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SPFT #12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gatis Ginters (ranked 5348 p4p, 23624 weight class) and Michael Manchester (ranked 465 p4p, 500 weight class). Gatis Ginters has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gatis Ginters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Manchester!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ginters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manchester jumps guard but Ginters turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ginters displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manchester up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ginters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manchester misses with a kick to the body.
Manchester tries to clinch
and Ginters counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Manchester.
Ginters rushes Manchester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester wants to stall.
Manchester stalling.
Stalling in the clinch from Ginters.
Ginters breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ginters with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manchester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manchester is trying to stand back up but Ginters is controlling him
Ginters stands up and beckons Manchester to join him on the feet.
Ginters moves out of range of the body kick from Manchester.
Manchester misses with a right hand
and Ginters moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ginters as Manchester tries to tie him up.
Manchester is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ginters is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchester is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ginters to keep the fight standing.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
Manchester tries to pull guard but Ginters won't allow it.
Manchester is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ginters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manchester tries to keep at a distance but Ginters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ginters gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Manchester is looking to get back to is feet but Ginters passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manchester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ginters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ginters has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Manchester tries to hold on but Ginters pushes him away.
Manchester is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ginters stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Manchester leaves Ginters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manchester is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Manchester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manchester looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ginters is fending him off so far but Manchester persists. Nope, Ginters circles away and we're back to standing.
Manchester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ginters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manchester.
Manchester looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchester tries to clinch
and Ginters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manchester is defended easily by Ginters.
Some wild striking there from Manchester.
Ginters feinted with a counter takedown.
Ginters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ginters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manchester is fending him off so far but Ginters persists. Nope, Manchester circles away and we're back to standing.
Ginters scores with a takedown into Manchester's guard.
Ginters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manchester wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ginters manages to pass to side control.
Ginters is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gatis Ginters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ginters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manchester as he jumps to the side.
Ginters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manchester.
Manchester fails with a takedown attempt.
Ginters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manchester.
Manchester gets caught flat footed, as Ginters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ginters stands up over Manchester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ginters decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manchester, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchester will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
Manchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ginters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manchester is breathing heavily.
Manchester takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gatis Ginters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ginters darts in and clinches Manchester up against the cage.
Manchester is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ginters is defending well.
Ginters wants a takedown but no success here.
Ginters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manchester can do to turn this around?
Ginters decides to pull guard.
Ginters has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Manchester is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ginters is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchester goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ginters prevents it.
Ginters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manchester misses with an uppercut.
Ginters has Manchester up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ginters jumps guard.
Manchester scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manchester looking to sit in guard and control but Ginters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ginters advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginters controlling the position.
Manchester bucks up and tries to throw Ginters off but instead Ginters has got his back!
Manchester covers up after that shot from Ginters.
Ginters has the hooks in. Manchester is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Ginters passes his arm under Manchester's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Manchester taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gatis Ginters!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Torres (ranked 2738 p4p, 5618 weight class) and Xavier Washington (ranked 328 p4p, 522 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xavier Washington!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington throws a right hand that Torres ducks under and follows up with a left that Torres also avoids with ease.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington tries to land a body kick
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Snake Eyes Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torres.
Washington lands a big head kick that sends Torres tumbling to the mat! Washington takes a step backwards and waves Torres back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Miguel Torres has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington cracks Torres with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Torres falls to his knees and Washington doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Washington!
Our winner, Xavier Washington, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Telegin (ranked 4596 p4p, 3679 weight class) and Kimbo Wahwah (ranked 471 p4p, 418 weight class). Kimbo Wahwah 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Telegin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Wahwah!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wahwah lands with a shot to the body.
Telegin swats away the attempt to clinch by Wahwah.
Telegin avoids the head kick by Wahwah.
Telegin tries to counter with a takedown but Wahwah is quick to defend against it.
Telegin cracks Wahwah with an open hand slap.
Wahwah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Wahwah misses.
A big right from Wahwah misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Telegin misses the target.
Wahwah throws a low kick but Telegin moves out of range easily.
Wahwah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wahwah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Sergey Telegin has been cut.
Wahwah lands a glancing blow to the side of Telegin's head.
Telegin slips under a jab from Wahwah.
Telegin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Telegin avoids a kick to the body.
Telegin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahwah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Telegin blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Telegin there.
