perov Yelisey (ranked 347 p4p, 441 weight class). Cyril Cizek has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyril Cizek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perov Yelisey!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cizek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yelisey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yelisey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yelisey blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Yelisey misses.
Cizek lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've been told by Cizek's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cizek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Cizek - just one landing.
 Yelisey is rocked!
Cizek ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Yelisey's jaw. Yelisey's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Cizek does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyril Cizek!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chilli Bloke (ranked 23047 p4p, 3453 weight class) and Bruce McGregor (ranked 260 p4p, 189 weight class). Bruce McGregor 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chilli Bloke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor throws a front kick aimed at Bloke's knee but Bloke avoids it well.
Bloke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bloke works on McGregor's body with a couple of short punches.
Bloke prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
Bloke is working McGregor over against the cage.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bloke.
Still in the clinch, Bloke scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Bloke keeps him there for the moment.
Bloke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bloke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bloke digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bloke lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Bloke.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Bloke is controlling the position.
Bloke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bloke.
Bloke digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Bloke jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor is sitting in close to Bloke's body. Bloke has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McGregor is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McGregor is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bloke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chilli Bloke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Babcock (ranked 2814 p4p, 3144 weight class) and Desu Inhanamoto (ranked 349 p4p, 389 weight class). Babcock comes to the cage accompanied by The Way I Am feat. Marilyn Manson. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Babcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Desu Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inhanamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Babcock throws a right hand that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Babcock's knee momentarily.
Inhanamoto thumps Babcock with a low kick.
Good work by Inhanamoto as he checks the leg kick.
Babcock moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Inhanamoto.
Babcock turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Inhanamoto regains half guard there - taking advantage of Babcock's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babcock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock trying to control from half guard but Inhanamoto is working away.
Babcock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babcock.
Inhanamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Babcock is working away from the top position though.
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Babcock working the head and body with strikes.
Babcock looks to land a strike but Inhanamoto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Babcock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Inhanamoto's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto taking some punishment here, with Babcock in his half guard.
Babcock trying to mount his opponent but Inhanamoto defends it.
Babcock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Babcock trying to mount his opponent but Inhanamoto defends it.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Babcock.
Babcock thows a huge punch but Inhanamoto dodges it nicely.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babcock throws a strike but Inhanamoto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Babcock stopping the sweep attempt from Inhanamoto.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Inhanamoto is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Inhanamoto wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
Inhanamoto trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Babcock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Babcock throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Babcock throws a strike aimed at the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto avoids it well.
Babcock trying to control the position but Inhanamoto is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Inhanamoto is avoiding damage well.
Babcock has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Babcock with good strikes from the mount here!
Babcock with shots to the head and body - Inhanamoto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Babcock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Inhanamoto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Inhanamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babcock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound.
Babcock looking to secure an arm triangle but Inhanamoto defends it well.
Poor strikes thrown by Babcock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Inhanamoto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Babcock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Babcock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Babcock throws a lazy uppercut
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Inhanamoto dodges the punch combination from Babcock.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
Babcock misses with a body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Babcock tries to bum rush Inhanamoto with a series of wild strikes but Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babcock throws out the jab.
Jim Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Inhanamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Babcock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Inhanamoto to score with a decent uppercut.
Babcock throws a half hearted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Inhanamoto blocks the leg kick.
Inhanamoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babcock with a body shot.
Babcock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Desu Inhanamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babcock misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Inhanamoto takes a swing at Babcock's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Babcock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babcock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Babcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Babcock misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babcock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto connects with the punch.
Inhanamoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babcock throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab lands there for Babcock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Babcock misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Babcock's knee momentarily.
Babcock cracks a nice hook into Inhanamoto's ribs.
A jab lands there for Inhanamoto.
Babcock shoots in but Inhanamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Inhanamoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Babcock is out of range and Inhanamoto settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babcock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Babcock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Babcock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Babcock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desu Inhanamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A low kick from Babcock misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a thumping low kick.
Babcock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Inhanamoto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babcock advances nicely into full mount.
Inhanamoto wants to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Inhanamoto hang on?
Inhanamoto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Babcock lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto tries to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock has hold of Inhanamoto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Inhanamoto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock avoids the attempt from Inhanamoto to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inhanamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Babcock landing strikes from the mount and Inhanamoto is in trouble!
Babcock prevents Inhanamoto from getting the reversal.
Babcock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Babcock lands a nice shot to the head.
Babcock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Babcock controlling from mount.
Babcock jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Inhanamoto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Babcock working the ground and pound but Inhanamoto is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock misses with the ground and pound.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Inhanamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Babcock fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Babcock control the position.
Inhanamoto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Babcock.
Babcock 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.
Babcock misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock throws a strike aimed at the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto avoids it well.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Babcock control the position.
Babcock tries to advance to mount but Inhanamoto denies him.
Inhanamoto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Babcock.
Inhanamoto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Inhanamoto is defending against the submission attempts here by Babcock.
Babcock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babcock.
Babcock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Inhanamoto defends it well.
Babcock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Inhanamoto!
Babcock with shots to the head and body - Inhanamoto looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babcock 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Babcock!
Jim Babcock 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mafula Kape (ranked 2852 p4p, 2832 weight class) and Reynaud Brown (ranked 280 p4p, 277 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mafula Kape has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mafula Kape seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mafula Kape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reynaud Brown!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kape catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Kape in the body.
A jab from Kape does it's job there.
Kape throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Kape cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kape on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Kape moved out of range.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Kape throws a big shot that misses.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown walks into a jab.
Kape misses with a hook.
Kape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Kape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kape throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a hook but Kape blocks it.
Kape half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kape is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Kape misses.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Kape is wise to it.
Kape misses with a hook
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kape dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
Brown slips a jab from Kape.
Kape throws a big shot that misses.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kape throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Kape has managed to clinch.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown cracks Kape with a nice body shot.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kape has Brown pushed against the cage.
Kape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kape for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown working aggressively here.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape looking to slow down the pace here.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kape.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
Kape blocking some punches.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kape digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
Kape lands an uppercut.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown working aggressively here.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Kape.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kape.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kape misses with some punches.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
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!
Kape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Brown tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape blocking some punches.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
I was talking to Kape's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown prevents a body shot from Kape.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kape working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape has Brown pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reynaud Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kape's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Kape as he connects with a hook.
Kape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Kape.
Kape throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kape swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Kape moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Kape throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Kape misses.
Mafula Kape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kape misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kape lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kape throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Brown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kape loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Kape moves away and avoids it.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kape counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kape has managed to clinch.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kape trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
Brown tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kape.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Brown tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape blocking some punches.
Reynaud Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brown misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Kape tries to tie him up.
Kape pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape misses with some punches.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kape.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown blocks a body shot from Kape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mafula Kape dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kape lands with a right hand.
Kape looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Kape misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kape misses the jab.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kape.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Kape is wise to it.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Kape. Beautiful body shot.
Kape lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kape throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Kape tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Kape getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kape moves out of range as Brown strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a jab to Kape's midsection.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kape misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kape staying out of range there.
Kape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kape takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Kape tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kape's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kape.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
 Kape is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown lands an uppercut, right on the button! Kape tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reynaud Brown!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Arnason (ranked 3955 p4p, 2771 weight class) and Gabriel Soares (ranked 416 p4p, 313 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gabriel Soares was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Counter fighter
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oskar Arnason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Soares!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnason walks into a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soares.
Soares lands with a cross.
Arnason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arnason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arnason somewhat.
Soares connects with a crisp jab.
Soares throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason throws a shot from downtown. Soares moves away and avoids it.
Soares catches Arnason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arnason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares lands with a shot to the body.
Arnason missing with a left hand there. Soares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soares lands a jab to the head.
Arnason throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Arnason takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arnason just misses with a punch to the body.
Soares lands a really nice looking cross but Arnason seems unphased.