Telegin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wahwah.
Wahwah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Telegin.
Telegin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wahwah sprawls well initially but Telegin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Telegin in particular looking to stall.
Telegin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wahwah wants to control but Telegin is keeping busy.
Telegin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wahwah wants to improve his position but Telegin is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telegin is trying to work for a kimura but Wahwah is defending well.
Wahwah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Telegin. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Telegin seems to be working for a kimura but Wahwah defends the submission attempt.
Telegin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Telegin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telegin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Telegin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Telegin seems content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wahwah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Telegin is trying to control the action in half guard but Wahwah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Telegin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wahwah defend it? Telegin steps over the head and cranks it - Wahwah is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Telegin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Telegin!
After the big win, Sergey Telegin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Neon Zombie -Laundry 20% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dino Ebedi (ranked 2682 p4p, 3008 weight class) and Kaoru Nagashima (ranked 227 p4p, 251 weight class). Ebedi comes into the arena with Moby Dick - Ugass kutya! blaring out of the sound system. Kaoru Nagashima 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Dino Ebedi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaoru Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagashima shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ebedi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ebedi taking some punishment here, with Nagashima in his half guard.
Nagashima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ebedi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima throwing shots but Ebedi is blocking nicely.
Nagashima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Nagashima there.
Nagashima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nagashima throws a strike but Ebedi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ebedi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagashima lands a couple of digs.
Nagashima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagashima throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagashima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ebedi pulls Nagashima in close to prevent any damage.
Nagashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagashima lands a couple of digs.
Ebedi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagashima defends it easily.
Ebedi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ebedi seems keen to control Nagashima's posture.
Nagashima cracks Ebedi with a solid left hand.
Ebedi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagashima throws a big right hand that misses.
Ebedi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagashima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ebedi's head.
Ebedi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nagashima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagashima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagashima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ebedi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagashima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagashima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ebedi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagashima throwing strikes from guard but Ebedi blocks nicely.
Ebedi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagashima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nagashima throwing shots but Ebedi is blocking nicely.
Nagashima with the ground and pound but Ebedi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ebedi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagashima distracts Ebedi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ebedi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ebedi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nagashima punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima wants to improve his position but Ebedi is controlling well.
Ebedi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nagashima punching from the bottom.
Nagashima missing with punches from the bottom.
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.
Nagashima throws a strike from the bottom but Ebedi passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagashima throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Ebedi controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Nagashima dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ebedi throws a hook to the side of Nagashima's head but Nagashima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagashima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nagashima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagashima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagashima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nagashima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nagashima looks to land a strike but Ebedi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kaoru Nagashima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ebedi is controlling Nagashima's posture.
Ebedi continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebedi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagashima is in close to Ebedi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ebedi seems keen to control Nagashima's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima is looking to work some ground and pound but Ebedi has wrist control.
Nagashima is looking to work some ground and pound but Ebedi has wrist control.
Ebedi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagashima is one step ahead there.
Nagashima landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagashima throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagashima throws a strike but Ebedi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ebedi controlling from the top position.
Nagashima looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ebedi has picked Nagashima up and slammed him! Nagashima can't keep hold of the triangle and Ebedi manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nagashima misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Nagashima wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Nagashima misses with a strike from the bottom.
Nagashima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nagashima seems a little lost for a moment, as Ebedi dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Nagashima throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Nagashima tries to improve position but can't.
Nagashima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ebedi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nagashima throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Ebedi manages to pass to side control.
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.
Nagashima misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Nagashima misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Nagashima tries to buck Ebedi off but Ebedi is having none of it.
Nagashima tries to strike but it doesn't land.
A lull in the action here as Ebedi stalls from top position.
Ebedi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebedi takes a swing at Nagashima's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ebedi misses with a head kick.
Nagashima wants to counter with a clinch but Ebedi pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaoru Nagashima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nagashima throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ebedi was covering up waiting for the punch and Nagashima finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nagashima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nagashima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nagashima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagashima throws a strike but Ebedi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ebedi advances to half guard.
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Ebedi seems content to control.
Nagashima missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebedi is controlling the pace.
Ebedi moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Nagashima.
Nagashima is looking to regain half guard here but Ebedi keeps moving and retains side control.
Ebedi staying calm.