Arnason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soares.
Soares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arnason on the side of the head.
Arnason misses with the combination.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soares staying out of range there.
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arnason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arnason ducks right into an uppercut from Soares.
Arnason is looking to chop away at Soares's legs.
Arnason dives in and grabs Soares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soares pushes down on Arnason's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares lands a really nice looking cross but Arnason seems unphased.
Arnason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnason throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Soares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soares connects with the punch.
Arnason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arnason fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Arnason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soares rushes Arnason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arnason pushes off an throws an elbow but Soares leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Soares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully.
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soares is adopting a defensive guard.
Arnason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Soares dominated that round.
That's time! Arnason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arnason.
Soares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arnason.
Soares's corner calls for a 1-2. Soares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Soares has managed to clinch.
Arnason is looking to control Soares's arms but Soares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arnason has his back to the cage.
Arnason looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soares fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gabriel Soares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arnason throws out a loose jab but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares drives through and clinches with Arnason against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason jumps guard but Soares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Arnason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soares just leaning against Arnason, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Arnason is trying to stall.
Soares has Arnason pressed against the cage.
Soares fails to pull guard.
Soares tries to pull guard but Arnason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arnason trying to control the position but instead, Soares has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arnason into the cage.
Soares jumps guard but Arnason turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soares pulls guard effortlessly.
Arnason is fighting to break Soares's control of his arms but Soares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Arnason tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard.
Arnason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soares pulls Arnason in close to prevent any damage.
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully.
Soares is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnason stays in close to Soares's body and controls the position.
Arnason wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Soares utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arnason looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soares lands a jab to the head.
Soares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arnason.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arnason has time to react.
Soares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arnason under the eye.
Arnason misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.
Oskar Arnason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares blocks a jab.
Arnason misses with a looping left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soares darts in and clinches Arnason up against the cage.
Arnason fails to pull guard.
Arnason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soares works the jab nicely.
Arnason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arnason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soares.
Soares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arnason.
Arnason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arnason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arnason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arnason throws the left hand but Soares avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely.
Soares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arnason needs to keep his hands up - Soares had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Arnason in a clinch.
Soares blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arnason gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnason trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Arnason throwing strikes but missing.
Soares being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arnason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnason has managed to get both his arms back between Soares's legs - danger averted.
Arnason trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arnason passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnason looking to control but instead Soares has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Arnason is working for a submission of some sort.
Soares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soares is staying active underneath Arnason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gabriel Soares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arnason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soares is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Arnason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gabriel Soares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arnason looks to land a strike but Soares avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arnason wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Arnason throwing strikes from guard but Soares blocks nicely.
Arnason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Oskar Arnason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnason trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares stuffs the takedown.
Arnason just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Oskar Arnason.
Well Soares has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Soares!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 2466 p4p, 2011 weight class) and Haruki Johnson (ranked 318 p4p, 271 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Haruki Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meridius needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
 It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Meridius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meridius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meridius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Meridius counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
letting Meridius counter with a right hand.
It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Meridius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Meridius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Meridius staying out of range there.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson pushes Meridius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meridius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meridius blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Meridius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meridius takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a low kick as Meridius jumps back.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haruki Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Meridius is just out of range.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Meridius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meridius on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Meridius avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance but Meridius moves to the side
and Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Meridius throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Meridius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meridius blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haruki Johnson 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.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meridius counters with a left to the body.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Meridius off balance momentarily.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Meridius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Haruki Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Meridius misses the target.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meridius on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson lunges at Meridius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meridius's hand.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson is looking to slow Meridius down with leg kicks.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Meridius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Meridius checks it
and Meridius counters with a nice body shot.
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
An attempted straight right counter from Meridius misses the target.
A big right from Johnson misses.
It looked like Meridius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Meridius in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meridius blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Meridius misses with the head strike.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meridius misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meridius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Meridius misses with some punches.
Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meridius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the cage.
Haruki Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meridius works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meridius scores with a shoulder strike.