Ebedi avoids the strikes from the bottom by Nagashima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nagashima throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Nagashima manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nagashima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ebedi's head.
Nagashima thows a huge punch but Ebedi dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Nagashima.
Ebedi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagashima.
Ebedi regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ebedi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagashima lands a couple of elbows.
Nagashima is in close to Ebedi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ebedi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagashima throws a sloppy strike and Ebedi has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Nagashima is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ebedi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dino Ebedi!
After winning the bout, Dino Ebedi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kaoru Nagashima spoke after the fight, saying 'I meditated on the mountain but my understanding was off, Akirono has left me this day, I will return stronger and aligned'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 2702 p4p, 2195 weight class) and Early Grayce (ranked 369 p4p, 319 weight class). Spencer Rubenstein could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Early Grayce 's chin.
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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 30 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spencer Rubenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Early Grayce !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubenstein throws a right and a left that Grayce avoids nicely.
Grayce is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grayce takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubenstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Rubenstein's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grayce checks the leg kick.
Grayce lands with a straight right. Rubenstein didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Rubenstein misses
and Grayce counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rubenstein has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Grayce is on him like a limpet, forcing Rubenstein back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubenstein can't break the clinch.
Rubenstein tries to break the clinch but Grayce is controlling the position.
Grayce prevents Rubenstein from breaking the clinch.
Grayce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rubenstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rubenstein is trying to break the clinch but Grayce is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Rubenstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rubenstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rubenstein breaks the clinch.
Rubenstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grayce throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rubenstein tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grayce is in Rubenstein's guard.
Rubenstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rubenstein keeping full guard, as Grayce tries to pass.
Rubenstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayce trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grayce prevents Rubenstein from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grayce wants to control from the top but Rubenstein keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grayce looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rubenstein keeping moving, preventing Grayce from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grayce swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein takes a swing at Grayce 's ribcage but misses.
Rubenstein misses with a kick to the body
and Grayce counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rubenstein tries to kick Grayce off but Grayce keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grayce seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rubenstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grayce is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rubenstein defends it well.
Rubenstein wants to get back to his feet.
Grayce is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein is staying active underneath Grayce , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grayce trying to control the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grayce is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rubenstein has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grayce with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rubenstein wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grayce fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rubenstein walks into a jab.
Rubenstein throws a body kick that misses.
Rubenstein misses with a wild combination.
Grayce takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grayce walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rubenstein.
A solid body kick from Rubenstein.
Grayce looks winded!
Grayce scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A good leg kick by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein keeps Grayce at a distance using the push kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rubenstein. Grayce shrugs it off though.
Rubenstein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grayce if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rubenstein thumps Grayce with a low kick.
Rubenstein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Spencer Rubenstein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rubenstein.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rubenstein. That's going to slow Grayce down.
Rubenstein throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Grayce stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Rubenstein follows into mount!
 It looks like Early Grayce has been cut.
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!
Rubenstein stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rubenstein throws a front kick that sends Grayce stumbling back into the cage.
Rubenstein tries to bum rush Grayce with a series of wild strikes but Grayce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rubenstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spencer Rubenstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubenstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grayce was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubenstein.
Grayce misses with a looping left.
Rubenstein scores with a push kick.
The fighters circle, before Rubenstein throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Grayce 's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rubenstein lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Spencer Rubenstein!
Spencer Rubenstein 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between KT Failure (ranked 5040 p4p, 2410 weight class) and Tony Halme (ranked 495 p4p, 282 weight class). Halme has chosen Katri Helena-Katson autiota hiekkarantaa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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224
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276
4 - 7 - 0 |
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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 29 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, KT Failure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Halme!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halme looks to land a combination. Failure sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Halme tries to clinch up
and Failure counters with a nice leg kick.
Failure looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halme throws a leg kick
and Failure counters with a head kick that drops Halme to the mat! Halme scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Failure avoids the head kick by Halme.
Halme moves into range and clinches up with Failure.
Halme swings wildly with an uppercut but Failure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Failure blocks it with crossed arms.
Halme tries a body shot but Failure blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Failure blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Halme to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Failure has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Halme throws an elbow that misses.
Halme stalling the fight.
Failure avoids a wild elbow strike from Halme.
Halme comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like KT Failure has been cut.
Failure blocks an elbow strike from Halme.