Meridius digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Meridius controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meridius.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meridius misses with the head strike.
Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Meridius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Meridius avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Meridius controls his hands.
Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Meridius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Meridius lands a shot to the body.
Meridius lands a right hand.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Meridius 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!
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Meridius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Meridius is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Meridius counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Meridius counters with a big right hand! Oh Johnson is in trouble here! Meridius follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
A relieved looking Maximus Meridius 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 Kosami Akagawa (ranked 2720 p4p, 2159 weight class) and Shane Fergusson (ranked 366 p4p, 309 weight class). Fergusson has chosen Scotland the brave as his entrance music. Shane Fergusson 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 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Kosami Akagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Fergusson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergusson checks a leg kick nicely.
Fergusson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akagawa's head backwards.
Fergusson takes the fight into the clinch.
Fergusson lands a hook that snaps the head of Akagawa backwards.
Fergusson is pressed up against the cage. Akagawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fergusson down to the mat. Fergusson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but Akagawa moved out of range nicely.
Akagawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fergusson counters with a stiff right hand.
Akagawa misses with a body kick.
Akagawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fergusson throws a lazy right hand but Akagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akagawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fergusson cracks Akagawa with an open hand slap.
Fergusson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fergusson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Akagawa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fergusson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fergusson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akagawa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fergusson avoids the head kick by Akagawa.
Fergusson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fergusson throws a lazy right hand but Akagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid body kick from Akagawa.
Akagawa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akagawa misses with a body kick.
Fergusson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fergusson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fergusson throws a lazy right hand but Akagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Fergusson.
Fergusson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akagawa's head backwards.
Fergusson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akagawa throws a low kick but Fergusson moves out of range easily.
Akagawa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akagawa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.
Fergusson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akagawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fergusson throws a hook but Akagawa blocks it.
Akagawa is looking to counter the offense by Fergusson and move into the clinch.
Fergusson misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akagawa is looking to clinch but Fergusson is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akagawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Fergusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fergusson misses with a low kick.
Akagawa throws a wild body kick that Fergusson sees coming a mile off.
Fergusson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akagawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fergusson throws the left hand but Akagawa avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Fergusson.
Fergusson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akagawa wants to clinch up but Fergusson keeps it at a distance.
Akagawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Akagawa slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Akagawa's head but Akagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akagawa throws a head kick but Fergusson moves out of range.
Akagawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fergusson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akagawa blocks a head kick by Fergusson.
Fergusson avoids the head kick by Akagawa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fergusson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fergusson tries a body shot but Akagawa blocks it.
Fergusson misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fergusson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a punch to the body.
Fergusson avoiding damage as Akagawa throws knees to the body.
Akagawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fergusson.
Akagawa blocks an uppercut.
Fergusson lands a shoulder strike.
Fergusson misses with some punches.
Fergusson scores with a hook to the body.
Akagawa has a couple of punches blocked by Fergusson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson avoiding damage as Akagawa throws knees to the body.
Fergusson lands with a left to the head.
Fergusson scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akagawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fergusson working aggressively here.
Akagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Fergusson controls his hands.
Fergusson digs a right hand underneath Akagawa's ribcage. Akagawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fergusson pushes Akagawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akagawa is breathing heavily.
Fergusson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fergusson scores with a hook to the body.
Fergusson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akagawa backwards.
Fergusson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Fergusson on the inside.
Fergusson lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fergusson lands a right hand.
Akagawa takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Fergusson dominated that round.
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.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Fergusson misses.
Akagawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Akagawa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akagawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Akagawa is looking to land body kicks.
Fergusson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fergusson throws a solid leg kick but Akagawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fergusson.
Fergusson lands with an uppercut that bounces Akagawa off the cage and back into range.
Akagawa looks to land a body kick but Fergusson moved away.
Fergusson flicks out a counter leg kick but Akagawa steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fergusson.
Akagawa throws a leg kick but Fergusson moved away.
Akagawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Fergusson misses.