Failure manages to break the clinch.
Halme looks to throw the jab but Failure is out of range.
Halme throws a combination that misses
and Failure counters with a body kick.
Halme lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halme is looking to clinch but Failure is avoiding it.
Halme is looking to clinch.
Failure looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Halme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Failure appears to be looking for a big counter.
Halme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Halme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Failure is out of range and Halme settles back down.
Halme swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halme wants to clinch but Failure slips to the side
and as Halme loses concentration momentarily, Failure counters with a picture perfect head kick! Halme goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). KT Failure!
The defeated Tony Halme had this to say: 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Steel (ranked 1205 p4p, 2348 weight class) and Demir Kocak (ranked 140 p4p, 277 weight class). Daniel Steel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Demir Kocak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocak moves away.
Kocak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steel digs a good body shot into Kocak's ribs.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Kocak is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kocak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Kocak counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steel! Kocak lets Steel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kocak slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel punishes Kocak's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kocak swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kocak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kocak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kocak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Kocak moves away from the strike by Steel.
A little jabbing left from Kocak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel moves into the clinch.
Steel jumps guard and drags Kocak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kocak stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kocak is aware though and is defending well.
Steel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kocak pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kocak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Steel trying to hold on to Kocak's head to control him but Kocak postures up.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Kocak has control of the leg.
Steel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to roll over but Kocak keeps him under control.
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel is looking to wear down Kocak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocak throws out the jab.
Kocak walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocak.
Kocak throws a body kick that misses
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocak throws a leg kick
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kocak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kocak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kocak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steel works Kocak's body with a nice hook.
Kocak throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocak throws out the jab.
Steel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kocak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kocak misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
Kocak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Kocak throws a fast counter high kick but Steel manages to duck under it in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kocak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Kocak misses with a combination
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kocak moves out of range of the strikes.
Kocak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daniel Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Kocak moved out of range.
Kocak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Kocak ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel scores with a nice strike.
Kocak moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Kocak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kocak.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Kocak pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Kocak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Kocak misses the target.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daniel Steel's cut is getting worse.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kocak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Kocak.
Kocak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 Steel is rocked!
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Kocak counters with an outside leg kick.
Kocak lands a front kick.
Kocak throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Kocak misses its intended target.
Steel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocak throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel scores with a decent looking hook.
Kocak throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kocak.
Kocak throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Steel counters with a series of strikes. Kocak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kocak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kocak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel staying out of range there.
Kocak throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Kocak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kocak throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Kocak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kocak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kocak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kocak counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kocak.
Kocak misses with a kick to the body.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Kocak's corner calls for a 1-2. Kocak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kocak tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel connects with a right hand. Kocak shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
Kocak throws a counter combo.
Kocak blocks a jab.
Kocak swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Kocak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kocak misses with a low kick.
Steel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kocak manages to circle out of the way.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Kocak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kocak misses with an uppercut.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocak finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Kocak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Daniel Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kocak throws a right hand that misses
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kocak, pushing him back against the cage.
Kocak digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Kocak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak.
Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kocak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel is looking to clinch but Kocak is avoiding it.
Kocak is looking to land body kicks.
Steel moves out of range as Kocak strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel cracks Kocak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
Kocak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocak throws a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kocak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel slips under a jab from Kocak.
Kocak tries to land a body kick
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel slips a jab from Kocak.
Kocak throws a big shot that misses.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Kocak pushes him off.
Good shot there by Kocak.
Kocak fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Steel to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Steel looks to clinch but Kocak throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Steel taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Demir Kocak!
A relieved looking Demir Kocak 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 Kareem Johnson (ranked 75 p4p, 2321 weight class) and Ilya Muromets (ranked 11 p4p, 274 weight class). Kareem Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ilya Muromets!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson clobbers Muromets with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by Muromets as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Muromets slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Ilya Muromets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Muromets sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Muromets misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson slips under a jab from Muromets.
A swing and a miss from Muromets.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Muromets will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Muromets moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Muromets misses the target.
Muromets moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muromets misses the jab.
Muromets throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Muromets has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Muromets's head.
 Muromets is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Johnson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Muromets tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Johnson is absolutely delighted - when Muromets wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kareem Johnson!
A relieved looking Kareem Johnson 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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