It looked like Akagawa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Akagawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fergusson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fergusson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akagawa manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergusson lands with an uppercut that bounces Akagawa off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Kosami Akagawa has been cut.
Fergusson scores with a nice head shot.
Akagawa throws a solid leg kick but Fergusson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akagawa.
Akagawa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fergusson.
Akagawa looks for the body kick but Fergusson saw that one coming.
Akagawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fergusson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Fergusson misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Fergusson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fergusson throws a leg kick but Akagawa checks it.
Akagawa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fergusson is out of range.
Fergusson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akagawa.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fergusson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fergusson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akagawa throws a head kick that misses.
Akagawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Fergusson lands but Akagawa takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fergusson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Akagawa right on the button. Akagawa goes down! Fergusson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fergusson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Fergusson!
A victorious Shane Fergusson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (ranked 2175 p4p, 2777 weight class) and Amarillo Brillo (ranked 274 p4p, 343 weight class). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Amarillo Brillo's chin.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amarillo Brillo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brillo is defended easily by Longabaugh.
Brillo has Longabaugh up against the cage in a clinch.
Brillo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Longabaugh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brillo struggling to land strikes to the head as Longabaugh covers up.
Can Longabaugh hold on?! Brillo is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Longabaugh has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Brillo.
Longabaugh manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Longabaugh.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Longabaugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brillo is in close to Longabaugh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longabaugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Longabaugh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Longabaugh tries to get out of the position.
Brillo throwing strikes but missing.
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longabaugh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Longabaugh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brillo trying to control but Longabaugh is working from the bottom.
Brillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brillo distracts Longabaugh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Longabaugh 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.
Longabaugh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longabaugh pulls Brillo in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brillo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longabaugh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Longabaugh thuds his right hand into Brillo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brillo looks to land a left hand but Longabaugh moved out of range nicely.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh lands a nice hook to Brillo's body. Brillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Longabaugh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brillo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Brillo moves out of range.
Longabaugh lands with an uppercut that bounces Brillo off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Longabaugh's head.
Brillo with the ground and pound but Longabaugh uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Longabaugh keeping moving, preventing Brillo from controlling successfully.
Brillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longabaugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Longabaugh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brillo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Brillo landing some decent shots from guard.
Longabaugh wants to stand up but Brillo is controlling him.
Brillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longabaugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Longabaugh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brillo.
Brillo postures up in Longabaugh's guard and throws a big left but Longabaugh blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amarillo Brillo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Longabaugh lands a glancing blow to the side of Brillo's head.
Longabaugh loads up on a big right hand but Brillo slips the punch.
Brillo feints the counter takedown.
Longabaugh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown but Longabaugh shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brillo or perhaps it was just good defense by Longabaugh, which made it look bad.
Brillo tries to move into range but Longabaugh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Longabaugh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Longabaugh misses its target.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the head.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Brillo blocks it.
Longabaugh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Brillo avoids it easily.
Longabaugh scores with a hook.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brillo.
Brillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Longabaugh keeps the fight on the outside.
Brillo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brillo throws a looping overhand right but Longabaugh ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brillo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is winning the standup battle so far.
Brillo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Longabaugh rushes Brillo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longabaugh lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Longabaugh.
Brillo is breathing heavily.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longabaugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brillos head.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Longabaugh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longabaugh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Longabaugh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Longabaugh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longabaugh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brillo is rocked!
A short right from Longabaugh.
Brillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Longabaugh finish him?
Longabaugh lands a big right hand that drops Brillo! The killer instinct kicks in and Longabaugh finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Longabaugh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Our winner, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Dlask (ranked 2379 p4p, 2158 weight class) and Richard Mesquita (ranked 279 p4p, 260 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominik Dlask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dlask clinches with his opponent.
Mesquita has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dlask avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Dlask on the inside.
Dlask is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mesquita is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Mesquita's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mesquita decides to pull guard.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Mesquita throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dlask is looking to work some ground and pound but Mesquita has wrist control.
Dlask has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dlask throws a sloppy strike and Mesquita has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Dlask is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Mesquita!
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